Experience

ThirdSide

• United States
• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder/Lead Web Developer

  • 2011 - Present

  ThirdSide is an award-winning visual and web design firm based in Champaign, IL with a second location in Portland, OR. We help businesses and organizations communicate through effective visual design, social media, web, and print. We also provide our services pro bono to a select group of local nonprofits, as part of our commitment to our community ThirdSide is an award-winning visual and web design firm based in Champaign, IL with a second location in Portland, OR. We help businesses and organizations communicate through effective visual design, social media, web, and print. We also provide our services pro bono to a select group of local nonprofits, as part of our commitment to our community



Random Acts, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  During my time as a staff writer for Random Acts, I developed an interest in how a completely virtual organization keeps a motivated and connected staff. This position involves developing and strengthening internal communications processes, while improving overall engagement among a global staff in virtual environments.This is a volunteer role that I took on in order to build my skill set while supporting a cause whose mission resonates with my beliefs.

• Staff Writer

  • Jul 2018 - Dec 2019

  As a staff writer, I shared stories about large-scale fundraising initiatives and small-scale community acts. I believe that a well-told story is key to inspiring people into action.This is a volunteer role that I took on in order to build my skill set while supporting a cause whose mission resonates with my beliefs.



Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUSD #10

• Paxton, IL

• Vocal Music Specialist

  • Aug 2006 - Jun 2009

  Responsibilities included designing an updated music curriculum for K-2 general music, co-teaching high school chorus, leading a madrigal group, and organizing and directing musical theater productions. I also served on the Curriculum Planning Committee as it integrated a district-wide software application designed to streamline the K-12 curriculum. Responsibilities included designing an updated music curriculum for K-2 general music, co-teaching high school chorus, leading a madrigal group, and organizing and directing musical theater productions. I also served on the Curriculum Planning Committee as it integrated a district-wide software application designed to streamline the K-12 curriculum.



American Classifieds

• Newspaper Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Classifieds Manager

  • Apr 2004 - Aug 2006

  - Writing and selling classified ads at both the local and national level - Customer service both in person and over the phone - Designing enhanced print ads for local businesses - Creating web-based sales materials for internal use - Developed proficiency in Quark - Writing and selling classified ads at both the local and national level - Customer service both in person and over the phone - Designing enhanced print ads for local businesses - Creating web-based sales materials for internal use - Developed proficiency in Quark



Conservatory of Central Illinois

• Youth Orchestra Manager, Web Designer/Administrator

  • Jan 1999 - Aug 2004

  Organized rehearsal schedules, assisted with preparation of music in advance of rehearsals, facilitated communication between the music director and the conservatory director.

• Music Teacher, Web Designer

  • Jan 1999 - Aug 2003

  Organized and taught group music classes for young children; taught individual lessons in clarinet.



Barnes & Noble, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Bookseller

  • 1996 - 1997

  Recommended books, music, and software to customers based on their current needs. Recommended books, music, and software to customers based on their current needs.



Streator Township High School

• Streator, IL

• Music Director

  • Oct 1992 - May 1993

  Taught choral and instrumental music, including concert band, marching band, and mixed chorus. Taught choral and instrumental music, including concert band, marching band, and mixed chorus.



Kirkland Fine Arts Center

• Decatur, IL

• Backstage Technician

  • Sep 1989 - May 1992

  Learned entry-level skills in lighting and sound production, assisted in loading, unloading, and set construction for traveling productions. Learned entry-level skills in lighting and sound production, assisted in loading, unloading, and set construction for traveling productions.