University of California, Berkeley

San Marcos High School

Fast learner and creative problem solver with experience in project management, data analytics, and design.

As part of my Special Projects role at Pacific OneSource, I'm working on a podcast with the most wonderful and witty co-hosts, Alex Inman and Bob Cireddu. We interview thought leaders from the EdTech and education world on the topics that educators are grappling with every day. From AI in the classroom to augmented staffing to esports, we're talking about it all! I helped to create this podcast from its inception and now work as the project manager and executive producer.

Learning Through Technology

Executive Producer

• Developing and managing a thought leadership campaign to boost brand authority and drive high-margin sales
• Creating and executive producing Learning Through Technology, a new EdTech podcast with thousands of listeners
• Leading and designing curriculum for high-potential employee education program 
Revamping services processes from point-of-sale to project close to maximize profit margin and efficiency
• Spearheaded annual week-long sales kickoff event educating and connecting customers, vendor partners, and sales reps

Pacific OneSource, Inc.

Special Projects Manager

• Started the organization-wide conversation about an investment in continuous improvement 
• Led digitization project and true cost analysis on a legacy device warranty and repair program after an acquisition
• Continued to sell and develop a product roadmap for Healthy Player One product

Product Manager and Continuous Improvement Specialist

• Developed a new brand identity for esports education product, Healthy Player One
• Designed and championed a new sales approach, and sold the product to the first round of paying customers
• Built out a product roadmap for future development

Associate Product Manager

• Co-manage the relocation of $250M of laboratory equipment from one fab to another.  
      - Create and maintain an inventory system for all equipment
      - Design data management system for equipment de-install, upgrade, and install quotes
      - Assign tasks to team members
      - Coordinate and manage movers on the ground
      - Manage two college interns 
• Create training tutorials for Microsoft Teams and Sharepoint

Innovative Micro Technology (IMT)

Program Management Intern

Work with clients to envision, design, and finalize products that meet their goals. 
• Designed a fundraising suite for an upcoming non-profit gala (including logo, sponsorship requests, letterhead, and envelopes)
• Conducted content research and engaged in a multistage design process with a client to create compelling social media content.  
• Re-designed a website using a cohesive color pallet, a contemporary layout, and clear language improving user experience and branding. 
• Created hand-illustrated gratitude cards for donor appreciation

Freelance

Graphic Designer and Illustrator

Small World Initiative is a Science Education Non-profit that creates hands-on science curriculum for universities across the world, engaging students in crowd-sourced antibiotics research. 


• Organized and designed a new informational website using Airtable, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Worked cross-functionally with doctors and professors to develop safety posters for use in laboratories globally
• Learned new software quickly to complete projects (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Airtable)
• Worked virtually with a team to advance the goals of the non-profit.

Small World Initiative

Intern

• Analyzed key metrics and financial data to identify gaps in efficiency and areas of potential growth
• Designed and implemented a new company-wide project management system including training and maintenance based on user feedback
• Implemented new technology for the management of scheduling, finances, and inventory based on evolving requirements of the company

Total Health

Project Coordinator

The Ramesh Lab conducts exploratory research on various materials with the goal of reducing energy usage for data storage. 

• Developed a new method for measuring materials that increased the specificity by 1000x, from the micron level to the nanometer level, resulting in far more information
• Designed and manufactured material samples using Thin Film Deposition techniques
• Measured and analyzed samples using Piezo Force Microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy and X-Ray Diffraction

UC Berkeley College of Engineering

Undergraduate Materials Science and Engineering Researcher

Berkeley Hillel is a community center for UC Berkeley students providing enriching programming, leadership opportunities, and study and recreation spaces.

• Proposed and implemented new procedures, increasing efficiency and improving communication
• Engaged hundred of new and returning students
• Designed multimedia advertising
• Conducted administrative activities to further the organization's goals

Berkeley Hillel

Director of First Impressions

Tutoring in Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Test-prep
• Work with students to meet their academic goals via concept review and time management strategies. 
• Cater instruction to meet the individual needs of each student by gauging their current knowledge and learning style.
• Build lasting relationships with students and parents, resulting in returning clients and referrals. 
• Design interactive lesson plans for students who want to learn beyond the material covered in their classes.

Sophia Gaynes, PMP