Experience

The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Arts Program Officer

  • Oct 2021 - Present



Self-Employed

• Chicago, Illinois

• Communications, content creation, media relations, artist support

  • Feb 2007 - Present

  • Communications: Nonprofit arts and culture organizations, individual artists, artist support and professional development programs • Content creation: Cultural journalism for print and online publications, photography, choreography, social and new media • Consultation: Public messaging, branding, giving, media relations, storytelling, strategic planning • Speaker and moderator for panel discussions on nonprofit communications, equity and inclusion, dance, performance, cultural criticism • Guest speaker and lecturer for the Chicago Humanities Festival, Chicago Dancing Festival, Career Transition for Dancers, Columbia College Chicago, Instituto Cervantes Chicago, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, New Trier High School, Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts), other organizations • Online publications include Critical Correspondence, Critical Read, Flavorpill, Flavorwire, See Chicago Dance, and Total Theatre UK, plus web articles for Chicago Dancemakers Forum, Dance/USA, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago • Print publications include Dance Magazine, Chicago Reader, Hoy Chicago, Dance Spirit, Dance Teacher, Dance International, Pointe, Windy City Times, and NON GRATA: Art of the Invisibles • Clips and links available upon request



Chicago Architecture Center

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

• Director of Communications

  • Dec 2019 - Feb 2021

  • Led public messaging and media engagement on behalf of the organization, its leadership and designated spokespersons, including its pandemic response • Led or supervised content creation for multiple platforms, including web articles, emails and newsletters, design projects, photos and video • Led or supervised all media engagement around exhibitions, tours, and public and education programs, both in person and online • Generated approximately $1.1 million in earned media for the organization’s 10th annual Open House Chicago festival • Monitored and analyzed engagement with the organization though traditional and new media • Facilitated internal communications among organization staff and internal stakeholders • Supported communications between the organization and external partners • Led the creation and distribution of public announcements



Arts Alliance Illinois

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications and Engagement Director

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2019

  • Project-managed and oversaw the planning and execution of Galesburg XCHANGE, the 10th One State Together in the Arts conference, with 50+ presenters and 20+ events and sessions • Coordinated and managed media engagement • Oversaw the development of shared materials and organizational branding • Developed key messages for stakeholders and strategically identified audiences • Implemented the organization’s communications program and measured its success • Managed membership engagement events and participated in programmatic planning • Oversaw the creation of content for the organization’s communication channels and online presences • Supervised part-time employees who assisted with the implementation of communications and engagement strategies • Invited and digested feedback from members of the organization and other key constituencies, regarding the effectiveness, quality, and utility of its programs



Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director of Marketing and Communication

  • Feb 2016 - Oct 2016

  • Worked on all aspects of performance marketing for single tickets and subscriptions, and aligned those campaigns with coordinated media strategies• Developed comprehensive, integrated, multi-channel marketing strategies, and led efforts to drive enrollment and registration in public programs• Set strategies for audience development and increased patron engagement• Oversaw external marketing and media coverage during institutional collaborations, presented touring engagements, residencies, etc.• Led the conception and creation of branding for the organization, through photography, video, social and new media

• Manager of Communication

  • Sep 2012 - Jan 2016

  • Coordinated and managed media coverage• Coordinated and managed photography and video• Managed content and strategy for social media• Built and maintained relationships with media outlets• Cultivated interest and participation in company activities• Managed communications with presenters and partner organizations• Created institutional language and messaging• Hosted talks and special events



Time Out Chicago Kids

• Chicago, Illinois

• Editorial Assistant

  • Jan 2011 - May 2012

  • Produced and edited content for a bimonthly magazine for parents and its corresponding presence online • Managed databases and maintained relationships with regular sources • Executed special projects for its site • Produced and edited content for a bimonthly magazine for parents and its corresponding presence online • Managed databases and maintained relationships with regular sources • Executed special projects for its site



Time Out Chicago

• Chicago, Illinois

• Dance Editor

  • Sep 2009 - May 2012

  • Generated all content for the Dance section of a weekly print magazine • Managed and produced all content for its corresponding presence online • Provided the Chicago area’s only comprehensive editorial coverage of dance and performance art • Contributed to other sections including Features, Film, Food & Drink, Gay & Lesbian and Travel • Generated all content for the Dance section of a weekly print magazine • Managed and produced all content for its corresponding presence online • Provided the Chicago area’s only comprehensive editorial coverage of dance and performance art • Contributed to other sections including Features, Film, Food & Drink, Gay & Lesbian and Travel



Ballets Jazz Montréal

• Canada
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dancer

  • Jul 2004 - Jul 2005

  • Originated roles in works by major choreographers and performed worldwide • Created and presented choreography • Taught master classes and workshops at dance schools and universities • Taught and rehearsed company repertoire • Gave interviews to radio and television stations during tour engagements • Originated roles in works by major choreographers and performed worldwide • Created and presented choreography • Taught master classes and workshops at dance schools and universities • Taught and rehearsed company repertoire • Gave interviews to radio and television stations during tour engagements



Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

• Chicago, Illinois

• Dancer

  • 2002 - 2004

  • Originated roles in works by major choreographers and performed worldwide • Presented original choreography • Originated roles in works by major choreographers and performed worldwide • Presented original choreography



North Carolina Dance Theater

• Charlotte, North Carolina

• Soloist

  • Jul 2001 - Jul 2002

  • Originated roles in works by major choreographers • Taught master classes and workshops at dance schools and universities • Taught and rehearsed company repertoire • Originated roles in works by major choreographers • Taught master classes and workshops at dance schools and universities • Taught and rehearsed company repertoire



Pacific Northwest Ballet

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Member, corps de ballet

  • Aug 1998 - Jun 2001

  • Originated roles in works by major choreographers and performed worldwide • Gave interviews to newspapers and radio stations during tour engagements • Originated roles in works by major choreographers and performed worldwide • Gave interviews to newspapers and radio stations during tour engagements