Jun 2021 – Jun 2022 · 1 yr · Remote

• Spearheaded the GitOps Certification Program, enhancing adoption of Argo CD and GitOps workflows for over 26,000 students globally.
• Developed and published comprehensive tutorials and GitHub repositories on Argo CD, Helm, Kustomize, and GKE Autopilot.
• Managed SEO-driven content strategy for the Codefresh Learning Center, significantly increasing visibility and engagement.
• Spoke at GitOpsCon and ArgoCon, focusing on ArgoCD Autopilot Bootstrap with GitOps Workflows

Nov 2018 – Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Cleveland, Ohio, United States

• Spearheaded the API-led strategy across the enterprise, enhancing collaboration among development teams.
• Coordinated and facilitated 50+ API training workshops for diverse teams, improving technical proficiency.
• Established a developer engagement group, fostering community through bi-weekly sessions and inclusive events.
• Led the Center of Excellence, setting yearly goals and implementing data-driven policies for developer workflows.

Jun 2016 – Oct 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Developed and maintained web-based .NET applications for the Title Insurance industry, enhancing user experience and functionality.
• Collaborated closely with Product Managers and Senior Developers to implement new features and optimize existing applications.
• Created detailed technical documentation for software features, improving onboarding for new employees and client presentations.
• Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring timely completion of all development tasks.

Feb 2016 – May 2016 · 3 mos · Greater Cleveland

• Developed and implemented .NET/C# applications, enhancing software functionality and user experience.
• Executed comprehensive data and class modeling, resulting in improved project planning and execution.
• Conducted rigorous NUnit testing to ensure code quality and reliability, reducing bug reports by 30%.

May 2015 – Oct 2015 · 5 mos · Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

• Collaborate with production and design teams to develop recommended solutions.
• Maintain strong internal/external relationships; supporting fellow team members.
• Delivers weekly status reports and monitors the daily flow of work through the agency.
• Initiates and leads meetings, brainstorms, and teamwork amongst the team to ensure project scope and deliverables.
• Develops project plans and timelines for both digital and print projects.
• Lead Project Manager for local and national clients, including:
• The Columbus Foundation
• Ohio Hospital Association
• The Wellington School
• New York-Presbyterian Hospital
• Wits' End Productions
• Signature Travel Network

Feb 2015 – Apr 2015 · 2 mos · Columbus, Ohio

• Client-facing communication, project management, data analysis, and survey implementation for clients both nationwide and in Canada.
• Responsible in each stage of the client relationship: from proposal writing, collaborative strategic planning to SAAS (software as a service) requirements, gathering and integrating data.
• Provide client feedback and proposed software enhancements directly to internal teams.
• Assess project implications for each phase, monitoring standards, deadlines, and identify new business opportunities with Principals.

Oct 2014 – Feb 2015 · 4 mos · Greater Chicago Area

• Research and conduct interviews with major builders, venture-capital firms and real estate developers that are at the forefront of the construction industry.
• American Builders Quarterly is a national quarterly publication highlighting America’s construction, building, and design industry.
• Participates in sustainable events and trade shows.
• Implement strategies surrounding client and reader development, increasing market penetration, account management, and bringing in long term business partners.
• Analyze local/national markets by attending expos and research to secure media sponsorship for the ABQ publication.

Oct 2013 – Oct 2014 · 1 yr · Greater Chicago Area

• Seek out individuals, projects, and companies that add something to the conversation on sustainability to include in the publication.
• Research and conduct preliminary interviews with candidates.
• Identify and secure funding sources for each feature and facilitate the production process.

Feb 2013 – Oct 2013 · 8 mos · New York, NY

• Developed sales presentations to new and existing clients.
• Consulted with company officials, sales departments, and advertising agencies to develop promotional plans.
• Developed the Health Care market in all five boroughs of Brite Media Group's New York market.
• Generated Gas Station Radio Brite Vision advertising campaigns for the following companies: Frito Lays, Valvoline, Scotts, Vonage, Webster Bank, Major World, etc.

Mar 2012 – Feb 2013 · 11 mos · New York, NY

• Reported to two National Account Managers responsible for high-profile accounts: Kohl’s, NBC, ABC, General Mills, BET Networks, Coca-Cola, Scotts, Exxon, and etc.
• Generated sales proposals and contracts for national clients, manage client database, and maintained, tracked and produced all client contracts.
• Increased remnant clients' account's by $100,000 within the second month of hire.
• Generated a $2.2 million dollar marketing package for a new client and created/maintained all social media contracts for Steve Harvey, Facebook and Twitter activity.
• Liaison between Sales Planning in order to ensure proper and accurate order processing, confirmation, and launch of schedules.

Sep 2010 – Jan 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos · New York, New York

• Managed 3 Manhattan Store locations: Soho, Midtown and Greenwich Village.
• Promoted 2 assistants to managers to store manager positions.
• Trained staff sales techniques, increasing ADS and UPT by 30%.
• Managed teams on average of 10-15 employees.
• Developed an understanding of brand management and in-store presentation.

Sep 2010 – Mar 2011 · 6 mos · New York, New York

• Process garment samples returned from vendors.
• Maintained sample time-line by documenting and organizing incoming and outgoing deliveries.
• Assisted the Fashion Assistant and Fashion Editors of Nylon with styling for in house and on-location fashion shoots.
• Prepared for and assisted on numerous cover photo shoots, while obtaining proper credit information.
• Assisted Men’s Marketing Editor for Nylon Guy’s, styling for Nylon’s Weekly Newsletter’s.
• Style Nylon’s Style Editor and Publisher’s looks for shows and events.

Jan 2010 – Jun 2010 · 5 mos · New York, New York

• Assistant to Chief Editor of WWD Accessories, Roxanne Robinson.
• Created itineraries for Fashion Weeks: New York, Paris, Milan, and London.
• Photo Runner for Conde Nast photographers during NYFW.
• Managed flow of samples into and out of the fashion and accessories closets, liaising with public
• relations representatives and designers.
• Assisted photographers of Conde Nast with in house photo shoots of accessories to be published in
• their daily paper of WWD.
• Provided general administrative support and worked on special projects assigned (trend reports and
• inspiration ideas for photoshoots).