Splash Magazine Chicago                                                                     

Journalist, Social Media Team Member

May 2013 - Present

• Attend theatrical productions in the Chicago area and write 500-1000 word articles, often featured on the front page of the website, reaching both domestic and international audiences

• Author of over 100 articles

• As a member of our social media team, help increase traffic to our website using Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Morton Grove Public Library

School Liaison Librarian

November 2021 - Present

• Collaborate with local schools to enhance and supplement their curriculum using library resources

• Present story times and book talks to youth from birth through eighth grade

 

Glencoe Public Library

Program Coordinator/Children's Associate

September 2017 - November 2021

• Planned and conducted classes and events for children ages 0-12 and their families

  • Spearheaded bringing Drag Queen Story Hour to the community for the first time​

• Prepared and reviewed content for the library’s calendars, newsletters, and other promotional materials

• Provided reference and reader’s advisory services using electronic and print resources

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The Musical Offering

Managing Director

June 2018 - July 2019

• Managed communications with students, families, the general public, and donors, including maintaining the website, composing newsletters, writing thank you letters, and overseeing marketing

• Created a new website from scratch, updating the decade-old existing site into something modern, appealing, easily navigable, and accessible to users with disabilities

• Successfully navigated transition from paper to online registration

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Compass Creative Dramatics      

Playwright

May 2015 - January 2018

• Wrote quirky original adaptations of classic children’s literature for 15-75 students ages 5-18, including Goldirox and the Musical Chairs and Beauty and the Beast

                                                        

Residency Coordinator, Teaching Artist

September 2015 - September 2017

• Created and maintained new communications systems, including timelines and documents to more effectively coordinate communications between company, clients, and tour actors

• Developed and taught theatre curriculum to students from 1st to 12th grade 

 

Light Opera Works (now Musical Theater Works)

General Management Intern

 September 2015 - January 2016

• Provided administrative support in all areas, including casting, box office, marketing, development, special event planning, and production management

• Updated outdated group sales contact information matrix and greatly increased the effectiveness of group sales marketing