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Miami, Florida, United States

• Led cross-functional teams and successfully managed multiple high-profile social media retainer projects for clients like Bravo, Paramount+, and Spotify.• Played a key role in new business pitches, demonstrating project management expertise and understanding of client needs.• Developed and implemented project plans, ensuring on-time delivery within budget constraints.• Implemented daily hot sheets to communicate task priorities and progress, leading to an increase in team productivity.• Led efforts to streamline project workflows, reducing retainer burn rate by 58%, increasing our annual profitability.• Conducted onboarding sessions for new team members and freelancers, fostering efficient collaboration.• Proactively identified and mitigated potential risks, ensuring project success.• Leveraged AI technology (ChatGPT) for various project planning tasks and communications.

Miami, Florida, United States

• Managed cross-functional teams and social media retainer projects for high-profile clients (Amazon, Bravo, Paramount+, Verizon), overseeing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.• Managed multiple teams of creatives to deliver always on content ahead of schedule and within budget.• Utilized Asana and AirTable to track project progress, manage deadlines, and maintain transparency.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including account, strategy, creative, and data and insights, to achieve project objectives.• Led internal and cross-functional meetings, fostering collaboration and achieving project objectives.• Oversaw contracting and invoicing processes for influencers, vendors, and freelancers.• Tracked project budgets, burn rates, and financial goals to ensure successful project outcomes and keep burn within a 10% margin.• Initiated individual growth and development projects, aligning with company OKRs.• Explored AI technologies for enhancing project management workflows and efficiency.• Partnered with the Workplace Strategy team and Operations to implement new workflows and technologies.

Miami, Florida, United States

• Spearheaded social media management for two distinct brands: The Sisters Bloom, an eco-conscious stop-motion animation studio, and Ale Life & Design, a holistic wellness/lifestyle brand.• Achieved exceptional growth for The Sisters Bloom, increasing follower count by 239%, reach by 2,571%, and engagements by 1,734% through strategic content planning and community engagement.• Crafted and curated engaging content across platforms using Adobe Express and Premiere, resulting in quality graphic stills and video reels.• Authored compelling Instagram and blog content focused on non-toxic and eco-conscious living, effectively enhancing brand voice and audience engagement.• Managed daily social interactions by responding to DMs and comments and actively engaging with users and related brands, fostering a vibrant online community.• Conducted detailed monthly analytics reports to track performance metrics, identify top-performing content, and refine strategies based on evolving trends and feedback.• Developed and executed a robust content calendar and blog programming that underscored the brand's commitment to holistic wellness, style, and eco-friendly interior design.

Remote

• Played a key role in establishing and managing the Production Strategy & Operations PMO, a critical initiative within the Studio. • Contributed to defining the PMO's overall strategy, project tracking methodologies, and internal communication processes, ensuring efficient project management across the organization.• Managed the tracking of project status and key data for five Production Strategy & Operations teams, overseeing approximately 224 projects in total. This involved meticulous data analysis, reporting, and communication to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Co-led the Data Prioritization Project, successfully aligning 22 cross-functional teams on Studio data requirements, resulting in improved resource planning and data-driven decision-making.• Managed Production data quality and cross-functional efforts, ensuring accurate project tracking and reliable data for stakeholders.• Led the planning and execution of large scale cross-functional team offsites, overseeing budgets exceeding $15k, fostering collaboration and team bonding.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Maintained the calendar for the Director of Production Strategy & Operations, including booking and confirming large cross-functional meetings across multiple time zones, ensuring optimal scheduling and coordination.• Developed and maintained comprehensive spreadsheets and logs to efficiently track project progress and status, providing accurate and transparent information to stakeholders.• Coordinated the Production Data Prioritization Project, a cross-functional initiative to establish and align on Studio minimum data requirements, fostering collaboration and achieving project goals.• Ensured team documents were always up-to-date and well-organized, facilitating access to essential information and enhancing workflow efficiency.• Handled administrative duties, including processing expense reports, managing digital filing systems, and supporting team members with administrative needs.• Streamlined membership for team email groups, ensuring accurate and efficient communication within the team.• Assisted with team projects and events, including offsites, onboarding new hires, and team-building activities, fostering collaboration and a positive team environment.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Coordinated workflow offsite and taskforce, ensuring seamless alignment across all cross-functional LATAM teams (Content, Production, Post, VFX, BALA, and Production Finance) on the development to delivery workflow.• Streamlined onboarding process for productions in Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina, successfully integrating them into production tools and providing comprehensive training to partners.• Managed the selection and distribution of holiday gifts, start/end-of-production gifts/swag, and treats for production partners, fostering positive relationships and appreciation.• Offered ongoing support to regional production partners on an as-needed basis, assisting with travel arrangements, tool training, and other requirements.• Streamlined and facilitated the onboarding process for new hires joining the Mexico City HQ, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition.• Managed administrative tasks including complex calendar management, expense report processing, and digital file organization, contributing to the team's overall efficiency.• Participated in weekly show meetings with production partners, taking detailed meeting notes and ensuring clear communication and transparency.

Los Angeles, California

• Managed complex calendars for multiple executives, ensuring efficient time management and seamless scheduling of internal and external meetings.• Orchestrated a high volume of international travel for executives and team members, guaranteeing smooth and cost-effective travel experiences.• Provided comprehensive administrative support, including processing travel and expense reports, managing presentations, organizing files, and contributing to the team's overall productivity.• Proactively offered creative insights on prospective and active projects, influencing team strategy and decision-making.• Developed and maintained comprehensive grids tracking Brazilian talent (writers, directors, actors, below-the-line talent) and competitive activities.• Assisted in tracking various production-related data (development and post schedules, script drafts, casting, and cuts) for accurate information and decision-making.• Actively participated in daily cross-functional and team meetings (current, weekend read, marketing, programming, etc.) for collaboration and project updates.• Championed clear and effective communication, both internally and externally, fostering collaboration and achieving positive outcomes.• Orchestrated the logistics and technical setup for content partner meetings, ensuring seamless and successful events.• Assisted team leaders with ad hoc projects and events, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to go the extra mile.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Lead group fitness classes based on Zumba principals learned in training• Curated new playlists• Incorporated knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies as well as music, tempo, cueing techniques, and rhythm• Choreographed and implemented exercise routines associated with music to target specific muscle groups including abdominals, arms and legs, adhering to Zumba LLC guidelines

Beverly Hills, Ca

• Managed company's social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) observing growth of following of over 700%• Coordinated corporate events and company outings• Department Floater

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Managed a high volume of incoming / outgoing calls • Submitted clients: staffing, development, OWA/ODAs• Scheduled and maintained calendar for manager, client and internal staff meetings• Established company’s social media presence and achieved growth of nearly 700% in a year• Implemented multi-platform strategy integrating social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) • Coordinated frequent travel arrangements and accommodations for manager and clients• Created both travel and meeting itineraries for manager and clients• Prepared monthly expense reports on behalf of manager for accounting • Created and maintain client booking records to track incoming and outgoing money and commission• Created and process invoices for client payments• Participated in weekly training program focused on discovering new talent• Coordinated company social events i.e. retreats, team-building activities, holiday parties• Received "Special Thanks" credit in SAND CASTLE (Netflix) from director client for coordinating travel and assisting during post-production

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Worked reception for production companies and agencies [i.e. OddLot Entertainment (now Madison Wells), Jerry Bruckheimer Films, and Special Artists]• Handled multi-line phones• Greeted high profile clientele and visitors• Assisted with general office duties• Distributed daily mail

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Wrote extensive coverage• Participated in pre-production, production, and post-production of Blood & Oil (ABC / ABC Studios)• Assembled pitch presentations and visual treatments• Compiled a weekly document of new IP from various sources• Assisted with administrative duties for Tony Krantz and VP of Production and Development Drew Comins

Greater New York City Area

-Covered Executive Assistant's desk as needed, answering phone calls and receiving any messages-Researched, analyzed, and presented industry trends, casting options, and sizzle reel footage-Contributed to brainstorm sessions for new show ideas (reality & scripted)-Logged and transcribed footage for "Strange Medicine" (Univision) and "The Kelly Cutrone Project" (CW Seed)-Completed music EDL spreadsheets-Data entry of cast and crew working expenses/PC-PA on set as needed-Created digital resume and contact database through Google Docs, and organized hardcopy database.-Fulfilled administrative duties including filing, scanning, etc.

New York, Ny

• Assisted with creation (director's treatments)• Worked alongside producers, production coordinators, and agencies during pre-production period• Set PA as needed• Assisted feature division with script coverage• Assisted features HOP with research (i.e. box office numbers, Nielsen reports, budgets, comps, casting, scouting research, etc)

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Film & Tv Production, 3.95

Activities and Societies: Wrote for a student-run electronic music blog Taste the Drop for one year, interviewing up-and-coming musicians.

Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Social Media Management, Web Design

Design Skills Course: The essential foundations of graphic design, the Adobe Creative Suite, designing Moodboards, Logos, Branding Style.

Public Relations & Communications

Activities and Societies: Student CouncilStudied at the Madrid, Spain campus with a focus on Global Business, Public Relations &.

Golden State Seat Merit Diploma

Activities and Societies: California Scholarship Federation Seal Bearer, National Honor Society, Honor Court (above 3.7 GPA)