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New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, United States

• Now providing department-wide support for the Foundation, Government, and Corporate Giving teams.

New York, New York, United States

• Implemented project management system with Microsoft Teams, Tasks and Planners within first 60 days. Assisted other teams with setting up their own version of the system.• Researched prospect funders and prepared research memos for Development Director and Chief Advancement Officer.• Created file organization system to deliver Education Curriculum to NYC Small Business Services.• Drafted and copyedited donor communications, including formal acknowledgement letters, reports, and proposals.• Supported Special Events team as needed, attending and working donor events.• Created and maintained master document to unify development language across portfolio.• Executed FY24 Discretionary Expense Applications to the City of New York, Department of Cultural Affairs for a six-figure grant portfolio.

New York, New York, United States

• Condensed complex executive communications plan into digestible narrative for external stakeholders/investors.• Efficiently recruited 2 cross-functional teams.• Co-led team with Program Manager, designating roles and individual timeline goals to achieve highest team output.

New York, New York, United States

• Communicated with Acting Chair, Associate Arts Professor at Tisch School of Dance to coordinate student workshops.• Coordinated with NYU and their venue managers to organize workshop space and reserve necessary equipment.• Documented workshop audio and video to show to external stakeholders, leading to continued investment in project.

New York, New York, United States

• Researched pan-Indian history and culture, reading primary and secondary sources on Hindu rituals.• Adapted complex Hindu histories and rituals into compelling narrative, surrounding contemporary gender rights and equality.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Collaborative pianist, rehearsal pianist, and concert accompanist for students age 7-12.

New York, New York, United States

• Transcriptionist for food science interviews and summarized them into comprehensive notes with timestamps.• Office manager for food distributer, received and managed package delivery pickup, stocking office area, and greeting visitors.

New York, New York, United States

• Applying technical knowledge of Adobe products, generated workflow which facilitated 2 teams to deliver ahead of schedule.• Designed project decks on Google Slides to effectively communicate progress to internal and external stakeholders.• Identified essential components of executive communications plan and edited media to convey those specific points for company investors.• Served as liaison between Audio team and Art team, managing executive calendars and ensuring asset delivery was on schedule.

New York, New York, United States

• Won New York University Graduate Interdepartmental Grant to produce project by end of June 2022.• Recruited 4 cross-functional stakeholders.• Managed stakeholder calendars and booked production venues and stakeholder travel.

New York, New York, United States

• Successfully pitched bold concept to Alsop Entrepreneurship Award panel, winning grant.• Reconstructed entire project plan, including budget and timeline,when faced with COVID-19 pandemic.• Designed and implemented an innovative, virtual communication approach, overcoming COVID-19 obstacles which prevented live engagements.• Coordinated cross-functional team of 6 to create demo, overcoming COVID-19 challenge of varied recording equipment and setup.

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

Researched 1940's American wartime music, adapting styles for contemporary performance.

New York, New York, United States

• Developed social media advertising campaign, coordinating media channels, and engaging with audiences across different platforms.• Communicated and collaborated with NYCWorldPride 2019 to become an official event partner, leading to an increase in ticket sales.• By effectively managing and communicating throughout the project life cycle, the performance was a commercial success, returning approx. $1,000 in net earnings to external stakeholders.

New York, New York, United States

• Successfully pitched concept to The New School student organizations over two rounds of funding leading to over $3,500 raised.• Efficiently recruited and managed 16 cross-functional team members.• Managed stakeholder calendars throughout project lifecycle, bookingstakeholder travel.• Wrote and led multiple keynotes to keep external stakeholders informed on production progress and to receive candid feedback.

New York, New York, United States

Researched and adapted complex LGBTQ+ military history into a compelling narrative.

New York, New York, United States

Researched Spanish Civil War and adapted protest/war songs for contemporary storytelling.

Purchase, New York, United States

• Collected team member communication information, coordinated guest arrivals, and set up venues.• Organized transportation for guests from New York City to Purchase, New York.• Assisted studio technician on recording takes, noting preferences for later editing.

New York, New York, United States

Teacher Assistant to Broadway Music Director Leslie Stifelman• Handled communications between faculty and students.• Managed student class schedules.

New York, New York, United States

• Proofread and handled communications.• Coordinated team member schedules and communications.

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Musical Theatre Writing

Bachelor Of Music - Bm, Composition