Natela Nadeau
Bothell,Washington
Summary
Experienced workplace program manager with over 5 years of continuous leadership, overseeing concurrent initiatives for a diverse team handling front desk, janitorial, and culinary services in a 400-person office. Spearheaded the development of global workplace policies for a company spanning 20+ countries and 8,000 employees. Provided high-level support to C-Suite and Executive leadership.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager - Workplace Experience
Unity
12.2021 - 03.2024
- Managed calendar coordination for 36 meeting rooms while orchestrating, hosting, and emceeing various high-profile events, including townhalls, C-suite AMA sessions, and external guest speaking engagements.
- Project management for piloting and global implementation of new software systems, workplace policies, and employee perks. Led employee needs assessment, analysis, and software customization. Liaised with geographically dispersed teams including IT, Operations, HR/Recruiting, Facilities, and Security to ensure employee satisfaction.
- Effectively planned, managed, and monitored a $2M budget throughout its entire lifecycle. Collaborated with internal procurement, legal, accounts payable, and contracted vendors to negotiate, execute, and ensure the timely delivery of contractual requirements in alignment with the company's policies, procedures, and standards.
- Managed a team of six workplace experience professionals, setting clear goals, OKRs, and KPIs. Implemented growth planning, career development initiatives, and facilitated learning opportunities for team members.
- Directed the planning and execution of events for 500+ individuals, managing every aspect from conceptualization to execution.
- Initiated strategic redesigns of office spaces in response to changing needs, incorporating COVID safety protocols and aligning with new company policies. Collaborated closely with the Design and Construction Lead to successfully execute the project.
- Spearheaded the transition from remote work to a safe and efficient return to the office.
Program Coordinator - Workplace Experience
Unity
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Established and directed a 10-member global task force dedicated to virtual event planning amid the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, serving an audience of 8,000 global employees. Managed budgets, secured talent, and orchestrated a diverse calendar of events encompassing wellness, education, personal enrichment, and entertainment.
- Coordinated scheduling and booking for C-suite and SVP executives, collaborating with Executive Assistants to guarantee seamless and productive experiences.
- Preferred panel member for all workplace experience hiring globally.
Program Ambassador - Workplace Experience
Unity
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Managed all site security protocols, including handling of confidential information.
- Managed in-office portion of new-hire onboarding and day-to-day employee engagement and experience for 350+ employees.
- Partnered with multiple external and internal organizations to successfully execute office relocation and spacial planning.
Experiential Specialist
Independent Contractor
01.2011 - 08.2018
- Travel/transportation facilitation for various Microsoft and Amazon conferences.
- Product specialization involving consumer education and sales for various products such as HTC Vive, 360fly, and Oculus
- Personal Assistant/Handler for DC Comics character actors, professional athletes, and Olympians.
- Booth Hostess for various technology conferences including Pass Summit and Woo ecommerce.
- Large-scale event support.
- Video game instructor for PAX west.
- Product education and representation for various companies including Lyft, Delta Airlines, Ford Motor Company, Kellogg's, T-Mobile, Alaska Airlines, and Sprint.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Washington University
Skills
- Vendor Contract Negotiation/Management
- Budget Administration
- Large-scale event planning
- Program management
- Travel Coordination
- Workflow Optimization
- Policy Implementation
- Senior Leadership Support
- Technologies: Jira, Slack, Officespace, Freshservice, Monday, Leapsome, Workday, ProWatch
Timeline
Program Manager - Workplace Experience
Unity
12.2021 - 03.2024
Program Coordinator - Workplace Experience
Unity
07.2020 - 12.2021
Program Ambassador - Workplace Experience
Unity
10.2018 - 07.2020
Experiential Specialist
Independent Contractor
01.2011 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Washington University
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