SHIRLEY LEE
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Project Manager seeking to apply my expertise in art project management to advance the City’s public art programs. With a proven track record in managing multiple projects and vendor relationships, I aim to oversee projects through various stages of creative development while maintaining strong partnerships with diverse collaborators. I am committed to managing art maintenance and conservation projects to ensure the continued care and preservation of the City’s Collection, while fostering community growth and diversity. Skilled in driving process improvements, enhancing organizational efficiency, and leading teams to achieve successful project execution.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Amyris
Emeryville, CA
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Engaged with interdepartmental project stakeholders and defined project objectives and parameters, including requirements, approach, and qualifications, through weekly collaboration and milestone executions.
- Established project objectives, budget, and timelines for the Kilo Lab by collaboratively working with different departments (facilities, engineers, safety, etc.).
- Monitored compliance with internal policies, contracts, and regulatory obligations.
- Implemented process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency within the organization.
Operation Manager
Amyris
Emeryville, CA
05.2021 - 03.2024
- Contributed to the development, review, and implementation of project policies and guidelines.
- Led and supported various initiatives as the hiring manager for two years, focusing on increasing gender diversity by adding more women to the pilot plant team.
- Reviewed construction expansion projects collaboratively with the facilities team to ensure project specifications were supported and reviewed through approvals correctly.
- Consulted with subject matter experts to ensure that the building installation, HVAC systems, and policies comply with building codes, fire codes, and ADA requirements by working with qualified, licensed contractors.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
Production Art & Class Coordinator
1AM Gallery (First Amendment Gallery)
San Francisco, CA
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Planned and conducted orientation programs and group conferences to promote adjustment of individuals to new life experiences.
- Experience with digital point-and-shoot cameras, film cameras, and film development applied to signage.
- Weekly management and purchase order approvals of art supplies and product inventory.
- Rearrangement of floor plans, setup, and planogram executions for 1 AM apparel and product placement.
- Created a positive learning environment by encouraging respect for all individuals.
- Assisted art directors with production tasks such as prepping and organizing materials for shoots.
- Interfaced with art director, designer, production manager and print producer to complete efficient and accurate work.
Art Director
Zatoon Records
San Francisco, CA
04.2014 - 07.2015
- Contacted vendors around the Bay Area and established consignment and wholesale partnerships with fashion and apparel.
- Coordinated and edited mock-up designs, color palette, and production styles with screen printers, artists, graphic designers, and customers.
- Created and managed production and inventory counts.
- Established local accounts and coordinated the integration of the art project with the host agency, its consultants, and contractors.
- Regulated social media and visual aspects, including photo shoots, blogs, social media marketing, Photoshop, and Illustrator, to expand the branding.
Assistant Production Manager
NewSkool SF Apparel
San Francisco, CA
03.2014 - 07.2015
- Managed several client accounts around the bay area and maintained relationships with apparel consignment/wholesale partnerships
- Established and finalized mock up designs, color palette, and production styles with screen printers, artists, graphic designers, and clients
- Produced designs and finalized production and inventory counts
- Managed multiple consignment local vendor relationships including budgets, inventory replenishments, and branding
- Directed product media and marketing aspects including photo shoots, blogs, social media advertising
- Social media, Photoshop, Procreate experience
Creative Arts Director
20Mission Coworking Space
San Francisco, CA
08.2013 - 03.2014
- Supervised and managed the work of artists, installers, and other contractors throughout the implementation of each event.
- Managed and maintained membership websites, member payments, and billing.
- Reviewed and critiqued creative work, providing constructive feedback to ensure alignment with brand standards, goals, and creative concepts.
- Supervised and developed the artist's proposal, ensuring the artist's design intent is aligned with the project milestones.
- Managed projected events with deliverables and setup for monthly meet-ups, pop-up art shows, and special events.
Education
Bachelor of Sciences - Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology
University of California Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA03.2010
Skills
- Site plan creation
- Project planning and development
- Client relationship management
- Project framework engineering
- Multi-project management
- Meeting participation
- Project plan development
- Microsoft Office
- Feasibility analysis
- Project tracking
- Project scheduling
- Deliverable tracking
- Project scope
- Team collaboration
- Subject matter research
Volunteer Experience
- Art Curator & Installations, ArtIsMobilUs Mobile Art Bus, Bay Area, CA, 02/01/12 -11/01/14
-Facilitated, and engaged in creative collaboration on The AnyBodyCanPaint Walls and the ThinkingCreatingWalls in public spacing events.
-Coordinate and set up with artists and festival operations for event planning, placement of mural walls, paint design, and lighting.
- Resilience Team, LATE NITE ART, Bay Area, CA, 10/01/14 -02/01/13
-Facilitated in staging international creativity and combined collaborative experiences through art making, music, and local food with provocative conversations.
- Co-Founder & Artist, FAM (Food x Art x Music) Collective, Bay Area, CA, 02/01/16-03/01/18
-Nurtured relationships with artists and other internal partners to create positive rapport for future projects.
-Prepared and executed creative art shows by implementing diverse outreach plans.
-Connected with artists by researching and recruiting suitable artists, and scheduling and conducting the artist selection in diverse group art shows.
- Co-Founder & Creative Director, MSSFTS, Bay Area, CA, 04/01/18-04/01/20
-All female art collective that fosters female empowerment through creative collaboration, non-profits, and art through giving back to the community.
-Provided leadership and direction to creative staff, fostering an environment of creativity, innovation, and professional growth.
-Established and maintained relationships with external agencies, freelancers, and vendors to ensure high-quality outputs and adherence to brand guidelines.
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Amyris
04.2024 - 12.2024
Operation Manager
Amyris
05.2021 - 03.2024
Art Director
Zatoon Records
04.2014 - 07.2015
Assistant Production Manager
NewSkool SF Apparel
03.2014 - 07.2015
Creative Arts Director
20Mission Coworking Space
08.2013 - 03.2014
Production Art & Class Coordinator
1AM Gallery (First Amendment Gallery)
03.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Sciences - Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology
University of California Santa Cruz
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