Film & Business Intern at The American Pavilion

• May 2023 - Present

• Selected to participate in the American Pavilion's Internship program at the Cannes Film Festival • Placed with an international development, production, sales and distribution company for the duration of the festival • Selected to participate in the American Pavilion's Internship program at the Cannes Film Festival • Placed with an international development, production, sales and distribution company for the duration of the festival

Chapman University OnRamp Entertainment Program - MBA Entertainment Member

• Aug 2022 - Present

• Participated in intensive programming and study of production and business side of the entertainment industry • Participated in intensive programming and study of production and business side of the entertainment industry

Vice President, Member of the Executive Board for 2022-23 School Year

• 2022 - Present

The GSA represents all Chapman graduate students across both the Orange and Rinker campuses. The GSA works with the university administration at multiple levels, including the Provost’s Office. We seek to address financial, social, academic and research issues that affect Chapman University graduate students. The GSA represents all Chapman graduate students across both the Orange and Rinker campuses. The GSA works with the university administration at multiple levels, including the Provost’s Office. We seek to address financial, social, academic and research issues that affect Chapman University graduate students.

MFA/MBA Film and TV Producing

• Aug 2022 - Present

Emphasis: Film and Television Production Emphasis: Film and Television Production

Behind the Screens MBA Participant, ABC Network Operations, DMED Technology

• Sep 2022 - Nov 2022

• Explored career pathways within production, live production, pilots, media partners, creative services, and streaming • Participated in experiential learning and networking with DMED executives, leadership, and recruiters • Explored career pathways within production, live production, pilots, media partners, creative services, and streaming • Participated in experiential learning and networking with DMED executives, leadership, and recruiters

1st and 2nd Grade Teacher (20-21), 3rd Grade Special Education (21-22)

• Sep 2020 - Jun 2022

• Taught literacy (reading, writing, phonics) to 30+ students in the US, Switzerland, Romania, Greece, Brazil, Kuwait • Provided academic support to online students twice weekly with each first grader 1:1 to improve their literacy efforts • Supervised and completed literacy assessments for grades K-5 to identify performance gaps and trending improvements via the completion of Running Records (designed by Columbia Teachers College) for each student in each grade • Reported directly to the executive leadership, Head of Upper Division (equivalent of High School Principal), and provided data analytics review • Substitute teacher for 1st, 3rd and 4th grade classes Show less

Sales Associate

• 2020 - 2022

• Worked summer 2020 and summer 2022 with increasing levels of responsibility in store • Supervised junior sales associates and trained them on customer service and Standard Operating Procedures • Delivered outstanding shopping experiences through relationship building, problem-solving, and client contact • Oversaw intake of new inventory and distribution of product between sister stores on Long Island • Worked summer 2020 and summer 2022 with increasing levels of responsibility in store • Supervised junior sales associates and trained them on customer service and Standard Operating Procedures • Delivered outstanding shopping experiences through relationship building, problem-solving, and client contact • Oversaw intake of new inventory and distribution of product between sister stores on Long Island

Executive Assistant to Medical Company President

• Sep 2017 - Sep 2020

• Remotely supported the President of an out-of-state medical company through the opening of an acupuncture clinic • Organize complex domestic personal travel & personal tasks, including childcare for the President’s family • Provided in-depth professional research on legal regulations that directly led to the clinic’s expansion • Attended billing and insurance seminars and helped create ACA-compliant billing and intake forms for the new clinic • Advised on designs for a user-friendly website for the clinic and its practitioners Show less

Director of Operations

• 2019 - 2020

• Oversaw operations for award-winning theatre company including producing new shows throughout the season• Produced and assistant-directed performances with actors including Nathan Darrow, Stephen Schnetzer, Ebony Jo-Ann and Audrey Heffernan in pieces by Mary Orr, Horton Foote, Harold Pinter, AR Gurney and Arthur Miller• Worked directly with founding artistic director and playwright Susan Charlotte to stage her works in multiple locations• Began pre-production on forthcoming feature documentary on the founding and 20-year history of Food for Thought• Produced several one-time location performances of the play When Truth Is Not Enough across the US to coincide with a large-scale voter registration drive in New York and Georgia Show less

Consulting Producer

• 2019 - 2019

Head Event Planner

• Jul 2017 - Apr 2019

• Coordinated multiple fundraising events for an academic organization in NYC, including planning and executing a targeted fundraising effort that exceeded their capital campaign goals • Spearheaded fundraising strategy that increased pledges to $18,000+ (30% of their overall target over 3 years) through the organization of a private dinner for high-level donors, as well as a public event for the organization’s members • Co-organized a private black-tie 140-person dinner party for a DC-based private club; the event took 3 months of planning and scheduling, including contract negotiation, vendor management, hiring catering staff, wait staff, florists, table design and seating coordination, advertising • Provided strategic planning support on varying events like private dinners, public events, and large-scale black-tie parties Show less

Production Assistant

• Apr 2018 - Apr 2018

• Managed and supervised team of volunteers and employees to ensure smooth daily operations • Led operations and event logistics including ticketing, usher duties, and special access seating for attendees in all functions (front of house, talent relations, scheduling, and production support)• Facilitated clean-up and take-down for signage, collateral, ticketing booths, and prepped for next screenings • Served as main point of contact for event success which included talent relations, problem-solving, and communication • Supported marketing and publicity efforts to increase event awareness and drive attendance • Accompanied guests and VIPs to and from their hotels and green rooms to meet time commitments • Built swag bags for VIP attendees, award winners, and panel participants to promote brands and celebrate participation Show less

Co-Founder, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor

• Dec 2015 - May 2017

Collaborated with film partner, Scott Goldstein, to produce, film and edit a feature-length documentary exploring Georgetown University culture and the lack of an adequate safety net for mental health issues on campus. Recorded audio and visual media using Canon XA10 and edited documentary using Adobe Premiere. Filming included interviewing 40+ students, faculty, staff and administrators, university Vice Provost and Vice President. Awarded at multiple film festivals in 2019. • Oversaw grant proposal submissions and other fundraising endeavors for production • Wrote, edited, and produced a feature-length documentary ethnographic film • Collaborated with Director to map out each frame, compile storyboards, and achieve maximum flow • Edited cinematography, mixed sound, and performed picture and color correction using Adobe Premiere • Oversaw research and analysis to compile data and deliver information in digestible formats for audiences • Delivered creative direction for data visualization as well as look and feel of feature-length film Show less

Legislative Intern, Representative Seth Moulton

• Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

Rep. Seth Moulton has represented Massachusetts' 6th district in Congress since 2015. • Represented the Office of the Congressman at multiple veterans-focused events and congressional hearings • Analyzed policy and assisted with Department of Veterans Affairs case work • Answered heavy call volume from district constituents to discuss policy initiatives • Drafted memoranda for policy-specific constituent response letters • Designed original visual print content for office publications using Photoshop and other web-based applications Show less

Policy Research Fellow

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

The National Center for Policy Analysis is a non-profit American think tank whose goals are to develop and promote private alternatives to government regulation and control. • Produced 18 state-specific reports identifying the status of hydraulic fracturing bans at federal, state and local levels • Published nationwide survey of fracking bans, restrictions and hostile resolutions in The Washington Post • Operated high volume telephone switchboard at front-desk reception • Produced and recorded short-form video segments for NCPA website covering potential domestic policy changes Show less

Head of Non-Profit Partnerships in NYC

• Feb 2015 - May 2015

• Assembled database of 300+ non-profits in the Northeast region, developed 8 criteria to analyze potential partners• Signed 11 non-profit organizations as national partners, including the National Parks Service & Habitat 4 Humanity• Created series of algorithms to streamline applicant & host organization pairing; implemented as national strategy• Produced 2 reports; identifying pain points of current programs operations & redesigning partner outreach program

Community Partnership Associate

• Nov 2014 - Feb 2015

• Designed original gender-targeted and age-targeted content for 4 nation-wide Facebook advertisement series• Planned and executed 2 events for 90+ fellows, non-profit partners, and donors