Experience

Digital Media Academy

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Assistant

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  United States Successfully executed the Global Innovation Race, a dynamic Stanford University program applying human-centered design and AI technologies to solve pressing social problems * Facilitated design-thinking and co-creation workshops, guiding 20+ international teams to develop innovative solutions with a humanitarian and futurist mindset *Primary point of contact liaising with diverse stakeholders including catering, vendors, and suppliers to ensure seamless operations for a 14-day… Show more Successfully executed the Global Innovation Race, a dynamic Stanford University program applying human-centered design and AI technologies to solve pressing social problems * Facilitated design-thinking and co-creation workshops, guiding 20+ international teams to develop innovative solutions with a humanitarian and futurist mindset *Primary point of contact liaising with diverse stakeholders including catering, vendors, and suppliers to ensure seamless operations for a 14-day high-touch innovation camp of 90+ participants *Cultivated and maintained relationships with a diverse portfolio of clients, resulting in 20% increased client retention and partnerships with five international universities * Led students on field trips to Tesla, Google, Linkedin, Great America, and etc. * Managed logistics, scheduling and activity coordination to create an immersive experience for program participants * Improvised ad hoc with empathy, levity, and soft skills even under pressure, to quickly resolve any issues arising during the event and continue to deliver a high quality value-add experience Show less



Nexus of Guardian Art

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media Coordinator and Content Creator

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Fremont, California, United States Produced social media strategy and content for an indigenous martial arts academy growing a movement to empower tribes by reviving an endangered cultural art. * Film, photograph, and produce compelling content on Instagram and Facebook, increasing audience engagement * Collaborate with founder to conceptualize social media strategy * Develop narrative strategy & write copy to communicate cultural stories and social impact mission



Wine and Design Oakland

• United States
• Entertainment Providers

• Teaching Artist

  • Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  * Taught and painting by engaging, entertaining, and MCing to groups of 5-50 individuals * Co-facilitated corporate team-building events for groups of up to 100 individuals



School of Unconditional Love

• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• User Experience Design Researcher

  • Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Collaborated with a BIPOC healing community to re-design an online course around love and liberation for women of color. * Drove continuous improvement through collecting and analyzing data, utilizing human-centered design processes to deliver an exceptional learning journey * Conducted market research and competitive analysis to identify new business opportunities, develop business strategy and position our brand * Optimized project management by implementing an effective… Show more Collaborated with a BIPOC healing community to re-design an online course around love and liberation for women of color. * Drove continuous improvement through collecting and analyzing data, utilizing human-centered design processes to deliver an exceptional learning journey * Conducted market research and competitive analysis to identify new business opportunities, develop business strategy and position our brand * Optimized project management by implementing an effective organizational system on Notion, improving team productivity and project execution * Created databases for venues, leads, and potential partnerships, streamlining and accelerating outreach efficiency by 300% * Collaborated to edit videos, transforming raw footage into online course Show less



Dream Team Startups

• Professional Training and Coaching

• Founder, Product Designer, Brand Strategist

  • Mar 2020 - Sep 2022

  Sacramento, California, United States FACILITATION AND COMMUNICATIONS * Facilitated team-building events for a community of social impact founders, including logistics planning, experience design, and leadership, resulting in a tight-knit empowering culture. * Delivered presentations and strengthened relationships with founder communities and VCs, generating new leads and partnerships UX RESEARCH * Planned & executed multi-faceted exploratory & evaluative research studies supporting product design… Show more FACILITATION AND COMMUNICATIONS * Facilitated team-building events for a community of social impact founders, including logistics planning, experience design, and leadership, resulting in a tight-knit empowering culture. * Delivered presentations and strengthened relationships with founder communities and VCs, generating new leads and partnerships UX RESEARCH * Planned & executed multi-faceted exploratory & evaluative research studies supporting product design life-cycle from discovery to launch; guided UX design decision-making for 20 team building experiences & a community platform * Organized & facilitated 5 day beta test retreat, gathering insights through focus groups and interviews to iterate upon service design; improved user engagement by 300%. * Conducted quantitative & qualitative research to understand customer segments, develop business models, value propositions, and MVP [Methods: Search trend analysis, surveys, field research and ethnography] * Recruited research participants BRAND STRATEGY * Formulated customer personas, needs, pain points and journeys * Designed key messaging, brand strategy and all marketing materials including website, posters, and pitch deck, significantly revamping brand identity Show less



Self-employed

• Photographer

  • Feb 2019 - Aug 2022



Nikespirie

• Designer, Brand Strategist

  • Nov 2020 - Sep 2021

  * Created brand strategy, key messaging and copy to market outdoor backpack * Filmed, directed and edited video content for social media * Designed Shopify E-commerce store and Squarespace website



Spille:Play

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Apprentice UX Researcher and Brand Strategist

  • Feb 2021 - Jun 2021

  Seattle, Washington, United States * Created product positioning to differentiate our design consultancy based on market research * Conducted interviews and surveys mapping needs of CEOs in tech, strengthening value propositions * Supported marketing team by designing user personas and key messaging utilizing actionable insights; increased conversions and sales * Re-designed website UX/UI by creating wireframes and prototypes utilizing copywriting, content strategy, and information architecture empowering… Show more * Created product positioning to differentiate our design consultancy based on market research * Conducted interviews and surveys mapping needs of CEOs in tech, strengthening value propositions * Supported marketing team by designing user personas and key messaging utilizing actionable insights; increased conversions and sales * Re-designed website UX/UI by creating wireframes and prototypes utilizing copywriting, content strategy, and information architecture empowering our brand presence Show less



Freelance

• Artist

  • May 2014 - Jul 2018



Treehouse: Self-Actualization and Social Change

• Founding President

  • Sep 2016 - May 2017

  Pleasant Hill, California, United States LEADERSHIP, FACILITATION, EXPERIENCE DESIGN, TEAM-BUILDING -Grew collegiate social impact community to over 50+ members within 6 months by spearheading outreach and marketing operations with a small team of students -Facilitated 35+ events, trips, and team building activities, cultivating a culture of deep connection & trust -Planned & executed year-long experiential curriculum on self-actualization & social impact -Partnered with various organizations to organize… Show more LEADERSHIP, FACILITATION, EXPERIENCE DESIGN, TEAM-BUILDING -Grew collegiate social impact community to over 50+ members within 6 months by spearheading outreach and marketing operations with a small team of students -Facilitated 35+ events, trips, and team building activities, cultivating a culture of deep connection & trust -Planned & executed year-long experiential curriculum on self-actualization & social impact -Partnered with various organizations to organize fundraisers for Standing Rock -Crafted & delivered motivational talks, guiding collective dialogues & consensus building with 40+ members Show less



University of California, Berkeley

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Ambassador

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Berkeley, California, United States -Planned & co-facilitated field trips, activities, and learning for ESL summer students -Tutored students individually and in small groups -Cultivated a safe & fun learning environment for students -Coordinated with professors -Managed conflicts between students -Supported students individually to make sure their needs were met