Experience

Theatre Under The Stars

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Director, Education and Community Engagement

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Artistic and educational vision / leadership for all education and community programs, events, initiatives, and productions while continually seeking opportunities for future development, growth, and impact.Ensure departmental programs, procedures, communications, strategies and staff are aligned for successful operation.Lead education team with positive work culture, healthy best practices, and resources for successful outcomes.Develop strategic plan for future departmental growth in pursuit of artistic excellence and increased community impact.Build, manage, and maintain budgeting goals with fiscal responsibility while maximizing revenue opportunities.Supervise 5 full-time and 2 part-time staff, 40+ contract artists and oversee 70+ volunteers.

• Associate Director, Community Engagement

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Responsible for community education, connection, and engagement through tailored programming that aid evolving community relationships throughout Houston.Governs renowned Regional Awards Program, The Tommy Tune Awards, impacting 12,000+ Houstonians annually.Supervises TUTS Education Coordinator and over 15 Independent Contractors, ensuring successful completion of programming while focusing on overall growth and development of those in supporting roles.Implemented Teen Apprenticeship program, giving students across Houston the opportunity to delve deeper into possible arts careers outside of the realm of performance through genuine mentorship opportunities.Music Director for TUTS' youth production of Stephen Sondheim's, Into The Woods (Spring 2022).Manages educational partnership with Kinder High School for the Performing Visual Arts (HSPVA), supervising all teaching artists.Leads Accessibility Initiatives, engaging stakeholders through effective outreach and diversified programming

• Program Manager, Engagement

  • Oct 2019 - Jan 2021

  Advanced community impact programming through Public Works initiative, working with various non-profit organizations to connect and engage their participants. Managed High School Musical Theatre Awards Program, The Tommy Tune Awards, which impacts over 4,000 high school students and over 8,000 Houstonians annually.Supervised Musical Theatre educational partnership with Kinder High School for the Performing Visual Arts (HSPVA), supervising 7+ teaching artists while serving as lead vocal instructor. Music instructor (20/21) at The River, a musical theatre academy for students with disabilities.



University of Houston

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lecturer

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Leads bi-weekly instruction for upper-level film course at the University of Houston which encompasses office hours, securing classroom enrichment opportunities, grading assignments, and mentoring students.Develops and creates course curriculum and syllabus.Builds relationships with filmmakers, producers, writers, and government officials (Texas Film Commission) to secure various guest speakers from across the globe.Creates opportunities for students to procure employment upon graduation through networking and portfolio building assignments.

• Graduate Teaching Assistant - Film & Narrative Arts

  • Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

  Leads bi-weekly instruction for upper-level film course at the University of Houston which encompasses office hours, securing classroom enrichment opportunities, grading assignments, and mentoring students.Develops and creates analytical course curriculum and syllabus for The University of Houston's film course.Builds relationships with filmmakers, producers, writers, and government officials (Texas Film Commission, Houston Film Commission) by securing various guest speakers across the globe.Implemented successful technology-based instruction to accommodate hybrid course model during the 2021/2022 school year.



The White Heart Foundation

• Operations & Development

  • 2017 - 2019

  Secured vital services and funds for wounded veterans. Strengthened non-profit operations through the creation and implementation of effective protocols and processes. Secured vital services and funds for wounded veterans. Strengthened non-profit operations through the creation and implementation of effective protocols and processes.



CrossFit Born With It

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• CrossFit® Level 1 Trainer

  • 2017 - 2019

  Building strong bodies and minds as a fitness coach and City of Pasadena community leader at “CrossFit Born With It.” Building strong bodies and minds as a fitness coach and City of Pasadena community leader at “CrossFit Born With It.”



LA Opera

• Peru
• Restaurants

• Manager of Artistic Operations / Assistant Company Manager

  • 2015 - 2017

  Administered globally recognized Young Artist Program via candidate selection and program development for continued artistic education. Logistical management for artistic contracts, payments and travel arrangements.Helped manage departmental budget of over $1.5 million.

• Tour Manager, Education & Community Engagement

  • 2013 - 2015

  Successfully produced remote events, lectures and performances.Supervised annual summer youth Opera Camp.Managed all aspects of annual Community Opera, a professional production demanding talents of over 400 community volunteers.

• Education & Community Programs Coordinator

  • 2011 - 2013

  Administered renowned accreditation program for educators.Coordinated all community events & educational programming.Led marketing efforts for the department.



Radio Disney

• France
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• On-Air Talent

  • 2013 - 2015

  Combined storytelling, clear writing and voicing to communicate in a compelling manner and maintain audience connection with kids and families.Creation of broadcast and institutional content.

• Team Lead

  • 2010 - 2013

  Served as team lead for Radio Disney's Road Crew.



Pepperdine University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Resident Adviser

  • 2008 - 2009

  Successfully supervised a dorm of 50+ students. Implemented school policy while providing guidance to residents. Developed outreach programs for Housing & Residence Life of Pepperdine University. Successfully supervised a dorm of 50+ students. Implemented school policy while providing guidance to residents. Developed outreach programs for Housing & Residence Life of Pepperdine University.



Space Center Houston

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Missions Briefing Officer

  • 2005 - 2007

  Conducted research on the NASA Space Program specifically geared toward the International Space Station for public presentations. Performed up to 32 live interactive shows on simulated International Space Station for visitors daily. Conducted research on the NASA Space Program specifically geared toward the International Space Station for public presentations. Performed up to 32 live interactive shows on simulated International Space Station for visitors daily.