Fixed malfunctioning interactive and mechatronic installations at Nerf Challenge

• Performed root cause analyses of broken systems, compiled findings and recommended changes.
• Communicated recommendations to studio head and got approval for changes.
• Worked with team to perform repairs to systems.

Built online presence for niche CPG

• Developed brand image, site content and SEO.
• Provided insights on connecting with specialty markets, designated graphic elements, wrote ad copy and content for packaging.

Built business plan for print publication's online presence

• Analyzed technology stack, web traffic and existing readership.
• Compiled report on options for expansion, with related impacts on workflows and readership.

Helped specialized racing equipment manufacturer launch

• Provided production expertise, identified and implemented efficient processes.
• Procured key talent to resource the contract.

Developed core product

• Assessed feasibility with current LED, heat shedding and battery technologies.
• Collaborate with co-founders to integrate findings into revisions.
• Built proofs-of-concept and made iterations on feedback from target users.
• Work with off shore manufacturer to reduce unit costs and optimize for bulk manufacture.

Developed strategic plans

• Assessed feasibility in the marketplace of emergency signaling.
• Researched market cap, penetration and strengths / weaknesses of competitors.
• Assessed primary value proposition and mapped customer journeys for adoption.
• Worked with legal counsel to devise IP strategy and wrote core patent claims.

Built operations and transformed a scattered property portfolio into a stable operation

• Made budgets, risk analyses and financial projection models for comparison of opportunities.
• Managed renovation and restoration projects, co-led Meetup group showcasing progress.
• Interviewed, hired and managed contractors, property hosts and cleaning crews.

Performed crisis management for unexpected issues

• Resolved LA Department of Building and Safety compliance matters, worked with city officials, and coordinated necessary work with contractors.
• Led resolution of legal matters, organized complex documentation, worked with legal counsel, presented, testified and answered for our cases.
• Addressed contractor fraud with Contractor State License Board, compiled documentation and argued our case.

• Owned product data and lifecycle management systems, administered servers, managed user permissions, coordinated pre-production / production environments, migrated servers and data.
• Developed tools to automate tasks, simplify system management, and resolve problems.
• Awarded Playmaker of the Week for root cause analysis and resolution of a failed conversion process, which facilitated an on-time deliverable.

• Programmed statistic and financial calculator functions.
• Took over management of company marketplace account, rewrote descriptions to better communicate freemium vs. paid features, reached out to disgruntled users, and improved ratings of the core app to excellent.
• Wrote and edited manuals for antenna testing systems.
• QA satellite antennas and built custom test jigs.

Led logistics for Crash Space's involvement in LA Makers against COVID

• Focused our efforts to specific hospital requests, produced over 30,000 face shields and 120,000 ear savers, and began delivery in critical early phases of pandemic.
• Coordinated distributed print farm via GitHub and Slack. Managed and organized GitHub page for readability and clarity.
• Established safe inventorying, handling and assembly processes, and led volunteer sessions.
• Informed team and public of progress and pivots in weekly meetings.
• Resolved filament shortage with a pitch to 3D Printlife for donation.
• Resolved elastic shortages with redesigns and validations of modified components which reduced the amount needed and allowed use of mishmash sizes.

501c3 Operations

• Record minutes, general meeting notes and perform compliance duties as secretary.
• Represent organization at events promoting STEAM education, careers and project showcasing.
• Help direct organization's mission in monthly board meetings.

• Cared for and socialized dogs.
• Staffed weekly adoption events and brought passers-by in to consider adoption or donation.
• Dog handler for Denim & Dogs pilot.

• Taught intro to programming for 11th grade students.
• Developed curriculum for schools with fledgling computer science education.