SMAKK Studios is a Brooklyn-based strategic creative agency specializing in branding & visual identities, digital strategy, websites & ecommerce experiences. I started at SMAKK as a freelance developer specializing in Shopify. After about 4 months, I was offered a full-time Project Management role for my clear demonstration of deep knowledge of the web development process.I immediately implemented a company-wide Project Management process using Asana, GSuite and Slack. The process enables the team full transparency in project status and blockers with minimal training, and encompasses everything from onboarding to client meetings to billing.I oversee a portfolio of 8-12 projects at a time. Projects range from logo redesigns, to full overhauls of web properties. Responsibilities include:+ Scoping Statements of Work against studio timeline and resources+ Identifying potential project risks or roadblocks and coming up with solutions+ Writing feature requirements and user stories+ Assessing third-party software/app integrations+ Sending internal and client-facing project status updates+ Running meetings and capturing notes as action items+ Designing and annotating wireframes+ Directing QA process+ Assigning and monitoring internal resources to projects / vetting freelancers as needed+ Running training sessions+ Monitoring and tracking budgets+ Front-end development as neededIndustries:+ Cosmetics and skin care+ Food and beverage+ Clothing, shoes and accessories+ Not for Profits+ Fin-tech

Specializing in helping small businesses get up and running using hosted and turn-key solutions. Able to turn a template into a customized solution for clients that have included eCommerce, wellness services, and nonprofits. Range of services includes design, development, content management, and UX/UI testing.+ WordPress+ Shopify

Oversaw the vision for New York-based ambassadors for Indego Africa, an award-winning, design-driven nonprofit social enterprise that lifts women-owned businesses in Rwanda toward sustainable economic independence through access to markets and education. Indego Africa partners with for-profit cooperatives of more than 400 women artisans in Rwanda and exports, markets, and sells their jewelry, accessories, and home decor on its online store, to 80+ retail stores across the U.S. and Europe, and at major brands like J.Crew and Nicole Miller.

Produced IA's 5th annual fundraising event, Ibiorori! 150 attendees and corporate donors helped raise $10,000 for the organization. Also co-produced a popup shop in correspondence with New York Fashion Week, IA's most successful to date.

LearningExpress is an award-winning educational technology company with the mission to help adult and student learners improve basic skills required for academic and career success. Hired as an editorial assistant, I was quick to master a new CMS and created stronger communication channels with software developers to meet content goals.+ Continually master all versions of custom CMS and train team on best practices+ Wrote documentation on CMS and reporting for use by Sales, Content/Production, and key stakeholders+ Developed system for managing data migration to new CMS+ Forged and enhanced relationships between Content/Production, QA, and IT departments, in the US and India, to ensure priorities and goals are met+ Developed plan for integration of WebAIM accessibility standards across online offerings+ Oversaw online product management across affiliate, consumer, and institutional Web hubs

Supported production for book and online editorial departments. Detail-oriented, multi-tasking, able to consider all sides of a project.

Plan & produce events centered around community and food to promote brand's development and mission. Co-chaired fundraisers, raising +$10k. Managed and secured food/drinks, event location and insurance, decorations, and other supplies. Press releases and event advertising.-Queens Eats-http://www.queensbuzz.com/queens-eats---queens-harvest-food-co-op---lic-cms-704-Up on the Farm-http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.375996402461451.82940.138371272890633&type=1http://ediblequeens.com/2012/06/up-on-the-farm/

Grassroots Marketing, Press, Events, Japanese Culture

Conflict Resolution, International Relations, Social Activism, Environmental Conflict, Training, Spanish Translation, Video and PowerPoint Editing

Copy, Promotions, Events, Deejay (rotation and Japanese specialty). Performed, edited, and broadcast interviews of visiting Japanese artists for my specialty show. Wrote, recorded, and edited creative promotional spots.

Event Planning, Japanese Culture

Guerrilla Marketing, Niche Marketing, Events, Public Speaking, Cold Encounters