Experience

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  UC Davis Health

  • United States
  • Hospitals and Health Care
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Program Manager

    • Aug 2021 - Present

  • Executive Analyst

    • Aug 2019 - Aug 2021

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  University of California, Davis

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Program Administrator

    • May 2018 - Aug 2019

    ● Managed day-to-day administration with an emphasis on operational management, provided analytical support to the Associate Director in the planning, coordination, execution, and follow-up of program activities and events● Established systems for tracking the status of special projects, drafted and distributed critical/confidential materials● Supported project implementation, evaluation, research and analysis through operational oversight and the creation of timelines, outreach communications, and schedules● Served as the administrator for the departmental financial system, monitored accounts, reviewed general ledgers, and identified corrections. Collaborated with the business office in the development and implementation of account structures and processes to ensure their conformity with University policies● Performed budget, forecasting, financial analysis and reporting; developed a template for consistent and accurate reconciliation of expenses in order to streamline the preparation of financial reports to the university and corporate partners

  • Program Coordinator

    • Aug 2017 - May 2018

    • Served as the main point of contact for prospective and current clients across the state regarding statewide meetings, events, and grant initiatives; corresponded with experts within the field of education and high level government officials• Coordinated appointments with new and existing clients seeking contract services; executed new contracts and amended existing contracts in accordance with university policy; created, tracked, and managed corresponding SOWs and agreements• Accompanied REEd Leadership Team to event sites and various statewide meetings, assisting with facilitation, documentation, logistics and delivery of services at sites• Provided budget management and fiscal analysis of REEd funding sources; prepared reports and provided problem solving and support on special projects; tracked project deliverables, operating under minimal supervision with tight deadlines• Developed and managed social media accounts, creating content and cross promoting with UC Davis and partner accounts• Managed student workers, organizing the flow of work, scheduling, budgetary tracking and hiring for increased dept. efficacy

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  UCLA Anderson School of Management

  • Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Project Manager and Executive Assistant to the Sr. Associate Dean

    • Apr 2015 - May 2017
    • Greater Los Angeles Area

    • Compiled a comprehensive report on the success of pilot undergraduate minor through detailed analysis of student data and course evaluations, leading to renewed support and over $900,000 in total funding from Central UCLA and Anderson• Developed and strategically managed the Dean and Price Cent...

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  Ryan Seacrest Productions

  • United States
  • Media Production
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Executive assistant to President, Strategy, Marketing & Communications, Ryan Seacrest Enterprises

    • Jan 2014 - Nov 2014

    • Co-managed the launch of tailored men’s clothing line, Ryan Seacrest Distinction, resulting in one of the strongest brand launches Macy’s has had in over a decade and doubled sales after one year; organized press preview event, VIP fittings and talent gifting, coordinated with Macy’s for ongoing press events and media coverage, directed PR team• Conceptualized campaigns and oversaw execution of activations for national brands, including Ford, Coca-Cola, and AT&T, leading to millions of impressions from targeted demographic of Millennials • Cultivated strong relationships with top-tier media and drove strategic media coverage across print, online, business, technology, consumer and lifestyle outlets, which generated increased awareness of products, shows, and partners• Selected and distributed publicity materials to domestic &international outlets, created media lists for more effective outreach• Created comprehensive briefings and compiled background materials for Ryan Seacrest and the President of RSE• Compiled yearly press reports (overview) analyzing coverage in the media from over 1,100 articles for the purpose of improving media relations; distributed daily internal press breaks to increase company awareness of industry trends • Created event wrap-up decks for campaign activations and PR events, including studio openings for the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, launch of Ryan Seacrest Distinction, and several brand campaigns which resulted in over 500M impressions • Coordinated and staffed red carpet events, industry awards shows and concerts, production shoots, and press junkets

  • Executive assistant to the EVP, External Relations and EVP, New Media

    • Jul 2012 - Jan 2014

    Interact with senior level executives to manage day-to-day operations of their desks; Manage and coordinate ever-evolving calendars and meetings, filter business and media inquiries, and keep up-to-date on upcoming industry and company eventsManage the flow of information to the President and EVP from staff, relevant agency teams, client representatives and venture partnersOperate under strict deadlines and high levels of confidentialityCoordinate and staff red carpet events, industry awards shows and concerts, and production shoots

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  42 West

  • Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Assistant, Strategic Communications Division

    • May 2011 - Jul 2012
    • Greater Los Angeles Area

    Managed a busy calendar and phone lines, clipped for multiple high profile clients, maintained and updated extensive media lists, booked travel arrangements, and managed expensesAssisted with large scale publicity events such as film premieres, screenings, and press events; facilitated talent int...

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  Discovery Communications

  • United States
  • Entertainment
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • TLC Production Management Intern

    • Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

    Learned and assisted with the production process for unscripted television, including budget negotiations, exhibits, overages, and legal issues/rights waiversContacted production companies and preferred venders to update and maintain databases and production contact information Spearheaded a company-wide auction for set equipment which raised over $500 for TLC Attended Business Affairs and Legal meetings and departmental PMD meetings

  • Discovery Education Intern

    • Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

    Assisted with market research, advertising sales, state grant projects, and corporate sponsorshipsCompiled a database of contact information for LAUSD, the largest school district in the nationMaintained databases and client contact information, mailing

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  Fox Broadcasting

  • Entertainment Publicity Intern

    • Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

    Aided publicists at publicity events, photoshoots, and press junkets, including TCA and American Idol eventsAssembled media clips and assisted with market research, wrote loglines for various FOX showsInteracted with the FOX Photo Dept and Creative Services Dept on projects, including pulling quo...

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  CBS Radio

  • Summer Intern

    • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

    Assisted with traffic and affidavits, created customized media kits and proposals for potential new clients in order to reach target demographics, composed event summaries for clients (remotes and van hits), invoices

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  Cutting Edge Marketing

  • Reception & Clerical

    • Jun 2005 - Sep 2005

    Handled multi-line phones, filing, assisted media buyers, general office duties (fax, copies, etc.)

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  UPS Advertising

  • Reception & Clerical

    • Jun 2002 - Sep 2004

    Handled multi-line phones, filing, acted as the assistant to buying & accounting departments