SMLP, Inc. Creative Manager (Remote Collaboration & Innovation)
Jan. 2021 - Apr. 2025Makati, National Capital Region, PhilippinesPioneered as a people manager for a cross-functional creative team of 12-17 members in a company in the Educational Technology space providing media for the US K-12 Curriculum. * Onboarded more than 30 specialists on the first year of operation
* Collaborated in formulating agile workflows for and feedback systems that reduced media production turnarounds by 10%
* Mentored 2 specialists into the Creative Manager position and onboarded 2 Creative Managers
* Assembled and facilitated the development of cross-team innovation teams that explored the use of 3D, AR, and game development platforms for educational media and engagement
* Guided and facilitated 2 specialist groups across different creative teams to provide feedback and serve as a venue for innovation, collaboration and process optimization This role deepened my capability in leading creative teams in hybrid setups and honed my belief that sustainable innovation starts with empowered collaborators. Feel free to reach out about if you’d like to chat about empowering in-house creative innovation teams with a sense of purpose and community.