Emma Ottum

CBS Interactive, a division of CBS Corporation, is the premier online content network for information and entertainment. With more than 280 million people visiting its properties each month, CBS Interactive is a top 10 Web property globally. Its portfolio of leading brands, which include CNET, CBS.com, CBSNews.com, CBSSports.com, GameSpot, TV.com, TVGuide.com and Last.fm, span popular categories like technology, entertainment, sports, news and gaming. As a Learning and Development intern working with the CBS Interactive Human resources team based in San Francisco office, I have gained/will gain exposure to a wide range of L&D projects. My role involves: •Assisted with 10+ in-person Learning & Development (L&D) classes on Management, Communication Tools, EQ & IQ, Manager Feedback, and Diversity & Inclusion •CBSi Conference Day: Created logos for marketing and branding collateral, designed course reinforcement learning videos, and led small-groups for managers •Led 50+ in-office and international weekly employee New Hire Orientations with the Talent Acquisition and Operations team, coordinated all logistics for new hires: Swag, IT setup, and manager communication •Designed, developed, and executed analysis of Employee Experience & Learning & Development programs by creating and distributing surveys using Likert Scales •Co-led CBSi Cares Day with a team of 10+ employees, built and maintained relationships with philanthropic vendors, and implemented philanthropic ideas for remote employees: Zoom t-shirt building and remote donations

The Shanti Bhavan Children's Project is a U.S. 501 and India 80-G non-profit organization based in Bangalore, India, that operates a pre-K-12 residential school in Baliganapalli, Tamil Nadu. The school annually enrolls 12 boys and 12 girls for its incoming pre-school class. I was chosen from a large applicant pool. •Manager for over 500+ 6th to 12th grade low-income first-generation students, creating a bridge between the underserved youth and using arts education as a tool to open doors for emerging leaders •Spearheaded private lessons for over 20+ students, coordinated program schedules, and developed Entertainment Events: Recitals, End of the Month Concert, and Choir Concerts. •Executed operational processes on-site for the New York Team, creating an exceptional experience for students https://www.broadwaysbabies.com/blog-1/a-game-of-20-questions-get-to-know-emma-ottum-our-winter-2019-fellow-at-shanti-bhavan

The City of Riverside’s Internship Programs provide motivated college students and recent graduates with a unique learning experience in local government. Interns can expect to work alongside seasoned City employees and contribute their talents to a variety of projects. Not only will Interns learn from their department colleagues but they will also have an opportunity to interact with Interns throughout the City every month during the Riverside Intern Power Hour. In these Programs, Interns will learn, collaborate, and build lasting relationships every step of the way! •Screened and oversaw 200+ vendor application processes for the production and sourcing of a variety of Parks and Recreation city-wide special events: Parking Day, Días De Los Muertos, Festival of Lights, and Charles Dickens Festival •Led Días De Los Muertos creative ideas for community alter, communication with vendors, and reduced budget costs by 10% Emma Ottum, Intern Spotlight Fall 2018 Intern with the Community and Economic Development, Arts and Cultural Affairs Division

•I responded to in-person inquires & telephone calls regarding UC freshmen & transfer admission requirements. •I copied, filed, received, and organized mail and incoming prospective student documents. •I served as student liaison at University recruitment events; communicating information to prospective students.

The SJDA is a non-profit, membership-based organization founded in 1986 to represent business and property owners. We make downtown a better place for business, residents and visitors through events, advocacy, marketing and more. • Partnered with 5+ different teams (City of San Jose, SJ Fire Department, SJ Police Department, Construction Crew, Food Vendors, and Artisan Vendors) for public space activation events such as Music in the Park & Friday Farmers Market •Fulfilled 10+ media sponsorship and partner promotional trade agreements, serving as a liaison between SJDA internal communications & marketing team • I developed promotional marketing plans while ensuring events are cross-promoted with on-site signage and collateral archiving for event recap reports.

The 360+ Leadership Collective helps students learn through travel and technology. We believe that connecting to other cultures and pushing one's comfort zone fosters the qualities indicative of successful leaders and problem solvers. The Leadership Collective provides an online course focused on global problem solving that culminates in an educational journey to India every summer. All spots on the Leadership Collective are fully funded, allowing us to break down financial and social barriers that can keep young people from accessing the unique experience of international student travel. I created original content for organizations website and social media channels; editing photos and adding blog posts. I served as a primary correspondent for newly accepted students; responding to all emails within 24 hours, managing an app as an effective communication channel, and conducting Skype calls to answer questions. I traveled to India for a three-week trip in Summer 2015 & 2016; visiting schools and exploring ideas of sustainability and growth through complete cultural immersion.