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Summary

Twenty years of experience across diverse industries specializing in community and customer relations. Demonstrated success in growing and engaging user bases of up to 7 million active users. Proficient in strategic planning, managing community teams exceeding over 30 members, designing training programs, and executing daily operations effectively.

Work Experience

Community Program Manager

Nov. 2024Aug. 2025
Meta (contracted via INSPYR Solutions)
  • Developed the strategy for the launch of the Meta Horizon Creators Program forums, opening a brand new channel for engagement with Meta creators.
  • Developed and launched the strategy for the refresh of the Meta HorizonOS Developer Forums, revitalizing a a decade-old community with expanded support.
  • Implemented a social support strategy for HorizonOS developers, reducing response times by 85% and increasing CSAT by 40%.

Community Advocacy Manager

Oct. 2022June 2024
Intel (contracted via TeamPeople)
  • Developed and implemented the community strategy for Intel's Client Computing Group, orchestrating its adoption by 4 global teams.
  • Created and managed the Reddit AI Community Outreach Program for the Intel brand, increasing platform visibility by 46% within one quarter.
  • Within Intel's Community Center of Excellence, maintained a 98% satisfaction rate, 80% adoption rate for solutions delivered, and saved partners 35% in budget quarter over quarter.
  • Co-authored the 2024 Intel Global Community Strategy and the Intel Global Community Management Playbook, enterprise-level resources and guides for Intel's 100+ community practitioners.

Freelance Consultancy & Short-Term Contracts

Nov. 2018Present
Self-Employed
  • Performed strategic audits focusing on community strategies, providing risk assessment and proposing solutions to address concerns and issues.
  • As the co-founder of Pixels Bar & Game Lounge, organized monthly live concerts and esports events for gamers in the Austin, TX area.
  • As the Senior Community Engagement and Strategy lead at the Cardano Foundation, spearheaded a 3rd-party relations program (with zero budget) which became the Foundation's primary source of clicks. Additionally, facilitated over 3000 signups for an online course aimed at network operators and managed a team of 7 technical community managers globally.
  • As the Senior Community Manager, led a team of 14 community specialists and developed training programs for Spiceworks employees.

Community/Account Manager

Mar. 2015Nov. 2018
Toyota North America
  • Designed and operated a prestige invitation-only community for hydrogen fuel cell vehicle owners with more than 3000 members. 
  • Offered customer support and concierge services for customers and fuel cell enthusiasts.
  • Provided team with customer insights, improvement recommendations and roadmap guidance based on customer feedback.

Previous Community Experience

  • Hammer & Chisel (now Discord), Community Manager, 2014-2016
  • SMB Community Success Manager, Google 2014-2015
  • Community Manager & Analyst, Zynga Game Network, 2011-2013
  • Head of Community & Content, Wowhead.com, ZAM Network (now Fanbyte), 2006-2011

Other Projects

  • Future20 World Build, UCSD Culture & Policy Incubator - Contributor/Speaker
  • Pixels Bar and Game Lounge, Gaming events company - Co-founder
  • ASEK Core ARG, UCLA Media Department with Flint Dille - Contributor

Consulting Clients

Education

Marketing & Communications

20092010
Ashford University

Tools & Skills

  • Community Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Customer Advocacy
  • Data Analysis
  • Branding & Identity
  • Social Media Marketing
  • User Experience
  • Risk Management
  • Digital Communication
  • Crisis Management
  • Event Planning
  • Public Speaking
  • MS Office/Google Suite
  • JIRA/Trac/Redmine/Asana
  • Hubspot/Mailchimp
  • Zendesk/Tender
  • Discord/Slack
  • Discourse/Khoros
  • Social Media Platforms