Experience

Northwestern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Administrator

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  • Manage daily operations consisting of 39 Faculty/ 30 Adjunct, Staff, Undergrads/ Grads• Recruitment of faculty globally, coordinate interview process, onboard new hires Creates Dept. strategy for structure, process, and Staff support of Students• Collaborate with MFA/MA programs for Student productions and curriculum: Directing, Acting, Sound Arts and Industries, The Graduate School• Organize and execute key programs and events: Community outreach, professional/ artistic development, Visiting artists and speakers: The Buffett Institute for Global Affairs, Alice Kaplan Institute for the Humanities, RTVF Writer’s Panel, MFA Collaboration Festival• Write, manage and update content for MFA Website and Social Media• Oversee research funding, budgets and grants for Faculty/ Students• Report to Dept. Chair the ongoing budget of $3M, Donor funding, analysis of expenditures, identify discrepancies, generate financial reports, and basic bookkeeping• Apprise the Dept. Chair on academic & special events calendar, Faculty review, Staff performance, policy & procedure• School of Communication Performance Excellence Committee: Evaluate and advise Human Resources re: Performance Excellence Planning• Association of NU Women Mentor: Annual professional staff development program

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  • Originate and teach Writing Complex Women, an advanced writing course in third year • Review and analyze fictional women in film and television, an emphasis on approaching the art of script writing from the foundation of character• Instruct advanced writing techniques/ exercises to develop first draft of original scripts• Facilitate collaborative Writing Workshops

• Program Assistant

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2017

  • Responsible for business functions, Graduate recruitment and admissions• Developed and implemented administrative systems and policies to improve program efficiency, communication and Student experience• Coordinated Program events, grew external attendance 30%: marketing social media and outreach to local professional actors and directors



The CW Network

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Writer's Intern

  • May 2013 - Sep 2013

  Writer's room intern for Star-Crossed sci-fi series on the CW. • Contributed research & editorial assistance on an original sci-fi television series• Assisted in clerical & organizational office tasks for writer’s office Writer's room intern for Star-Crossed sci-fi series on the CW. • Contributed research & editorial assistance on an original sci-fi television series• Assisted in clerical & organizational office tasks for writer’s office