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Seattle, Washington, Us

• Lead cross-functional StreetEasy teams in process development and optimization, resulting in streamlined operations and increased efficiency.• Collaborate with across portfolio teams to create and execute communication plans, ensuring alignment and transparency across the organization.• Manage tools and systems effectively to support program and portfolio management, driving successful project outcomes.• Implement change management strategies to facilitate smooth transitions and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

New York, Us

Strategic operations partner for SVP of Product/UX and VP of Engineering. Led complex frontend and backend development projects for web/mobile/connected tv/HTML5 games from inception to launch. Steered executive leadership on cross-functional project schedules, scope, and execution. Managed three direct reports. - Defined and executed organizational transition plans for new Engineering and PMO teams, including executive reporting on progress, change management, and risk mitigation resulting in a rapid three month ramp-up to fully functional teams- Drove business priority to replatform mobile apps to an independent tech stack in order to deliver personalized user experiences at the platform level resulting in 99%+ stability across iOS and Android - Optimized engineering workflows by transitioning third party game developers and QA to Noggin’s Jira and release management processes, driving greater productivity and efficiencies by cutting time to market by 65%+

New York, Us

Led the cross-functional planning, work breakdown, schedule management and execution of Noggin’s new front end app experience employing iterative methodologies in order to bridge cross-team processes and toolingManaged RFP and vendor selection process for new immersive kids game including defining vendor evaluation criteria; partnering with Legal on MSA; and, governing the contract by driving rigorous fiscal responsibility, risk management, deliverables acceptance and SOW reconciliationExpedited reviews of new softwares, third parties, and tech libraries by building relationships and partnering with Privacy, InfoSec and Legal teams to standardize workflows and documentation cutting time to final approvals by 50%+

New York, Us

Led product development and synchronized relaunch of Noggin across digital platforms (iOS, AppleTV, Google, Amazon, Roku, Web), including cross-organization go live and senior executive sign-off processesGoverned the cross-functional, highly-complex, technical integration of third party payments on web, and launch of direct-to-consumer subscriptions resulting in $5MM+ new revenue annuallyOperationalized two-week release train process for Noggin apps on Apple and Android platforms reducing time to market for new features by 65%+

New York, Ny, Us

Managed product, design and technology consulting projects for Fortune 100 clients. Led delivery teams of design, engineering, strategy, and product professionals. Client executive facing program governance and operations role. Created and maintained: project plans, resource plans, budget reconciliation reports, risk and mitigation strategies, and change management.Supported business development division’s proposal strategy, writing, and pre-sales presentations by driving timelines, defining collaboration and review cycles, and achieved conversion to development contracts, resulting in $5MM in revenueDirected development of ticketing kiosk software for a new visitor experience at a historic NYC landmark including managing the execution of third party localization, development and QA within aggressive timelines and program risks Managed the design and development of new corporate conference room booking software including the go live, support, and client ownership transition period

Mumbai, Maharashtra, In

Directed and managed TCS North America’s corporate social responsibility portfolio. Managed off-shore and local pro-bono software development teams.Enhanced visibility of CSR programs and brand recognition by growing CSR strategic, cross-sector partnerships.Designed, managed and evaluated corporate social responsibility programs to increase user centered design and computer science education community awareness and engagement in United States and Canada.Expanded CSR portfolio of nonprofit partners.Wrote and produced print and digital, internal and external CSR North America communications including social media content, brochures, national and international award winning submissions.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, In

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Directed and delivered international corporate philanthropy initiatives. Hired and managed remote team of sub-contractors including DVD author, translator, graphic designer, and international printersProduced, wrote and led copy localization, and created design concepts for promotional and instructional resourcesDeveloped and presented training sessions in São Paulo, Brazil

New York, Ny, Us

I worked with executive producers, corporate and private funders, and partner organizations to design children's media projects, and implement national/international corporate social responsibility initiatives. Produced and directed national partnerships, outreach and communications strategies that promoted The Jim Henson Company’s Sid the Science Kid and Dinosaur Train, and WNET’s Cyberchase and Oh Noah! educational resources and on-air programming. Managed staff at manager and coordinator levels. Wrote grant proposals and final reports. Managed print, video and digital resource production from content development and product design to vendor solicitation and delivery.Established station's international promotion. Closed contracts on over $1.5M in funding during economic downturn. Issued RFP for, engaged, and managed $5-10K grant recipients at 40 PBS stations nationally. Directed national research plan with Goodman Research Group, Inc. Innovated promotional initiatives including a Geocaching.com partnership. Negotiated terms of partnerships and constructed contracts with legal department.

New York, Ny, Us

Managed national marketing campaigns for Cyberchase based on private and government grant deliverables including: large scale promotional events, conference presentations, trainings for education and media professionals, and PBS station engagement strategies. Evaluated and synthesized marketing ROI reports. Wrote for multiple internal and external company blogs. Developed and maintained partnerships with national organizations, corporates and federal agencies to increase visibility of and support for the series. Pioneered and implemented web based trainings at Thirteen/WNET and trained station staff in software.

Ms, Professional And Technical Communication

Ba, Journalism And Mass Media