Experience

Wide Angle Youth Media

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Instructor

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Baltimore, Maryland, United States Wide Angle's Design course is an introduction to digital graphic design and project management. In honing design skills, students will also develop the means to communicate perspectives through digital art projects. Participants gain a fundamental understanding of the hardware and software used in the design process; study and apply principles of design for personal and capstone projects; and develop a personal lens for understanding the role of designers in social impact.



Kings Imagination Co.

• Founder

  • May 2023 - Present

  Baltimore, Maryland, United States Kings Imagination Co. is a creative agency with a specialty in information design. We design visual & experiential solutions that provide access to essential information: housing, health, opportunity. From infographics to website design, our services bridge the information gap between socially-rooted organizations and the communities they serve.



Dent Education

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Programs Officer

  • Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

  Baltimore, Maryland, United States As the Chief Programs Officer (CPO) at Dent Education, I was responsible for designing, evaluating, and leading transformative programs and curriculum that shaped the journey of Denters. Additionally, I strategically communicated the impactful stories of our Denters' experiences. In this role, I ensured programmatic activities aligned with the organization's mission, goals, and strategic plan through an experiential-learning framework. I managed a team of 2 program managers and seasonal… Show more As the Chief Programs Officer (CPO) at Dent Education, I was responsible for designing, evaluating, and leading transformative programs and curriculum that shaped the journey of Denters. Additionally, I strategically communicated the impactful stories of our Denters' experiences. In this role, I ensured programmatic activities aligned with the organization's mission, goals, and strategic plan through an experiential-learning framework. I managed a team of 2 program managers and seasonal staff of 30, overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs to meet the needs of our youth, staff, partners, and funders. Key Highlights: - Designed and evaluated innovative programs and curriculum to align with organizational objectives. - Led marketing communications efforts to effectively showcase Denters' impactful stories. - Managed a team, fostering their professional development and personal growth - Cultivated strong relationships with partners to ensure program success and sustainability. - Contributed to the empowerment of youth, equipping them with essential skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, and opportunities for positional leadership within Dent's staff.

• Director of Experiential Learning & Marketing

  • Sep 2021 - Jun 2023

  Baltimore, Maryland, United States As the Director of Experiential Learning & Marketing, I was responsible for designing programs and curriculum that shape the Denter journey, from recruitment to alumni pathways, as well as marketing communications that strategically broadcast the stories of their experience. My core objective was to make the complexities of entrepreneurship and launching social impact initiatives accessible, and ultimately empower Baltimore’s youth to actualize their vision for themselves and their… Show more As the Director of Experiential Learning & Marketing, I was responsible for designing programs and curriculum that shape the Denter journey, from recruitment to alumni pathways, as well as marketing communications that strategically broadcast the stories of their experience. My core objective was to make the complexities of entrepreneurship and launching social impact initiatives accessible, and ultimately empower Baltimore’s youth to actualize their vision for themselves and their community. Responsibilities include: - Tend to an ecosystem of 19 seasonal staff members and 130 youth across 10 maker/creative-skill focused tracks - Re-imagine curriculum design to equip Coaches with tools needed to guide youth through a non-linear innovative/entrepreneurial experience - Secure grant funding and strategically allocate funding to center wellbeing, generate opportunities for growth, and remove barriers for youth to launch innovative community-rooted ventures / initiatives. - Sustain meaningful relationships with over 30 active partners comprised of Co-Creators, Clients, Advisors, and local thought-leaders. - Illustrate the magic of the Dent community through authentic storytelling, shared through branded social media and newsletters.

• Program Manager

  • Sep 2020 - Oct 2021

  Baltimore, Maryland, United States Design and facilitate workshops that empower creatives, makers, entrepreneurs, and big thinkers to co-create and actualize innovative projects with Baltimore’s youth. These workshops are rooted in equity-centered community design, restorative design, and design justice principles.

• Graphic Design Coach

  • Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Baltimore, Maryland, United States As a Graphic Design Coach for Dent's Bet on Baltimore Program, I virtually co-coached a team of 12 Baltimore high school students (Denters) through project-based learning as they leveraged graphic design in the creative problem-solving process of equity-centered design! I guided Denters through talking directly with actual clients and community members, then brainstorming and testing visual solutions to challenges they're passionate about. Core Responsibilities: - Building… Show more As a Graphic Design Coach for Dent's Bet on Baltimore Program, I virtually co-coached a team of 12 Baltimore high school students (Denters) through project-based learning as they leveraged graphic design in the creative problem-solving process of equity-centered design! I guided Denters through talking directly with actual clients and community members, then brainstorming and testing visual solutions to challenges they're passionate about. Core Responsibilities: - Building relationships and trust with students - Develop 5-week Graphic Design curriculum - Creating a culture of empathy, authenticity, collaboration, agency, and creativity - Teaching students the tools and methods of design thinking, graphic design, and entrepreneurship - Adapting the daily schedule to best meet Denters’ needs and reach goals - Coordinating with external partners (FFTs, Entrepreneurs, Partners etc.) - Setting aspirational goals with cohort and motivate them to participate fully - Communicating daily with the Dent team to share learnings, insights, and needs

• M@D Essential Denter Volunteer

  • May 2020 - Jun 2020

  Baltimore, Maryland, United States Made@Dent (www.madeatdent.com) is a social enterprise, co-owned by Baltimore youth and non-profit Dent Education (denteducation.org), that builds human-centered products to meet community needs, starting with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Essential Denters (EDs) are adults who volunteer to support the operation and distribution a goal of 75,000 face shields. EDs have helped students earn over $48,000 and create over 30,000 shields for frontline workers! Core… Show more Made@Dent (www.madeatdent.com) is a social enterprise, co-owned by Baltimore youth and non-profit Dent Education (denteducation.org), that builds human-centered products to meet community needs, starting with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Essential Denters (EDs) are adults who volunteer to support the operation and distribution a goal of 75,000 face shields. EDs have helped students earn over $48,000 and create over 30,000 shields for frontline workers! Core Responsibilities: - Be a friendly face to our youth makers (from a distance!) - Distribute supply kits of face shields to youth makers and return completed shields for quality assurance - Complete logs and reports on face shields processed and delivered



Maryland Institute College of Art

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Adjunct Professor, Design for Justice

  • Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  Baltimore, Maryland, United States Design is everywhere around us and it impacts people’s day-to-day life in powerful ways. In this course students learned about Design Justice and how to use its principals to rethink design processes, and analyze design narratives in community. Students experimented with typography, visual and product design to create work that sparks change in the world. I coached students through gaining design skills in the Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, as well as develop design strategies to communicate… Show more Design is everywhere around us and it impacts people’s day-to-day life in powerful ways. In this course students learned about Design Justice and how to use its principals to rethink design processes, and analyze design narratives in community. Students experimented with typography, visual and product design to create work that sparks change in the world. I coached students through gaining design skills in the Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, as well as develop design strategies to communicate clearly through design and digital imagery. Show less



YaYa

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Sep 2021 - Sep 2021

  Remote In collaboration with Richmond artist, Elliot Smith, I provided graphic design services for a 7-Day Challenge hosted by the YaYa Sexual Empowerment Summit. This Challenge was designed to empower women to not just talk about sexual wellbeing, but also begin exploring curiosities and address sexual health that is traditionally ignored due to stigma. This involved introducing potentially taboo activities and prompting reflection on their sexual journey. This infographic series was… Show more In collaboration with Richmond artist, Elliot Smith, I provided graphic design services for a 7-Day Challenge hosted by the YaYa Sexual Empowerment Summit. This Challenge was designed to empower women to not just talk about sexual wellbeing, but also begin exploring curiosities and address sexual health that is traditionally ignored due to stigma. This involved introducing potentially taboo activities and prompting reflection on their sexual journey. This infographic series was developed for 7 challenges, featured on Instagram and a daily Mailchimp Newsletter. Show less



edwell

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Jan 2021 - Feb 2021

  Remote I provided graphic design services for edwell's 21-Day Whole Teacher Challenge. This Challenge was designed to recognize and address mental health of educators across the country. This involved introducing wellness practices and sparking a virtual community to de-stigmatize conversations around challenges with mental health. This infographic series was included 21 graphic decks, featured on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and a daily Mailchimp Newsletter.



The Johns Hopkins University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Coordinator

  • Aug 2018 - Sep 2020

  Baltimore, Maryland Area Milestones: - Developed a curriculum that coordinates information and resources that mirror the student experience in searching for housing, distributing through a monthly Newsletter. - Established a visual brand for all Off-Campus Housing publications and events. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: - Coordinating all annual housing fairs, workshops, and information sessions - Conducting student satisfaction surveys and report findings. - Strategizing and implementing… Show more Milestones: - Developed a curriculum that coordinates information and resources that mirror the student experience in searching for housing, distributing through a monthly Newsletter. - Established a visual brand for all Off-Campus Housing publications and events. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: - Coordinating all annual housing fairs, workshops, and information sessions - Conducting student satisfaction surveys and report findings. - Strategizing and implementing new programming for students living on and off campus; Collaborating with campus and community partners for more enriched and informed programming. - Maintaining a dialogue with landlords and manage property listings; Responding to student concerns and counseling students on locating appropriate off campus accommodations. - Managing confidential information regarding students, staff, parents, and/or others. - Supervising student staff for the Off-Campus Housing office. Recruit, hire, train, supervise and terminate when necessary. Marketing, Design, and Website Responsibilities: - Maintaining website utilizing WordPress, which includes downloading new information, extracting information and data, verifying hyperlinks and creating new web pages. - Developing and designing departmental publications (informational and marketing), promotional materials and signage; utilizing Adobe CC and Microsoft Suite. - Developing and implementing a comprehensive social media strategy in an effort to increase awareness of services and engagement in events.

• Office Assistant

  • Sep 2015 - Jul 2018

  Baltimore, Maryland Area Summary: Design comprehensive and compelling publications to inform students about the many facets of transitioning to life off campus. Perform administrative tasks to ensure the wellbeing of office activity. -- The Off-Campus Housing office provides information to members of the Johns Hopkins community searching for housing near the Homewood Campus. Looking for off-campus housing can be an exciting, yet challenging experience, especially if you have never lived on your… Show more Summary: Design comprehensive and compelling publications to inform students about the many facets of transitioning to life off campus. Perform administrative tasks to ensure the wellbeing of office activity. -- The Off-Campus Housing office provides information to members of the Johns Hopkins community searching for housing near the Homewood Campus. Looking for off-campus housing can be an exciting, yet challenging experience, especially if you have never lived on your own. Primary Responsibilities Include: - Maintaining a database with private residential and commercial properties in the area - Consulting students on strategizing their housing plan - Assisting in off-campus programming to engage both community housing resources and students - Developing publications with comprehensive information to assist students in their search



ForagerOne

• United States
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Director

  • Jan 2018 - Sep 2019

  Baltimore, Maryland Area Oversee a core team of 5 members to execute marketing strategy on digital and in-person platforms for university student and faculty user acquisition. Maintain social media presence and build brand identity. Secure partnerships with campus departments for marketing collaborations. Conduct customer discovery and interview potential stakeholders nationwide. Perform market segmentation and analyze market potential to ultimately explore new markets. Coordinate with Technology Development team-leads… Show more Oversee a core team of 5 members to execute marketing strategy on digital and in-person platforms for university student and faculty user acquisition. Maintain social media presence and build brand identity. Secure partnerships with campus departments for marketing collaborations. Conduct customer discovery and interview potential stakeholders nationwide. Perform market segmentation and analyze market potential to ultimately explore new markets. Coordinate with Technology Development team-leads to ensure marketing reflects appropriate stages of platform development. Show less



The Hopkins Student Organization for Programming

• Event Coordinator

  • Apr 2017 - May 2018

  Baltimore, Maryland Area Summary: Curate student engagement through large-scale events that reflect the student body and shape campus culture. Manage a team of 30 students to carry out 20 events on an annual budget of $150k. Implemented a student-led training and published a HOP Guidebook that prepares members to execute events in line with The HOP’s mission. -- On the Johns Hopkins Homewood campus, the HOP is the largest social programming board that works with countless other clubs, organizations, and… Show more Summary: Curate student engagement through large-scale events that reflect the student body and shape campus culture. Manage a team of 30 students to carry out 20 events on an annual budget of $150k. Implemented a student-led training and published a HOP Guidebook that prepares members to execute events in line with The HOP’s mission. -- On the Johns Hopkins Homewood campus, the HOP is the largest social programming board that works with countless other clubs, organizations, and faculty at the school to plan events to enrich student life at Hopkins. From bringing huge headliners for concerts (The Chainsmokers, Nelly, and Shwayze), to giving out free umbrellas on rainy days, our organization is motivated to make the Hopkins experience memorable. Primary Responsibilities Include: - Coordinating the executive board to strategize an event lineup in line with our vision of the HOP - Working with faculty to incorporate initiatives from the Student Life and Involvement Department - Collaborating with other student groups to create campus-wide events - Generating marketing materials to enrich campus-pride - Working with high-profile artists and entertainers to perform on campus http://www.jhuhop.com Show less



Lieber Institute for Brain Development

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2016 - May 2018

  Baltimore, Maryland Area Summary: Conduct research study-- Implicating Obstetric Complications as an Epigenetic Factor for Schizophrenia. Perform cross-sectional data analysis of obstetric history and subsequent diagnosis. Presented research at the Johns Hopkins Undergraduate Research Symposium. -- The mission of the Lieber Institute for Brain Development is to translate the understanding of basic genetic and molecular mechanisms of schizophrenia and related developmental brain disorders into clinical… Show more Summary: Conduct research study-- Implicating Obstetric Complications as an Epigenetic Factor for Schizophrenia. Perform cross-sectional data analysis of obstetric history and subsequent diagnosis. Presented research at the Johns Hopkins Undergraduate Research Symposium. -- The mission of the Lieber Institute for Brain Development is to translate the understanding of basic genetic and molecular mechanisms of schizophrenia and related developmental brain disorders into clinical advances that change the lives of affected individuals. Primary Responsibilities Include: - Certification: HIPAA for Research, Bloodborne Pathogens, Lab Safety/ Biosafety Level I & II - Filing patient medical history and autopsy reports - Storing brain samples in brain bank - Observing brain dissections and engaging in pathology analysis - Conduct rounds in the Johns Hopkins Psychiatric Facility - Assisting all members of the Brain Team in Scientific-Literature Searches - Conducting a current study: Implicating Obstetric Complications as an Epigenetic Factor for Schizophrenia Show less



oSTEM at JHU

• United States
• Higher Education

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Baltimore, Maryland Area Summary: Publish guides for pursuing STEM careers with an LGBT+ identity, written by employed and out STEM students. Pioneered a marketing initiative to rebrand and optimize member engagement, which amplified retention four-fold. -- Out in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (oSTEM) is a national student society dedicated to increasing the participation of people who identify with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or ally (LGBTQA) communities in STEM… Show more Summary: Publish guides for pursuing STEM careers with an LGBT+ identity, written by employed and out STEM students. Pioneered a marketing initiative to rebrand and optimize member engagement, which amplified retention four-fold. -- Out in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (oSTEM) is a national student society dedicated to increasing the participation of people who identify with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or ally (LGBTQA) communities in STEM disciplines. oSTEM at JHU allows LGBT+ students to network and engage within the STEM fields, our team focuses on personal and professional enrichment for the workplace. Primary Responsibilities Include: - Creating content and display of informational materials - Organizing campus programming for LGBTQ+ students pursuing careers in STEM fields. For example: Professionalism in the Workplace, Networking 101, Professional Head-shots, etc. - Work with other LGBTQ+ student organizations on campus - Maintaining the oSTEM Facebook Page and website Show less



AMA Baltimore

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Baltimore, Maryland Area Summary: Strategized marketing initiatives for local clients: Semester.ly and CASA of Baltimore County. Illustrated Semester.ly’s company culture in a guidebook to sculpt their brand ambassador program. Conducted market research to inform a social media marketing strategy for CASA of Baltimore County. -- Nest Strategies is the marketing consulting branch of the American Marketing Association. Its members engage in semester-long projects that focus on delivering actionable… Show more Summary: Strategized marketing initiatives for local clients: Semester.ly and CASA of Baltimore County. Illustrated Semester.ly’s company culture in a guidebook to sculpt their brand ambassador program. Conducted market research to inform a social media marketing strategy for CASA of Baltimore County. -- Nest Strategies is the marketing consulting branch of the American Marketing Association. Its members engage in semester-long projects that focus on delivering actionable marketing strategy to clients on a small budget. Since our launch in 2015, Nest Strategies has worked with a myriad of clients ranging from startups to non profits. Primary Responsibilities Include: - Managing a creative team of 15 students to carry out marketing objectives of the client: Semester.ly - Design a Branding Guidebook that reflects the voice of the company - Generate guerilla marketing tactics geared toward college campuses - Developing social media copy - Maintaining communication between our client and the creative team - Meeting deadlines | Relaying the vision of the client | Reporting on our team's progress. Show less



JHU Residential Life Office

• Residential Advisor

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  Baltimore, Maryland Area It is the primary mission of the Office of Residential Life to take on the teaching and programming role that will help to create an environment in the residence halls where learning can occur. The Residential Advisors help residents live together, have fun while succeeding academically, and grow as individuals in the Hopkins community. Primary Responsibilities Include: - Fostering a positive and engaging living environment for 30 residents in the JHU community. - Serve as a… Show more It is the primary mission of the Office of Residential Life to take on the teaching and programming role that will help to create an environment in the residence halls where learning can occur. The Residential Advisors help residents live together, have fun while succeeding academically, and grow as individuals in the Hopkins community. Primary Responsibilities Include: - Fostering a positive and engaging living environment for 30 residents in the JHU community. - Serve as a role-model for academic excellence, self care, and campus/community involvement. - Create student-oriented programs designed to enrich student living socially, mentally, and academically. Show less



ApexBlue Strategies

• Reports and Presentations Coordinator, Acura Marketing Internship Program

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

  Baltimore, Maryland Area Apex Blue Strategies is a full-service advertising agency comprised of undergraduate students at Johns Hopkins University enrolled in the Center for Leadership Education’s Integrated Marketing and Communications class-- run in conjunction with the EdVenture Partners-affiliated program. Primary Responsibilities Include: - Working with a budget of $2000 to produce a marketing campaign for the Acura ILX - Completing the online JHU School of Public Health IRB Certification course… Show more Apex Blue Strategies is a full-service advertising agency comprised of undergraduate students at Johns Hopkins University enrolled in the Center for Leadership Education’s Integrated Marketing and Communications class-- run in conjunction with the EdVenture Partners-affiliated program. Primary Responsibilities Include: - Working with a budget of $2000 to produce a marketing campaign for the Acura ILX - Completing the online JHU School of Public Health IRB Certification course - Designing a digital ad campaign to promote the Acura ILX across several social media platforms - Developing the format and composing the agency voice in both written and oral Final Report - Coordinating the managers of each department and then composing the individual sections into a complete and well-developed Campaign Briefing Show less



The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant to Sr. Financial Manager of Edward Miller Research Facility

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

  Baltimore, Maryland Area Primary Responsibilities Include: - Filing and Organizing the database for all financial records - Matching receipts with purchases