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San Marino, California, United States

• Manages overall AV operations, including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, project management, technical maintenance, and hands-on event production.• Serves as technical director for meetings, talks, lectures, presentations, and performances.• Ensures that the facilities are modernly equipped and expertly staffed as part of the Huntington’s overall digital strategy.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Works with the Director of Production on daily operations of video production and live streaming. • Creates and delivers high quality product on time and within budget that aligns with the MCAs standards.• Manages video pre-production planning and on-site production activities for video clients, both, internal and external.• Manages and determines scope and scale of live streamed events, suggesting project video format, software, and platform based on the artists’ and the… Show more • Works with the Director of Production on daily operations of video production and live streaming. • Creates and delivers high quality product on time and within budget that aligns with the MCAs standards.• Manages video pre-production planning and on-site production activities for video clients, both, internal and external.• Manages and determines scope and scale of live streamed events, suggesting project video format, software, and platform based on the artists’ and the institution’s needs.• Works with Design and Content Strategy to align videos with MCA design standards and brand guidelines.• Develop an overall video brand messaging strategy for use across the museum.• Ensures all projects are produced on schedule and within budget.• Identifies best practices for video and evolve daily operations as necessary.• Manages and oversees all technical aspects of video recording and editing. • Manages and supervises freelance video staff. • Manages video collection to ensure all media is archived appropriately and can be readily obtained. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Administering audio and visual services for a museum with a busy events schedule. Set-up and engineering of live sound and lighting equipment for weekly outdoor jazz concerts. Sound tech, mixing, and logistics for quarterly 'Primetime' event that featured artists such as Holly Herndon, Le1f, Dan Deacon, Noname, and RP Boo. Building and maintaining audio processing units for use throughout the museum. Recording, mixing, mastering, and delivery of sound for weekly public programs for artists… Show more Administering audio and visual services for a museum with a busy events schedule. Set-up and engineering of live sound and lighting equipment for weekly outdoor jazz concerts. Sound tech, mixing, and logistics for quarterly 'Primetime' event that featured artists such as Holly Herndon, Le1f, Dan Deacon, Noname, and RP Boo. Building and maintaining audio processing units for use throughout the museum. Recording, mixing, mastering, and delivery of sound for weekly public programs for artists and/or public access. Assisting with IT logistics for on-site radio and online video broadcasts. Delegation of tasks to assistants during museum-wide events. Administering and troubleshooting state of the art Sennheiser wireless audio systems.* I took a hiatus from this position from October 2017 through October 2018 while working in Spain. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Provide customer service to patrons.Check coats and other patron items with care and monitor items with an eye for security.Provide information about the museum and Chicago attractions to guests

Greater Chicago Area

Assisting Visitors to the Museum.Managing a High Volume of Patrons; Managing Lines and Elevators.Handling and Troubleshooting State-Of-The-Art Sennheiser equipment for the audio component to the exhibit. Logging entry and exit times for visitor use data purposes.Scanning visitor tickets upon entry. Handling ticket issues and solving guest concerns.

Skokie, Illinois, United States

Worked with customers on troubleshooting issues with iOS and Mac devices. Leveraging thecustomers' experiences with Apple, and helping them get the most out of using their device.Actively listening and coming to an understanding with the customer on their issues, runningdiagnostics and observing particular behaviors of the devices, and offering multiple options asa solution to fix the issue so that the customer felt empowered to make decisions on theirown. Offered insights… Show more Worked with customers on troubleshooting issues with iOS and Mac devices. Leveraging thecustomers' experiences with Apple, and helping them get the most out of using their device.Actively listening and coming to an understanding with the customer on their issues, runningdiagnostics and observing particular behaviors of the devices, and offering multiple options asa solution to fix the issue so that the customer felt empowered to make decisions on theirown. Offered insights into all of the other services that Apple provides, such as businessservices and Today at Apple sessions. Show less

Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain

Worked in a public secondary school as an English language assistant in Santa Eulalia delRio, Ibiza, Spain. Responsible for improving the students' listening, speaking, and writingskills. Giving presentations about Chicago and the United States to introduce aspects ofAmerican culture that help further understanding of the English language.

Greater Chicago Area

Provided event support for cooking classes, private dinners, presentations, and food and wine tastings for a high end Italian food market and restaurant outlet. Worked with event organizers and colleagues on room set-up and logistics. Assisted chefs and sommeliers with food and wine preparation. Served food and wine during events. Assisted guests with special accommodations, food and wine information, and questions about other Italy outlets. Worked with other departments on communication and… Show more Provided event support for cooking classes, private dinners, presentations, and food and wine tastings for a high end Italian food market and restaurant outlet. Worked with event organizers and colleagues on room set-up and logistics. Assisted chefs and sommeliers with food and wine preparation. Served food and wine during events. Assisted guests with special accommodations, food and wine information, and questions about other Italy outlets. Worked with other departments on communication and assistance for event related needs. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Providing excellent customer service in a faced-paced, high-end food service environment.Prioritizing multiple tasks at once, serving as communication point between service and kitchen staff. Executing decisions in a timely manner to provide best solutions for guests. Responsible for checking and finalizing a high volume of food tickets.Frequent cleaning and organizing of workspace and restaurant.Flexible skill set, ability to assist co-workers with other tasks when possible.

Greater Chicago Area

Working in the delivery and gift-wrap department on call. Gift-wrapping items, packing merchandise in shipping boxes, manifesting outgoing shipments, refilling supplies and lifting heavy items.

Greater Chicago Area

Ballroom Projects is a live-in artist space for exhibition, performance learning, meeting, and more. I served as events programmer: Preparing space for events.Communicating with artists and musicians on logistics and planning.Working with artists and musicians on sound, lighting, and video requirements. Providing audio and visual support during shows.Assisting in hanging and preparing of works to be displayed during gallery viewings.Maintaining newsletter and social media.

Greater Chicago Area

Gave the first impression to customers as they walked in the door. Assisted customers with reservations, seating and special accommodations.Ran food with a focus on customer interaction. Responsible for explaining dishes in great detail and providing knowledge about food when asked. Bussed tables in a quick and efficient manner.

Chicago, Il

Worked with the Deputy Superintendent on strategic initiatives. Researched the feasibility of a docent program and welcome centerProvided administrative support to the Deputy Superintendent and the Executive Assistant to the Deputy Superintendent. Assisted on researching and formulating policies and programs for the District.Worked with the Director of Special Events on planning, development and implementation, as well as day-of, on-site event coordination and logistics.Assisted… Show more Worked with the Deputy Superintendent on strategic initiatives. Researched the feasibility of a docent program and welcome centerProvided administrative support to the Deputy Superintendent and the Executive Assistant to the Deputy Superintendent. Assisted on researching and formulating policies and programs for the District.Worked with the Director of Special Events on planning, development and implementation, as well as day-of, on-site event coordination and logistics.Assisted with event marketing; designed event flyers and development related print materials using Microsoft Office and Adobe Design Suite programs.Represented the District during events and to constituent and partnering groups.Developed and presented guided interpretive and educational tours in specific regions of the District. Show less

Took delivery and carry out orders. Prepared orders. Bartending. Office tasks.

Greater Chicago Area

Worked with Artistic and Managing Directors on theater improvement projects.Established the theater’s online social media presence, created Constant Contact account and database.Created and maintained donor lists and profiles.

Highland Park, Il

Provided transportation (to and from airports and events) and assistance to internationally acclaimed young artists, stage-managed concerts, audio/video recording of concerts. Managed Artist Services Desk (answering phones, assisting visitors, making organizational Excel and Word reports and food orders).

Mount Vernon, Ia

Managed student center info desk, scheduled room use, and assisted visitors to the college. Facilitated set-up for events.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Urban And Public Affairs, 3.5

Activities and Societies: Students of Urban and Public Affairs, Art History Attended courses in urban planning, public administration.

Urban Studies/Affairs

Participated in a semester-long exchange program studying Urban Law, Preservation, and Urban Green Space Design in Milan, Italy.

Diploma, Theatre/Theater And General Studies

Activities and Societies: Lincoln Park High School Jazz Band, Theater performance and tech, Chicago Metro History Fair Attended.