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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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)