Elena

About Elena

I am a certified Project Manager Professional and Scrum Master, trained in Design Thinking and specialized in UX. I love finding innovative ways to guide teams towards the same goal and ultimately giving our customers delightful experiences. I know how to manage and optimize a complex portfolio of programs and projects, while harnessing AI. I have proven a consistent ability to strategize, define, plan, and execute in alignment with an organization\'s goals and priorities. I have spent the last 13 years honing my craft of strategic Design Operations and am proficient in UX Design Thinking Methodologies, Project Management, Project Portfolio Assessment, Intake and Process Development, Agile Methodologies (end-to-end), Agile Coaching and more.

Experience

1. Staff Design Program Manager Creative Audio, Family of Apps

   Meta

   Jan 2026 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Education

• Washington State University

  Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, History

  2007 — 2011

• Holy Names Academy

  High School Diploma, College Prep

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Project Management
• Business Process Design
• Project Scope Development
• Problem Solving
• Scope Management
• Client Intake
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Customer Service
• User Experience Design
• Load Balancing
• Employee Relations
• Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
• Research
• Advertising
• Resource Management
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Agile Methodologies
• Team Building
• Management
• Omniplan
• Omnigraffle
• Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Time Management
• Online Advertising
• Outlook
• Keynote
• Sharepoint
• Microsoft Word
• Solution Focused
• Design Thinking
• Marketing
• Release Management
• Digital Designs
• Social Media