Experience

Arcade Comedy Theater

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Artistic Director

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  Greater Pittsburgh Area One of five original founders of a 501(c)(3) theater and training center; Pittsburgh’s only non-profit comedy theater. Collaborated with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust to expand from a storefront to a custom-built 3-story, 2-theater facility in 2017 Arts management: shape and guide the operations of the theater as it transitions from a volunteer-based organization into a fully-staffed business. Public relations: executed the communication plan of Arcade's grand re-opening in 2017,… Show more One of five original founders of a 501(c)(3) theater and training center; Pittsburgh’s only non-profit comedy theater. Collaborated with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust to expand from a storefront to a custom-built 3-story, 2-theater facility in 2017 Arts management: shape and guide the operations of the theater as it transitions from a volunteer-based organization into a fully-staffed business. Public relations: executed the communication plan of Arcade's grand re-opening in 2017, which culminated in a televised ribbon cutting ceremony and press tour to celebrate the theater's custom-built facility. Marketing: oversee the theater's marketing operation; collaborate with designers, vendors, and volunteers; write impactful press releases that highlight members of the artistic community through storytelling. Leadership: organize and motivate dozens of volunteers and unpaid staff members, including over 100 artists in the theater’s improv program. Project management: Revitalized Penny Arcade, a family comedy show. - Pioneered a "pay as you wish" ticketing option, which allows families of any income level to attend live theater. - Revamped production, turning it into a viable, profitable show with more customer-friendly design and a sustainable business model - Coordinated additional outreach shows with Our Clubhouse, Strong Women Strong Girls, and City of Asylum.

• Performing Artist and Director

  • 2013 - Present

  Greater Pittsburgh Area Frankly Scarlett: co-founded the award-winning, all-female comedy troupe in 2011. Producing successful sketch comedy and improv shows throughout the Pittsburgh region, which put a spotlight on gender equality by highlighting and empowering women in comedy. LGBTQ*Bert: directs the city’s only all-queer improv troupe, which serves as an inclusive space for artists of any identity. Always Gilda: devised and produced a 2013 fundraising event for Gilda’s Club of Pittsburgh, raising… Show more Frankly Scarlett: co-founded the award-winning, all-female comedy troupe in 2011. Producing successful sketch comedy and improv shows throughout the Pittsburgh region, which put a spotlight on gender equality by highlighting and empowering women in comedy. LGBTQ*Bert: directs the city’s only all-queer improv troupe, which serves as an inclusive space for artists of any identity. Always Gilda: devised and produced a 2013 fundraising event for Gilda’s Club of Pittsburgh, raising over $2,000 in a single night.



University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Trainer and Standardized Patient Educator

  • Oct 2012 - Present

  Greater Pittsburgh Area As a prominent component of the medical school curriculum, Standardized Patients enrich the education of medical students (and various health-care professionals) by providing opportunities to practice recently learned clinical skills, and receive immediate, actionable feedback Received specialized training in order to qualify to assist in over 20 various, unique educational events. Elevated to skills-based training teams (portrayal, feedback, and physical-exam; assist in… Show more As a prominent component of the medical school curriculum, Standardized Patients enrich the education of medical students (and various health-care professionals) by providing opportunities to practice recently learned clinical skills, and receive immediate, actionable feedback Received specialized training in order to qualify to assist in over 20 various, unique educational events. Elevated to skills-based training teams (portrayal, feedback, and physical-exam; assist in multiple rounds of new hires throughout the year Influenced training methods and developed new materials through feedback and collaboration with department Directors. Presented at the 2017 Association of Standardized Patient Educations Annual Conference with Director and Medical Director of Pitt Program Show less



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Theater and Applied Improvisation Instructor

  • 2013 - Present

  Greater Pittsburgh Area Applied Improv: hired by businesses to lead improv workshops to improve communication, quick-thinking, and collaboration. Clients include: Google, Deloitte, SAP Ariba, University of Pittsburgh Institute of Clinical Research Education, Green Mountain Energy Arcade Comedy Theater: teach various 8-week adult improv comedy classes. Responsible for syllabus design and course content. CMU School of Drama Summer Pre-College Program: taught “Improv for Performance” to over 30 accelerated… Show more Applied Improv: hired by businesses to lead improv workshops to improve communication, quick-thinking, and collaboration. Clients include: Google, Deloitte, SAP Ariba, University of Pittsburgh Institute of Clinical Research Education, Green Mountain Energy Arcade Comedy Theater: teach various 8-week adult improv comedy classes. Responsible for syllabus design and course content. CMU School of Drama Summer Pre-College Program: taught “Improv for Performance” to over 30 accelerated high school students. Show less



Bakerloo Theatre Project

• United States
• Higher Education

• Director of Marketing

  • Jan 2008 - Sep 2012

  Troy, New York Served as Marketing Director, General Manager, and board member for a summer theater company based out of New York State. Organized fundraising and community outreach events including Story Series and the company's first keystone fundraising event in Pittsburgh. Implemented new policies and managed staff during the company's summer season, including creation/distribution of all marketing materials, liaising with press, event planning, website management, and new business… Show more Served as Marketing Director, General Manager, and board member for a summer theater company based out of New York State. Organized fundraising and community outreach events including Story Series and the company's first keystone fundraising event in Pittsburgh. Implemented new policies and managed staff during the company's summer season, including creation/distribution of all marketing materials, liaising with press, event planning, website management, and new business partnerships. Show less



Carnegie Mellon University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • 2007 - 2012

  Administered tests, graded exams and essays, and tutored students during weekly office hours in the Heinz College of Public Policy and Management. Courses included: “Arts Marketing and Public Relations,” “Contemporary Marketing Principles,” “Law in the Arts,” “Introduction to Database Management,” and “Creative Enterprises: Systems and Structures.”



Dance Alloy Theater

• Director of Marketing

  • Dec 2008 - Jan 2010

  Greater Pittsburgh Area Produced all marketing efforts for a 3-prong dance organization: professional repertory company; public school; outreach provider within inner-city schools. Crafted annual marketing budget to support campaigns across 18 public shows Oversaw individual and group ticket sales, coordinated and managed volunteers/interns, and maintained a Constant Contact list of 2,000 patrons. Strengthened the company’s relationship with local media through PR efforts and with local businesses… Show more Produced all marketing efforts for a 3-prong dance organization: professional repertory company; public school; outreach provider within inner-city schools. Crafted annual marketing budget to support campaigns across 18 public shows Oversaw individual and group ticket sales, coordinated and managed volunteers/interns, and maintained a Constant Contact list of 2,000 patrons. Strengthened the company’s relationship with local media through PR efforts and with local businesses by soliciting in-kind donations and program ads. Show less