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Los Angeles, California, United States

Collaborates with over 600 artists across 10+ record labels to determine project scopes and requirements.Oversees project timelines and progress, communicating effectively with cross-functional team members to address issues and ensure timely delivery while adhering to budget constraints and quality standards.Manages task delegation and prioritization within the development team, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.Leads sprint reviews including backlog grooming and sprint planning to optimize project planning and execution.Orchestrates events for various departments within the company, fostering positive relations through engaging and enjoyable social interaction.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Coordinated 100+ projects including 2D/3D videos and publications while collaborating with 30+ stakeholders & multiple external agencies to deliver against a timeline of hundreds of tasks per month.​​Established and maintained clear schedules for 100+ projects to ensure timely deliveries.Initiated bi-weekly check-ins with senior management to ensure KPIs & goals were met, fostering better communication among departments. Streamlined processes for 25+ project types by structuring progression stages - from ideation to distribution - resulting in greater accountability & improved accuracy of output.Adapted strategies to accommodate shifting objectives & changing circumstances, maintaining control of hundreds of deliverables.

Santa Monica

Met with clients to clarify goals, define the scope of a new project, create budgets and timelines, identify key milestones, obtain and delegate resources.Monitored project progress and delivered completed tasks on time and within budget to meet client’s expectations.Managed day-to-day maintenance as well as oversaw projects for over 50 clients at a time.Maintained four positions including Head of Support, Project Manager, Account Manager, and Strategist.Extensively gathered, analyzed, and validated project requirements for implementing proposed solutions.Modernized procedures to increase efficiency and profitability, while tightly controlling costs preventing waste.Assisted with business performance analysis and evaluate project deliverables to identify areas of improvement.

University Of California, Santa Barbara

Wrote weekly articles for UC Santa Barbara's independent, student-run newspaper covering events on campus and in the surrounding community.

Santa Barbara, California Area

Managed internal affairs with sensitive information.Seamlessly planned and executed both professional and social meetings for a range of clients. Managed budgets of up to $50,000 for events with up to 500 attendees, multiple vendors, and other event contributors including entertainers, photographers, and caterers. Coordinated fundraising and donor communication and raised $60,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation that supports cardiac care research.

Santa Barbara, California Area

Coordinated dining room reservations, arranged parties and special events; received and recorded dining reservations.

Goleta, Ca

Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.

Oakland, California

Planned, coordinated, and executed activities while guiding campers in personal growth and daily living skills.