Experience

Hi Fidelity Genetics

• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Key Accomplishment:● Initiated, developed, implemented and maintained custom integrated software architecture to optimize inventory management, e-commerce, invoicing and customer relationship management.Led Operations at an agtech company, executing initiatives across the organization. Owned Board of Director and investor relationships, and created monthly presentation and financial reports for Board meetings; collaborated with bookkeeping team to generate financial analyses, cash flow forecasts, and accounting reports; managed HR, including performance evaluations and benefits management; spearheaded internal process development, e.g., launching commercial seed sales efforts. Show less

• Operations Manager

  • May 2018 - Apr 2019

  Hi Fidelity Genetics is a data-enabled next generation breeding company. We use data science, advanced sensors and large scale DNA sequencing to build the best crop genomes in the world. We share a passion for hard problems like feeding the world and a mission to build plants that can face what nature throws at them. As Operations Manager, I work to remove process obstacles, and support the team in scaling in a sustainable way.



Indigo Envelope

• United States

• Production Assistant

  • Feb 2017 - May 2018

  As a production assistant, I perform comprehensive production evaluations and coordinate assembly efforts to generate high-quality stationery and custom invitations on behalf of individual and organization clients. As a production assistant, I perform comprehensive production evaluations and coordinate assembly efforts to generate high-quality stationery and custom invitations on behalf of individual and organization clients.



Nimbus Canyon Studio

• Artist and Designer

  • Jan 2017 - May 2018

  As Nimbus Canyon Studio, I spearhead dynamic artistic creations using the traditional Japanese technique of suminagashi to evolve artwork sales and facilitate more effective design features. I also launched sales over the Internet and in key retail stores and markets around Durham. I continue to receive ongoing support and positive feedback from clients regarding quality of work. As Nimbus Canyon Studio, I spearhead dynamic artistic creations using the traditional Japanese technique of suminagashi to evolve artwork sales and facilitate more effective design features. I also launched sales over the Internet and in key retail stores and markets around Durham. I continue to receive ongoing support and positive feedback from clients regarding quality of work.



MaterialWise

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Implementation Project Manager

  • Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

  Key Accomplishment: ● Devised processes and workflows including a 2018 roadmap, created Salesforce architecture, and consulted with stakeholder and internal departments to accomplish project milestones and overall project execution. Daily responsibilities included: ● Successfully manage the internal team and pilot groups while tracking and reporting on key performance indicators ● Fully understand the pilot processes, workflow, and requirements to implement a robust solution ● Identify and solve barriers to success during the pilot process through methodologies that rely on best practice as much as creative thinking ● Clearly communicate the status of the project, issues with implementation, and solutions ● Manage stakeholder and internal resources to drive toward project milestones and overall project execution ● Drive weekly sprint meetings with the internal team, monthly sprint meetings with the pilot groups, and quarterly retrospective and planning meetings with partners ● Meet deadlines in a small entrepreneurial team with an agile work flow Show less



Social Tables

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Dec 2016

  Key Accomplishment:● Generated over $100K in new revenue in less than a year by pioneering an innovative, custom architectural mapping service offering.Invented and implemented highly innovative ‘Custom CAD Solution’ service offering that facilitated production and creation of architectural files to reduce onboarding time. Launched product as an official commodity to boost profitability and drive sales figures. Led dynamic proof of concept project that persuaded Marriott Corporate to allow individual properties to elect Social Table software for usage. Effectively developed and implemented processes for comprehensive transition from in-house design team to offshore design team in Manila.Daily responsibilities included:● Communicate with internal teams to develop estimates, budgets and timelines for projects and SOWs.● Monitor and track projects’ progress, including producing and distributing status reports and providing proactive recommendations to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.● Facilitate conversations when projects start to go off track with enough time to address issues to minimize missed deadlines, bloated scopes or blown budgets. Report and escalate issues to management as needed.● Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs and offer solutions when necessary.● Identify and secure project resources, including third-party vendors, as needed.● Serve as a liaison for internal resources from planning through implementation for flawless execution of projects.● Participate in special projects to identify and implement ways to improve Social Tables’ project management through process improvements, technology solutions, etc. Show less

• Floorplan Designer

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

  Implemented client collateral using internal floorplan creator tool to create client diagrams as part of the onboarding process.



Sheldon Cohen & Assoc.

• Legal Assistant

  • Aug 2009 - May 2013

  As a legal assistant, I performed diverse administrative functions to support and enhance a national security law firm. I provided legal assistance regarding security clearance adjudications and provided ongoing legal support. As a legal assistant, I performed diverse administrative functions to support and enhance a national security law firm. I provided legal assistance regarding security clearance adjudications and provided ongoing legal support.



B.Moss Clothing Company

• Sales Associate

  • Jul 2007 - Dec 2008

  • Designed outfits for store displays • Provided outstanding customer service • Met personal sales goals • Designed outfits for store displays • Provided outstanding customer service • Met personal sales goals



Timberline Four Seasons Resort

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ski Instructor

  • Nov 2003 - Apr 2004

  • Led groups of 1-5 children in exercises in skiing safety • Supervised implementation of skiing theory into practice on ski slopes • Responsible for children’s safety while under my care • Led groups of 1-5 children in exercises in skiing safety • Supervised implementation of skiing theory into practice on ski slopes • Responsible for children’s safety while under my care