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United States

New York, New York, United States

• Led the real estate strategies for and oversaw the openings of three new global offices (NYC, Dublin, Sydney). • Oversee facilities and vendor operations at four global offices, as well as driving office programming and local team events.• Work closely with leadership, HR, & Finance to build company-wide employee spend and programming policies that promote engagement and employee satisfaction in a remote-first company.• Redesigned global onboarding programming for new employees in partnership with leadership and key stakeholders.• Plan and execute regular in-person and remote company gatherings, including in-person monthly happy hours, team and leadership offsites, holiday and special event gatherings.

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

• As Office & Operations Manager, managed all general operations and HR, including building and maintaining office processes & policies, overseeing office tech & providing IT support, and serving as main point-of-contact for all office and HR needs.• As project manager, led team on 30+ client projects, including building project timelines, managing shifting client asks and deadlines, quickly problem-solving issues as they arise.• Built and oversaw budgets for client projects, managed processed all incoming expenses/invoices and managed all client billings.• Led hiring efforts and filled 10+ positions, redesigned company onboarding trainings/processes and onboarded all new employees.

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

-Coordinated the two Co-Founders and Co-CEOs’ schedules and executive logistics, managing their calendars, meetings, phone calls, and travel arrangements. -Planned onsite and offsite company events, celebrations, and meetings. Coordinated with vendors and service providers for events. -Maintained Everplans’ office and conference spaces and oversaw custodial staff. Designed and oversaw renovations for new office spaces, and managed supplies and office technology.-Reconciled credit card statements and tracked expenses for budgeting purposes; prepared and monitored annual Operations budget in collaboration with the VP of Operations.

New York, New York, United States

-Managed 60+ customer accounts and provided high quality, individualized support to each client.-Executed customer contracts, maintained confidential client information, and resolved customer concerns.

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Assisted attorneys by conducting research for cases.- Reviewed and copyedited legal documents and writings.

Greater New York City Area

-Managed Artistic Director Moisés Kaufman’s schedule, travel, and professional correspondence, including contracts and his communications with other artists and producers. -Facilitated all logistical aspects of Tectonic’s artistic programs, including managing the company calendar and executing special projects.-Supported the Executive Director by managing communication with the Board of Directors and preparing all board meeting materials.-Assisted the Development Manager with fundraising and donor events and editing grant materials.-Collaborated with the Education Director to design curriculum for new education programs.-Redesigned and expanded Tectonic’s intern program, trained and managed 10 interns.

Greater New York City Area

- Managed 80 customer accounts and provided high quality, individualized support to each client.- Wrote and edited copy for Med School Tutor’s website.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

-Budgeted full theatrical seasons, including individual production budgets, developmental goals, and fundraising events.-Co-produced full theatrical seasons, including two full productions, one short play festival, and two fundraisers, involving over 200 artists.-Worked with Board Chair to increase board involvement, from instituting a Board’s Give-Get minimum and engaging Board Members to fund and plan our annual fundraiser.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

-Supported the Lead Teacher in planning activities and lessons, feeding and changing students, and keeping the classroom clean and organized.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

-Worked with the General Manager as part of Strawdog's Front of House and Box Office team.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

-Learned the ins and outs of non-profit arts administration by working in all departments at the Arden: Artistic, Education, Development, Marketing, General Management, and Production. -Researched, wrote and edited foundation grants for the Arden’s education programs.-Assisted the Development Director in planning and running development events including opening nights and the annual fundraising gala.

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa

Bachelor'S Degree

Activities and Societies: Graduated with Honors, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa

High School Diploma