Experience

Tradewater

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Market Development Manager

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  • Partner with organizations to help achieve carbon neutrality and climate positivity through enhanced sustainable processes, deep understanding of emission reduction, and carbon credit purchases • Manage resources for organizations to take climate action sustainably and efficiently • Responsible for driving growth by implementing processes driven by data to measure content consumption, user engagement, and facilitating long-term community partnerships • Lead the Carbon Neutral… Show more • Partner with organizations to help achieve carbon neutrality and climate positivity through enhanced sustainable processes, deep understanding of emission reduction, and carbon credit purchases • Manage resources for organizations to take climate action sustainably and efficiently • Responsible for driving growth by implementing processes driven by data to measure content consumption, user engagement, and facilitating long-term community partnerships • Lead the Carbon Neutral Collective to make carbon offset credits available to new markets, specifically small to medium enterprises Show less



Pact Three

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Owner & Founder

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Pact Three partners with teams seeking to be more conscious towards the community, planet, and their employees. We work with organizations assessing their social and environmental impact, ESG Programming, and looking to become B Corp Certified. Our services include ESG Programming and Reporting, Social and Environmental Impact, B Corp Certification, Sustainable Leadership, Sustainable Events and Experiences, Green Workspace, and Green Trivia. Let’s partner to deliver positive impact to… Show more Pact Three partners with teams seeking to be more conscious towards the community, planet, and their employees. We work with organizations assessing their social and environmental impact, ESG Programming, and looking to become B Corp Certified. Our services include ESG Programming and Reporting, Social and Environmental Impact, B Corp Certification, Sustainable Leadership, Sustainable Events and Experiences, Green Workspace, and Green Trivia. Let’s partner to deliver positive impact to People, the Planet, and Profit. Visit www.pactthree.com to learn more! Show less



Green Software Foundation

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Engagement Lead

  • Sep 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Facilitate broad adoption of green software standards and best practices through the creation of partnerships, content, events and programs • Support engagement through public Green Software Foundation events, speaking opportunities, external sponsorship and partnership opportunities, community groups, global networks, and ambassador programs • Ensure diverse participation of stakeholders in the development and implementation of green software



Microsoft

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Business Operations Program Manager Team Lead

  • Aug 2020 - Jul 2022

  • Partner with executive stakeholders to drive engagement strategy across the entire organization. Cross-collaboration with Environmental Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, Marketing, Global Diversity & Inclusion, Engineering, Product, CELA, and HR teams to create and manage impactful and inclusive experiences • Manage program management team that owns the community engagement strategy to execute large 1st party and 3rd party-led learning content on our 24-hour developer news… Show more • Partner with executive stakeholders to drive engagement strategy across the entire organization. Cross-collaboration with Environmental Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, Marketing, Global Diversity & Inclusion, Engineering, Product, CELA, and HR teams to create and manage impactful and inclusive experiences • Manage program management team that owns the community engagement strategy to execute large 1st party and 3rd party-led learning content on our 24-hour developer news station • Led the creation of the open-source Sustainable & Inclusive Event Playbook and managed its translation to broaden the global community • Responsible for driving growth within Azure by implementing clear success metrics through content consumption, event engagement, and facilitating long-term community partnerships

• Business Operations Program Manager Team Lead

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2020

  Seattle, WA • Promoted to manage the Business Operations & Program Manager Team to drive strategy for community building and engagement within Developer Relations

• Business Operations Program Manager

  • Apr 2018 - Jun 2019

  Greater Seattle Area • Owner of community engagement strategy and objectives to ensure successful planning and execution of hundreds of internal and external events and learning opportunities • Lead event execution from vendor sourcing to content development to resource management • Develop and manage partnerships with outside groups to create event series focusing on technology and developer advocacy • Manager of the team event and sponsorship budget, as well as all organizational tools, including event… Show more • Owner of community engagement strategy and objectives to ensure successful planning and execution of hundreds of internal and external events and learning opportunities • Lead event execution from vendor sourcing to content development to resource management • Develop and manage partnerships with outside groups to create event series focusing on technology and developer advocacy • Manager of the team event and sponsorship budget, as well as all organizational tools, including event calendars and handbooks • Responsible for driving continuous improvement in event efficiency as well as implementing inclusive principles to support diversity and to grow positive Microsoft and developer relationships



Freeman Company

• United States
• Events Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Apr 2018

  Greater Seattle Area • Partner with Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President creating compelling, client specific content and strategic execution for top-tier clients, including Consumer Electronics Association, American Heart Association, National Association of Home Builders, Internet of Things, and PAX Prime • Principal Project Manager designated to lead teams within Sales, Marketing, in-house Creative, and top executives to execute strategic event marketing experiences profiting over $250,000 •… Show more • Partner with Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President creating compelling, client specific content and strategic execution for top-tier clients, including Consumer Electronics Association, American Heart Association, National Association of Home Builders, Internet of Things, and PAX Prime • Principal Project Manager designated to lead teams within Sales, Marketing, in-house Creative, and top executives to execute strategic event marketing experiences profiting over $250,000 • Leader in budget management, timely project execution, client satisfaction, and team management to produce large scale proposals, implement multifaceted sales strategy initiatives and source compelling presentation content • Increased customer retention by acting as the sole event planner in charge of meeting logistics, strategy, design, speaker management, and communication of business capability through strong presentation and organizational skills • Internal Community Leader responsible for team training and producing motivating events including social hours, annual executive meetings, and companywide holiday events, directly increasing employee satisfaction and morale • Owner of the newly introduced internal team newsletter and social media accounts, encouraging collaborative communication of best practices and industry trends, networking, and recognition • Key facilitator and producer of monthly all hands meetings for National Events and regional Exposition Events business units • 1 of 30 nominated as company-wide Employee of the Year and selected to mentor other project managers

• National Event Manager

  • Sep 2011 - Apr 2014

  Dallas, TX • Promoted to manage the complete production of international and domestic events (International Association of Exhibitions & Events, Society for Human Resource Management, American Heart Association, Fancy Food, Endocrine Society, & SAP) including exhibit layout, event design, service orders, onsite execution and application of marketing opportunities • Elected as Head Trainer to coach peers resulting in a 34% boost in productivity based on event service order planning and ordering, and… Show more • Promoted to manage the complete production of international and domestic events (International Association of Exhibitions & Events, Society for Human Resource Management, American Heart Association, Fancy Food, Endocrine Society, & SAP) including exhibit layout, event design, service orders, onsite execution and application of marketing opportunities • Elected as Head Trainer to coach peers resulting in a 34% boost in productivity based on event service order planning and ordering, and overall adoption of best practices • Implemented effective digital marketing campaigns, social media strategies, onsite networking events and increased annual publicity for event management clients to grow attendance, target specific demographics, and create event momentum and excitement throughout the year • Designated as Team Lead to partner with Information Technology and Business Development to streamline Passport application deployment, directly increasing efficiency in event production through client and account owner communication • Responsible for leading the team to decrease job costs through detailed efficiency practices in submitting orders in a timely fashion, quickly resulting in a drop in costs by more than 10% • Managed successful relationships with internal and external vendors, convention centers and venues, and sponsors to ensure event satisfaction, growth and proficiency



ChickTech

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Conference Director

  • Feb 2016 - Nov 2017

  Greater Seattle Area • Lead for ACT-W Conferences across the entire country, overseeing sponsorship, session planning, vendor management, volunteer coordination, and attendance generation • Facilitate hands-on technology-centric events and workshops to empower, support, and increase the confidence of women and girls through networking and educational opportunities • Communicate with stakeholders to plan the scope and format of events, set and manage budgets, execute logistics, and review administrative… Show more • Lead for ACT-W Conferences across the entire country, overseeing sponsorship, session planning, vendor management, volunteer coordination, and attendance generation • Facilitate hands-on technology-centric events and workshops to empower, support, and increase the confidence of women and girls through networking and educational opportunities • Communicate with stakeholders to plan the scope and format of events, set and manage budgets, execute logistics, and review administrative procedures, event progress, and progression • Implement successful sponsorship strategy, including lead generation, creation of promotional materials, ROI and impact value based selling, and long-term relationship building Show less



Rosa Mexicano Restaurants

• United States
• Restaurants
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Event Manager and Employee Supervisor

  • Jul 2009 - Sep 2011

  Atlanta, GA • Solidified customer satisfaction through superior event execution and expanded the clientele network by 26% year over year • Built an extensive client base and managed all events including receptions, private parties, and team-building events • Head National Trainer and partnered with the executive leadership to design and launch the Catering Training Program • Supervised 70+ employees to positively impact revenue and client satisfaction • Exclusive marketer responsible for the… Show more • Solidified customer satisfaction through superior event execution and expanded the clientele network by 26% year over year • Built an extensive client base and managed all events including receptions, private parties, and team-building events • Head National Trainer and partnered with the executive leadership to design and launch the Catering Training Program • Supervised 70+ employees to positively impact revenue and client satisfaction • Exclusive marketer responsible for the creation and distribution of advertising and promotional materials to help drive sales • Developed and implemented a multifaceted hotel partnership and Concierge Incentive Program to increase restaurant publicity • Formed and coordinated a Community Service Program for the Atlanta location and was nominated by the CEO to facilitate the program to other restaurant locations nationwide Show less