Experience

Howard County Library System

• United States
• Libraries
• 100 - 200 Employee

• STEAM Machine Driver and Instructional Assistant

  • Jul 2022 - Present



PUPPETEERS OF AMERICA

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jun 2021 - Present



Carroll County Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Library Associate I

  • 2019 - Jul 2022

  Operates mobile library services vehicles and provides a variety of public services, including programming, technology assistance, information, and circulation, to meet the needs of the community. 1. Develops, presents, and evaluates storytimes and programs promoting and modeling early literacy effective practices. 2. Develops and performs puppet shows. 3.Participates in the creation and presentation of a variety of workshops and programs for children, professionals, educators, parents, and other community members. 4. Maintains and incorporates knowledge of current early literacy and educational trends.Serves on the Teen Services Team Show less

• Video Production Specialist

  • 2019 - Jul 2022

  -Performing, filming, and editing customized video content for social media distribution and the local Carroll County public access station. -Content is intended to be family-friendly. -Editing and adding visual effects into colleagues’ online content.



WildBrain

• Canada
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director

  • Jun 2019 - Oct 2019

  Directed 20 Episodes and a PSA for WildBrain's 2nd Season of 'MISH & MASH.' 'MISH & MASH' is a web series made for kids featuring two aliens that were puppeteered by Nick LaMedica and Chris Palmieri. Directed 20 Episodes and a PSA for WildBrain's 2nd Season of 'MISH & MASH.' 'MISH & MASH' is a web series made for kids featuring two aliens that were puppeteered by Nick LaMedica and Chris Palmieri.



Howard County Public School System

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Artist

  • 2017 - 2019

  Taught Introductory Courses on Puppetry at Hammond High School, New Spire Arts, and the 2019 Maryland State Thespians Festival. Taught The Fundamentals of Silly Voices at Reservoir High School and the 2019 Maryland State Thespian Festival. Taught Introductory Courses on Puppetry at Hammond High School, New Spire Arts, and the 2019 Maryland State Thespians Festival. Taught The Fundamentals of Silly Voices at Reservoir High School and the 2019 Maryland State Thespian Festival.



The Hershey Company

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Digital Puppeteer

  • 2013 - 2019

  Provided Management Support at the 4D Theatre by training new hires on a Motion Capture Rig created by Jim Henson Company. Provided weekly employee scheduling, performance reviews, and ordered show supplies in addition to performing up to 30 shows a week as a digital Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup for the 4D movie and appearing for meet and greets. -Co-hosted The Milton Hershey Awards and a fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network.-Ordered show supplies, provided weekly employee scheduling, and performance reviews.-Wrote an 80 page Best Practices Handbook on the training of Digital Puppeteers.-Point of Contact with The Jim Henson Company. -Helmed 'Ask Reese' a Customer Satisfaction addendum to 4D Attraction Show less

• Video Producer

  • 2014 - 2016

  Content Creator, produced videos that promoted Special Events, Attractions, Social Media presence, and Promotions. Generated scripts, special effects, cinematography, video editing, and Motion Capture Performance for Hershey’s Marketing Department. Produced thirteen Social Media Videos that directly doubled Hershey Chocolate World’s YouTube Subscriptions in under a year, had higher fan engagement than outsourced paid content, and steadily continue to grow in their view counts.Created five internal videos to promote company pitches and event awareness. Promotional Entertainment, Educational Content, in regular Installments for the Community. Created videos that were used for high profile clients: Lancaster Barnstormers, The Hershey Chocolate Tour Ride, and The Milton Hershey Awards. Internal Subject Matter Expert and Management for Outsourced Vendor Projects.Worked with Legal and Compliance on Marketing Content. Show less



Universal Studios Hollywood

• United States
• Entertainment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Actor - Conductor of the Hogwarts Express

  • 2010 - 2013

  Performed a flawless British accent while providing magical meet and greets and speedy guest recovery in ‘The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.’ Memorized lengthy confidential venue information and extensive lore. Opening Cast Member. First of six actors trained in the role. Featured in Time Magazine’s ‘Harry Potter: 20 Years of Magic.’ Performed a flawless British accent while providing magical meet and greets and speedy guest recovery in ‘The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.’ Memorized lengthy confidential venue information and extensive lore. Opening Cast Member. First of six actors trained in the role. Featured in Time Magazine’s ‘Harry Potter: 20 Years of Magic.’



Walt Disney World

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cast Member - Puppeteer

  • 2008 - 2013

  Performed as a Puppeteer throughout the Disney Theme Parks on Festival of the Lion King, Disney Junior, Playhouse Disney, and Voyage of the Little Mermaid. Trained on multiple performance tracks at each venue. Performed as a Puppeteer throughout the Disney Theme Parks on Festival of the Lion King, Disney Junior, Playhouse Disney, and Voyage of the Little Mermaid. Trained on multiple performance tracks at each venue.



Angela Beasley's Puppet People

• Savannah, GA

• Show Writer and Puppeteer

  • 2006 - 2012

  -Wrote and Performed Puppet Shows. Developed Video Content for Social Media. -Performed as Johnny Mercer for media appearances during Johnny Mercer’s Centennial. -Wrote puppet shows ‘Water Safety’ and ‘Accentuate the Positive.’ -Wrote and Performed Puppet Shows. Developed Video Content for Social Media. -Performed as Johnny Mercer for media appearances during Johnny Mercer’s Centennial. -Wrote puppet shows ‘Water Safety’ and ‘Accentuate the Positive.’