Experience

The Funky Biscuit

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Box Office Director

  • Feb 2021 - Present



The Rex Theater

• Pittsburgh, PA

• Graphic Designer / Marketing Director / Box Office management

  • Sep 2014 - Present

  Grey Area Productions is a small independent concert promotions company owned and operated by fans and volunteers whose desire is to have a vibrant and growing live music scene where we live in Pittsburgh, PA. We do our best to provide the best possible concert experience to both the fans and the artists. We started bringing national touring acts to Pittsburgh full time in 2009. In an effort to provide the best concert experience we can, we took over the management of our primary venue, The Rex Theater, at the end of 2011. Since then, The Rex has become Pittsburgh's most welcoming venue for the jam/festival scene artists and their fans , as well as the artists and fans of Funk, Soul, Rock, Bluegrass, Folk, Blues, Roots, Americana, Jazz, EDM, Comedy, Burlesque, and Indie Rock. We are proud to have the largest grass roots marketing team in Pittsburgh that is composed of over 80 dedicated live music fans. Acts that we have brought to Pittsburgh for the first time and continue to grow here each year include Greensky Bluegrass, Papadosio, Emancipator, EOTO, BoomBox, Turkuaz, Dopapod, Zach Deputy, Snarky Puppy, The Polish Ambassador, Wild Belle, Conspirator, and many more. We are also honored to have booked shows with Gregg Allman, Dr. John, Trombone Shorty & Orlenas Avenue, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Dark Star Orchestra, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Del McCoury Band, Betty Lavette, and Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears. Show less



Touchfaster

• pittsburgh, pa

• CoFounder / Art Director

  • Jan 2009 - Present

  Touchfaster was founded on the principle that the most positive and impactful way to bring individuals together is through collaboration. Our mission is to remind people that the best things in life stem from supporting one another. It was with this ideal, coupled with our passion for music, art and entertainment that we established a hub for the creative and entrepreneurial communities. In 5 years of operation we have built the following portfolio: - Worked with 125+ clients in photography, design, videography, and audio engineering. - Planned and hosted 50+ events averaging 150-650 attendees. - Curated over 25 gallery openings and art events. - Compiled a network of over 350 businesses, community organizations, artists, musicians, and industry professionals. - Built a social media reach that ranges from 3,000 - 5,000 people weekly. Show less



Public Allies Pittsburgh / TRIPIL

• Pittsburgh, PA

• Ally / Marketing & Outreach at TRIPIL

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

  * Enrolled in the full-time 10-month AmeriCorps program aimed to advance new leadership to strengthen communities, organizations, and individuals. Dedicated over 1700 hours in service to placement organization (TRIPIL), training, and community service. *Placement: TRIPIL (Tri-County Patriots for Independent Living) - Served as Independent Living Specialist in Marketing and Outreach - Designed over 50 new pieces of marketing material - Conducted community presentations to increase organizational outreach - Developed an after school art program designed to include students with disabilities * Team Service Project - Participated in a team of 4 young leaders to coordinate the Washington Community Share Faire with the goal of aiding in the economic redevelopment of the area while building a sense of community. * Training - Participated in 250+ hours of personal and professional development training with Coro/Public Allies Staff and expert panelists - Engaged in asset-based community development, and became skilled in communication, MOU creation, logic models, community organizing, diversity & inclusion, and many other trainings. Show less



EDMC

• Pittsburgh, PA

• Assistant Director of Admissions

  • Mar 2010 - May 2011

  I was responsible for the recruitment of new students into the Online Photography program. In addition I was responsible for aiding them through the admissions and financial aid processes. I was responsible for the recruitment of new students into the Online Photography program. In addition I was responsible for aiding them through the admissions and financial aid processes.



Reflections Photography

• White Oak, PA

• Photographer

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  I was responsible for photography work including pre and post production. I also took part in sales, marketing, and social media management. I was responsible for photography work including pre and post production. I also took part in sales, marketing, and social media management.



Gallery Art

• Miami, FL

• Director of Online Sales

  • Sep 2007 - Jan 2009

  Gallery Art is a high volume art gallery that specializes in Pop Art and the use of internet media as a vehicle for sales. While there I was responsible for the following: - Organizing, photographing, and researching an inventory of over 20,000 pieces of art. - Listing art on a variety of online forums including Artbrokerage.com, artnet.com, ebay, and more. - Completing sales through phone, email, and face to face communications. - Maintaining a social media presence. Gallery Art is a high volume art gallery that specializes in Pop Art and the use of internet media as a vehicle for sales. While there I was responsible for the following: - Organizing, photographing, and researching an inventory of over 20,000 pieces of art. - Listing art on a variety of online forums including Artbrokerage.com, artnet.com, ebay, and more. - Completing sales through phone, email, and face to face communications. - Maintaining a social media presence.