Experience

Merge Records
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Regional & Radio Promotions Specialist

  • May 2022 - Present

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• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• Radio Promoter & Licensing Assistant

  • Apr 2019 - May 2022


WLUW

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

• DJ

  • Aug 2014 - Jan 2021

  Creator of Country Breakfast and host from July 2015-April 2019, playing alternative country, traditional, Americana, bluegrass, and country blues. Communicate with promoters to set a music rotation that focuses on recent releases. Interview artists, authors, and local people of interest.Host of various general format shows from August 2014-July 2015

• Promotions Director

  • May 2015 - Aug 2016

  - Form and maintain relationships with promoters, business partners, and music venues- Coordinate giveaways for local events- Manage a small team of volunteers and assign duties- Write for and manage the station’s blog and social media pages- Photograph and cover Chicago area music festivals and post content in a timely manner- Finalist for CBI Student Production Awards (Best Social Media Presence)



Consequence of Sound

• Podcasting Intern

  • Jul 2018 - Apr 2019

  Provide assistance in all areas of audio publication including recording, editing, graphic creation, and promotional content. Edit longform podcasts for publication on the Consequence Podcast Network, primarily editing for flow and clarity in addition to technical editing. Ensure all audio posted on the site is properly levelled and matches site format. Provide assistance in all areas of audio publication including recording, editing, graphic creation, and promotional content. Edit longform podcasts for publication on the Consequence Podcast Network, primarily editing for flow and clarity in addition to technical editing. Ensure all audio posted on the site is properly levelled and matches site format.



Drag City Records

• Intern

  • Mar 2018 - Oct 2018

  - Assist in the distribution, packaging, and organizing of releases from artists such as Joanna Newsom, Bill Callahan, Ty Segall, Jim O’Rourke, No Age, and Jessica Pratt - Perform monthly tracking calls to retailers nationwide and form direct sales partnerships - Research potential new partnerships for retail sales and update information for existing partnerships - Assist in the distribution, packaging, and organizing of releases from artists such as Joanna Newsom, Bill Callahan, Ty Segall, Jim O’Rourke, No Age, and Jessica Pratt - Perform monthly tracking calls to retailers nationwide and form direct sales partnerships - Research potential new partnerships for retail sales and update information for existing partnerships



Chicago Public Media

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Production Intern

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

  - Use audio, image, and video editing programs to assist in post-production of “The Morning AMp” - Engage with listeners on social media both during and after each show - Research and book guests for the show and promote appearances on social media - Assist in coverage of live events using a combination of image and video editing software - Use audio, image, and video editing programs to assist in post-production of “The Morning AMp” - Engage with listeners on social media both during and after each show - Research and book guests for the show and promote appearances on social media - Assist in coverage of live events using a combination of image and video editing software



Chicago Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Apr 2017

  - Teach American literature to a diverse population of 10th grade students with a variety of learning needs - Teach one section of ESL 3 facilitating grammar instruction, creative writing, peer teaching, and critical thinking - Utilize various learning strategies such as guided readings, cooperative group structures, and interactive activities - Work with students individually to create individualized learning plans to meet specific needs - Modify curriculum for English Language Learners (ELL) and students with IEPs or 504 plans - Create activities that are culturally relevant and are catered to the interests, skills, and needs of students - Assist after-school rock band program and work with students at a variety of skill levels Show less



Bloodshot Records

• United States
• Musicians

• Intern

  • Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

  - Work in a fast paced environment with a small team - Assist with promotional aspects of album releases - Manage databases and organize archived digital files - Analyze customer purchases to inform future advertisements - Help create social media posts and use Google Analytics to inform future decisions - Work in a fast paced environment with a small team - Assist with promotional aspects of album releases - Manage databases and organize archived digital files - Analyze customer purchases to inform future advertisements - Help create social media posts and use Google Analytics to inform future decisions



Arras Keathley Advertising

• Intern

  • May 2013 - Jun 2013

  Assisted with writing business proposals, copy for print ads, and social media campaigning for clients such as GE Lighting and Alcoa. Assisted with writing business proposals, copy for print ads, and social media campaigning for clients such as GE Lighting and Alcoa.