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I have emceed film programs, moderated onstage panels and interviews, and hosted events for a variety of festivals and live programs including Mountainfilm, SXSW, EarthX Film Festival, Telluride Gay Ski Week, Telluride Theater, SLOMotion Film and the Original Thinkers Festival.

Since 2014, I've hosted and curated a beloved local storytelling event in Telluride. I usually announce a theme and take submissions from interested participants. Once storytellers have been selected for the program, I workshop with them one-on-one to get their pieces ready for the stage. I work with them to make their stories entertaining and relatable.

Telluride, Colorado, United States

Event production company focusing on customized spaces and entertainment. Our portfolio includes a series of successful parties and events for Telluride Gay Ski Week from 2017 to 2019, as well as managing all events and parties for the Original Thinkers Festival. We have also delivered tailored events for esteemed clients such as Telluride Theatre.

Hosted, edited and produced The Downlow podcast from 2018-2020. This series showcased excerpts from the live storytelling event, The Downlow, as well as stories recorded in-studio.Directed, edited, produced and filled in as host of OT: Presents, the Original Thinkers video podcast from 2020-2021. This series featured interviews with guests of the Original.

As the Program Director, I worked closely with the Festival Director to assemble a diverse and inclusive programming team, contributing to the development of a impactful festival program. I travelled to Dallas frequently to identify and build relationships with community partners and venues that resonated with our mission. I conceptualized and implemented.

Worked closely with the programming team and local partners to curate panel discussions, program flow and guest Q&A segments. Assisted emcees and guests with speaking preparation.

Since its inception in 2018, I collaborated closely with the Festival Director to curate a distinctive and thoughtful experience for our attendees. Many of our endeavors were site-specific, ranging from mountaintops to abandoned mines to forest clearings, demanding meticulous and imaginative attention to ensure accessibility and impact. In our inaugural.

Assisted with event planning and execution, resulting in successful and well-attended eventsCoordinated with event staff and volunteers to ensure smooth operations and a high-quality event experience

Telluride, Colorado, United States

During their first year of operation, the OT team recognized the necessity for a theater designer. Leveraging my expertise in crafting and design, I partnered with the Festival Producer to actualize their vision for the main theater space, as well as all off-site event venues.

Telluride, Colorado, United States

Telluride, CO

Oversaw the statewide wholesale of the Alpine Infusions edible product line, as well as cannabis flower to over 100 dispensaries across Colorado. Developed and maintained relationships with all of our customers - shop managers and buyers. Ensured sales, packaging and distribution were in compliance with all laws and policies. Assisted in development and/or.

Worked with local partners to foster community education around the Colorado cannabis industry.

Telluride, CO

Telluride, CO

Nashville, TN

Creator/Manager of e-commerce platform via etsy. We sell locally handmade goods both over the internet, as well as in person at various locations.

Nashville, TN

Nashville, TN

Managed artist websites/fanclubs, offered a medium for fan communication, organized tour dates/ticket availability.

Nashville, TN

Handled data entry for the independent music portion of the magazine, promoted the magazine online, dealt with general reader inquiries. Contributing writer January 2008.

Nashville, TN

Performed tape copy services for the department, ran errands, handled unsolicited artist packages/demos.