Experience

Centrifuge Media, Inc.

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Operations Supervisor

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  • Lead a team of visual & 3D designers and spearhead the creative project management team.• Optimize workflows, determine budgets, and manage creative pipeline.• Advise clients and internal teams on creative solutions and strategy for upcoming projects.• Foster a culture of innovation, excellence, and teamwork.• Manage creative partner network, from vendors to freelance talent.

• Production Manager

  • Jun 2019 - Sep 2021

  • Operations lead in the Creative Services department.• Managed team workflow, project deadlines, vendor relations, and budgeting / estimates.• Lead copy editor.

• Traffic Manager

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Spearheaded company-wide implementation of a project management software (Teamwork Projects) to improve internal communication, streamline processes, and ensure seamless execution of projects and events for our clients.• Researched new features, maintained software & database, and on-boarded new team members to Teamwork Projects to ensure full potential and benefits of the program were being utilized.• Developed, documented, and trained team members on processes and best practices.• Wrote and edited copy for business development pitches, client presentations, and event collateral, paying particular attention to strategic messaging and accuracy.• Analyzed and optimized existing processes to increase team efficiency. Improvements include: building a database to consolidate and track vendor information, reorganizing & streamlining the server.Interim Production Manager (April 2019 - June 2019) Show less



AroundCampus Group

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Manager | Print Publications

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Oversaw the development and production of new and existing print products at one of the nation’s leading collegiate marketing, media, and publishing companies.• Responsible for the development of the Verge Campus magazine, a publication launched on campuses across the country in Fall 2018. Role included: overseeing production schedule, curating and copy-editing content, facilitating the design process, and creating sales-focused marketing tools in a deadline-oriented environment.• Project Lead for contract negotiations with university partners. Strategic initiatives resulted in $120,000+ of savings for the company over a period of two years.• Conducted market research and defined product value proposition.• Researched and analyzed product estimates, negotiated contracts, supported budget planning, and communicated expectations of service. Balanced needs of senior leadership team and external vendors.• Improved NetSuite (CRM) set-up to better track and report on status of client relationships and projects.Interim NetSuite Administrator (Summer 2018) Show less

• Senior Project Manager

  • Mar 2017 - Aug 2017

  • Designed, launched and managed a successful internship program to optimize department workload during the company’s busy season.• Trained and developed six Project Managers. Direct manager for five Publication Specialist interns.• Upgraded the existing training handbook, created a quick reference guide to better communicate essential information, and continued to serve as a go-to person for questions and advice.• Developed and documented standards for communication with university partners to maintain consistent messaging, ensure positive interaction, and implement proven, results-oriented strategies. Show less

• Project Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Mar 2017

  • Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and master complex production processes, ensuring that 30+ collegiate publications were on schedule, accurate, and distributed annually to university clients.• Responsible for full life-cycle of project: designed high quality materials using Adobe Creative Suite, tracked progress using NetSuite and Excel, and executed to-press proofing and file prep.• Communicated between clients, vendors, and internal teams, troubleshooting when necessary to keep projects on track. Show less



Cenduit

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Human Resources Intern

  • May 2014 - Sep 2014

  • Researched and updated training materials on cultural sensitivity, new hires, and MBTI. • Coordinated multiple employee events including Cenduit’s second annual cultural event, attended by over 85% of the RTP office. Negotiated catering and managed promotion which led to a successful, under budget event. • Cataloged employee information through UltiPro and physical means which increased efficiency in the handling of employee data. • Exercised a high degree of confidentiality in dealing with employee information. • Trained the incoming intern. On own initiative, developed a manual for future intern use that continues to be used. Show less



EntreDot

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Marketing Intern

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Wrote and edited copy for numerous pages on EntreDot’s website in both English and Spanish. • Grew EntreDot’s Twitter presence by posting relevant articles, generating leads, and maximizing reach using apps such as Tweepi. • Worked in a small business / entrepreneurial environment. • Wrote and edited copy for numerous pages on EntreDot’s website in both English and Spanish. • Grew EntreDot’s Twitter presence by posting relevant articles, generating leads, and maximizing reach using apps such as Tweepi. • Worked in a small business / entrepreneurial environment.



Love Chapel Hill

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

• Communications Intern

  • Jan 2013 - Oct 2013

  • Drafted and designed newsletters resulting in a 94% higher open rate than industry average. • Promoted each new series and various special events using social media outlets which resulted in a hugely popular and successful fundraising concert for a local cancer patient. • Created graphics and promotional materials. Was able to significantly build upon my foundational knowledge of Photoshop through self-study in order to satisfy these goals. • Drafted and designed newsletters resulting in a 94% higher open rate than industry average. • Promoted each new series and various special events using social media outlets which resulted in a hugely popular and successful fundraising concert for a local cancer patient. • Created graphics and promotional materials. Was able to significantly build upon my foundational knowledge of Photoshop through self-study in order to satisfy these goals.



Madrid, Sal y Ven con Nosotros

• Spain
• Construction

• Office Intern

  • May 2013 - Jul 2013

  • Compiled and organized client information to streamline the housing placement process of international students. Increased efficiency of the future handling and retrieval of client data. • Researched potential markets and clients resulting in approximately 10 qualified leads for new business. • Communicated primarily in Spanish in the office, meetings, and when answering the phone. • Designed flyers using Photoshop and PhotoScape to share information about cultural events and sites in Madrid through the Sal y Ven Facebook page. Show less



Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen

• Server

  • May 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Routinely exercised strong communication and conflict resolution skills when dealing with guests, chefs, and managers. • Worked with other servers to provide excellent customer service for large parties in a professional atmosphere. • Used Spanish to communicate with other members on staff. • Routinely exercised strong communication and conflict resolution skills when dealing with guests, chefs, and managers. • Worked with other servers to provide excellent customer service for large parties in a professional atmosphere. • Used Spanish to communicate with other members on staff.