San Francisco, California, United States
Hi, my name is Diane and I'm a superhero! Yup. You read that right. What do I mean by that? Well, I’ve learned to transform the inspiration of the powerful stories and characters I love to create my own narrative as a working professional. The PowerPuff Girls was one of my favorite TV shows growing up. Sugar, spice, and everything nice (plus an accidental dose of “Chemical X”) created three Kindergarten-aged superheroes: Blossom: the commander and leader, Bubbles: the joy and laughter, and Buttercup: the tough fighter. Together, they defend their town from villains and monsters. So who am I? I’m all three PowerPuff girls in one. I’m a strong, determined, and methodical leader like Blossom, I’m a compassionate communicator like Bubbles, and I’m not afraid to fight for what’s right like Buttercup. Now I don’t have Chemical X to give me superpowers, but I do have an X-Factor: I’m a fangirl. Being a fangirl means that: ◆ I am PASSIONATE. I will go ALL IN in every way that I can to reach a common goal. I can create something out of nothing or bring a specific vision to life to produce experiences that highlight growth and belonging. Action and energy are my trademarks. ◆ I am essentially a human ALMANAC. I have a strong background in scheduling, coordination, and operationalization. You can trust me to confidently name season premiere dates or album releases in chronological order or keep track of important deadlines and tasks in my color-coded Passion Planner. ◆ CREATIVITY is my strength. I have extensive content creation experience in the university relations and emerging talent space. I am the target demographic for all advertisements related to pop culture. I know what works and what doesn’t when it comes to creating promotional graphics, videos, and layouts. My attention to detail is at the level of making sure the scene changes on the downbeat of the background music. ◆ I’m a lover of STORIES, and I want to help tell people’s stories as a part of mine. Whether it's on stage, through program strategies and slide decks, over social media, behind the camera, or face-to-face, I love being part of a story that connects with people and inspires them to learn and grow personally and professionally. Now, enough about me...what’s your story? Feel free to connect with me and let’s share!
I co-lead the overall nurture strategy, design, and execution of In Play, LinkedIn's Summer University Internship Program, and ensure the success of 200+ engineering, product & business interns at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
I provided program support to the Business Recruiting functions as well as be involved in projects around process, efficiencies, and operations. As the Culture Committee Lead, I sent out monthly newsletters and planned/hosted various philanthropic, internal mobility, career development, and team building events for 80+ team members. I built out and maintained 2 functional and global SharePoint sites for the GBO TA team. Additionally, I led the Global Business Organization Talent Acquisition (GBO TA) Cohort Onboarding Program and curated sessions for 35+ new hires and was the Partner Enablement and Marketing & SharePoint workstream lead for our Week One "TAlent Academy," our Week One functional onboarding experience.
To ensure a seamless interview process and provide an exceptional candidate experience, I partnered with recruiters, hiring managers, and stakeholders, and participated in process improvement projects to streamline hiring coordination. Beyond scheduling, I co-led various project teams and initiatives within Business Recruiting, including the Business Recruiting Culture Committee (BRCC) and Biz RC onboarding team, and served as the Manager+ Coordination POC.
The Santa Clara University Alumni Association fosters lifelong relationships between Bronco alumni and the University, creating reliable social and professional networking connections worldwide. I managed social media accounts through Sprout Social, leading to a 25% increase in followers and 100% increase in Bronco pride over 3 years. I produced and directed 3 promotional videos, created social ads, and starred in 3 Snapchat and Instagram takeovers.
Pilipino Cultural Night (PCN) is an annual celebration of Pilipino culture and history in colleges and high schools, featuring traditional and modern dances, choral performances, and skits. Barkada’s PCN has become the largest student-run cultural production on campus, with a two-night show for over 1,000 audience members. This role was the most challenging and rewarding of my college career. I served as Director, Producer, Show-runner, Coordinator, Project Manager, Team Manager, Casting Director, Event Planner, Dancer, and Actor. I managed an $18,000 budget, led a team of 30 students and alumni, cast 85 members, scheduled weekly practices for 18 dances, and collaborated with 10 stakeholders and vendors. Personally, this production allowed me to celebrate my cultural identity, dance, storytelling, and friendship, and give back to a community that has given me so much.
Symantec Corporation is the world’s leading cybersecurity company, securing critical data for organizations, governments, and individuals. We are committed to innovation and defining the future of cybersecurity. As "the intern for the interns," I enhanced the experience of 70+ summer interns through social media, events, and programs. I developed a sustainable social media strategy, increasing reach and engagement by over 300% through newsletters, blog posts, video recaps, and interview articles. I also planned events for 180+ interns across North America and led the Intern Ambassador Program in 5 U.S. cities.
At The Parlor, we combine creativity with culinary treats, offering custom ice cream flavors, toppings, and options to bring dessert dreams to life. This was the "sweetest" job I've had. With 15 ice cream flavors, 2 types of donuts, 3 churro flavors, and dozens of toppings, I created endless combinations. I excelled in customer service, serving hundreds of customers weekly while maintaining a clean and collaborative work environment.