Feb 2022 – May 2022 · 3 mos

May 2021 – Jul 2021 · 2 mos

Jan 2020 – Aug 2020 · 7 mos · NYC

• Oversaw the Emmy award-winning graphics team in the creation and delivery of over 100 graphic elements per weekly episode, designed and animated to our high standards, on time and to spec.
• Collaborated with the creative director to designate resources, monitor progress, and give feedback to team members, approaching such tasks with an understanding of the process for developing creative deliverables as well as the time constraints of production.
• Managed staffing of the graphics department, a rotating team of about 12 people
• Recruited full-time staff and built a broad and diverse network of freelance support.
• Developed and streamlined processes to improve workflow, feedback, delivery, and both intra- and inter-departmental communication.
• Contributed creative ideas for essential story elements in the style of the show.
• Communicated consistently with the show host, show runner, director, EPs, supervising producer, and more to provide status updates, discuss potential roadblocks, and suggest solutions.
• Profiled in Motionographer and Working Not Working Magazine.
• Led with empathy, always.

Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 · 1 yr · New York City Metropolitan Area

Jun 2016 – Jan 2019 · 2 yrs 7 mos · New York City Metropolitan Area

• Large-Scale Motion Projects:
• Marriott International Upfront: Oversaw the creation of 8 videos (from scripting to
• delivery), a live action shoot, and animation for a cinemagraph-based presentation
• deck that resulted in over 1,000 individual movie files delivered to spec for D3
• programming within a 5-week timeframe.
• Microsoft Holiday LED: Produced the Holiday 3D animation for Microsoft’s flagship
• 5th Ave store’s 40’x20’ LED screen.
• Oversaw creative projects from ideation to delivery in the areas of brand strategy, company
• and product naming, visual identity, motion graphics, and editorial for online and
• broadcast video.
• Established workflow, timeline, budget, and resources for complex projects.
• Negotiated costs with vendors, and build a network of trusted, skilled freelancers.
• Built and maintained trusted partnerships with clients, manage client expectations, and
• effectively communicate with creative teams so creative direction is upheld, on time and
• on budget.
• Tracked and managed production budgets up to $1,500,000 per project across multiple
• projects.
• Clients: National Geographic, Microsoft, Verizon, Audible, Pratt Institute, Google, Marriott
• International

Sep 2014 – May 2016 · 1 yr 8 mos

Apr 2014 – May 2014 · 1 mo · Kecamatan Medan Area, North Sumatra, Indonesia

• Developed and taught TOEFL Prep Speaking course for lecturers
• Developed and facilitated teacher training in Universal Design for Learning
• Developed and facilitated workshops on U.S. Culture and Cross-Cultural Communication
• Provided translation support of university materials

Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 · 1 yr · Des Moines, Washington

• Developed and co-facilitated support programing for minor (under 18) international students
• Provided support for international initiatives as assigned by the Director of International Programs
• Provided support to visiting Chinese faculty in meeting outcomes of international teacher exchange

Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 · 1 yr · Des Moines, Washington

• Developed, designed and directed a detailed and structured orientation to the campus, the community, and the program expectations for CCIP students
• Provided ongoing support to CCIP students including assistance with living arrangements, culture shock, social adjustments, and other non-academic needs
• Monitored CCIP students' academic progress throughout program
• Managed the design and implementation of Global Leadership Development Program to ensure compliance with grant expectations
• Partnered with faculty and community leaders to foster students' leadership development
• Managed CCIP project budget, prepared financial and programmatic reports
• Coordinated off-campus housing for international students
• Developed and prepared public relations materials documenting program successes

Jan 2007 – Jan 2014 · 7 yrs · Des Moines, Washington

• Taught ESL to adult learners with diverse language proficiencies, backgrounds, and experiences
• Facilitated New Student Orientations for new and returning ESL students
• Collaborated on subcommittees to integrate technology into ESL classrooms
• and to revise departmental student learning outcomes, assessment tools, and rubrics
• Taught ESL levels 1-5, including multilevel classes
• Taught English for the Workplace, U.S. Culture and Communication in Healthcare, Intensive ESL for short-term visiting Chinese students
• Taught Health Seminar for Medical Assistants for the Healthcare Professions Department

Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 · 1 yr · Seattle, Washington

• Co-taught Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) through an Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) course.
• Taught lessons on English language, study skills, and cross-cultural communication.
• Planned activities to support content learning.