PERRY MAYO
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Dynamic Resource Manager with 3+ years of experience driving operational efficiency and project success in creative environments. Skilled in resource management, budgeting, and aligning talent to project needs. Excels at fostering collaboration, streamlining communication, and cultivating positive team culture.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Scheduler
BrandNewSchool
New York, NY
11.2025 - Current
- Tracked project timelines and internal resource availability using scheduling software to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Resolved scheduling conflicts collaboratively with team members to maintain project continuity.
- Maintained up-to-date records of staff availability, resourcing, and capabilities
- Led efficient production meetings to optimize team communication and alignment across current and incoming projects
- Coordinated winter intern recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes for New York office to enhance team capacity.
Studio & Resource Manager
Further (Formerly DesignStudio)
New York, NY
08.2024 - 11.2025
- Optimized resource allocation to align skills with budgets and enhance project delivery
- Mitigated staffing risks to keep complex, multi-stakeholder projects on track
- Streamlined cross-team communication to enable informed leadership decisions
- Partnered with leadership on studio growth, operations, and annual hiring
- Oversaw financial reconciliation and company purchase tracking
- Strengthened team culture, community engagement, and staffing processes for a 20-person team
Studio & Resource Coordinator
Further (Formerly DesignStudio)
New York, NY
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with project managers to forecast resource needs and address staffing gaps through coordination of recruiters and freelancers
- Monitored resource costs and optimized budgets to align with staffing projections for effective financial planning
- Contributed to recruitment strategy, hiring initiatives, and the development of employment policies
- Organized company events and community outreach programs to enhance culture and build external partnerships
Editorial Intern
Plexus Books
London
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Proofread manuscripts, press releases, and project slates to enhance clarity and consistency in American and British English.
- Collaborated with editors to refine press release content, aligning with brand voice and maximizing media coverage potential.
- Conducted research on authors and industry trends for upcoming projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Oberlin College
Oberlin01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Publishing Internship
Arcadia University
Skills
- Resourcing and project staffing
- Budget allocation and management
- Recruitment and onboarding
- Talent management
- Calendar management proficiency
- Project Management Software (Paprika, ResourceGuru, Notion)
- Staffing coordination
Timeline
Scheduler
BrandNewSchool
11.2025 - Current
Studio & Resource Manager
Further (Formerly DesignStudio)
08.2024 - 11.2025
Studio & Resource Coordinator
Further (Formerly DesignStudio)
02.2023 - 08.2024
Editorial Intern
Plexus Books
01.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English
Oberlin College
Bachelor of Arts - Publishing Internship
Arcadia University