Curriculum Vitae

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

• Harvard Extension School: Graduate Student, Biotechnology | Feb 2022 - May 2025
• Adobe
  • Global Program Manager, Release and 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: Communications Manager, Black Rock Ranger Department | Oct 2016 - Sept 2021
• Sublime Media:Instructional Developer, Production Assistant | Jun 2012 - Jan 2013
• American Medical Response: EMT-B | May 2011 - Dec 2012
• Sublime Media: Instructional Developer, QA | Jan 2010 - May 2011
• IntellectSpace Corporation: Technical Operations Manager | Mar 2007 - Jan 2009

Skills

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 (past and present)

• Burning Man Project - Black Rock Rangers: Dirt Ranger, Green Dot, Shift Lead, Mentor, Trainer | 2008 - Present
• Burning Man Project - Emergency Services Departement: EMT, Quick Response Vehicle (QRV) operations | 2011-2012
• King County Search and Rescue (KCSAR): Search and Rescue Team Member, Director of Training: Land Navigation and First Aid | 2010 - 2015
• Snoqualmie Pass Ski Patrol Volunteer Member | 2011
• American Red Cross: Disaster Action Team Member | 2009 - 2011