Assess the effectiveness of existing controls and identify opportunities for improvement where needed
Monitor regulatory changes and updates to ensure ongoing compliance activities are in line with current legislation
Ensure compliance with service industry specific protocols, such as but not limited to, ABC, cosmetology & business licenses. SOS compliance, Multi-state specific compliance laws
Assist in developing corrective action plans following the identification of non-compliant activities or situations
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that all processes, systems, and products comply with relevant legal requirements
Provide guidance on best practices for maintaining a compliant environment across departments
Ops Program Manager & DEI Specialist - XRHub
Meta for Elevate USA
Fremont, CA
07.2021 - 07.2023
Spearheaded the optimization of 75+ initiatives for process standardization (from establishing a complete budget database to developing a robust project management system) resulting in streamlined operations & enhanced data governance
Created the Asana Training program, which introduced over 80 new employees to core production & PM processes over H2, shortening operational time by 60%
Developed and expanded the first CW DE&I program to include FTE's and other teams. Launched 5+ new initiatives along with monthly learning modules
Uncovered major areas of improvement across a $500M+ XR production service, by working with leadership to identify the cause of service inefficiencies
Adapted Scrum principles & methodologies to support 5 IT projects, resulting in 90% of project delivery ahead of schedule
Collaborated with internal teams to support long-term research, marketing and ad hoc projects
Personally responsible for editing the IT newsletter, utilizing HTML. It was distributed amongst 3,500 employees and stakeholders
Worked with the legal team to established a centralized policy for document retention
Executive Administrative Assistant/Dealer Support Specialist
Carmel Stone Imports
Palo Alto, CA
08.2017 - 08.2018
Conducted research, compiled and typed statistical reports. Synthesized information and utilized my excellent written skills to disseminate information throughout organization
Headed administrative & logistics efforts for major marketing initiative, yielding 80% participation of target markets in regional trade shows
Coordinated the formalization of SOPs and project plans for 6+ departments, including finance, community engagement, & logistics; in order to standardize operations
Office Manager/Asst. Distribution Manager
Cambria
Union City , CA
2016.05 - 2017.08
Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments
Analyzed the current training regulations for 1,900 employees & recommended the creation of a dedicated curriculum to ensure cross functional experiences, leading to a 10% reduction in time-to-market
Created & implemented a corporate onboarding program for over 1,900 employees across 8 offices nationwide
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Thomas Edison State University, Trenton, NJ
12.2023 - Current
Skills
Diversity Program Development
Compliance Program Development
Operations Program Development
Program Reviews
Community Outreach
P&L Management
Team Management
Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
Vendor Sourcing
Budget Preparation
Training and Development
Change Management
Personnel Management
Policy and Procedure Development & Improvement
Multi-operations Management
Compliance Enforcement
Team Leadership
Documentation and Reporting
Performance Tracking and Evaluation
Asana Program Management
Asana, Notion, Tableau, Canva, Airtable
Compliance & Operations Program Manager
Experience in building Operations and Compliance programs, and departments from the ground up
Certification
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Facing Racism and Emotional Tax in the Workplace
Unconscious Bias: From Awareness to Action
Communication Skills for Dialoguing Across Differences