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6+ years building and scaling online and IRL communities from zero to one — platform strategy (Discord, social), creator partnerships, and blending grassroots organizing with data-driven engagement.

Pickford AI

Community Manager · March 2025 – June 2025

DiscordIRL + OnlineFeedback LoopsEvents

Interactive AI first-date screenings — blending film, AI, and live interaction.

  • Tripled Discord server membership and event attendance through platform strategy, content campaigns, and engagement incentives.
  • Blended online Discord community with IRL film screenings, creating cohesive online/offline participation loops.
  • Built structured feedback channels connecting community insights to product team, improving feature prioritization.

Data In LA

Founder & Community Organizer · August 2024 – April 2025

Zero-to-OneSponsorshipsLA Tech WeekMeetups

Monthly meetups and content strategy for LA data and tech community.

  • Built community from zero to 50+ active members and 500+ mailing list.
  • Secured Amplitude and Avo as flagship sponsors.
  • Organized 200+ person LA Tech Week event.

Sawtelle Neighborhood Collective

Community Partner & Events Organizer · 2024 – 2025

HyperlocalVenue PartnershipsCreator EventsLA

Hyperlocal events and experiences in LA — dinners, supper clubs, artist showcases.

  • Engage with regulars at Bonsai Coffee Bar and direct feedback to owners on new drinks, popups, and events.
  • Run events at Bsweet Dessert Bar (Ktown), including content creators with 1M+ followers and Don't Tell Comedy.
  • Partnered with Meta and local vendors for a supper club for creators (250k+ followers); secured 15 product sponsors for giveaways.

La in Common

Event Organizer, Partnerships · March 2024 – November 2024

PartnershipsEventsLA Venues

Brand engagement events and community-focused workshops across LA.

  • Developed brand engagement events achieving 20% average increase in client engagement metrics.
  • Partnered with 10+ LA venues for community-focused events and workshops.

Weekly Board Game Night

Community Organizer · 2022 – 2024

IRLGamingRecurring Events

Weekly Thursday board game nights — grassroots gaming community.

  • Organized and hosted weekly Thursday board game nights for 2 years.
  • Sustained consistent engagement through participant feedback, event iteration, and word-of-mouth growth.

Community projects & venues

  • Bonsai Coffee Bar
  • Bsweet (Ktown Venue)
  • Sawtelle Neighborhood Collective
  • Data in LA meetup group
  • Rosalynn Supper Club
  • Friend of a Friend Supper Club

Core competencies

  • Platform Strategy & Community Growth
  • Discord & Social Media Management
  • Creator Partnerships & Influencer Strategy
  • Zero-to-One Community Building
  • IRL + Online Engagement Blending
  • Feedback Loops & Community Insights
  • Data-Driven Decision Making