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New York, United States

Brooklyn, NY

Studio Manager for Brooklyn based textile design company. Main point of contact between US based design team and fair trade manufacturers in India and Bali Supply chain management - manages inventory, ordering, and production timelines for new designsProject management for CEO/head designer, sales and marketing specialists, freelancers working in.

Greater New York City Area

Developing and producing a bimonthly showing of new and developing performative and theatrical work from emerging and midcareer artists, hosted at multiple venues in Brooklyn. Curating a cohesive and varied bimonthly collection of pieces, contacting, booking and commissioning, and supporting artists and writers mid-process, in addition to producing the.

Greater New York City Area, Greater San Francisco Area

Costume design and construction for over 40 different productions in New York and California. Conceptualizing, designing and selecting costumes for characters taking story, world, time period, and character development into account, creating coherent worlds and stories out of color and shape. Construction of accessories and full costume pieces as.

Greater New York City Area

Assisted Brooklyn based Event Production Company BangOn in planning, coordinating and installing multi-stage Halloween party, and large multi-stage outdoor music festival. Helped to coordinate room decoration, assisted in building of stages, outdoor booths and large-scale art installations, negotiated with venue, facilitated work by contracted artists and.

Brooklyn, New York

Worked in main sales office of internationally famous eco-friendly bag company. Prioritized and responded to high volume customer emails, took messages and answered questions via phone, processed orders and coordinated with the warehouse and shipping department, and also provided administrative support for the wholesale and custom sales departments.

Greater New York City Area

Freelance embroidery work for prominent New York City based artist, hand embroidering rap lyrics about women onto vintage lingerie, including difficult fabrics such as nylon stocking and deteriorating antique silk. Discussed color choices, plans for new work, and the business of art

Greater New York City Area

Curated, coordinated and produced large group art show of staff members. Helped artists select work, created program of artists and works, dealt with catering and promotion, coordinated installation and opening. Worked to create professional, joyful showcase of talent, and make artists feel appreciated and supported. Also helped to coordinate opening night.

Greater New York City Area

Provided office and teaching support to filmmaking summer camp for 9-14 year olds. As teaching assistant, supervised student film crews, helped teach classes in screenwriting and film production. As office assistant coordinated and facilitated camp, answered phones, did recordkeeping and graphic design work, provided teaching materials to instructors and.

New York, New York

Leader and senior employee at Soho luxury craft store. As Sales Associate; developed positive and caring relationships with repeat customers, guiding them through each step of choosing, sourcing, and beginning a craft project. Customers would frequently return to problem solve in progress pieces, and to show off finished ones. Kept track of specific.

Greater New York City Area

Curator and producer at group art show presented as part of Bushwick Open Studios. Helped to coordinate and curate the work of four radically different visual artists, as well as reception and performances for three evenings. Provided direct logistical and curatorial support, helping with installation, publicity/promotion, catering, event reception and the.

Greater New York City Area

Sold coffee, high-end espresso, pastries, and lunch at high volume café. Performed opening and closing tasks, kept café clean, counted money and reconciled credit card reports. Prioritized friendly, positive customer service, and creating a safe and warm space for patrons to begin their days. Worked well with teammates in tight, fast-paced space.

Greater New York City Area

Logistical, administrative, and clerical support to the Literary Manager in charge of selecting new works for production at a major downtown theater. Managed communication between Literary Department and playwrights, organized and printed scripts and new work materials, managed donations and sales of bound scripts, and provided general problem solving for.

New York, New York

As stage manager, scheduled rehearsals and meetings using Google Calendar, communicated and coordinated among creative team, cast, and larger NYU administrative Production Managers via daily reports, kept rehearsal budgets and other administrative paperwork, ran tech and show. As dramaturg, worked hand in hand with composer/librettist Shaina Taub in.

Ithaca, New York Area

Designed five Theater for Young Audiences shows in the Kidstuff program and four Experimental shows in the 2nd Stage Wedge program. Assisted on two Main Stage shows. Worked in tandem with a costume shop to build and maintain costumesAs Lab Company Costume Design Fellow, taught weeklong intensive design course with local children aged 6-12. Students.

Greater New York City Area

Assisted in costume construction for premiere production of Kenneth Lonergan’s Medieval Play, designed by Michael Krass. Performed machine and hand sewing, some dyeing and distressing, costume construction and alteration.

As Performing Arts counselor for children aged 4-11, designed daily curriculum that was rigorous yet flexible enough to accommodate students of varying levels of experience and areas of performing arts interest, culminating in weekly talent show in which they presented their work to the entire camp. Students explored forms such as dance, stand up comedy.

Mill Valley, California

Technical support and front of house staffing for independently run performing arts and music venue, featuring a nationally-renowned weekly Comedy Night, live theater, acoustic and amplified music. As Box Office Associate, was first point of contact for artists, audience members, and colleagues at theater. Ran Box Office, set up and sold concessions.

Greater New York City Area

Working collaboratively with creative/educational team, led approximately 25 students of diverse backgrounds and ages ranging from 3-13 in two productions; one of a published play and another of a devised piece. Led group in age appropriate and engaging creative activities, theatrical and movement exercises, and large-scale group and individual craft.

Mill Valley, Calfornia

Server and Hostess at independently owned family Italian restaurant.

Mill Valley, California

Server and cashier at independently owned local organic gelato shop. Served gelato, served and made panini and espresso. Operated cash register, interfaced with customers, gave kids lots of samples.

Bachelor’S Degree, Theatre/Theater

Activities and Societies: NYU Dean's List 2011-2012 Benjamin T Gilman Scholarship, US State Department, 2011 May and Samuel Rudin.

High School

Activities and Societies: Director, Producer and Costume Designer at Conservatory Theater Ensemble.