SUMMARY
Creative, Energetic, PMP Certified, Project Manager with over 7 years of experience in driving success within technical, creative, and marketing-based projects. I possess a strong combination of left-brained, highly-technical skills, including Web/VR/AR development programming & database design, as well as right-brained, dynamic creativity and emotional intelligence.
Fine Artist & Muralist
Interested in my fine-art and murals? Check out my art-focused website: http://www.skyelucking.com
EXPERIENCE
Director - Mesh Guild System, Arizona State University
12/2024 - Present | Tempe, United States | Project Link
- Manage logistics and operations of 12 cross-functional role-oriented guilds of XR practitioners.
- Direct strategic initiatives and partnerships within ASU to maximize the impact of guild activities for members and partners.
- Ensure guild members are both participating in and benefiting from meetings and collaborations within the guild system.
- Engage with external partners to provide mentorship, workshops, and learning sessions as well as identify projects and opportunities.
Lead Project Manager - Meteor Studio, Arizona State University
09/2022 - Present | Tempe, United States | Studio Link
- Work closely with stakeholders to plan, organize, and execute projects related to XR experiences.
- Utilize JIRA and Trello boards, SCRUM practices, including sprints, stand-ups, and retrospectives to promote improvement.
- Streamlined project intake and hiring processes by moving data infrastructure away from Google Sheets, using Airtable.
Chief Operations Officer & Chief Technology Officer - Amtil Inc.
02/2021 - 05/2022 | Phoenix, Arizona | Company Link
- Managed a remote team of engineers to build an MVP with React components, Unity training scenes, 3D objects, video, and audio.
- Worked with curriculum officers to ensure the build-out of quality training content for FAA certification exams.
Full-Time Artist & YouTube Content Creator
01/2018 - 06/2021 | Phoenix, Arizona | Personal Link
- Completed several large-scale public and private murals.
- Published "Prismagic: Geometric Coloring Book" with designs.
- Produced and promoted over 85 educational videos for the Courageous Creatives YouTube Channel.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Project Management Professional (PMP)® (Oct. 2024): Earners have demonstrated their extensive knowledge and mastery of project management concepts, tasks, and techniques that are applicable across virtually any industry and methodology.
- University of Arizona: Full Stack Web Development (Mar. 2022): Earners have successfully completed an intensive coding boot camp and demonstrated a working knowledge of more than two dozen codes. They have also successfully built original, fully functional web applications.
- Unity Certified Associate: Game Developer (Aug. 2020): Earners of the Unity Certified Associate: Game Developer badge possess a solid understanding of end-to-end game production using Unity, spanning key concepts in both technical art and programming.
EDUCATION
Management Information Systems
University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business | 09/1997 - 12/2001 | GPA: 3.56 / 4.0
COURSES
- Hyperspace: Exploration at the Intersection of AI and Extended Realities (Fall 2024).
- PMP Exam Preparation Course - Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum and Kanban).
- React: Building Progressive Web Apps (PWAs).
SKILLS
- Project Management
- Agile Methodology
- JIRA
- Trello
- AirTable
- Database Design
- Google Suite
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Unity Development
- C#
- XR Hardware
- ArborXR
- Meta for Education
- Statements of Work
- Grant Writing
- Project Budgets
- Client Communication
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- WordPress
- Web Design Management
- Video Editing
- Virtual Reality
STRENGTHS
- Process Design Focused: Keen eye for process design-focused approaches to streamline workflows by eliminating redundancies, bottlenecks, and unnecessary steps.
- Lifelong Learner: Committed to continuous learning, I bring adaptability, innovation, and resilience to the workplace.
- Emotional Intelligence / Team Dynamics: Ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics, build strong relationships, and lead teams effectively by communicating clearly, empathetically, and respectfully with stakeholders.
- Strong Visual Acumen: Artistic background offers a confidence in receiving and offering creative critique, creative problem solving, and attention to detail.
PUBLICATIONS
- One World: A Global Anthology of Short Stories (2009) : Short story published in collective along with: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Nigeria), Jhumpa Lahiri (United States) Amazon Link
- Prismagic Coloring Book for Adults (2009) - Amazon Link.
- Argentina Travel Writing for TripSavvy (formerly About.com) - TripSavvy Archive.
REFERENCES
- Robert LiKamWa - Lab Director, Meteor Studio: roblkw@roblkw.com
- Angela Johnson - Co-Founder, FABRIC: angela@angelajohnsondesigns.com
- Beth Maloney - Executive Director, Act One: bmaloney@act1az.org
FUN FACTS
- Skydived for the first time at age 11 at the family’s skydiving business.
- Learning Spanish, piano, and guitar.
- Enjoy hiking, biking, yoga, and meditation.