Experience

Herewith

• United States
• Home Health Care Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Jan 2021 - Present

  Quoori is a stealth startup in San Francisco and Hamburg focused on empowering people and communities with safe and inclusive AI technologies. Our first product is aimed at helping people age gracefully whether at home or in a facility.

• • Nov 2019 - Dec 2020

• • Apr 2018 - Nov 2019



Pixar Animation Studios

• Animation and Post-production
• 700 & Above Employee

• • 2010 - Jul 2017

  Managed high-profile in-demand executive's calendar by prioritizing an ever-changing schedule as needed. Created detailed agendas and support materials aligned with team projects and executive goals. Fostered partnerships with assistants, managers and studio leadership to build a warm and professional office culture. Liaised between multiple high-level studio marketing groups for meetings and corporate events that included domestic and international travel for C-level participation and technical support as needed.Delivered superior customer service in a fast paced environment.Supported marketing efforts on 11 Feature films, 10 Short films and two ABC TV specials.Created and executed a project using end-to-end project management processes for the first ever Disney/Pixar Cruise on the “Wonder,” including arranging guest speakers, Q&A and autograph sessions for talent, an on-ship art gallery exhibit, film screenings, panel discussions, and the creation of a commemorative poster for cruise guests.Prioritized, projected and triaged mission-critical meetings for executives using priority management tools and utilizing my increased scope of responsibilities. Planned and managed the two-day biannual International Disney/Pixar Summit for domestic and international executive marketing teams, filmmakers, and executive leadership working in tandem with multiple studio teams for success of current slate of titles.Collaborated on a formalized “Career Path for Assistants” and “Guiding Principles for Leadership Team” initiatives by co-authoring policies and implementing best practices.Encouraged cross-functioning Legacy team members by providing advice and guidance in a confidential setting.Increased knowledge in multiple software packages including MS Office, Google Suite, Concur, multiple calendar programs, and online research tools. Show less

• • 2006 - 2010

  Advanced multichannel marketing efforts in collaboration with filmmakers and cross-functional internal and external teams. Planned and executed high-profile special events and managed an expenses budget for the department.Administered calendars for the Director of Worldwide Marketing, Creative Services Manager, Graphic Designer, and Promotions Specialist.Cultivated partnerships with Disney executives and their assistants. Executed all phases of Toy Story 3 and Cars 2 roll-out events designed to generate enthusiasm and interest from potential promotional partners.Served as first point-of-contact for marketing and creative services teams for outside agencies and studio groups.Implemented best practices in collaboration with studio assistants Show less

• • 2005 - 2006

  Delivered high-caliber administrative services for the Vice President of Consumer Products and the Director of Production Resources.Maintained schedules and coordinated meetings.Supported the planning for the MOMA/Pixar “20 Years of Animation” inaugural art exhibit event in New York City.Provided ad hoc support for OOP, Creative Services, and Consumer Products projects.



Oakville Grocery Company - Start up

• Cupertino, CA

• Associate Retail Grocery Buyer

  • 2004 - 2005

  Contributed to a new start-up specialty retail grocery format by broadened purchasing and procurement pipelines. Fostered partnerships with vendors within assigned categories. Negotiated “grab-and-go” perishable options and championed optimal product mixes. Trained and mentored team members on cross-merchandising strategies and delivery processes. Contributed to a new start-up specialty retail grocery format by broadened purchasing and procurement pipelines. Fostered partnerships with vendors within assigned categories. Negotiated “grab-and-go” perishable options and championed optimal product mixes. Trained and mentored team members on cross-merchandising strategies and delivery processes.



Glass Onion Catering

• Sales and Event Manager

  • 2001 - 2004

  Effective Event Planner and Client Development. Created and nurtured corporate and private client relationships for full-service catering needs. Planned and implemented event production from event concept, design, menu selection and full site reviews to vendor and floor staff management. Effective Event Planner and Client Development. Created and nurtured corporate and private client relationships for full-service catering needs. Planned and implemented event production from event concept, design, menu selection and full site reviews to vendor and floor staff management.