Professional Experience
Seeking full-time work in technology project management. I have experience as a leader, manager, teacher, and creator. I enjoy working in roles that require balancing conflicting priorities, executing critical decisions, organization, creative problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve large and small-scale projects and events.
Project Manager, Fabrication Team
Numina Labs, Oakland, CA
August 2021 - October 2021
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Independent contractor for temporary 6,000 sq. ft. immersive art installation project. See professional portfolio for project synopsis: https://www.lovewolf.net/portfolio
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Assessed due dates for deliverables based on current capacity and developed a project plan.
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Kept leadership apprised and informed of completed deliverables and project updates shared by the team.
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Worked closely with the creative team to gather detailed requirements.
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Researched and procured supplies based on requirements and budget constraints.
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Cross-functionally managed and communicated blockers as they arose.
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Kept leadership apprised of blockers and any potential impacts to the project.
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Coordinated with teams to resolve blockers and created documentation to mitigate future risks.
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Created process documentation and fostered a culture of documentation as part of completion to facilitate knowledge transfer across the teams.
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Coordinated cross-functionally regarding upcoming dependencies and materials management.
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5th Grade Teacher
Charles Armstrong School, Belmont CA
Private Nonprofit School for Students with Dyslexia
​August 2018 - August 2021
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Provided leadership on cross-functional team projects to deliver new teaching methodologies using the latest technologies and
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Provided constructive feedback to upper management regarding team structure and process improvements.
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Lead team-building events and initiated a culture of document sharing.
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Supported with interviewing, goal setting, and on-boarding of colleagues.
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Cultivated an empathy-focused, supportive learning/work environment.
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Created individualized learning goals in tandem with students/families.
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On-going coordination with clients (families), colleagues, and staff.
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Implemented the use of new technology as appropriate to maximize learning, efficiency, and organization.
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Collected and utilized data to inform curriculum development to
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Curriculum development in multiple subjects, including cross-curricular, project-based learning activities and field trips.
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Planned and scheduled homeroom and grade-level events.
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Managed budget for classroom supplies, field trips, and events.
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Effectively adapted and delivered curriculum via distance learning model with daily Zoom classes and use of multiple Ed. Tech tools.
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Production & Event Manager
Flowtoys, Emeryville CA
​October 2017 - August 2018
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Built out and managed the Production and Event teams.
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Responsible for developing team onboarding and training materials.
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Evaluated production processes for efficiency, submitted recommendations to leadership and implemented approved changes.
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Managed conflicting priorities for both production and events with attention to efficiency, employee satisfaction, and customer service.
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Managed on-site customer advocacy and product support during events.
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Oversaw inventory management; both production and events.
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Oversaw event cash accounting.
Business & Events Manager
Black Hammer Brewing, San Francisco CA
​August 2015 - September 2017
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Brought on at founding of the company to establish and manage all full-time and part-time employees.
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Responsible for developing company onboarding and training materials.
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Established a positive work environment that minimized employee attrition.
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Established business protocols and developed comprehensive employee manuals while taking legal compliances into account.
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Oversaw all cash accounting, till disbursement, and payroll accounting.
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Managed all event coordination, (public and private) and event accounting.
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Managed all customer and vendor relations.
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6th Grade English & History Teacher
Monterey Unified School District, Seaside CA
​July 2014 - August 2015
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Curriculum development in multiple subjects, including cross-curricular, project-based learning activities.
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Cultivated an empathy-focused, supportive learning/work environment.
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Created individualized learning goals in tandem with students/families.
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Aligned lesson plans with state and federal teaching standards.
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Revised and created district-wide English curriculum to adapt to newly adopted Common Core State Standards.
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Implemented the use of technology as appropriate to maximize learning, efficiency, and organization.
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Collected and utilized data to inform curriculum development to support student growth over time.
My Skills
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Empathetic servant leadership
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Cross-functional communication & project management
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Proficient in Jira w/ Confluence, Asana, Slack and Google Suites
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Influencing without power, humble yet confident
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Comfortable with C-level communication
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Time management
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Conflict resolution and leading difficult conversations
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Data collection and utilization
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Organizational planning and collaboration
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Creative problem-solving and attention to detail
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Community and cultural engagement
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Dedication to customer and employee satisfaction
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Business acumen; budgeting
Languages
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English
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American Sign Language (conversational)
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Spanish (learning)
Education
University of California Berkeley Extensions
​ Certificate of Completion in Technology Project Management
October 2020 - March 2021
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Academic Average: A+
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18-week, 30-hour per week, virtual, e-learning, live Bootcamp course.
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Click the "info" button above for course description.
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Project-based course integrating individual, partnered, and small group projects for learning.
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Utilized Jira w/ Confluence, Asana, Wrike, Monday.com, and Google Suites to manage projects
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Click here to see Love Wolf's project comparing the various SW Development lifecycles and PM Methodologies.
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Click here to see Love Wolf's cumulative project based on correctly managing an Agile project previously mismanaged by a competing company.
Learning & The Brain Conference: Educating with Empathy
Certificate of Completion
​ February 15th - 17th, 2019
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3-Day, 8 hours per day, world-renowned Educational Conference
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Click the "info" button above for conference website link
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Sponsored by Public Information Resources, Inc. and Stanford University School of Education
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Workshops and lectures on research-based, data-driven educational strategies centered on empathy
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Click here to see Love Wolf's summary presentation slide deck.
University of Montana
​ Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Teaching
August 2008 - June 2014
Graduated with Honors (3.67 GPA)
Academic Average: A+
Consistently Earned Scholarships and Awards for Academic Excellence and Dean's List Awards
Mathematics Concentration
Literacy Endorsement
Highly competitive 2-year program for literacy assessment and curriculum development