Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer
PRINT: Brochures & Newsletters, Logos & Business Cards, Posters & Postcards
WEB & MULTIMEDIA: Website Design, Video-editing, Photo-Retouching, Photography
Past clients include:
• UNC Charlotte Department of Theatre Prospective Student Viewbook
• Illustration & Web Design for New York Times Best-selling Author AJ Hartley
• Web Design for James Vesce, Theatre Director & Chair of Theatre Department, UNC Charlotte
WEB & MULTIMEDIA: Website Design, Video-editing, Photo-Retouching, Photography
Past clients include:
• UNC Charlotte Department of Theatre Prospective Student Viewbook
• Illustration & Web Design for New York Times Best-selling Author AJ Hartley
• Web Design for James Vesce, Theatre Director & Chair of Theatre Department, UNC Charlotte
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Production Assistant
• Provided support to the production team during event & pre-production stage
• Set-up and supervised hair & make-up room, also used for interviews and press
• Assisted in set-dressing, upholstery, and wardrobe preparation
• Set-up and supervised hair & make-up room, also used for interviews and press
• Assisted in set-dressing, upholstery, and wardrobe preparation
Creative Assets Coordinator
• Worked closely with NBC & event sponsors (University of Phoenix, Statefarm, Microsoft) to maintain strict brand guidelines
• Worked with graphic designer, printer, and outside vendors to produce over 100 unique pieces
• Oversaw the installation of displays and signage placement within the American Museum of Natural History and Rockefeller Center
• Created and managed original digital media content for in-house Audience signage in collaboration with NBC Artworks
• Worked with graphic designer, printer, and outside vendors to produce over 100 unique pieces
• Oversaw the installation of displays and signage placement within the American Museum of Natural History and Rockefeller Center
• Created and managed original digital media content for in-house Audience signage in collaboration with NBC Artworks
Print & Graphics Manager
• Creative Director of daily behind-the-scenes vlog & social media platforms, including celebrity interviews, time-lapse set-construction videos, audience reactions, produced a lip-dub video featuring over 100 company members
• Designed and tracked 10+ print & web ads per week according to art director's specifications
• Attended weekly Marketing Meetings with the Artistic Director & Producer to formulate new marketing strategies, including QR codes
• Designed and coordinated editorial and printing processes of eight 56-page show programs for the mainstage season
• Led a team of interns in the design and development of marketing materials for the festival's 30+ workshop productions
• Accustomed to operating on relentless weekly deadlines
• Designed and tracked 10+ print & web ads per week according to art director's specifications
• Attended weekly Marketing Meetings with the Artistic Director & Producer to formulate new marketing strategies, including QR codes
• Designed and coordinated editorial and printing processes of eight 56-page show programs for the mainstage season
• Led a team of interns in the design and development of marketing materials for the festival's 30+ workshop productions
• Accustomed to operating on relentless weekly deadlines
Graphics Assistant
• Created original graphic content for new off-Broadway musicals based on concept meetings with the producing artistic director & creative team
• Redesigned company website and implemented Content Management System
• Assisted the Marketing Manager in developing new marketing strategies & targeting plans
• Tracked and evaluated marketing effectiveness using Google Analytics & coupon tracking
• Redesigned company website and implemented Content Management System
• Assisted the Marketing Manager in developing new marketing strategies & targeting plans
• Tracked and evaluated marketing effectiveness using Google Analytics & coupon tracking
Administrative / Production Intern
• Provided support to the Artistic & Executive Director in all administrative areas including marketing, fundraising, and production.
• Served as house manager for each sold-out performance at the Clurman Theatre (off-Broadway)
• Assisted stage managers in extensive pre-set and re-set
• Coordinated and trained volunteer ushers
• Served as house manager for each sold-out performance at the Clurman Theatre (off-Broadway)
• Assisted stage managers in extensive pre-set and re-set
• Coordinated and trained volunteer ushers
Assistant to the Producing Artistic Director
• Performed multi-functional role assisting producing artistic director and serving as company manager; oversaw the needs of the artistic staff, crew, musicians and performers, including recruitment, contracts, housing and transportation
• Directed Vinegar Hill Youth Theatre program
• Drafted press releases and media invitations and organized and directed promotional photo shoots
• Directed Vinegar Hill Youth Theatre program
• Drafted press releases and media invitations and organized and directed promotional photo shoots
Graphic Designer & Web Developer
• Designed UNC Charlotte Department of Theatre website
• Creation of promotional posters, advertisements, and handbills according to director's specifications
• Created a digital archive of past productions
• Creation of promotional posters, advertisements, and handbills according to director's specifications
• Created a digital archive of past productions
Education
Theatre
Focus in Directing & Performance Theory
Graduated Cum Laude - GPA 3.5
President - Robinson Hall Players Student Organization
UNCC Belk Performing Arts Scholarship Recipient
Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Nominee (2009)
Chancellor's List (Spring 2009)
Dean's List (Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010)
Graduated Cum Laude - GPA 3.5
President - Robinson Hall Players Student Organization
UNCC Belk Performing Arts Scholarship Recipient
Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Nominee (2009)
Chancellor's List (Spring 2009)
Dean's List (Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010)
