PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Founder of pDubs Unlimited – Positivity & Wellbeing, Unlimited
Creative Producer | Program Developer | Project Manager | Storytelling Strategist


AmeriCorps Youth Development & Curriculum Design (2023 – 2024)

Role: Youth Program Instructor & Curriculum Developer
Project Type: Educational Program Development

Overview:
Developed and led innovative youth programs for AmeriCorps members at the University of Arizona focused on mindfulness, sustainability, and creative technology.

Key Achievements:

  • Designed and taught hands-on STEM and wellness-based classes, including:

    • Drone Technology & Flight Fundamentals for tech-interested students.

    • Farm-to-Table Gardening courses in partnership with Walmart, which provided produce donations for the local community garden.

    • Mindfulness & Emotional Regulation Workshops using breathing games, art therapy, and clay expression.

  • Organized off-campus experiential learning sessions, including visits to local worm farms for sustainability lessons during garden growth cycles.

  • Developed custom curriculum and activity guides that balanced technical education with emotional and creative development.

  • Coordinated a Youth Capstone Showcase, where students presented final projects based on their favorite learned skill to a panel of local judges recruited through community outreach and partnerships.

  • Fostered leadership, creativity, and confidence in students through project-based learning.

Skills Used: Curriculum Design | Youth Engagement | Community Partnerships | Event Coordination | Mindfulness Facilitation | Experiential Learning

Maggie’s Place Program Revamp (August 2024 – January 2025)

Role: Workforce Development Manager & Program Strategist
Project Type: Organizational Program Redesign
Overview:
Revamped the entire 5-year plan for Maggie’s Place to create a structured, outcomes-based system for mothers transitioning from homelessness to independence.

Key Achievements:

  • Conducted individual assessments and meetings with each client to understand their unique needs, education levels, and goals.

  • Designed a tiered development model that categorized mothers by readiness level:

    • Career-Ready Moms: Focused on workforce placement and higher education pathways.

    • Foundational Moms: Received support for literacy, GED, resume and interview preparation, and basic computer training.

  • Integrated mandatory life-skill programs including self-regulation, mindfulness, meditation, anger management, counseling, and family therapy.

  • Shifted the model from optional participation to structured, mandatory programming, improving accountability and long-term outcomes.

    • Managed and allocated grant funding and budgets to support program success, including purchasing materials, developing curriculum resources, and creating incentive-based programs for participant engagement.

  • Resulted in measurable progress—mothers leaving homelessness permanently due to new tools, structure, and support systems.

Skills Used: Program Development | Strategic Planning | Client Relations | Policy Redesign | Stakeholder Engagement

Synergy Kombucha x Accepted Addictions Podcast Collaboration (March 2025)

Role: Creative Project Manager & Brand Collaborator
Project Type: Brand Partnership Campaign

Overview:
Led the collaboration between Synergy Kombucha and Accepted Addictions Podcast to create a branded commercial and promotional rollout during Season 2.

Key Achievements:

  • Initiated and managed partnership with Synergy following strong brand alignment and Season 1 engagement.

  • Produced and directed a commercial campaign that blended storytelling with product placement.

  • Recruited and managed the entire creative team, including:

    • Stylists, makeup artists, actors, extras, photographers, and videographers.

  • Wrote the creative script and campaign direction, delivering Synergy’s messaging through a culturally relevant, wellness-centered narrative.

  • Synergy was so pleased with the campaign that they sent additional bottles for continued collaboration.

Skills Used: Creative Direction | Talent Management | Brand Partnerships | Scriptwriting | Campaign Production

Accepted Addictions – Season 2 Debut Shoot (February 2025)

Role: Creative Director & Project Manager
Project Type: Multi-Room and Episodic Conceptual Campaign Production

Overview:
Led and executed a three-month conceptual production for Accepted Addictions, aligning multiple creative departments under a structured operational framework.

The campaign was not an improvised artistic shoot — it was a fully managed production system requiring cross-functional coordination, timeline mapping, delegation, and narrative alignment across mediums.

Key Achievements:

    • Conducted weekly planning meetings for three months with:

      • Studio owners

      • Photographers

      • Assistant Creative Director

      • Videographer

      • Stylists

      • Set designers

      • BTS documentation team

    • Developed comprehensive pre-production materials including:

      • Concept decks

      • Mood boards

      • Room-specific visual references

      • Shot lists per room

      • Creative tone clarification documents

      • Execution flow boards for shoot-day logistics

    • Briefed photographers on:

      • Emotional tone and psychological themes per room

      • Narrative intention behind each addiction portrayed

      • Priority shots vs. experimental shots

      • Time allocations per set

    • Structured clear role delegation to prevent on-set overlap, including:

      • Set transitions

      • Prop tracking

      • Timing checkpoints

      • Creative continuity management

      • On-set adjustment delegation

    • Collaborated with studio owners and staging assistants to construct psychologically themed rooms based on:

      • Symbolic prop placement

      • Environmental tone (lighting, clutter, minimalism, tension)

      • Spatial hierarchy and visual narrative clarity

    • Directed wardrobe strategy through multi-stage fittings, aligning:

      • Emotional color palettes per room

      • Silhouettes reflecting addiction themes

      • Texture and accessory symbolism

    • Designed and integrated a meta-narrative layer through videography:

      • Captured real-time responses from crew members answering:
        “What is your accepted addiction?”

      • Documented production culture mirroring themes of work addiction, validation-seeking, perfectionism, and performance.

    • Structured BTS documentation through guided shot lists and emotional beat mapping to ensure process content was strategic and campaign-aligned.

      Results & Impact:

      • Executed a cohesive multi-room campaign with aligned visual and narrative continuity.

      • Demonstrated integration of creative direction and operational leadership.

      • Successfully managed timeline, labor, budgets, and deliverables across departments.

      • Produced a self-referential campaign examining capitalism while navigating its structural realities.

      Skills Used:

      Project Management | Creative Direction | Cross-Functional Leadership | Pre-Production Planning | Brand Strategy | Narrative Development | Operational Systems Design

       

4. Chillin Films – Short Film Scene Coordination (November 2025)

Role: On-Set Project Manager & Casting Director
Project Type: Film Scene Production 

Overview:
Organized and led the production of a high-intensity movie scene requiring extensive coordination of cast, wardrobe, and production teams.

Key Achievements:

  • Recruited 20 actors and extras for the scene, ensuring alignment with casting needs and creative vision.

  • Oversaw makeup, wardrobe, props, and scene setup, creating a cohesive and cinematic aesthetic.

  • Managed call times, set logistics, and real-time troubleshooting on the filming day.

  • Delivered a smooth, professional shoot praised for its energy, organization, and flawless execution.

Skills Used: Casting & Talent Management | Film Production Coordination | Logistics Management | On-Set Leadership

Leadership

Show n Tell Film Screening & Exhibition (November 2025)

Role: Event Producer & Project Manager
Project Type: Community Creative Showcase

Overview:
Produced and managed the Show n Tell Film Screening & Exhibition, a community-driven event designed to highlight local creatives, foster collaboration, and encourage cultural exchange through art, film, and conversation.

Key Achievements:

  • Created and organized a free/donation-based community event showcasing film, art, and local vendors.

  • Managed event logistics for 30+ contributors including artists, DJs, food vendors, photographers, and assembly crew.

  • Partnered with local small businesses such as Momma’s Table, Envy Mag, The Thread, and Bio Balance Organics to provide refreshments, displays, and mini pop-up shops.

  • Directed the event structure, tech setup, and flow—from film screenings and live discussions to the final art exhibition and social mixer.

  • Developed and distributed a digital/print event itinerary with QR codes linking guests to artist profiles and sponsors.

  • Coordinated with multiple production teams for commercial features, sound, projection, and visual display elements.

  • Leveraged community partnerships and resource sharing to deliver a high-quality event with zero budget through collaboration and creativity.

Skills Used: Event Production | Community Partnerships | Vendor Management | Budget-Free Project Management | Creative Programming | Logistics Coordination

Signature Connect Launch & 2026 Ecosystem Development

Role: Project Manager | Brand & Community Strategist
Project Type: Nonprofit + Apparel Brand Ecosystem Launch 
Timeline: Ongoing, 2026 Launch Phase

Overview:
Led the planning, coordination, and execution of Signature Connect’s 2025-2026 launch and annual event calendar, managing all tasks as Project Manager and ensuring seamless integration between nonprofit programs and lifestyle branding. Oversaw every event from concept to completion, delegated responsibilities to the team, and ensured alignment with organizational goals.

Strategy & Approach:

  • Coordinated all Signature Connect events, including workshops, pop-ups, and community activations, for the entire year.

  • Introduced families to Signature Connect programs, building early engagement and fostering connection with the mission for student athletes.

  • Integrated Signature Required apparel as the cultural touchpoint, encouraging participants to model, share, and post to inspire peers.

  • Amplified reach—more participants discover Signature Connect, resources, and programming organically.

  • Attracted sponsors and donors by presenting the brand and nonprofit as authentic, impactful, and movement-driven.

  • Delegated tasks effectively, tracked progress, and ensured teams met deadlines and quality standards.


Signature Required — 

  • Drives fashion, lifestyle identity, and brand loyalty.

  • Establishes community vibe through events, merchandise, and social media storytelling.

  • Creates emotional connection, hype, and visibility. 

Signature Connect — 

  • Delivers programs and resources that empower and educate youth.

  • Focus areas: Mental health support, NIL/financial literacy education, leadership development, workshops, and community outreach.

  • Engages schools, parents, and local partners to strengthen long-term impact.

Outcomes & Impact:

  • Planned and executed all Signature Connect events for the year, driving engagement, brand visibility, and community participation.

  • Created a scalable, sustainable system combining nonprofit impact and cultural influence.

  • Built measurable pathways for youth empowerment, community development, and identity-driven engagement.

Skills Used:
Project Management | Event Coordination | Team Leadership | Brand Strategy | Community Engagement | Program Design | Stakeholder Management | Cultural Marketing





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