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Chicago, Il, Us

Identify and research potential funding opportunities for theatrical artists, including grants and scholarships. Prepare detailed proposals to secure financial support for their artistic endeavors.Collaborate with artists to coordinate and organize events, performances, and in-person appearances.Negotiate fees and draft contracts for these engagements to ensure fair and beneficial arrangements for all parties involved.

Working with students to build confidence in their perspectives, ideas, and voices so they can express themselves effectively on the page. I teach fiction writing, memoir writing, poetry, and essay writing. We explore character development, setting, plot, and conflict. For essays, we focus on short and long-form formats, addressing analytical, interpretive, and critical composition while incorporating a personal point of view.

Working with students in grades 7-12, covering various areas, including line memorization, breathwork for voice and speech, auditioning, script analysis, and monologue selection. Supporting students using their imagination and text analysis to explore character motivation and stakes.

New York, New York, United States

• Utilized problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot licensing and production issues promptly and professionally.• Provided excellent customer service, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills.• Built positive relationships with theatres, producers, film/TV producers, managers, and clients through consistent follow-up communications.• Trained new agents on company policies, procedures, systems, and processes.• Successfully handled escalated calls with patience and understanding.• Collaborated with institutions on marketing, community, and educational outreach, motivating staff to implement talkbacks, audience participation, and employee DEI initiatives.• Managed multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, consistently delivering successful outcomes.• Networked with donors and theatre board members to raise funds for artists and productions.• Supported teams in communication, scheduling, and correspondence.• Negotiated contracts for licensing, producing, publishing, and commissioning in film/TV and theatre.• Programmed theatrical events in galleries, facilitated audience participation, and helped develop multidisciplinary productions and experiences.• Attended team meetings regularly to discuss departmental challenges and solutions.• Met or exceeded performance metrics, including call handling time, production, and licensing targets.• Successfully marketed new plays, securing productions and publishing, while exceeding commission expectations.• Helped clients achieve recognition and success in prestigious awards, publications, and productions nationally and internationally.• Assisted clients in expanding their work from theatre into film/TV.• Worked with attorneys to secure film/TV and theatre adaptations book rights.

Greater New York City Area

• Utilized problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot customer issues promptly and professionally.• Provided excellent customer service, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills.• Built positive relationships with customers through consistent follow-up communications.• Managed incoming calls, emails, and chats to address customer needs and concerns.• Successfully handled escalated calls with patience and understanding• Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with clients, theatres, and producers to promote customer loyalty.• Curated a new list of writers and directors who increased financial success.• Developed and maintained strong and trusting relationships.• Negotiated licensing, publishing, and production agreements.• Supported clients in their written and spoken communication.• Successfully created a diverse client roster of writers and directors.• Achieved creative and financial success, exceeding expectations

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Used dramatic play to enhance children's social, emotional, and language skills. Developed and implemented a curriculum for preschoolers to explore play-based acting, movement, storytelling, and expression, incorporating mime, mask work, story writing, movement, and music.

Santa Monica, California, United States

• Led a team of servers and front-of-house staff, overseeing scheduling and providing ongoing training.• Maintained customer satisfaction by handling and resolving issues promptly.• Successfully navigated and sustained communication between the front and back of the house.• Managed the planning and execution of events, including conferences, weddings, and social gatherings.• Oversaw all events, serving as the key point of contact throughout.• Worked with the highest level of discretion to meet the needs of celebrity clients and talent.• Collaborated directly with restaurant owners on events, décor, and overall operations.

New York, New York, United States

•Produced and co-created short film.•Simultaneously performed as an actress and producer.•Directed all aspects of pre-production, production, and post-production.

•Exhibited strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.•Provided administrative support services such as preparing reports, transcribing meeting minutes, and conducting research.•Demonstrated proficiency in calendar management, scheduling, and coordinating executive-level meetings.•Utilized excellent communication skills to liaise between internal departments, external partners, and clients as needed.•Managed and organized confidential information to maintain privacy.•Efficiently managed incoming and outgoing calls while exercising discretion when handling sensitive information.•Coordinated executive calendar by scheduling meetings with appropriate parties and confirming availability.•Answered phones, handled calls, and fielded appointment requests to assist supervisors.•Adhered to security policy to protect employees, guests, and visitors.•Prepared agendas, set up catering, and sent invites for luncheons, board meetings, and appointments.•Made travel arrangements for executives.•Interacted with celebrities, producers, and financiers regularly.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Acting

Activities and Societies: Creative writing, theater, sociology, women's issues and advocacy

High School Diploma