Columbia College Chicago
Master of Arts in Strategic Communications (In-progress)
The University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies, Linguistics, June 2021
Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Collegiate Honors for Thesis in Cinema, Bloomfield Prize in Linguistics, Phi Beta Kappa, Georgiana Simpson Scholar
Work Experience
Luci Creative, Chicago
Operations Administrator, November 2021-Present
• Coordinates between clients, vendors, and project teams, maintaining clear communication and goal alignment for all parties• Builds and maintains project schedule and documentation, ensuring that projects adhere to studio procedures and participates in departmental loading• Supports the management of outside vendors & partners, including preparation of client billing, writing RFPs, and client contracts• Creates and maintains standard operating procedures for studio & project operations • Manages studio facilities and coordinates all in-office events• Supports Executive Leadership with studio operations and high level strategy
Collider.com
Freelance Entertainment News Writer, October 2021-June 2022
• Wrote high quality entertainment-based content on a quick timeline, producing multiple articles a day• Collaborated with editors and a team of writers to ensure quality copy
The Dr. Seuss Experience, Kilburn Live, ChicagoEntertainment Host, September 2021-October 2021• Manages experience efficiency and guest safety, while also maintaining immersive storytelling environment • Enthusiastically hosts guest experiences such as rides, games, and challenges• Facilitates guest feedback and concerns and provides exceptional customer service • Able to quickly adapt to different positions within the experience when asked by management
Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, Facets Multimedia, Chicago, IL
Festival Programming Intern, September 2020-December 2020
• Evaluated film submissions for content and assisted with editing program book materials• Created study guides on film programs for Chicago Public Schools and the general public• Researched and co-managed database for solicitation of film and TV productions
Quibbl LLC, New York, NY
Entertainment Editor, July 2020- September 2020
• Ran a team of writers for media start-up, leading content meetings• Edited and wrote entertainment-based content on tight deadlines, including content on films, television, and theme parks• Spearheaded the marketing team for the website launch and created new social media content
Dot Dot Productions/Irish Repertory Theatre "The Dead 1904", New York, NY
Production Assistant, December 2016-January 2018
• Communicated with guests and created an immersive storytelling experience while still maintaining cast safety and production efficiency• Organized props and coordinated the backstage environment
Leadership and Volunteer Work
University of Chicago Scavenger Hunt, Chicago, ILCommunications Lead, November 2019-Present• Operates closely within a small team on resource and money management, outreach, communications with relevant parties• Oversees all communications for the organization, including but not limited to running all social media accounts, developing original • content, and coordinating media appearances and collaborations• Coordinates an annual scavenger hunt with over 300+ players to ensure player satisfaction and adherence to university/city safety guideline
University Theater, University of Chicago, Chicago, ILProduction Manager, Actor, September 2017-March 2020• Ran production meetings on mainstage, created and managed the budget, oversaw the production, and solved complex issues• Performed as a lead role in four productions
Tap That!, University of Chicago, Chicago, ILOutreach Coordinator, Teacher, Performer, September 2018-June 2021• Ran all outreach initiatives, including social media content and workshops• Taught beginner and intermediate classes and ran rehearsals for the advanced company• Performed with the advanced company at multiple Chicago-based performances
Kidz Theater, New York, NYProduction Intern, Ambassador, September 2012-June 2017• Created curriculum for younger students, and produced fundraising events• Helped the Sound Designer and worked as a Light Board Operator for multiple productions• Performed in 18 mainstages, mentored students one-on-one, and participated in Disney Performing Arts for 5 consecutive years
Skills & Interests
Languages: Conversational in Spanish and American Sign Language
Skills: Storytelling, Content Development, Creative Strategy, Interpretive Writing, Screenwriting, Project Management, Digital Marketing Certified, Social Media Strategy, Public Relations, UX Writing, ResearchSkilled in the Google Suite, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Projects, Monday, Zoho, & Miro