Experience

ETC: Educational Theatre Company

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grants Writer

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  - Assists in the selection, preparation, and review of company and peer proposals. - Leads select applications.- Researches and identifies funding opportunities in alignment with organizational goals. - Assists in the selection, preparation, and review of company and peer proposals. - Leads select applications.- Researches and identifies funding opportunities in alignment with organizational goals.



Theatre Washington

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Producer - Theatre Week 2022

  • Jul 2022 - Oct 2022

  - Conceptualizing and executing of DC Theatre Week alongside co-producer Christopher Michael Richardson. - Coordinating artists, theatres, vendors, and venues. - Managing special events such as pre-show Happy Hours at participating theatres, Kick Off Fest at Arena Stage, and a free concert at District Wharf with more than 40 participating theatres and more than 500 attendees. - Conceptualizing and executing of DC Theatre Week alongside co-producer Christopher Michael Richardson. - Coordinating artists, theatres, vendors, and venues. - Managing special events such as pre-show Happy Hours at participating theatres, Kick Off Fest at Arena Stage, and a free concert at District Wharf with more than 40 participating theatres and more than 500 attendees.



IN Series

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Artistic Associate & Production Manager

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2021

  - Assisted Artistic Director/Executive Director, Carla Hübner (’15-’18), Timothy Nelson (Present)- Primary liaison and organizational representative in production, casting, rehearsals, and creative meetings and events.-Lead producer, grant-writer, education/outreach programming & contact for DC Arts & Humanities Education Collaborative-Responsible for contracting and hiring of production staff, artists, and designers.-Coordinates all aspects of educational outreach and mainstage performances; including production calendar.-Assisted in development efforts in grant execution & compliance.-Assisted in budget creation and ensured compliance across departments.-Assisted in securing of performance, rental, and grand rights for productions, contracting outside venues.-Assisted in season planning, commissioning, and curation.-Facilitated and adjudicated company auditions

• Executive Assistant for Production, Outreach, & Marketing

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  -Assistant to Artistic Director/Executive Director-Liaised with creative, production, artistic, and administrative teams as well as the board of directors.-Facilitated outreach, development, and marketing efforts and copywriting including social media, publicity & advertising.Coordinated all aspects of production and outreach including contracting and scheduling. -Assisted Artistic Director in season selection and future planning.-Contributed writing and language for press releases and marketing and promotional copy. -Coordinated all aspects of production and outreach including contracting and scheduling. -Assisted Artistic Director in season selection and future planning.



Swing Time: The Musical, Pallas Theatre Collective, Advocates for Youth, The In Series

• Costume Designer - Contract

  • Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

  Costume Designer for Swing Time: The Musical through Mike Thornton Agency/U.S. Navy Memorial's Burke TheatreCostume Designer for Advocates for Youth's Out of Silence: 1 in 3 Campaign, presented at Studio TheatreResident Costume Designer for Pallas Theatre Collective's 2015 season.Co- Costume Designer for the In Series' Don Giovanni Costume Designer for Swing Time: The Musical through Mike Thornton Agency/U.S. Navy Memorial's Burke TheatreCostume Designer for Advocates for Youth's Out of Silence: 1 in 3 Campaign, presented at Studio TheatreResident Costume Designer for Pallas Theatre Collective's 2015 season.Co- Costume Designer for the In Series' Don Giovanni



Peet's Coffee

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retail Associate/Barista

  • Mar 2014 - Feb 2015

  Serving customers as a barista and sales associate.-Preparation and serving of coffee & tea drinks.-Assistance in bulk selection & purchasing of coffee beans and teas.-Assistance in retail/hardware selection and purchase.-Customer service at the register and on the sales floor. Serving customers as a barista and sales associate.-Preparation and serving of coffee & tea drinks.-Assistance in bulk selection & purchasing of coffee beans and teas.-Assistance in retail/hardware selection and purchase.-Customer service at the register and on the sales floor.



Olney Theatre Center

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Costume Designer

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Assistant to Donna Breslin, resident costume designer, The In Series for their productions of: La Sonnambula, La Vida Breve, Fatal Song, The Cole Porter Project, Carousel Latino, Lady of Spain and La TraviataAssistant to Seth M. Gilbert, costume designer, for Olney Theatre Center's productions of How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. (2014) and A Chorus Line. Helen Hayes Award, best musical (2013) Assistant to Donna Breslin, resident costume designer, The In Series for their productions of: La Sonnambula, La Vida Breve, Fatal Song, The Cole Porter Project, Carousel Latino, Lady of Spain and La TraviataAssistant to Seth M. Gilbert, costume designer, for Olney Theatre Center's productions of How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. (2014) and A Chorus Line. Helen Hayes Award, best musical (2013)



Olney Theatre Center

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director

  • Aug 2013 - Oct 2013

  Assistant to the director for Steven Dietz's new work, Rancho Mirage. Olney's production is presented in association with the National New Play Network's rolling world premiere.

• Costume Shop Apprentice

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2013

  - Stitching under the guidance of the shop and assistant shop managers.- Assisting designers in pulling, shopping, and fittings.- Revisiting and collecting stitching and craft skills. - Following Actor’s Equity rules under the COST contract.- Serving as wardrobe master for select Olney productions.- Collaborating with other production associates and Olney staff.



Rich & Gillis Law Group, LLC

• Seasonal Office Assistant

  • Dec 2010 - Sep 2012

  - Maintaining existing filing systems.- Eliminating waste and recycling existing office supplies.- Scanning, copying, and preparing files.- Updating digital databases of files and cases. - Maintaining existing filing systems.- Eliminating waste and recycling existing office supplies.- Scanning, copying, and preparing files.- Updating digital databases of files and cases.



Great Lakes Theater

• Great Lakes Theater -- Dresser

  • May 2012 - Jul 2012

  - Maintaining the vision of production Costume Designer and Director.- Coordinating costume changes and assisting Actors in preparation and comfort.- Overseeing upkeep and laundering of costume pieces.- Trouble-shooting and problem-solving costume and actor emergencies in performance.Sondheim on Sondheim (2012)

• Costume Shop Intern

  • Feb 2012 - May 2012

  - Assisting in day to day shop activities Including: creating a database for Male and Female flat patterns, dyeing fabrics, and craft work.- Organizing stocks of clothing, accessories, shoes, and jewelry.- Distributing rehearsal pieces to proper actors and venues.



Baldwin Wallace University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Wardrobe Master

  • Feb 2009 - May 2012

  - Maintaining the vision of production Costume Designer and Director.- Coordinating costume changes and assisting Actors in preparation and comfort.- Overseeing upkeep and laundering of costume pieces.- Trouble-shooting and problem-solving costume and actor emergencies in performance.- Managing crews of dressers from 2-8 persons.

• Riemenschnieder Bach Institute Office & Student Worker

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2010

  - Assisting head librarian and editor of Bach Journal.- Cataloging and restocking of media and research materials.- Keeping record of patrons.- Updating digital databases.



College Light Opera Company

• Vocal Company

  • 2010 - 2012

  Spent two summers on Cape Cod performing.8 shows in 9 weeks in 2010.10 shows in 9 weeks in 2011.I then was asked to return in 2012 (replacing another tenor) for 5 shows in 5 weeks.www.collegelightoperacompany.com Spent two summers on Cape Cod performing.8 shows in 9 weeks in 2010.10 shows in 9 weeks in 2011.I then was asked to return in 2012 (replacing another tenor) for 5 shows in 5 weeks.www.collegelightoperacompany.com