Experience

Evolution USA LLC

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations

  • May 2014 - Present

  - Business Operations, Facility Management, Data Security, Corporate Communications - Corporate and Client Contract Compliance - Financial Reporting, Business Analysis - Social Media Marketing and Consumer Engagement - eCommerce operations, Platform Management, Product Sourcing and Logistics - App/mobile/AR/VR product testing - Project Management, Project Execution - Business Development and Consulting - Industry Trade-shows and Consumer Events - Business Operations, Facility Management, Data Security, Corporate Communications - Corporate and Client Contract Compliance - Financial Reporting, Business Analysis - Social Media Marketing and Consumer Engagement - eCommerce operations, Platform Management, Product Sourcing and Logistics - App/mobile/AR/VR product testing - Project Management, Project Execution - Business Development and Consulting - Industry Trade-shows and Consumer Events



A.P.W.I.

• United States
• Construction

• • Dec 2010 - Apr 2014

  Manage web entertainment channel featuring 50+monthly original programs. Set production budget, conduct staff hiring and training, led construction of sound stages, and purchase production gear. Coordinate post-production and editing set-up, scheduling, legal releases and contracts, talent acquisition and management, communications, research, and scripting. Streamlined production processes and increased productivity.

• • Sep 2008 - Apr 2014

  Serve in multiple roles across various business divisions including merchandise, accounting, legal, creative, production, security, PR, back office, and safety compliance. Oversee up to 60 staff members and contractors, coordinating all interdepartmental communications, allocate staff, and manage budgets while reporting directly to CEO. Monitor site security, camera surveillance, and fingerprint access. Lead AP/AR including all reporting, general ledger, and budgeting. Orchestrate purchasing of equipment, management, and staff trainings. Resolve personnel issues and staff management, layout department scheduling, staff hours, payroll, and employee benefits.Merchandising - product manufacturing and production, fulfillment logistics: Oversee warehousing, vendor and customer compliance, quality control, intellectual property management, retail store management, POS systems, reporting, and freight logistics. Show less



A.P.W.I

• Brazil
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

• Program/Project Manager

  • Dec 2008 - Apr 2014

  - Relocation of corporate office to new facility, office construction, equipment and security system installation - Upgrade to new merchandise inventory management system, including data migration and staff training - Product Development - multiple magic products for mass retail. Products are best selling magic products in U.S. - Data storage of corporate assets with SAN and cloud storage - Rebuild/redesign of celebrity brand website, including eCommerce through Social Media - Development of new magic themed website with eCommerce platform from sponsor's initial concept to delivery of product - Build of state-of-the-art production studio to handle everything from filming, photo shoots, music, graphics and SFX Show less



PMI-SNC

• VP Communications

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Served on the Board of Directors for PMI-SNC Chapter 2013-2014 Served on the Board of Directors for PMI-SNC Chapter 2013-2014



Peter Strain & Associates

• Senior Account Manager / Talent Agent

  • Dec 2003 - Mar 2008

  Represented 150+ clients in Los Angeles, New York, Wisconsin, Canada, and Australia. Negotiated contracts in film, television, commercials, theatre, and web shows. Handled client publicity, wrote press statements, organized special events, and planned events for clients. Supported tradeshows and workshops with many schools, universities and training centers. Established relationships with casting directors, producers, and talent managers. • Supported rapid growth of client base by 30%. • Developed office relocation plan at New York and Los Angeles sites while maintaining ongoing operations; executed plan on time and under budget. • Negotiated $2M+ in contacts. Show less



Film / TV Production

• Business Consulting and Services

• Production Assistant

  • Nov 1999 - Sep 2002

  Production Assistant, Catering, Craft Service Production Assistant, Catering, Craft Service