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Just a digital girl living in a digital world, trying to make a dollar out of 15 cents.
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- @Vxronica all good! Hope you're going somewhere fun and fantastic!
- The Coke ad that could destroy all other products, especially Coke. (via @Upworthy) http://t.co/iyfHdWK76w #banksy
- Love this. Trying it at the gym pronto! #intervals RT @GA: In case you missed it last week: http://t.co/A8g0Fs5VJY
- TiVo is set to record @Themowglis & @mattdipanni on @ConanOBrien tonight! Joins their two other late night appearances, saved for-ev-er.
- Executive lunch! (@ Cafe Brasil) http://t.co/jVQVIpGE9t
- @cdubfilmmaker read about this a while back http://t.co/EdqyVxcj72
- @cdubfilmmaker there should be an app for that. Seriously. If you can do tax returns via an app, you should be able to vote.
- @KCBanditMMA cole did it on purpose http://t.co/C2aOqlUlVG
- RT @Equinox: Thanks to @Uber_NYC, @Uber_LA & @TeslaMotors until Friday our NY & LA members can enjoy an #activeride. Details: http://t.co/Y…
- Dammit. Today's Google doodle made me all teary. http://t.co/5N6sqVqD0O
- So much freshness! (@ Los Angeles Flower District) http://t.co/cYDPxawyvL
- @missklavs also, duane's kind of a big deal. http://t.co/raNkFHnqYV (shhh, don't tell him I told you!)
- @PeterAbraham have you heard about this? Sounds so fun! Near your office, I think. http://t.co/3tssRYS6s9
- This is what happens when you wear a #canadiantuxedo to an office that employs graphic designers. @… http://t.co/enA7wEpdMg
- @DuaneFromNJ introducing you to your soon-to-be coworker @missklavs and setting up a lunch :)
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Everyone, I’m elated to tell you that Tumblr will be joining Yahoo.
Before touching on how awesome this is, let me try to allay any concerns: We’re not turning purple. Our headquarters isn’t moving. Our team isn’t changing. Our roadmap isn’t changing. And our mission – to empower creators to…
- Instagram Now Lets Anyone Tag You [Or Brands] In Photos, Adds Them To "Photos Of You" Profile Section
I only wish that this feature retroactively worked for old photos (along with being able to retroactively add locations and edit captions). Sidenote: this video must have been done by the same team that produced the latest iPhone 5 ad.
Update: You CAN tag old photos! - Dots, The Most Beautiful Mobile Game I've Ever Seen
I hardly ever play games on my phone. I actually just deleted Angry Birds and Words with Friends to free up room, and hadn’t used them in over a year. But I happened to catch this tweet about this game from the esteemed Lauren Leto, and the url Nerdy Octopus was quirky enough to warrant a click through. Simple, clean, pretty design. Simple, clean, fun premise. Connect the dots, la-la-la-la!
- STEAM Carnival: A Kickstarter Campaign
So far, I’ve only backed physical products (that were in a prototype stage) on Kickstarter: the TikTok, the Cosmonaut and Bloc Socks. These were products that I didn’t really want myself (except for the socks), but believed in the product vision and wanted to support in an effort to help them get funded.
And then today I saw this tweet from a fellow Miki (well, Micki) and LA techie, so I had to check it out. I have a bit of a closet fascination with the whole Steampunk culture in terms of style and gadgetry, so was curious what world I would be clicking into. When I found out that STEAM was actually STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering ad Math) PLUS Arts, I was sold. I strongly believe in encouraging our youth (particularly girls and minorities) to explore opportunities in STEM industries. I loved the video, loved the style, loved the vision and loved the mission. When I decide to back the campaign, it was around $3k. Hoping they hit their $100k goal in no time and excited to see this happen in LA next year!
Do fire, lasers and robots interest you? Well of course they should. Support the STEAM Carnival!Related articles
- Daft Punk's 'GET LUCKY' Breaks Spotify Records
DAFT PUNK’S ‘GET LUCKY’ BREAKS SPOTIFY RECORDS
I only had to hear the 30 second teaser of this song and knew I would love it. I’ve been a huge Pharrell Fan since the late ’90s, thanks to the beats of The Neptunes and N.E.R.D. This track is infectious and just in time for Spring/Summer. - #Music
I don’t know that I’ll use this app much, but I love the design and interaction flows. If they built in music recognition (Soundtracking) and a way to view an artist’s full library (not just the trending song), I’d be sold.
- Finding Balance
Writing this blog is a commitment. It has to be something I set aside time for, plan out and throw myself into. Otherwise it’s just a flash in the pan idea that I once got excited about, and now sits idle.
I saw this headline in my daily morning email from Fast Company: How to Schedule Your Day for Peak Creative Performance. But didn’t get around to reading it until later. I love the concept. I’m a planner with spontaneous tendencies, so I like the idea of scheduling in both work, fun and fitness. I’m just getting back into a regular workout routine by going to the gym at lunch three times a week, so this fits in nicely. Time to write up my own grid and include this blog in the list of priorities!
- Hello, world.
April 16, 2013 3:57am
The purpose for Kiwi Medley finally came to me. After owning the domain for several years, contemplating what to do with it, a restless night of sleep brought on by a love life dilemma triggered the spark of inspiration needed.
I consider myself to be awkwardly creative. A closet design nerd. A creative introvert, if you will. I’ve been surrounded by designers and developers for years, yet can barely draw a stick figure or write a line of code. Instagram makes all my picture look 100 times better/cooler/more artsy than the originals. But I’ve always been drawn to people and things that have a beautiful yet simple aesthetic to them. I love brands that know exactly who they are and seamlessly convey that in everything they do. I adore typography. I crush on cleanly designed apps and interfaces. The one way I’ve ever been able to express myself succinctly was through writing. So why not write about all of the above as a creative outlet for my obsession of all things digital? Introducing Kiwi Medley: a quirky curated collection of all things digital.
P.S. In true product owner fashion, this is my minimum viable product. No logo, no branding, no fancy theme for the blog. Consider this my Alpha release and prepare for iterations to follow! This is an extended mix from Daft Punk’s latest preview as seen at Coachella and SNL. “Get Lucky” featuring Pharrell Williams on vocals and Nile Rodgers on guitar. Random Access Memories album will release on May 17, 2013 in Australia, May 20, 2013 in the United Kingdom and May 21, 2013 in the United States.
Lots of blood, sweat and tears went into this one. Presenting the new FoxShop.com! (at MashON HQ)
Favorite meal: Coconut Curry Shrimp. Learning how to make this pronto. (at Elvi’s Kitchen)
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- Internet | Greater Los Angeles Area, USSummary
Passionate about the convergence of technology and entertainment, content consumption, digital innovation, and social content platforms.
Specialties:
• Project Management: excellent attention to detail, adept at multitasking across multiple projects, client services oriented
• Product Management: SCRUM Product Owner certified
• Software: Mac/PC, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, MS Office, iWork, QuickTime Pro.
• Web: HTML, WordPress, Google Analytics, QA best practices, Social Media Marketing
• Leadership: UCLA Alumni Association volunteer, Stoked mentor, LA Marathon charity running team coordinatorExperience- Dec 2012 - PresentVice President / MashON
Division head responsible for delivery of services, which include: Platform Development, Platform Support/Training, Platform Integration, Project Management and Design.
- Sept 2007 - Nov 2012Director of Integration / MashON
Product Management
• Evangelist for the MashON product customization and on-demand fulfillment platform ("Dabble").
• Manage the entire product development and enhancement life cycle from requirements gathering to implementation.
• Responsible for creating/updating the platform roadmap, determining development priorities, writing user stories and backlog grooming.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (CEO, Sales, Logistics, Development) to define feature requirements, timelines and priorities.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director and Account Managers to enhance the user experience of the platform.Project Management:
• Oversee the delivery of all client integration projects, from determining scope through implementation. Projects include design, build and launch of eCommerce stores and/or platform integration with existing client eCommerce stores.
• Department head responsible for Project Management, Creative and Production teams.
• Launched 100+ web applications and eCommerce stores.Marketing:
• Supervise corporate social media channels (Blog, Facebook, Twitter) and user generated content moderation.
• Plan and execute marketing and merchandising campaigns for full-service eCommerce clients.
• Oversee Google AdWords/Display campaigns and SEO optimization. - Feb 2011 - May 2011Community Manager (LA) / HowAboutWe.com
• Social Media advocate and evangelist that brought awareness of a new online dating startup to the Los Angeles area.
• Recruited local bloggers to contribute editorial content for HowAboutWe.com.
• Supported the national marketing efforts to drive local membership acquisition.
• Planned a Los Angeles launch party in partnership with Foursquare Day to promote awareness of the service. - Jun 2006 - Sept 2007Online Coordinator / Fox Atomic
• Managed the creative/technical project timelines and resources for multiple online theatrical marketing campaigns.
• Coordinated the product development processes to concept, design, develop and maintain an online video editing tool that enabled fans to interact with licensed film content.
• Maintained regular content monitoring and testing of FoxAtomic.com community features.
• Managed the recruitment, hiring and project load of online interns. - Aug 2004 - Jun 2006Online Coordinator / MGM Studios, Inc
• Supported online B2B and B2C initiatives for multiple divisions (Theatrical, Home Video, Consumer Products, TV).
• Coordinated the production, delivery and analysis of weekly email marketing campaigns for a distribution list of 1.2 million subscribers.
• Managed domain name administration for domestic and international offices, including new registrations, renewals, transfers and negotiation of pricing. Reduced annual renewal fees by $30k. - Feb 2003 - Aug 2004Executive Assistant / MGM Studios, Inc.
• Provided administrative support for a Sr. Vice President and the Chief Information Officer.
• Responsible for planning divisional meetings/events, purchasing department supplies, updating the department out of office calendar and coordinating extensive domestic/international travel.
Education- University of California, Los AngelesBA in Sociology
Activities: UCLA Alumni Association, Office of Residential Life, Bruin Belles
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