Experience

Mount Sequoyah Center

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program and Camp Director

  • Apr 2020 - Present



Ozark Knit Co.

• United States
• Retail Art Supplies

• Co-Owner

  • Jan 2021 - Present



Sonnet Weddings

• Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

• Wedding Coordinator

  • Aug 2018 - Nov 2021



Spark Foundation

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2017 - Apr 2020



Joyful Healing Center

• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Coordinator

  • Sep 2016 - Sep 2017



Trike Theatre

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teaching Artist

  • Dec 2016 - May 2017



Northside Social

• Arlington, VA

• Barista, Bartender

  • Sep 2012 - Nov 2016

  - Front of House, sales, and customer service - Certified Barista under Coffee Director, Seth Cook - Bartender for wine bar, special events, and private parties - Front of House, sales, and customer service - Certified Barista under Coffee Director, Seth Cook - Bartender for wine bar, special events, and private parties



The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Registration Assistant, Education Division

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2016

  - Assist in ticketing and sales for school performance groups, including Events for Students, National Symphony Orchestra Education Concerts, and Theater for Young Audiences performances - Coordinate arrivals, check-in, and departures for all school field trips at The Kennedy Center in conjunction with house managers, ushers, and security - Monitor files and records of both current and past orders using Tessitura and KC Master databases - Assist in ticketing and sales for school performance groups, including Events for Students, National Symphony Orchestra Education Concerts, and Theater for Young Audiences performances - Coordinate arrivals, check-in, and departures for all school field trips at The Kennedy Center in conjunction with house managers, ushers, and security - Monitor files and records of both current and past orders using Tessitura and KC Master databases



Smithsonian Institution

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Artist at The Smithsonian Associates Summer Camp

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Design and execute curriculum for full-day camps for children ages 4 – 7 with co-teacher focusing heavily art and exhibits within the Smithsonian Institution’s collection • Encourage creative exploration, observation, and collaboration through hand on arts and crafts activities, complimentary movement activities, and storytelling • Design and execute curriculum for full-day camps for children ages 4 – 7 with co-teacher focusing heavily art and exhibits within the Smithsonian Institution’s collection • Encourage creative exploration, observation, and collaboration through hand on arts and crafts activities, complimentary movement activities, and storytelling



Arts on the Horizon

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Teaching Artist for Creative Drama Classes and Camps for Children Ages 3 - 6

  • Feb 2013 - Aug 2015

  • Prepare curriculum, hire additional teaching artists, and lead teach seasonal classes and camps for children ages 0 - 6; explore creative play and movement, encourage communication and articulation through storytelling, vocal exercises, and songs, and develop fine and gross motor skills through daily arts and crafts activities

• Administrative & Outreach Coordinator

  • Jan 2013 - May 2015

  - Prepare and lead teach winter and spring classes and summer camps for 3 - 6 year olds; explore creative play, develop beginning acting tools, foster collaboration and communication- Assist in development and marketing including spearheading ACT for Alexandria's Spring2Action campaign, coordinating social media efforts, and general copy editing work- Play the role of Emma in David Kilpatrick's The Young Spectaculars and the Front Yard Adventure during development workshops and previews, the premiere, and the upcoming fall remount Show less



Watson Adventures

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Emcee

  • Sep 2011 - May 2013

  - Executed event logistics, managed on site customer service, and promoted arts engagement for 20-70 hunters through interactive museum and neighborhood challenges for public, private, and corporate groups of all ages - Executed event logistics, managed on site customer service, and promoted arts engagement for 20-70 hunters through interactive museum and neighborhood challenges for public, private, and corporate groups of all ages



Atlas Performing Arts Center

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• INTERSECTIONS Festival Coordinator

  • Jan 2013 - Mar 2013

  - Co-lead the social media strategies and implementations. - Organize “Snapshot stories” community engagement strategy - Oversee logistics of all auxiliary festival activities (lobby, workshops, talkbacks) - Research and provide materials for Celebrity reading. - Assist with family marketing, duties as assigned. - Assist with design and implementation of patron evaluations. - Co-lead the social media strategies and implementations. - Organize “Snapshot stories” community engagement strategy - Oversee logistics of all auxiliary festival activities (lobby, workshops, talkbacks) - Research and provide materials for Celebrity reading. - Assist with family marketing, duties as assigned. - Assist with design and implementation of patron evaluations.



Smithsonian Institution

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 700 & Above Employee

• Smithsonian Summer Camp Manager with The Smithsonian Associates

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  - Coordinated production, materials, and technical needs for over 80 camps during the summer serving 200 campers per week - Trained, oversaw and mentored 70 teenage volunteer Youth Teaching Assistants; managed YTA assignments and scheduling - Updated and tracked budgets for individual camps; assisted in processing receipts and reimbursements for over 50 instructors - Allocated scholarship award funds and completed recipient profiles; monitored scholarship recipients’ progress in camp - Maintained clear, professional communication appropriate to camp staff, instructors, counselors, parents, and campers Show less



The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 500 - 600 Employee

• New Visions/New Voices 2012 Festival Assistant

  • May 2012 - May 2012

  - Developed and maintained successful social media strategy and presence via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram- Facilitated communication between KCTYA administrative staff, production staff, creative teams, and festival registrants- Edited and oversaw completion of program and other festival marketing materials under strict deadlines

• Explore the Arts Education Intern

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  - Assisted in all stages of planning and production for over 25 adult educational programs including lectures, master classes, open rehearsals, and post-performance discussions; interacted directly with patrons, artists, and Kennedy Center staff- Scheduled and managed 20 program volunteers; organized, budgeted, and programmed annual off-site appreciation party- Organized and maintained audition material and notifications, participant information, and all communications with accepted students and their parents for Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell, a residential pre-professional summer training intensive for dancers ages 14 – 18, including spreadsheets, print records, official mailings, and all phone and e-mail correspondence Show less



indian road cafe

• Restaurants

• Barista

  • Sep 2011 - Jan 2012

  - Front of house sales and Barista - included training at Counter Culture Coffee training center (Espresso 1 & Milk Chemistry) - Front of house sales and Barista - included training at Counter Culture Coffee training center (Espresso 1 & Milk Chemistry)



Children's Museum of Manhattan

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Programs Educator

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

  -Worked with children and families in the Playworks Lab on early developmental skills -Engaged children in creative projects such collages and mural painting to develop tactile senses, color knowledge, and math skills -Led Circle Time with song, dance, and reading to develop creativity, expression, and collaboration -Worked with children and families in the Playworks Lab on early developmental skills -Engaged children in creative projects such collages and mural painting to develop tactile senses, color knowledge, and math skills -Led Circle Time with song, dance, and reading to develop creativity, expression, and collaboration



Carol Hillson Creative

• Greater New York City Area

• Administrative Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  -Maintained communication and project timeline with current clients -Managed new project proposals for prospects; update digital and print portfolio -Assisted with billing and other finances -Maintained communication and project timeline with current clients -Managed new project proposals for prospects; update digital and print portfolio -Assisted with billing and other finances



Columbia University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Assistant, Office of Global Programs

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  - Coordinated student arrivals; developed and led orientation; facilitated housing placement and cultural adjustment- Acted as student affairs officer responsible for supporting students in cases of medical emergencies and disciplinary procedures- Assisted with Art in Venice, and Save Venice, Inc. restoration internship; reviewed sketchbooks and encouraged artistic immersion

• Program Assistant, Dual MA/MSc Degree Program in International and World History

  • Sep 2008 - May 2011

  - Developed student records, assembled and updated databases of courses, language requirements, thesis topics and advisors, etc. by working with Executive Director and maintaining strong communication with students- Managed MA/MSc program marketing, outreach, recruitment, and admissions including standard and electronic mailings, website development, and correspondence with prospective applicants- Organized program events (seminars, receptions, and dinners), developing community and support for students Show less



P.S. 145 Drama Club

• Greater New York City Area

• Teacher

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  - Organized and guided third and fifth graders through warm-up exercises to develop focus, vocal quality, the body as instrument, the imagination, and working as an ensemble - Developed improvisational scenes with students that establish relationships, show location, and resolve a conflict - Organized and guided third and fifth graders through warm-up exercises to develop focus, vocal quality, the body as instrument, the imagination, and working as an ensemble - Developed improvisational scenes with students that establish relationships, show location, and resolve a conflict



Tiny Tim's Pizza

• Fayetteville, Arkansas

• Waitress

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  - Demonstrate efficiency, clarity, and courtesy in high-pressure situations; manage money and orders at computerized stations -Cultivate effective communication among kitchen staff, bartenders, and management; recognize where assistance is needed - Demonstrate efficiency, clarity, and courtesy in high-pressure situations; manage money and orders at computerized stations -Cultivate effective communication among kitchen staff, bartenders, and management; recognize where assistance is needed



Fayetteville Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Library Associate 1, Circulation Department

  • May 2006 - Aug 2009

  - Provided customer service for all matters pertaining to patron accounts, overdue fines, missing or damaged materials, merchandise sales; oversee public programming, reserved spaces and meeting rooms, and café events - Maintained working knowledge of collection, displays and shelving procedures in order to assist the Reference Department - Assisted with Children's and Young Adult programs, including monthly Teen Knitting Club and the final Harry Potter release - Provided customer service for all matters pertaining to patron accounts, overdue fines, missing or damaged materials, merchandise sales; oversee public programming, reserved spaces and meeting rooms, and café events - Maintained working knowledge of collection, displays and shelving procedures in order to assist the Reference Department - Assisted with Children's and Young Adult programs, including monthly Teen Knitting Club and the final Harry Potter release



Ceramic Cow Productions

• Stage Manager

  • 2006 - 2007

  - Organized rehearsals, called the show, and ran sound - Organized rehearsals, called the show, and ran sound