Experience

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  Madrona Venture Labs

  • Seattle, Washington, United States

  • Operations Associate

    • 2023 - Present
    • Seattle, Washington, United States

    At Madrona Venture Labs, I oversee various crucial functions vital to our operations. This includes organizing major events such as "Launchable," where a $250k investment was secured for the winning team, and managing the Leap community of next-gen founders, fostering collaboration among over 500 members. Additionally, I spearhead content marketing efforts to amplify our message and expertise, curate and manage social media channels to enhance brand visibility and engagement, and ensure the seamless design and maintenance of our website for an intuitive user experience. Moreover, I manage day-to-day office operations to uphold a productive work environment and provide essential support for company formation and early-stage validation across our portfolio companies.

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  Algorithmia

  • Software Development
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Senior Operations Manager

    • 2022 - 2023

    (Algorithmia acquired by DataRobot)People & Places Program Manager: Spearheaded the Living Our Values Quarterly Awards program, overseeing the submission process, review cycle, communications, executive leadership team preview, internal company meeting deck, and external company social media campaigns (LinkedIn). Handled global lease administration and WeWork account management for the Real Estate team. Crafted and managed a global COVID-19 response support team, encompassing policy updates, government mandates, global PPE inventory, monitoring global trends, employee exposure and contact tracing, on-site event testing, and more. Pioneered the Refill Days program, a virtual/in-person experience initiative, organizing global events.

  • Executive Assistant and Office Manager

    • 2021 - 2022

    Provided executive assistance to Algorithmia's leadership team, managing three executive calendars, scheduling internal and external meetings, and coordinating travel itineraries with attention to detail and timeliness. Maintained contact lists and ensured timely communications and proper handling of confidential information. Streamlined administrative activities and procedures for all Algorithmia personnel, demonstrating proficiency in project coordination, management, and planning. Anticipated administrative needs and made informed decisions about priorities, analyzing situations carefully, recommending solutions, and adopting effective courses of action. Created, modified, edited, and prepared documents such as correspondence, briefs, memos, charts, tables, graphs, presentations, and special reports for the executive team, exhibiting advanced organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision. Coordinated and supported special events, including scheduling dates and times and coordinating venues, attendance, agendas, and facilities. Maintained records and files for the executive team and gathered, entered, and updated data in appropriate systems or databases, demonstrating a strong foundational knowledge of Google SuiteConducted research, compiled information and data, prepared one-time reports, summaries, and presentations, and replied to inquiries about the information with a high degree of confidentiality and handling of sensitive information Crafted a RTO (return to office) plan alongside Sr. Director of HR, demonstrating the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines Acted as the COVID-19 Response Manager, ensuring a safe and secure work environment for all employees, showcasing the ability to perform and facilitate others' execution of administrative activities and procedures for a member of the executive team

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  CBRE

  • Seattle, Washington, United States

  • Workplace Experience Coordinator - Expedia Group

    • 2020 - 2021
    • Seattle, Washington, United States

    Provided comprehensive support to a campus of over 4,000 personnel during the unprecedented global pandemic by serving as a Workplace Experience Coordinator. Acted as a developer and program lead for internal employee engagement and virtual experience programs (Slack). Served as the lead designer for an internal administrative newsletter. Collaborated in the creation of a new-hire orientation training program, as well as 10 diversity and inclusion trainings and 6 company values trainings. Spearheaded a global Earth Day campaign. Pioneered production on COVID-19 global return to workplace videos to be utilized in global communications. Composed campus-wide signage using the branded guidelines established by the branding team. Oversaw the communications calendar for Slack, Sharepoint, and e-mail campaigns.

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  Starbucks

  • Store Manager

    • 2018 - 2020

    Supervised the recruitment and onboarding of employees, providing instruction and guidance to ensure a successful transition into their roles. Guaranteed customer satisfaction and upheld the highest standards of product quality. Directed the store's financial performance, optimizing efficiency and driving growth. Enforced safety and security policies to maintain a secure working environment. Managed inventory, overseeing procurement, organization, and documentation.

  • Assistant Store Manager

    • 2017 - 2018

  • Shift Supervisor

    • 2014 - 2017

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  Fresco Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge

  • Hospitality & Events Manager

    • 2015 - 2017

    Composed weekly Front-of-House (FOH) rosters and educational programs. Formulated restaurant training curriculum and regulated recruiting process from interviewing to onboarding and tutelage. Acted as the liaison between the restaurant, museum and catering to oversee the building calendar and update reservations list. Primary coordinator for event planning and administration . Organized and developed social media campaigns to increase revenue, recognize patterns and cultivate engagement.

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  WSUM Madison Student Radio

  • Madison, Wisconsin Area

  • On Air Personality

    • 2012 - 2017
    • Madison, Wisconsin Area

    Student radio on-air talent with duties ranging from radio production (PSA, promotional spots and BSI operation) to on-air hosting.