New York School of Interior Design

Associate in Applied Science in Interior Design

EDUCATION

Western Michigan University

Bachelor of Arts. Film, Video & Media Studies

Chinese Minor, Department of World Languages

EXPERIENCE

Troy, MI

PETRELLA DESIGNS

  • Responsible for updating floor plans in AutoCad and drawings for custom millwork.

  • Responsible for upkeep of the design library.

  • Assists with furniture, finishes and hardware selections.

  • Proficient in AutoCad and SketchUp. Experience with Photoshop, Revit & Studio Designer.

GESKE

Amsterdam, NL

September 2024 - Present

Design Associate

  • Responsible for collecting stakeholder requirements and aligning needs across teams.

  • Used Jira to prioritized product backlog to create sprint planning.

  • Leads team of developers & designers and main contact for collaboration with outside vendors.

September 2023 - August 2024

Project Manager

Dogstudio

Chicago, IL & Amsterdam, NL

  • Manages 4-5x mobile app, website, and branding  projects inclusive of UX, design, and development phases.

  • Leads daily client status calls & creative reviews; disseminates feedback & next steps to internal & client teams.

  • Responsible for resource allocation, budget management & scheduling with team members in Belgium & Mexico.

  • Experienced in Active Collab, 10000ft, and Merlin to manage projects.

October 2019 - September 2023

Project Manager

Mess Marketing

Chicago, IL

  • Managed 7-10x website (UX/design/development), video and print projects on a daily basis.

  • Daily client contact for national brands such as Sinai Health System, Aparium Hotel Group, United Benefit Advisors and Harper Collins.

  • Produced 15+ live action & animated video assignments; responsible for guiding projects from bid to final delivery. 

  • Oversaw project resource allocation, budgets and timelines to ensure jobs finish on-time & within budget.

  • Expert in project management tools such as Basecamp, Asana, Forecast and Harvest.

Project Manager

March 2018 - October 2019

Chicago, IL

Partical Audio/Comma Music

  • Led production of Particle’s post-audio jobs, including bid creation, casting, and talent/studio coordination.

  • Oversaw artist vetting and tagging for Comma’s curated catalog of music.

  • Responsible for negotiating music licenses and generating the respective invoices.

  • Ran internship program; responsible for interviewing, hiring, and day-to-day management.

Project Manager

August 2016 - January 2018

Chicago Recording Company

Chicago, IL

  • Responsible for planning and management of all CRC open house events, attracting 1000+ attendees.  

  • Point person for all client requests and questions (in person and via phone) to ensure overall client satisfaction.

  • Works directly with music libraries to negotiate and secure licenses for client projects.

  • Oversees audio engineering interns; responsible for interviewing, hiring, and day to day management.

Sept. 2014 - August 2016

Production Coordinator

Trisect Advertising Agency

Chicago, IL

  • Assisted in production of Mike’s Hard Lemonade Millionth Fan video, shot and edited for release within 24hrs.

  • Coordinated presentations with multiple production vendors to showcase capabilities to internal creative team.

  • Worked with the business administration team to process TV talent contracts for client campaigns.

May 2014 - August 2014

Production Intern