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Santa Barbara, Ca, Us

Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

Drive and prioritize product strategy from Content team to Product team. Developed, operationalized and scaled systems to provide consistent representation from global, 300 person team, to Product org for feature development, GTM and continued iterations.• Drive and develop Content’s (global, seven languages, consumer and enterprise) Product strategy, along with leadership team• Develop system to train team members (PoCs) on Exec level priorities. PoCs then represent Content with Product Managers; advocating for the needs and priorities of the Content team while supporting launch of product features• Develop communication strategy to keep execs, management and broader team apprised and aligned on Product features and ramps.• Lead team and operations of 10-15 quarterly rotating PoCs to represent Content to Product • Influence and collaborate with Product on Content specific features• Advocate for Content at Exec and Director level meetings • Liaison and partner to create a stronger product with faster GTM• Foster and nurture relationships between Product and ContentCreate new online training libraries from inception to more than 100 titles in Mandarin and Brazilian Portuguese. • Develop workflow, managing course pipeline from contract to publish• Vett and onboard vendors, including contract, price negation and statement of work review• Hire, onboard, train and manage global teams to support new libraries in both languages• Drive efficiencies among other language libraries• Create budget, track and forecast expenditures, drive efficiencies to minimize costs• Document procedures and processes for future language libraries• Collaborate cross-functionally for launch of new libraries with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Legal and Security• Liaison for Sales and key clientsDrive impact and advocate for underrepresented groups• Co-Chair for North American Women at LinkedIn ERG• Member HOLA, Hispanic Organization of Leaders in Action

Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

Drove integrations between Lynda.com and LinkedIn from Content org in both NAMER and EMEA for author royalties, procurement, payroll, Workday, contingent workers, travel, expense payments, and AMEX cards.Aligned Tax, Content and outside consultants on withholding tax issues for global teamsAssessed discrepancies between Linkedin and Lynda.com systems and processesProposed modifications to Linkedin systems and new Lynda.com systems to ensure closer alignment for Content tracking and budgeting needsDrove Systems and Tools integration after acquisition. Ensured an understanding of our processes, intricacies and planning. A/P, Procurement, Travel, etc. Created an agile approach for small-scale global Business Development within our teamHired, onboarded, trained and managed Content coordinatorsDrove global buildouts for offices and recording stages from Content orgDeveloped Production Standards document to facilitate scale and efficiency for future buildsLead build from Content org for 6 stages, 5 audio rooms, 24 WhisperRooms and 2 story office building specially designed to fit needs of Content recording. Lead build from Content org for built stage, audio/edit room, executive lounge and viewing room in Empire State building, adhering to historical building standards.Lead build from Content org for 1 stage, 2 WhisperRooms and office space in Bangalore, IndiaLead build from Content org for 4 level office building, 17 WhisperRooms in Graz, AustriaLead build from Content org for 2 recording rooms and office space in Tokyo, Japan

Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

Provided comprehensive support for senior and C-level executives and their teams. Managed internal and external communication and provided high-level assistance for daily operations and administrative functions. Developed and monitored administrative processes to reduce redundancy, increase efficiency and achieve organizational objectives.Manage budget of over 36 million, at a high level across 4 departments. Liaise with Finance and VPs to forecast, adjust and keep budget on trackManage hiring and budget, at a high level, for over 100 reqs across 4 departments. Liaise with HR and Finance to ensure compliance, consistency and clear communicationManage multiple, ever-shifting schedules and travel, both domestic and international for executives and teams spread over multiple locationsOrganize and manage meetings, including drafting agendas, tech setup and action-item follow-upSchedule and manage on and offsite meeting logistics ie. small meetings for executives and external clients and large, interdepartmental, full-day meetingsDraft internal and external communication for executive useGather data and create documents for external clientsCreate presentations for external, executive and departmental meetingsMaintain diplomacy and foster good relationships between executives, their teams and outside clientsFacilitate communication and foster cohesion between teams and executives spread over multiple locationsAnalyze, hone and refine processes to increase efficiency and adapt for future iterationsAssist in hiring and training of executive assistants and office managersInitiate collaboration among assistants to increase efficiency throughout departmentsRun, refine and update reports for internal and external useMonitor and approve expense reports, credit card reconciliations and travel expenses

Carpinteria, Ca, Us

Provided comprehensive support for senior and C-level executives and their teams. Managed internal and external communication and provided high-level assistance for daily operations and administrative functions. Developed and monitored administrative processes to reduce redundancy, increase efficiency and achieve organizational objectives.Manage budget of over 36 million, at a high level across 4 departments. Liaise with Finance and VPs to forecast, adjust and keep budget on trackManage hiring and budget, at a high level, for over 100 reqs across 4 departments. Liaise with HR and Finance to ensure compliance, consistency and clear communicationManage multiple, ever-shifting schedules and travel, both domestic and international for executives and teams spread over multiple locationsOrganize and manage meetings, including drafting agendas, tech setup and action-item follow-upSchedule and manage on and offsite meeting logistics ie. small meetings for executives and external clients and large, interdepartmental, full-day meetingsDraft internal and external communication for executive useGather data and create documents for external clientsCreate presentations for external, executive and departmental meetingsMaintain diplomacy and foster good relationships between executives, their teams and outside clientsFacilitate communication and foster cohesion between teams and executives spread over multiple locationsAnalyze, hone and refine processes to increase efficiency and adapt for future iterationsAssist in hiring and training of executive assistants and office managersInitiate collaboration among assistants to increase efficiency throughout departmentsRun, refine and update reports for internal and external useMonitor and approve expense reports, credit card reconciliations and travel expenses

Santa Barbara, Ca, Us

Facilitated student success from application to degree completion. Advised and provided support services for over 300 international students. Assessed student needs, developed action plans and monitored progress. Liaison between students, parents, faculty and communityEstablished partnerships with international agenciesScripted and created video/screen-casting tutorials Developed and delivered workshops and orientation Developed and delivered webinars for agents/studentsDesigned and implemented social media campaigns Provided outreach and recruitment for programDeveloped and presented technology workshops at National Association for International Educators Managed confidential/sensitive information between students/parents/doctors/federal agenciesMaintained accuracy and compliance for federal agencies regarding students and their visa

Austin, Tx, Us

Developed, coordinated, and administered evaluation and appraisal processes for over 500 faculty members and 200 staff members. Developed and delivered training to all levels of faculty, staff, and administration Chaired college-wide Evaluation CommitteeStreamlined processes through research and implementation of online software Hired and managed hourly employeesChaired college-wide Hispanic Student Success CommitteeDeveloped and coordinated annual event for Hispanic community and students