Curriculum Vitae
Program Manager | Strategy & Operations | Chief of Staff
PMP-certified Program Manager with a multidisciplinary background spanning biotechnology, software, and communications. Proven ability to align strategy, people, and operations across complex, fast-paced organizations. Skilled in cross-functional leadership, stakeholder management, and data-driven decision-making. Seeking strategic Program Management or Chief of Staff roles in innovation-driven tech or biotech (Seattle-based or remote).
Education
- MA, Biotechnology with highest honors (Dean’s List) | Harvard University Extension School
- BS, Software | Western Governors University
- BS, Interdisciplinary Engineering | University of Washington
- BA, Philosophy | University of Washington
Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP) | PMI
- Product Leader and Product Manager | Product Academy
- Certified ScrumMaster | Scrum Alliance
- Nationally Recognized EMT-B (NREMT) | North Seattle College
Experience
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Harvard Extension School: Feb 2022 - May 2025Graduate Student, Biotechnology
Adobe: Jan 2014 - Feb 2022
- Global Program Manager, Release & Acquisition Enablement | Dec 2018 – Feb 2022
- Program Manager, Curriculum | Jan 2017 – Dec 2018
- Senior Curriculum Design Lead | May 2015 – Jan 2017
- Instructional Designer | Jan 2014 – May 2015
Burning Man Project: Oct 2016 - Sept 2021Communications Manager, Black Rock Ranger Department
Sublime Media: Jun 2012 - Jan 2013Instructional Developer, Production Assistant
American Medical Response: May 2011 - Dec 2012Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
Sublime Media: Jan 2010 - May 2011Instructional Developer, QA
IntellectSpace Corporation: Mar 2007 - Jan 2009Technical Operations ManagerSkills
Core Skills: Cross-Functional Team Leadership | Stakeholder Management | Strategic Planning | Data Analysis and Visualization | Executive, Technical & Cross-Functional Communication | Timeline & Budget Oversight
Tools: Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, Power BI, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, AI productivity tools
Methodologies: Scrum, Agile, Waterfall, Lean Six Sigma
Volunteering
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SoundBio Lab: 2025 - PresentBoard of Directors
University of Washington DubHacks: 2025Hackathon Judge
Burning Man - Black Rock Rangers: 2008 - PresentDirt Ranger, Green Dot, Shift Lead, Mentor, Trainer
Burning Man - Emergency Services Department: 2011-2012EMT, Quick Response Vehicle (QRV) operations
King County Explorer Search and Rescue (KCESAR): 2010 - 2015Search and Rescue Team Member, Director of Training: Land Navigation and First Aid
Summit at Snoqualmie Central Ski Patrol: 2011Ski Patrol Volunteer Member
American Red Cross: 2009 - 2011Disaster Action Team MemberContact
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