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Cultivates and maintains relationships with employers in the Social Science sector Connects employers with students in the University of Chicago Social Science Masters Programs: MAPSS, Committee on International Relations, and Computational Social ScienceProvides one on one career coaching with current social science masters students and alumni, covering career exploration, job search, cover letter and resume composition and formatting, interview preparation, and negotiation.

Managed all aspects of the theatre’s Annual Fund fundraising campaigns (approximately 20% of contributed revenue)Coordinated and managed Major Donor Events, including five Opening Night performances and receptions, five first rehearsal events, and three major donor dinners; Facilitated discussions on event content and speakers with the Artistic Director, Resident Dramaturg, artists, and University of Chicago faculty. Managed and maintained the Department’s finances

Assistant Director, Oslo (2019)Assistant Director, Danny Casolaro Died for You (2014)Assistant Director, 33 Variations (2012)Assisted and advised director Nick Bowling on research, staging, and production; Collaborated with the director, design staff, and dramaturg on early design concepts, artistic decisions, and supplemental material; Attended rehearsals daily, providing support and leading breakout rehearsals. Served as the primary communicator between the theatre staff, production team, and actors; Recorded and distributed daily rehearsal and production notes to the actors and production staff; Set and managed the daily rehearsal schedule. Gala Artistic Designer (2013, 2015-present)Assist Associate Artistic Director Nick Bowling in the research and creation of themed gala decor and entertainment for TimeLine’s Annual Gala; Develop and execute designs based on each year's theme; Manage volunteers in the crafting and creation decor. Coordinate and manage day of logistics and staging for the event; Create a day-of plan of action for set up and implementation; Manage volunteers in executing set up of the event.

Led regular one on one, small group, and large group tours for prospective students and parents through the school; Developed route and talking points to highlight on tours; Answered questions and connected students/parents with additional staff/faculty members. Served as a liaison and point of contact between students/parents and the admissions staff. Attended high school fairs and local recruitment events as a representative of ChiArts; Made both formal and informal presentations on the school’s unique academic/ arts dual focus; Spoke directly with students and provided information on the application and audition process; Connected with teachers about prospective students with a particular interest/ talent in the arts. Facilitated on-campus audition days for applicants; Coordinated schedule for moving multiple groups of students through various auditions and interviews on-campus; Communicated with parents about the length and progress of audition; Assisted faculty in executing auditions: video recording, running music, setting up the audition space, managing the flow of students, taking notes on prospective students, etc.