Education

  • BA Architecture - University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) 2016

  • MA Urban Ed - University of Southern California (USC) 2020

Skills

  • Rhinoceros 3D

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Google Drive

  • Microsoft Office

  • Basecamp

  • Slack

  • Monday.com

  • Creative project management

 

Experience

Project Manager - Scenic + Fabrication — AKJOHNSTON Group, Anaheim, CA

OCTOBER 2022 - PRESENT

  • Currently managing projects for Disney Live Entertainment, Amazon Prime & Google

  • Lead project lifecycle from pre-production through closure

  • Spearhead interdepartmental communication to ensure all party participation and transparency

  • Generate project reports, actively communicate project status, and facilitate wrap up meetings 

  • Work closely with Directors to execute projects successfully & efficiently, which includes identifying and delegating tasks to capable  parties and individuals

  • Responsible for managing expenses and budgets, including purchase orders and vendor contracts

  • Coordinate all aspects of project lifecycle, including travel itineraries, setting up and dictating meeting minutes, managing project calendars, and presenting project materials to both AKJohnston and our clients 

Project Manager — The Visionary Group & White Walls Fabrication, Santa Clarita, CA

APRIL 2018 - OCTOBER 2022

Associate Project Manager / Designer | January 2019 - March 2020 

Coordinator / Designer | April 2018 - January 2019 

  • Sole person responsible for communication with all creative vendors, including print, fabric, lighting, and audio tech

  • Leads all client communication, manages project calendars, and organizes all materials for publication

  • Managed custom fabrication projects for experiential marketing events, including music festivals, trade shows, pop-up shops, and conventions 

  • Manage deadlines and deliverables for when it comes to rfps and event production

  • Manage multiple project at once with budgets ranging from twenty thousand to two million dollars

  • Render and design proposal materials (decks) for client approval

  • Create and proof shop drawings and graphic files, including build documents and vector files, for graphics printer and shop fabricators

  • Organize project calendars, client decks, and assets for multiple jobs 

  • Assist with fabrication, including operation of large format printers,  vinyl and laser cutters. 

Specialty Packaging Project Manager — Struc Design, Van Nuys, CA

APRIL 2021 - JULY 2021

  • Focused on influencer kits and high-end packaging for Microsoft, Morphe, Vans, Apple TV, and Beats.

  • Prepared pre-press art files and communicated with print and production teams daily 

  • Ensured constant communication with clients, vendors, and teams in order to meet all deadlines and deliverables.

Coordinator, Studio Sessions — UCLA Department of Arts and Architecture, Los Angeles, CA

OCTOBER 2017 - APRIL 2018

  • Budgeted materials and studio expenses 

  • Developed calendars and weekly programs 

  • Managed group members to ensure successful collaboration in team building

Set Designer & Fabricator — World Arts and Cultures/Dance Upstart Series, Los Angeles, CA

JANUARY 2017 - MAY 2017

  • Worked closely with the Show Director and was responsible for all design, construction, and fabrication of sets and props used in production.

Park Operations - Special Events | Intern — Walt Disney Company, Orlando, FL

AUGUST 2016 - JANUARY 2017

  • Assisted the entertainment department with stage shows and other performances by regulating audience flow, assisting with guest recovery, and managing VIP and special event areas. 

Fabricator | Intern — The Model Shop, Torrance, CA

OCTOBER 2014 - OCTOBER 2015

  • Assisted with painting, touch up, and other detail-related work. 

  • Strong attention to detail, goal-oriented, and focus on craftsmanship and accuracy.

  • Interaction with architects, firms, and businesses including Gehry Partners LLC, Caltech, and Richard Meier.