The circle of life is unavoidable, so every sparkle and bone should be cherished for the value they bring to us. Death & Glitter is a creative partnership to produce, market, and sell fine art goods following the theme of the Shoppe "Death & Glitter." As a Co-Artistic Director and Owner of the art business, the daily administrative and marketing tasks are a growing investment into our macabre creation. As the online ecommerce store grows and our calendar fills with market vending events, we are excited to find new ways to appreciate the oddities of life.

Supported the programming and growth of local theater through: Marketing - development, design, and campaign publication in print and digital formatsCommunity Engagement - programming management, community nonprofit mission outreach and partnership, social media presence, Chamber of Commerce membershipEvents - young person liaison for minor actors, production management, front of house, stage management, licensed bartender, lighting and sound technician, rental inquiriesFacility Stewardship - light housekeeping, assisted with repair and upkeep, signage and front info table maintained, lobby display installation management

Event Manager role at the Foundry FP on Madison Street in Forest Park, IL

Advanced administrative and operational duties and proceduresCommunication management, donor outreach and follow-up, board coordination, budget planning, and researchBolstered the creative design and social media management of the organizationSuccessfully created and produced the “Galathon” livestream fundraiserNewsletters, Facebook, LinkedIn, MailChimp, Annual Accomplishments Video, and Direct Mail

Caring for 2 young boys, aged 7 and almost 2. Picking up from school, some meals, chaperoning birthday parties, and general babysitting.

Provided customer services and production supervision for a custom merchandise production company via internet based client management services and communication platforms.

Childcare and Housework for a small family with an 18mo child. I was in charge of all the care needed to keep the home running smoothly from dishes and cooking at mealtimes to laundry and light housekeeping while entertaining the baby.

Lived on a floor with students as their mentor and representative of the school's administration. Focused on creating a bright, inclusive community with activities, events, decorations, meetings, and other forms of fellowship. Learned higher education programming guidelines and professional evaluations with the mentorship of the Resident Director and other professional staff.

Gained a deep knowledge of clerical processes and administrative responsibilities. Networking and Hiring became a part of the position and were great experiences.

Focused on Apparel Department, but cross-trained for Home Goods, Seasonal, Lawn and Garden Center, Cashier, Price Accuracy, and Store Displays.

Discovered flexibility in a new way that was unexpected. Honed skills of the English language arts into a career path.

Learned the balance of extracurriculars and academia while maintaining a strong GPA and forging strong interpersonal connections.