Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Certification
Star Employee Award
Languages
Timeline
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Christian Yirgu

Christian Yirgu

Program and Social Media Manager
Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented Program Manager and Social Media Manager. Knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver bringing six years of valuable expertise in Media, Entertainment & Sports. Attentive to detail with experience in project management, programs and improvements, communication, organization and task prioritization.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3

Certifications

Work History

PROGRAM MANAGER AND SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

UCLA CENTER FOR MEDIA, ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS
Los Angeles, CA
02.2018 - Current
  • Implement and lead programming for UCLA Anderson Center for Media, Entertainment & Sports
  • Including Pulse Entertainment Conference and the first annual Global Sports Business Forum (400+ attendees)
  • Conduct strategy sessions for conferences and partnership programs among all program contributors and
  • Board Members
  • Develop and facilitate Howard University HBCU Initiative and Real Madrid Partnership, along with yearly summer programming (Summer Institutes, IMPACT, Athleta ED, Summer Discovery)
  • Knowledge of fund accounting, fund management principles, UCLA financial and budgetary policies/processes
  • Develop, prepare, and analyze financial reports for monthly, quarterly, and annual budget v
  • Actual reports
  • Provide expert assistance to Anderson business units regarding all aspects purchasing, travel Connexxus, and entertainment reimbursements
  • Monitor fund balances and prepare transfer of funds, monetary transfer of funds and expense adjustments (NPEAR) as necessary
  • Departmental Buyer using the Bruin PAC system/ UCLA Accounting/ PO certified
  • Manage hiring of student work studies/teaching assistants; provide support to faculty and students for Center courses on a quarterly basis
  • Liaise all department communications and engagement with students, clubs, and alumni (Entertainment
  • Management Association, Sports Business Association, Undergraduate Business Association)
  • Manage Center’s Digital Media: Newsletters, Webinars, Social Media Accounts (FB, IG, Twitter, & LinkedIn) and Marketing Campaigns

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER & CONTENT CREATOR

SESSIONS
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - Current
  • Manage Sessions’ social media accounts (Instagram, LinkedIn, & Facebook) @sessionsmp
  • Determine content strategy to help grow the applications public presence, social following, and app waitlist
  • Manage and create content for Sessions’ waitlist newsletter (sent on a biweekly or monthly frequency)
  • Facilitate and manage brand outreach, grant applications, and proposals
  • Manage social media and content strategy for CEO, Arielle Winfield's personal Instagram account


ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST-FACULTY SUPPORT

UCLA ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, MARKETING DEPT
Los Angeles, CA
02.2016 - 02.2018
  • Provide administrative support to faculty members, PhD and MBA students in the marketing academic area
  • Coordinate conferences, travel, hospitality, catering, and special events
  • Departmental Buyer using the BruinBuy PAC system/ UCLA Accounting and Bruin PAC system certified
  • Manage budget and accounts, reconcile ledgers, process expenses, and purchase equipment
  • Prepare quarterly summary reports for the Marketing Department
  • Provide coursework support, recruitment, and seminars for faculty and students (including UCLA Marketing
  • Camp)
  • Edit layout and format for print/web publication such as UCLA CCLE/CANVAS System

CLINICAL TRIALS LAB ASSOCIATE

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC. MOLECULAR DEPT
04.2014 - 07.2015
  • Create, reconstitute, and test pH balance of various reagents, calibrators, internal standards, and controls used during molecular testing
  • Order and facilitate distribution of laboratory supplies from numerous vendors
  • Assist processors with labeling, splitting, and organization of incoming samples to be tested
  • Create cover sheets, forms and data tables/graphs using Microsoft Office

PEER MENTOR

UCLA BRUIN GUARDIAN SCHOLARS ACADEMY
Los Angeles, CA
06.2013 - 08.2014
  • Provide mentorship, guidance, and supervision while demonstrating leadership throughout a four-week residential program for disadvantaged foster youth
  • Targeting college-readiness in academic and psychosocial domains to matriculate into and graduate from college
  • Provide mentorship throughout the academic school year as well as participate in weekend Saturday academies
  • QPR Gatekeeper Certified for suicide prevention and trauma mentorship

CONCERT COORDINATOR

VINGT VINS D’ART JAZZ CONCERT
PARIS
06.2013 - 08.2013
  • Organized and managed a jazz concert featuring pianist and singer Almeta Speaks
  • Created visual outlets and social media campaign within Paris to advertise to French audiences
  • Managed Facebook marketing for Vingt Vins D’Art Restaurant

Education

B.A. - African American Studies

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS
2014

A.A - Social and Behavioral Sciences; Psychology

RIVERSIDE CITY COLLEGE
2011

Skills

  • Organizational Performance
  • Critical Thinking
  • Presentation Creation and Delivery
  • Budget Preparation
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Coordination
  • Event Planning
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Procurement

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with a team of 40 students, 13 board members, event staff and sponsors in the development of UCLA's first inaugural Global Sports Business Forum, bringing together 400+ attendees to the historic UCLA Pauley Pavilion.
  • Completed the Global Sports Business Forum budget on time and under $300,000 budget.
  • Increased Center revenue by $3 million by working with development team on negotiating donor contributions.
  • Designed and launched the Center for Media, Entertainment & Sports social media channels and marketing campaigns resulting in a 80% increase in visibility for the Center.


Certification

BruinBuy Purchasing & Accounts Payable system/ UCLA Accounting certified

Procurement System and Purchase Order certified

Star Employee Award

The 2021 UCLA Anderson Star Employee Award recognizes employees for exceptional performance and/or significant contributions related to and supportive of individual, departmental, divisional, and/or organizational goals and objectives. Managers will acknowledge and reward individuals and teams for: Exceptional Performance, Creativity, Organizational Abilities, Work success, and Teamwork.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Amharic
Full Professional

Timeline

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER & CONTENT CREATOR

SESSIONS
01.2021 - Current

PROGRAM MANAGER AND SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

UCLA CENTER FOR MEDIA, ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS
02.2018 - Current

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST-FACULTY SUPPORT

UCLA ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, MARKETING DEPT
02.2016 - 02.2018

CLINICAL TRIALS LAB ASSOCIATE

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC. MOLECULAR DEPT
04.2014 - 07.2015

PEER MENTOR

UCLA BRUIN GUARDIAN SCHOLARS ACADEMY
06.2013 - 08.2014

CONCERT COORDINATOR

VINGT VINS D’ART JAZZ CONCERT
06.2013 - 08.2013

B.A. - African American Studies

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS

A.A - Social and Behavioral Sciences; Psychology

RIVERSIDE CITY COLLEGE

BruinBuy Purchasing & Accounts Payable system/ UCLA Accounting certified

Procurement System and Purchase Order certified

Christian YirguProgram and Social Media Manager