Experience

St. Andrew's Episcopal School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education

• Executive Assistant to the Head of Upper School

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  • Provide executive support to the Head of Upper School• Represent St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in interactions with students, faculty, staff,families, and visitors as a greeter and welcoming individual to the campus• Maintain and secure confidential records and inquiries• Complete projects as approved by the Head of Upper School• Lead or partner in planning and coordinating special events• Provide essential support to administrative functions (attendance, scheduling, etc.)• Coordinate and produce weekly Upper School communications• Coordinate and schedule substitute teachers• Assist the Head of Upper School in additional duties as assigned



GEMS World Academy - Chicago

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager of Student and Administrative Services / Theatre Director / Registrar

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2021

  REGISTRAR:• Manage & track complex data analysis in respect of student attainment, progress and attendance• Design and deliver training to staff to maximize the effectiveness of management information • Onboard new families and staff, including form collection and tailored training in systems• Improve administrative efficiency by implementing a paperless online filing system• Proactively manage student and scheduling data systemsMANAGER OF STUDENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES • Maintain calendar for two Division Heads with appointments• Arrange and/or fulfill instructional and non-instructional substitution as needed• Maintain supply inventory, requests and purchases for offices andclassrooms• Organize, coordinate, and track field studies and athletic department games/buses, including international multi-day excursions • Serve as security committee lead - researching, writing and updating emergency evacuation procedures in collaboration with Chicago Fire and Police Departments• Perform clerical duties required, including preparing and sending correspondence; setting up and maintaining files; preparing, processing and submitting reports, minutes, and other assigned projects• Organize and manage scheduling of parent-teacher conferences • Prepare materials and copy weekly for dissemination to school, staff, parents and community• Manage event and campus space calendar for assemblies, meetings, extra-curricular classes and PTO events• Manage, staff, and implement "before-care" programming for ages 3-14• Act as liaison between the Parent-Teacher Organization and school staffTHEATRE DIRECTOR• Produce eight annual school theatre performance showcases for preschool - grade 10, including talent show and full school winter program• Collaborate with event coordinators at partner hotels and theatres for space rental agreements and accurate implementation of services • Write and implement curriculum MYP Theatre Performing Arts Elective



Steppenwolf Theatre Company

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• House Manager

  • Sep 2010 - May 2015

  • Supervise staff, stage management, visiting artists, and patrons involved in onsite programming• Assist and lead accessibility programming for patrons with disabilities and additional needs• Manage needs of visiting organizations participating in the Steppenwolf Garage Repertory Program• Oversee patron safety and general financial operations in three theatre spaces (99 to 515 capacity)• Maintain knowledge of and serve and assist all Front Of House positions (Bar, Concierge, AHM)• Coordinate and train volunteer ushers in all theatre policies and safety and evacuation procedures



Lookingglass Theatre Company

• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Education Programs Coordinator

  • Sep 2010 - Sep 2014

  • Organize all accessibility programming, including open captioning, audio description, and trainings• Curate Post-Show Discussions and identify Community Engagement Partners for the entire season• Hire, supervise, train, and mentor teaching artists, collegiate interns, and access providers• Calculate financial bookkeeping, contracts, and payment processing through Total Info• Correspond with parents, teachers, and students about on and offsite educational programming• Maintain and update mandatory participation forms for up to 400 families in multiple programs• Create marketing pieces and newsletters, including recording, editing, distribution, and archival



Two Birds Casting

• Performing Arts

• Communications Director

  • Jan 2010 - Feb 2014

  • Design and upkeep of website, social media, and viral audition notices for artistic organizations• Coordinate, schedule, and run various general and show specific auditions for Storefront Theatres• Research and post industry ticket deals from theatre across the Chicagoland area • Design and upkeep of website, social media, and viral audition notices for artistic organizations• Coordinate, schedule, and run various general and show specific auditions for Storefront Theatres• Research and post industry ticket deals from theatre across the Chicagoland area



Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture

• United States
• Travel Arrangements

• Box Office Assistant and House Manager

  • Dec 2009 - Jun 2011

  • Oversee theatre companies and patrons utilizing the Storefront Theatre (99 seat black box), Studio Theatre (99 seat flex- seating theatre) and the Claudia Cassidy Theatre (294 seat proscenium theatre)• Complete daily financial transactions, including handling cash and opening/closing Box Office procedures in TicketSage• Provide customer service and information to patron inquiries for all Office of Tourism and Culture events/activities• Coordinate and train volunteer ushers in theatre policies and safety procedures



Northlight Theatre

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teaching Artist / Assistant Camp Director / Junior Camp Co-Director

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2010

  JUNIOR CAMP CO-DIRECTOR:• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of Junior Camp and supervision of campers and support staff• Choreographed and co-directed End-Of-Session showcase for 40 Junior Campers (age 8-12 years old)• Taught daily Movement for the Actor classes for all campersASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR:• Assisted Camp Director in daily duties, ranging from financial bookkeeping to parental correspondence • Responsible for the day-to-day operation of camps, including supervision of campers and support staff• Correspond with bus companies, Broadway in Chicago, and other theatrical institutions to lead field tripsTEACHING ARTIST:• Assisted in the directing and choreography of camp shows• Taught four elective classes in dance, Shakespeare, auditioning and stage movement

• Education and Community Programs Intern

  • Jan 2010 - May 2010

  • Correspond with parents, teaching artists and students for Camps and Studio classes• Assist in the devising, choreography and direction of Young Ensemble Production• On-Site Liaison for Rape Victims Advocates for LTC Main stage production of Trust• Teaching artist for Springglass Camp (Age 5-12 years old) • Correspond with parents, teaching artists and students for Camps and Studio classes• Assist in the devising, choreography and direction of Young Ensemble Production• On-Site Liaison for Rape Victims Advocates for LTC Main stage production of Trust• Teaching artist for Springglass Camp (Age 5-12 years old)



Goodman Theatre

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Education and Community Engagement Intern

  • Aug 2009 - Jan 2010

  • Lead post-show discussions and assist workshops, and seminars for up to 600 high school students• Corresponded with teachers, parents and students in Student Subscription Series• Maintained and updated Goodman Education website weekly through HTML coding• Experience with Tessitura ticketing system for ticketing groups in Student Matinees • Lead post-show discussions and assist workshops, and seminars for up to 600 high school students• Corresponded with teachers, parents and students in Student Subscription Series• Maintained and updated Goodman Education website weekly through HTML coding• Experience with Tessitura ticketing system for ticketing groups in Student Matinees