New York, New York, United States
26% of Americans identify with having some kind of disability, and as a double-amputee - I am one of them. Finding community with other disabled people early in my career was transformational. It allowed me to see myself represented and taught me the value of inclusion. That feeling of belonging is why I do what I do: I want all people to be seen, heard, and encouraged to be their most authentic selves. As an Inclusion & Culture leader, I'm committed to building bridges, amplifying voices, and cultivating an environment where everyone can thrive. I leverage data-driven insights and strategic planning to ensure employees have equal access to opportunities for employment, engagement, and development. Be it by providing mentorship to employees who are looking to advance their careers, designing programs that support community and connection, creating processes that promote fair and consistent employment practices, or designing education for leaders to better support their teams - I am passionate about empowering great people, in order for us to do great work together. Most importantly, I’m here to listen, learn, and grow.
- Develop and execute programs, activities, and initiatives designed to communicate Fiverr’s purpose to the world - Execute marketing initiatives that sit at the intersection of community and public policy - Maintain current knowledge of relevant diversity & inclusion laws, regulations, news, and other developments that could impact Fiverr reputation, brand and business - Provide updates to management on Fiverr’s diversity and inclusion work as well as competitors and industry partners, as-needed - Supports VP Public Policy in executing public policy activities, with special focus on diversity & inclusion, and help identify goals, outcomes, and strategies that prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion within the Fiverr community - Work directly with the Legal department to manage contracts and secure partnerships with vendors (particularly local vendors) who align with Fiverr’s purpose. - Support the collection, analysis and benchmarking of industry‐wide demographic data AND work with internal teams to acquire and maintain similar data on the Fiverr community - Draft and update diversity-oriented marketing materials and maintain content on Fiverr’s Diversity & Inclusion microsite - Assist in the development and facilitation of diversity-oriented workshops for community members - Design, implement, assess and drive awareness and support for diversity and inclusion efforts inside Fiverr - Create and foster effective relationships with community groups and professional organizations to promote and advance diversity, equity and inclusion issues, and manage event logistics, publicity, and collateral material design, production and distribution
- Develop, document, communicate, and execute Fiverr’s global program of in-person community experiences and live events, focusing on Diversity and Inclusion topics - Partner with internal and external stakeholders to lead the planning, execution, and measurement of events and other community-related marketing activities - Brainstorm community-related marketing strategies and identify opportunities to develop campaign/initiatives that fit within budgetary constraints - Manage event logistics, publicity, and collateral material design, production and distribution - Work with BI to conduct business analysis and post-campaign reviews for community-related marketing initiatives - Organize and track inventory of event‐related items such as swag, booths, tables, signs, etc. - Work across departments as needed to execute one-off community activities or large events, such as Fiverr’s annual user conference - Prepare and monitor budgets, open purchase orders, track payments, and provide progress reports - Research and maintain intelligence regarding activities and events by competitive companies and organizations - Drive cross-departmental communication to increase awareness and productivity
As a Program Manager I work to develop, document, communicate, and execute Fiverr’s global program of in-person community experiences and live events, designed to educate, inform, and inspire buyers and sellers. I oversee the planning, execution, and measurement of Fiverr community experiences, events and activities, work across departments as needed to coordinate one-off community activities or events, and monitor and manage community budgets. Responsible for the branding of our program, I take great pride in the series of events I've established. #DoersAcrossTheGlobe focuses on traveling to new cities and highlighting local entrepreneurs, businesses, and spaces that make each community unique. 'The Art of Doing' gathers thought leaders and industry professionals to speak on current and future trends in the digital sphere. Our 'Leveling Up' workshops bring knowledge on high-level professional skills to the budding freelancers and entrepreneurs who need them most. And finally, our 'Doers Discussions' allow us to learn from local business owners, discuss opportunities and challenges that we all face in our careers, and take away actionable items to improve ourselves and our businesses. I'm also proud of my work on Fiverr Pro, a premium tier of our marketplace that launched last year. I worked hand in hand with our Category Management team to source, recruit, and onboard the professionals that now make Fiverr Pro a diverse and healthy marketplace. In my role I'm allowed to be creative, take ownership, and be proactive - which I love! I'm inspired everyday by the people I work with and the community I serve.
• Human Resources Management experience, strongly focused in administration and organization • Conducted scheduling, payroll, hiring, compliance, benefits, and all team relations for over 400 employees • Decreased compliance from 1.5% to below .5% in 2016 • Increased Best Team Survey participation from 20% to over 90% in 2016 • Mentored and developed Team Members into Team Leader management roles across multiple departments • Innovated comprehensive training/onboarding programs throughout Q4 mass hiring and executed results in 2016 • Awarded Target ‘You Matter’ award by STL and ETL-HR for exemplary HR work in 2016
• Directed voter outreach, education, and fundraising for Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Sierra Club, ACLU and Nature Conservancy campaigns, overseeing staff and office management team • Collaborated with UCSC campus for recruitment programs, growing team size by over 50% • Developed quarterly goal plans and held team accountable for results through intensive training • Managed all HR and office management; including payroll, scheduling, training and development, budgeting, recruitment, and hiring