I thrive in the intersection of art and science, serving as the connective tissue between business objectives and design / creative teams. I am a results-driven professional specializing in program and project management operations, dedicated to empowering teams with the optimal processes, tools, and workflows necessary for success.
With a keen eye for detail and a passion for efficiency, I excel at crafting streamlined systems that foster innovation and maximize productivity. Leveraging my expertise, I ensure that every aspect of the design and creative process is meticulously optimized, from intake to final delivery. My collaborative approach and strategic mindset enable me to effectively identify and implement solutions that drive tangible results, empowering teams to thrive in dynamic and fast-paced environments. With a proven track record of success, I am committed to elevating the performance and impact of design and creative teams, ultimately driving business growth and exceeding expectations.
I'm a systems thinker who is obsessed with solving problems; I’ve given up trying to shut off this part of my brain, at this point it's just part of who I am. I maintain a line of sight to the big picture while solving root problems plaguing design and creative teams (not just the immediate symptoms), leveraging my expertise to aggregate, organize, and synthesize data to help drive strategic decisions, operational tactics, and roadmap planning.
I’m a collaborative and empathetic leader with a customer-first mindset who knows when to drive, when to coach, and when to roll up my sleeves and dive in. I’m also a self-starter who is all about pushing boundaries to ensure design and creative teams are set up for success so they can deliver exceptional results. This means being a leader and a team player who can gracefully navigate through quick pivots and challenges, all while pulling together people and process across various areas of the business.
Southern California born and raised but the San Francisco bay area is home. Weekends are my time to enjoy photography, getting lost in music, and up-leveling my fitness so I can shed those lingering pandemic pounds (*le sigh*).
I also like animals more than people, but I digress ;)
Random fact about me: as a teenager, I spent a summer working in the sound effects department on the "Price is Right" television game show, where Bob Barker only yelled at me twice.
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