From Spreadsheets to Storyboards: My Career in Creative Tech & Project Strategy

You could say I wear a lot of hats — but I prefer to think of them as toolkits. Whether it’s fine-tuning a layout, planning a multi-platform launch, or building a workflow from scratch, I specialize in bridging creativity with structure.

Over the past decade, I’ve worked across education, publishing, tech, and service industries — often juggling five things at once while keeping the deadline in view. What ties it all together? Strategy, clarity, and adaptability.

Here’s a closer look at what I do, how I work, and the tools that make it possible.

Skills I Use (and Rely On)

Business & Tech Analysis // Troubleshooting (Desktop & Mobile OS)

Copy Editing // HTML Code Tweaks // Project Planning & Coordination

Concept Development // Data Entry // Research // Color Theory

Client & Team Communication // Workflow Optimization

Task Scheduling // Time Management // Social Media Strategy

Budgeting & Financial Tracking

Software & Apps I Navigate Daily

Creative & Design

Affinity Suite (Photo, Designer, Publisher)

Adobe CC (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, InCopy)

Canva

Business & Productivity

Microsoft (Copilot, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook, OneNote, Planner, Project, Teams, Loop, Access)

Google (Gmail, Gemini, Drive, Calendar, Keep)

Apple (Pages, Numbers)

Notion // Zoom

Project & Workflow Management

Trello // Slack // QuickBooks

ChatGPT (for planning, strategy, and drafting)

WordPress / Jetpack

Social Media & Marketing

Meta Business Suite (Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Threads, WhatsApp)

X / Twitter // LinkedIn // Bluesky

Finance & Commerce

PayPal // Robinhood

Work Experience

Freelance | Project Coordinator & Digital Content Manager

Sept 2009 – Present

I coordinate timelines, design systems, and manage multiple projects — often simultaneously. This includes budget tracking, client communication, content editing, digital file management, and software troubleshooting. Whether it’s a product launch or a blog redesign, I bring structure to creative chaos.

Benchmark Education | Publication Project Coordinator

Jan 2016 – Feb 2017

Led a 3-person editorial team. Edited over 400 pages a day under tight deadlines. Pushed project delivery timelines 55% faster than projected, all while maintaining high editorial standards and production accuracy.

TOPSVILLE, Inc | Design & Production Coordinator

Oct 2014 – June 2015

Oversaw 60+ product samples per day and produced 50+ custom color cards for ongoing design development. Managed digital updates to CAD files, coordinated cross-location deliveries, and streamlined creative timelines.

DMV | Administrative Support for Client Logistics

Feb 2019 – May 2019

Provided direct support in a high-volume environment. Handled kiosk inquiries, form distribution, and client troubleshooting with calm precision.

Global Contract Service | Call Center Project Support

Aug 2019 – Sept 2019

Scheduled non-emergency medical transports, maintained strict data accuracy, and logged time-sensitive client updates across multiple systems.

Triple The Focus E-Magazine | Graphic Design Intern

Mar 2014 – June 2014

Designed social media graphics, booklets, and custom ads. Developed logos and brand layouts from concept to production — meeting weekly editorial deadlines.

Martin de Porres | Administrative Clerk

July 2010 – Aug 2011

Supported academic logistics and paperwork organization. Flagged data discrepancies and improved record accuracy during statewide testing season.

Work Philosophy

I believe in working smart, not just hard. That means building repeatable systems, investing in clear communication, and adapting quickly when plans change. Every tool I use — whether it’s a project tracker or a design suite — supports a bigger goal: making great ideas work better.

If you’re seeking someone who knows how to balance structure and creativity — I’m open to new collaborations, freelance contracts, or future-focused teams.

Let’s build something that works.

 

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