Experience

NEWLOOK design | build + development

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Architect

  • 2023 - Present

  Chicago, Illinois, United States



Illinois Institute of Technology

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• 3D Visualization Teaching Assistant

  • 2020 - 2022

  Chicago, Illinois, United States 3D Visualization (including Grasshopper, Rhinoceros, Sketchup and Adobe Suite) T/A position as part of work study program.

• Revit Teaching Assistant

  • 2019 - 2020

  Chicago, Illinois, United States Introductory Revit course T/A position as part of work study program.

• Architectural History Teaching Assistant

  • 2018 - 2019

  Chicago, Illinois, United States Architectural History T/A position as part of work study program.



PayPal

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Strategist

  • 2016 - 2018

  San Francisco, California, United States - Strategy Development: Supported the development of PayPal’s marketing and business development strategy, and long-term strategic priorities. - Strategic Execution: from concept to implementation, oversaw strategic projects core to the business strategy of PayPal into the execution phase. Helped to develop documents to facilitate cross-functional and cross-regional team discussions as well as communicate with Senior Management - Financial and data analysis: Lead and took ownership of… Show more - Strategy Development: Supported the development of PayPal’s marketing and business development strategy, and long-term strategic priorities. - Strategic Execution: from concept to implementation, oversaw strategic projects core to the business strategy of PayPal into the execution phase. Helped to develop documents to facilitate cross-functional and cross-regional team discussions as well as communicate with Senior Management - Financial and data analysis: Lead and took ownership of financial and data analysis in support of strategic objectives. - Thought leadership: Supported research type engagements to develop and articulate PayPal’s position on long-term strategic issues. Show less



HP

• Azerbaijan
• Online Media

• Digital Strategist

  • 2014 - 2016

  San Francisco, California, United States - Worked directly with Head of Digital Strategy to drive strategic meetings with digital leaders across HP, operationalize HP's Digital Agenda, and ideate opportunities to accelerate HP's Digital Transformation. - Coordinated and collaborated with functions and business units to define, support and prioritize Digital Programs and prepare investment submissions for financial planning process. - Facilitated, supported and provided guidance to cross-functional forums and ongoing engagement… Show more - Worked directly with Head of Digital Strategy to drive strategic meetings with digital leaders across HP, operationalize HP's Digital Agenda, and ideate opportunities to accelerate HP's Digital Transformation. - Coordinated and collaborated with functions and business units to define, support and prioritize Digital Programs and prepare investment submissions for financial planning process. - Facilitated, supported and provided guidance to cross-functional forums and ongoing engagement with functional leads on operationalizing Digital Strategy, including reviewing digital investment opportunities and addressing foundational dependencies. - Prepared updates and communications to HP senior leadership on the development and operationalization of HP's Digital Transformation Agenda. - Engaged and collaborated with functions and business units to strengthen and support core network of digital leaders and drive ongoing alignment around Digital Strategy. - Continually reinforced alignment within Transformation Office around Digital Strategy and strategic priorities. - Consulted and collaborated with business executives on a wide range of issues to shape the Digital Agenda, including capability gaps and new growth opportunities. - Provided thought leadership and expanded knowledge base within the Digital Strategy team, including developing new approaches for assessing digital investments and accelerating time to value of Digital Programs. - Collaborated across businesses, functions, and regions to align strategy and direction with corporate and divisional approaches, systems, information and support. - Identified research, tools, and analyses required to collaboratively achieve objectives for large, complex business strategy projects. - Structured analyses to evaluate, prioritize and support Digital Programs for HP's Digital Transformation Agenda. Show less



McFadden/Gavender Advertising

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Brand Strategy

  • 2012 - 2014

  Lead concept, development and implementation of targeted PR, Social Media and strategy campaigns, including industry research and follow up impact analytics.



BRINK Media

• Advertising Services

• Strategy Director

  • 2009 - 2012

  Served as point of contact for clients, managing accounts and the Strategist, Developers, Designers & Producers supporting them. This included leading/overseeing the research and discovery process, creating a statement of work including budgets and timelines, developing creative briefs, defining goals and making sure projects stay on track through their lifecycle.

• Strategy Manager

  • 2007 - 2009

  Managed a team of Public Relations Specialist representing an international client base with specific focus on the strategy and execution of short and long term PR plans. Clients included leaders in the technology, travel/hospitality, restaurant and organic food/grocery sectors. On a daily basis I served as main contact for industry editors and writers, as well as a media expert for clients. This also included monitoring and analyzing media coverage, as well as staffing client events and trade… Show more Managed a team of Public Relations Specialist representing an international client base with specific focus on the strategy and execution of short and long term PR plans. Clients included leaders in the technology, travel/hospitality, restaurant and organic food/grocery sectors. On a daily basis I served as main contact for industry editors and writers, as well as a media expert for clients. This also included monitoring and analyzing media coverage, as well as staffing client events and trade shows. Show less