Project Manager (Events & Operations) / Creative Producer / Graphic Designer at Secret Sauce Society

Directed end-to-end operations for 4 multi-city Sonic the Hedgehog-themed pop-up restaurants across the U.S., generating 20,000+ attendees and driving national media coverage. Managed scope, scheduling, resourcing, asset organization, design, video, and social media content across a 3 billion reach. Oversaw budgets of $80K-$150K per project; negotiated contracts and tracked expenses to ensure on-budget delivery. Collaborated with design teams, construction teams, partners, vendors, and licensors to align creatively, then produce exclusive branded merchandise and pop-ups. Led merchandise and packaging lifecycle from concept through prototype, manufacturing, and retail launch; secured permits and contracts according to health and safety, city entities, location reps and vendors for grand opening readiness. Produced, scheduled, and organized in-person branded media content and live events for entertainment clients; designed brand concepts and built sets/props for activations. Managed cros

Project Manager / Creative Producer / Graphic Designer at Uplifted Visuals

Directed end-to-end creative project management for design, video, and branding projects across multi-city campaigns; built sets/props for brand activations; produced digital content (social graphics, email layouts, promotional materials) aligned with brand guidelines. Managed budgets, vendor coordination, print production, and digital design projects; collaborated with clients on concept development and revisions to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.