- Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies: UCLA
Office Manager
As Office Manager of PracticeCFO, Sydney is all about bringing the workplace to life. She skillfully balances administrative leadership with vibrance, culture and creativity.
After graduating from UCLA with a B.A. in Communication Studies, Sydney spent years working behind the scenes for independent fashion designers and a top ranked travel website. As her love for the arts blossomed, so did her broad and ever-evolving administrative skillset for small companies. Her experience working directly under CEO’s instilled in her a work ethic that is adaptable, quick-to-learn and always striving for the bigger picture.
Here at PCFO, Sydney manages the daily operations of the office with a little sparkle mixed in. She is the friendly face at the front desk that will greet you instantly and be happy to assist in however way she can. She also loves bringing the team together in ways that are fun, exciting and facilitate bonding. She helps manage community service outings as well as team meetings, parties, events and more. And as a bonafide foodie, she always keeps the office stocked with delectable treats.
Being half-Japanese, Sydney grew up going back and forth between the US and Japan. This instilled the travel bug in her from a young age, and to this day still loves to get out and see the world whenever she possibly can. At 27, she has already been to 10 countries and 17 states. She hopes to keep both figures rapidly growing!
Lastly, Sydney’s favorite quotes stem from her two biggest sources of inspiration: music and fashion.
First is by Italian fashion designer Giambattista Valli – “Chic is when a woman is in harmony with herself.”
Second is the glorious chorus of Pink Floyd’s 1975 wonder – “Shine on you crazy diamond!”