Fort Lewis College

Tru Design Group: Modern interiors curated for conscientious living  -  Residential Design, Commercial Design and Multi-Family Developments

Skills: Inventory Management · Marketing · Finance · Event Planning

Needles House

Owner

Skills: Communication · Teaching · Ceramic Art · Ceramic Materials · Art Therapy

Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind

Ceramic Instructor

- Provided support during special events by overseeing guest check-in, managing crowd flow, and assisting with event setup.
- Actively engaged with visitors to foster conversations around exhibits driving fandoms and affinity.
- Executed in-person marketing campaigns for members and visitors, delivering detailed explanations and updates on forthcoming gallery exhibitions, film screenings, and educational programs.

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Visitor Experience Coordinator

- Conducted thorough client consultations to understand event scope, objectives, and desires, resulting in tailored event plans that consistently exceeded client expectations.
- Established and cultivated strategic external relationships with local vendors and potential partners in the DTLA area.
- Developed and executed comprehensive meeting and events recaps, collaborating with directors to ensure accurate representation and alignment with organizational goals.

Serendipity Labs

Events and Operations Manager

- Served as the primary point of contact and liaison for clients, vendors, and internal teams, ensuring seamless communication and execution of event logistics.
- Implemented quarterly budgeting strategies aimed at optimizing profitability and minimizing losses, driving operational efficiency and financial performance.
- Worked closely with a team of coordinators to ensure that all specifications per the needs of each client were met.

- Created a warm environment while carrying out Serendipity Lab’s hospitality initiatives and resolving member issues with professionalism and patience. 
- Managed inventory of office supplies, café food and beverages, and assisted marketing with developing content for social media, designing Canva templates, and overseeing Mailchimp Campaigns.

Experience Coordinator

Operated/maintained studio space, managed inventory, collected membership dues, processed monthly payments and generated revenue by booking private events. 

In this client facing role, taught weekly and specialized workshops, mentored students, became a leader of the onboarding process and trained incoming staff on studio procedures and responsibilities.

Cecilia Trujillo