Experience

Attractions Magazine

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Reporter

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  - Report on theme park attraction openings, major film press junkets, behind-the-scenes presentations and other events and entertainment for Attractions Magazine’s website, YouTube channel and social media pages. - Write absorbing, in-depth and impeccably researched stories and provide accompanying photos for AttractionsMagazine.com. - Post eye-catching content for Attractions’ Twitter and Instagram accounts to drive engagement. - Create compelling videos for the 843K subscribers to Attractions Magazine’s YouTube channel, including movie reviews, POV videos and event overviews at Southern California theme parks. Show less



Chapman University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Development Writer

  • Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

  - Crafted donation acknowledgment letters for Chapman University’s president. - Drafted and edited copy for event email blasts, honorary degree bios, program text, condolence letters, bulletins, etc., utilizing Associated Press style and Chapman’s brand guidelines. - Edited and proofread communications for donors such as newsletters, endowment reports, emails, letters and more. - Tracked $25,000+ donations for acknowledgment letters. - Researched donors in Affinaquest for creating letter copy. Show less



KeepQuirky.com

• Blogger/Owner

  • May 2019 - Oct 2021

  - Launched my personal blog to cover local family-friendly events, theme parks, and attractions, as well as other relevant topics, such as the arts, entertainment, and fun product releases. - Conceive and write blog posts and take eye-catching photos to highlight Southern California events, businesses, arts institutions, and more with positivity and authenticity. - Develop positive relationships with representatives for brands, museums, attractions, etc. to earn access to press materials and special events. - Designed website to reflect my personal brand and aesthetic. Show less



“Cartoons to Castles: The History Behind the Mouse and Magic” Podcast

• Co-host/Co-producer

  • Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  - On each episode of "Cartoons to Castles," my co-host and I take a lively, conversational approach to exploring a new Disney history topic. With special guests from the Disney community and fandom, “Cartoons to Castles” aims to look at the history of one of the world’s greatest entertainment companies from a fresh, contemporary perspective. - Create entertaining and factually accurate Disney history episodes with co-host, including research, writing, and recording. - Edit two main episodes and one Patreon-exclusive bonus episode per month. - Assist co-host in creating engaging social media content related to each episode. - Average 864 downloads per episode, with 30,819 downloads as of August 2021. Show less



Stella & Dot Family of Brands

• Independent Designer

  • Sep 2017 - May 2019

  - Created a community of customers for KEEP Collective, a jewelry company under the umbrella of Stella & Dot. - Worked independently to create exciting visual content--including social media posts, videos, Instagram live sessions, and more--to promote the latest jewelry releases. - Personally connected with customers to create meaningful jewelry pieces, and assisted with purchase questions. - Created a community of customers for KEEP Collective, a jewelry company under the umbrella of Stella & Dot. - Worked independently to create exciting visual content--including social media posts, videos, Instagram live sessions, and more--to promote the latest jewelry releases. - Personally connected with customers to create meaningful jewelry pieces, and assisted with purchase questions.



UC Irvine

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Event Project Coordinator

  • Mar 2014 - Jun 2015

  - Ably performed event coordination, administrative tasks and hands-on event support for University Advancement. - Acted as a conscientious, reliable liaison between academic departments, UCI staff, vendors and others for the Director of Special Events and Protocol. - Deftly handled calendar coordination, communications, drafting correspondence, reimbursements and budgeting for the events department and Director of Special Events and Protocol. - Contributed vital support to the Special Events and Protocol team during UCI’s 50th anniversary celebration year. Show less



South Coast Repertory

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Assistant

  • Apr 2006 - Mar 2014

  - Provided essential assistance to the Special Events Manager in the creative conception, organization and implementation of all development events, including Gala Committee meetings, donor dinners, Pacific Playwrights Festival meals and parties, opening night performances and the annual Gala ball, the theater’s largest fundraiser. - Became a key provider of administrative support to the development department in VIP ticket exchanges, donor correspondence, writing, proofreading, editing, processing payments, mailing, archiving printed materials and additional tasks as needed. - Volunteered to supervise and coordinate seating and ticketing for VIP guests to nine First Nights performances per year, including creating each event’s seating chart, leading the check-in desk, calmly resolving ticketing issues and accommodating last-minute additions to the guest list. Show less



Theatre Out

• United States
• Performing Arts

• Actor

  • Mar 2011 - Jun 2012

  "Cabaret" (2012) - Fraulein Kost/Kit Kat Girl "Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays" staged reading (2011) - multiple roles "Beyond Therapy" (2011) - Prudence "Suddenly Last Summer" (2011) - Catharine Holly "Cabaret" (2012) - Fraulein Kost/Kit Kat Girl "Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays" staged reading (2011) - multiple roles "Beyond Therapy" (2011) - Prudence "Suddenly Last Summer" (2011) - Catharine Holly



The Chance Theater

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Actor

  • Mar 2005 - May 2012

  "Princess Anonymous" staged reading (2012) - Snow White "The Eight: Reindeer Monologues" (2009) - Dancer "The Seagull" (2009) - Masha "The Diary of Anne Frank" (2005) - Margot Frank "Princess Anonymous" staged reading (2012) - Snow White "The Eight: Reindeer Monologues" (2009) - Dancer "The Seagull" (2009) - Masha "The Diary of Anne Frank" (2005) - Margot Frank



Hunger Artists Theatre Company

• United States
• Performing Arts

• Actor

  • Jul 2005 - Dec 2010

  OC Underground Burlesque Society (ongoing shows from 2006-2010) - Producer/Host "Brighton Beach Memoirs" (2007) - Nora "Twelfth Night" (2006) - Viola "Little Women" (2005) - Meg OC Underground Burlesque Society (ongoing shows from 2006-2010) - Producer/Host "Brighton Beach Memoirs" (2007) - Nora "Twelfth Night" (2006) - Viola "Little Women" (2005) - Meg



Monkey Wrench Collective

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Actor

  • Jun 2010 - Jun 2010

  "The Fever" (2010) - The Traveler "The Fever" (2010) - The Traveler



Wonderbar Productions

• France
• Movies, Videos, and Sound

• Actor

  • May 2009 - Jun 2009

  "The Cherry Orchard Project" (2009) - Dunyasha "The Cherry Orchard Project" (2009) - Dunyasha



Stages Theatre

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Actor

  • Jun 2004 - Mar 2008

  "The Knitting Circle" staged reading (2008) - Hortense "In the Boom Boom Room" (2004) - Chrissy "The Knitting Circle" staged reading (2008) - Hortense "In the Boom Boom Room" (2004) - Chrissy



Maverick Theater

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Actor

  • Jan 2004 - Oct 2006

  "American Way" (2006) - Mandible Maiden "The King" (2006) - Gwen "Rocky Horror Show" (2005) - Janet "Romeo and Juliet" (2004) - Juliet "American Way" (2006) - Mandible Maiden "The King" (2006) - Gwen "Rocky Horror Show" (2005) - Janet "Romeo and Juliet" (2004) - Juliet



Insurgo Theater

• United States
• Entertainment Providers

• Actor

  • Jul 2004 - Dec 2004

  "Wuthering Heights" (2004) - Cathy Earnshaw "Richard III" (2004) - Lady Anne "Wuthering Heights" (2004) - Cathy Earnshaw "Richard III" (2004) - Lady Anne



Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse

• Actor

  • Sep 2003 - Sep 2003

  "All in the Timing" (2003) - multiple roles "All in the Timing" (2003) - multiple roles



Idaho Repertory Theatre

• United States
• Entertainment Providers

• Actor

  • May 2002 - Aug 2002

  "Wild Oats" (2002) - Leako "Two Gentlemen of Verona" (2002) - Outlaw "Wild Oats" (2002) - Leako "Two Gentlemen of Verona" (2002) - Outlaw



Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Actor

  • May 1991 - Aug 1996

  "Brigadoon" (1996) - Ensemble "Gypsy" (1996) - Ensemble "The Sound of Music" (1994) - Louisa Von Trapp "The Music Man" (1993) - Ensemble "The King and I" (1991) - Ensemble "Brigadoon" (1996) - Ensemble "Gypsy" (1996) - Ensemble "The Sound of Music" (1994) - Louisa Von Trapp "The Music Man" (1993) - Ensemble "The King and I" (1991) - Ensemble