Self-directed and resourceful Chief of Staff with over 4 years of experience successfully organizing, managing and delivering cross-functional projects. Influences and guides at executive-level while structuring and executing complex analyses to support strategy in fast-paced and evolving environment. Excellent influencer and relationship builder with growth mindset and strong communications skills to summarize and present effectively to wide audience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of Staff for R&D
Eat Just Inc
01.2019 - Current
Improve, define and drive processes around recurring rhythm of the business
Manage executive communications; analyze, coordinate and improve R&D’s communication efforts within the organization
Ensure accountability across teams by making sure appropriate milestones and measurements are built into projects and initiatives
Develop strong internal partnerships with colleagues in Marketing, Product Management, Partnerships, Finance and Business Development to identify opportunities for increased collaboration to impact business results.
Lead efforts to resolve project conflicts and establish appropriate resolution path with CTO
Drive key strategic projects as needed across a variety of topics and areas
Improve, define and drive processes around recurring rhythm of the business.
Manage executive communications; analyze, coordinate and improve R&D’s communication efforts within the organization
Ensure accountability across teams by making sure appropriate milestones and measurements are built into projects and initiatives
Develop strong internal partnerships with colleagues in Marketing, Product Management, Partnerships, Finance and Business Development to identify opportunities for increased collaboration to impact business results.
Lead efforts to resolve project conflicts and establish appropriate resolution path with CTO Drive key strategic projects as needed across a variety of topics and areas
Lead Project Manager, Product Development
Eat Just Inc
12.2016 - 01.2019
Identified opportunities for new products and improvements to existing products to increase sales.
Conducted product inspections to meet organizational and industry standards and requirements.
Liaised with internal and external parties on procurement of new product formulations, international requirements and regulatory changes.
Conducted market research to understand customer needs and identify potential opportunities.
Created and executed strategies to drive development and success of products.
Maintained internal product knowledge database.
Head of Partnership Programs
Eat Just Inc
01.2015 - 12.2016
Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
Held meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and consulted with Product Development to offer insights into the best remedy.
Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
Partnerships Manager
Eat Just Inc
01.2014 - 06.2015
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Created training materials and training program for over 70 field marketing representatives
Helped launch Just Mayo product from NorCal WF region to all Whole Foods nation wide plus additional retailers.
Mixologist
Millennium Restaurant
11.2011 - 01.2014
Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine, spirits, and world cuisine to make informed recommendations to customers.
Tracked bar stock levels and promptly replenished low materials to prevent shortages.
Led cocktail recipe program and developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.
Writer
Urban Cuisine Tour
01.2010 - 06.2011
Planned and managed a tour to 25+ countries with a chef to document traditional recipes and ingredients by visiting chefs, food entrepreneurs, and other food and beverage professionals.
Maintained and created content for a 25+ country culinary tour including a blog and photos
Training Manager
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute
06.2007 - 04.2019
Event planning for over 40 National and International workshops, conferences and trainings for a
company with $1,000,000 in yearly sales.
Collaborate with Organizers worldwide to develop markets and implement events with 50-500
participants each.
Create, execute and manage contracts with 50+ international and national Organizers.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with professional organizers, event planners,
presenters, teacher and students worldwide.
Design and manage alumni program through communications, website, event planning and other
alumni programming
Manage a Student Services Directory with an alumni of over 1000 students
Oversee both work-study and externship programs with over 200 students worldwide.
Co-created and continually enhance website design, development and operations.
Design and implement marketing campaigns using email, direct mail, conferences and other outreach
opportunities.
Education
Master of Arts - Writing And Poetics
Naropa University
Bachelor of Science - Television/Radio Advertising And Public Relations
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY
Skills
Multitasking Abilities
Flexible and Adaptable
Attention to Detail
Dependable and Responsible
Teamwork and Collaboration
Planning and Coordination
MS Office
Timeline
Chief of Staff for R&D
Eat Just Inc
01.2019 - Current
Lead Project Manager, Product Development
Eat Just Inc
12.2016 - 01.2019
Head of Partnership Programs
Eat Just Inc
01.2015 - 12.2016
Partnerships Manager
Eat Just Inc
01.2014 - 06.2015
Mixologist
Millennium Restaurant
11.2011 - 01.2014
Writer
Urban Cuisine Tour
01.2010 - 06.2011
Training Manager
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute
06.2007 - 04.2019
Master of Arts - Writing And Poetics
Naropa University
Bachelor of Science - Television/Radio Advertising And Public Relations