Manager of Filmmaker Programs

• Jul 2022 - Present

Arts Administrator & Production Manager

• Sep 2012 - Present

• Contract-based Arts Administrator and Production Manager for Chicago and New York-based Artist Collectives and Theaters• Manage all tasks in line with production, timeframe, and budget • Self and Co-produce Multimedia Performances, Readings, Artist Workshops and Programs (K-12+)• Serve as Script Advisor for Theater and Short Film Projects• Serve as Stage Manager for Theater and Performance Arts Collectives• Ensure that theater and multi-media art productions remain on schedule without exceeding budget• Assistant Produce, Manage and Support Lead Artistic and Creative Directors• Assist with grant writing to include research and fellowship submissions Show less

Curriculum Designer & Trainer

• Apr 2021 - Jun 2023

Serve as a Freelance Curriculum Designer specializing in training, workshops, and program implementations for arts organizations, and program expansions. Curricula Design Expertise:• Literature & Creative Writing (Fiction/Nonfiction/Poetry/Plays)• Social, Emotional Learning (via CASEL Framework)• Conflict Management and Communication Skills Skills Include:• Conducting research and collaborating with educators, subject experts, and other professionals to develop quality curricula and learning resources.• Establishing feasible timeframes to achieve the goals and objectives outlined in the curriculum.• Creating stimulating lesson plans and recommending interesting additional resources.• Creating supplementary teacher and student guides, as well as resource packs.• Collecting feedback from students, teachers, and clients.• Monitoring student progress and making relevant changes to curriculums. Show less

Producer

• Apr 2022 - Apr 2023

Supporting Producer for audio drama podcast Unwell: A Midwestern Gothic Mystery. Oversaw artist contracts, supporting deliverables and table readings for 4th and 5th seasons. Supporting Producer for audio drama podcast Unwell: A Midwestern Gothic Mystery. Oversaw artist contracts, supporting deliverables and table readings for 4th and 5th seasons.

Program Manager

• Mar 2020 - Jun 2021

• Coordinate program activities including case tracking, program scheduling, data tracking, and analyze program reports via Salesforce.• Maintain and build professional relationships with regional schools, victim services, law enforcement, Juvenile Department, youth corrections, community partners, and other key stakeholders.• Support special projects that pertain to programmatic functions (eg. the annual Literary Arts Summit).• Provide direct program service and support as needed, including facilitating book groups on an as-needed basis and developing program curricula.• Develop and approve programming updates and roll-out of new curricula• Collaborate with Directors, External Organizations, and Senior Management to improve current programming and develop new opportunities for service delivery. Show less

Book Group Leader

• Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

Duties Included:• Facilitating book discussions and poetry writing using director-approved curriculum for youth ages 14-22 and adult learners.• Expanding programming by researching and developing materials and curricula for book groups.• Deepen knowledge of contemporary literature, specifically Latinx, African American, Asian American, Arab American, and/or queer and trans authors.• Arranging poetry readings, field trips, and guest speakers for groups.• Coordinating publication of poetry anthologies for groups and funding opportunities.• Serving as Organization representative at fundraising and community programming events.• Database Administration via Salesforce • Supporting Additional Administrative Functions and Projects as NeededWith Communications Department • Generating articles and social media content to develop SEO track to organization page• Observing and monitoring the growth of readership in organization newsletters• Supporting Communications Manager with Marketing outline and content calendars• Brainstorming and editing digital content about organizations growth, new programming, how to write series, blog updates Show less

Administrative Arts Assistant

• Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

The Chicago Mosaic School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and the premier center for Mosaic Arts learning in the Americas. CMS serves an international community, providing opportunities for serious study with an academic, materially-oriented approach to fine art education in the World Master tradition. Roles included: • Customer Service Duties including fielding information about The Chicago Mosaic School and Gallery of Contemporary Mosaics, programs and community engagement projects • Manage Class Enrollments, Instructor Onboarding • Database Administration for Class Credits, Course Changes, Purchases & Gift Certificates via Filemaker Pro • Social Media and Web Content Development • Initiate and Implement Marketing Plans for Programs, Events, and Class/Workshop Offerings • Support ant Develop new programming in support of CMS Mission and Strategic Goals • Scheduling Private and School workshops and tours • Processing Payments for CMS and Gallery Sales • High Level of Project Management, Administrative Functions and Multitasking per Administrative Arts Director • Support Additional Administrative Functions and Projects as Needed • Developed Special Events Management Calendar for both CMS and GoCM Show less

Freelance Writer

• Sep 2016 - Sep 2018

Sixty Inches From Center is a non-profit online arts publication and archiving initiative that supports and promotes art and writing that thrives primarily outside of mainstream historical narratives. Duties include: • Writing original content about arts programming, community engagements, reviews and current events • Proof submitted articles for review • Interview Greater Chicago Area-based artists, performers, curators and arts leaders for upcoming Sixty Inches from Center projects • Adhere to piece deadlines approved by main editor • Support Editorial Team with driving content towards readership Show less

Project Coordinator, Department of Exhibitions, Performance Student Spaces

• Dec 2014 - Apr 2017

The Department of Exhibitions, Performance Student Spaces is the galleries, student centers and art boutique of Columbia College Chicago. An extension of the studios and classrooms, the department fosters vibrant environments for students to interact, exchange ideas and view and showcase bodies of work within the larger urban community. The spaces provide students from every discipline myriad opportunities to gain essential, hands-on experience, stimulating artistic expression and professional development through collaboration. Duties include: • Curating exhibits with a focus on diversity/multiculturalism and interdisciplinary arts • Co-write exhibition catalogs and create programming for curated exhibits • Co-producing exhibitions or aspects of select exhibitions • Acting as Columbia representative in press interviews as related to exhibitions • Networking with arts professionals to bring in external curatorial talent • Conducting gallery tours for Columbia and external groups • Mentoring students by speaking about DEPS, how to get involved with us and the practice of curating (class visits, at orientations and individually) • Supporting visiting artists in all aspects • Acting as the departmental liaison for inter-departmental projects • Oversaw travel logistics for visiting artists for gallery programming • Maintaining professional development through attending arts, museum and education-related conferences, reading and researching relevant materials • Oversee the management of the Permanent Collection • Support and oversee logistics management for programming, administrative and special events needs Show less

Apprentice Producer

• Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

Served as the Apprentice Producer to Links Hall's Curatorial Resident Summer 2016 Kantara Souffrant and Links Hall Co-Producers for the artist festival 'I Shout to Keep My Devils At Bay: The Sacred in/and/of the Profane. • Executed a Marketing / Publicity/ Social Media plan that is collaboratively generated by the team • Created community connections that would be beneficial to the project and in support of engaging with specifically African American / Black / Caribbean and LGBTQ inclusive organizations as this directly relates to the interest and focus of this project. • Supported the creation of production timelines • Communicated with the artists about marketing and technical needs • Supported logistics the install of the month long visual art exhibition at Corner Gallery • Oversaw and supported festival logistics for artists and performances • Oversaw after festival events and programming at both Links Hall and Corner Gallery Show less

Creative Services Administrative Assistant

• Jan 2014 - Nov 2014

Served as the inaugural Creative Services Administrative Assistant for Second City Works. Second City works provided content and trainings for organizations and companies for marketing, sales and growth. Responsibilities include: • Coordinating New Talent on-boarding • Talent Payroll and Production Invoice reconciliation • Meeting Planning • Operations Managing • Office Production Management • Coordinate Talent Town Hall events and agenda programming Served as the inaugural Creative Services Administrative Assistant for Second City Works. Second City works provided content and trainings for organizations and companies for marketing, sales and growth. Responsibilities include: • Coordinating New Talent on-boarding • Talent Payroll and Production Invoice reconciliation • Meeting Planning • Operations Managing • Office Production Management • Coordinate Talent Town Hall events and agenda programming

Executive Production Assistant

• Sep 2009 - Dec 2013

• Act as liaison between the Executive Directors and the technical team. • Help ensure the highest production quality within budgetary and schedule limits. • Ensure that cast, crew, designers and technical staff have the resources they need to do their jobs successfully and in a timely manner. • Manage production schedules to maximize efficiency and minimize staff costs. • Oversee the work and completion of all physical production elements and ensures a timely delivery of elements at the highest possible standards. • Help to manage and recruit production personnel necessary for the execution of each produced work. • Track production expenses and ensures they align with budget. • Approve Production Department invoices for payment and submits to the Finance Department in a timely manner. • Provide production information and proof material for marketing projects promoting current production, such as show program and other items as needed. • Attend weekly staff and production meetings. Show less