EDUCATION

Carnegie Mellon University
Class of 2014 · Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Humanities and Arts in Dramaturgy & History
Bachelor of Arts in English Studies

St. Catherine’s College at University of Oxford
Michaelmas 2012 · Oxford, UK
Department of English Visiting Student

ACADEMIC AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
Member of Phi Alpha Theta (National History Honors Society)
          - Panel Winner and Fourth Place Runner Up at the Regional Phi Alpha Theta Conference 2013         
         - Runner Up at the Regional Phi Alpha Theta Conference 2014
University Honors
Interdisciplinary, Humanities, and Arts College Honors
Phi Beta Kappa Fall Initiate 2013
Phi Kappa Phi 2014
Andrew Carnegie Society Scholar 2014
Schaefer Award for Outstanding Achievement in History
Senior Leadership Recognition Award
Outstanding Student Organization Leader

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
      - Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas
      - Emerging Arts Leaders, Orange County (Programming Committee)

​WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelance Grant Writer & Development Consultant
2015 - present · Remote
grant writing for non-profit companies

• prospect research for companies and consultants
• strategic consulting

 
PBS SoCal · Institutional Giving Manager
2018 - 2019 ·  Costa Mesa, CA

• grant writing
• grants management
• department support
• prospect research and stewardship

Talk Back Theatre · Co-Founder and Managing & Literary Director
2017 - Present · Orange County, CA

• responsible for organizational structure
• manage incoming play submissions
• liaison with playwrights
• handle donations and financials
• seek out and prepare grant requests
• organize discussion panels

Center Theatre Group · Institutional Advancement & Research Associate
2017 - 2018 · Los Angeles, CA

• grant writing
• departmental support
• foundation and government grant research
• donor relations
• working events

​Shakespeare Orange County · Director of Development/Development Officer
2015 - 2017 · Garden Grove, CA

• started as administrative support and grant writer
• seek out and apply for applicable grants
• assist artistic director and board with creating a fundraising strategy
• assisting with development events
• working on educational outreach​

South Coast Repertory · Ticket Services Assistant
2015 - 2016 · Costa Mesa, CA

• provide patron support 
• package tickets and subscriptions and assist patrons with purchases
• discuss production and purchasing options with subscribers

Freelance Researcher & Dramaturg
2012 - 2016 · Pittsburgh, PA | Lehigh Valley, PA | Madison, NJ | New York, NY | Washington DC | Orange County, CA

• historical and literary research for theatrical productions
• develop casebooks and guides (examples under "Dramaturgy" tab above)
• develop audience outreach initiatives
• work on new scripts

Baker & Olive  · Culinary Associate
2016 · Corona del Mar, CA

• assist in management and sales of a boutique food & olive oil market
• assist in creating maintaining displays

Montage Laguna Beach · Cheese Sommelier
2015 - 2016 · Laguna Beach, CA

• act as an expert in cheese and charcuterie
• provide culinary experiences for resort guests

Fund for the Public Interest · Assistant Canvassing Director
2015 · San Diego, CA

• recruit, hire, and train new staff
• manage office and administrative tasks
• participate in outreach events
• canvassing

CALPIRG · Campus Organizer
2015 · Irvine, CA

• recruit and train student activists
• manage UC Irvine's CALPIRG chapter
• assist in running summer canvassing office
• helping students develop and execute activism plans

Starbucks Coffee Company · Barista
2014 - 2015  · Easton, PA

• customer service
• food and drink preparation
• store support

The Children’s School at Carnegie Mellon University · Teaching & Administrative Assistant 
2010 - 2014 · Pittsburgh, PA

• clerical work (including filing, answering phones, organization, and database maintenance)
• preparation of class materials
• act as a classroom aide to provide a safe learning environment

Conflict Kitchen · Cook, Server, and Researcher 
2013 - 2014 · Pittsburgh, PA

• prepare food and take orders from customers at a kiosk
• discuss current events with customers related to the current focus nation of Conflict Kitchen
• conduct research on country of interest

Carnegie Mellon Quidditch Club · President
Spring 2012 and Academic Year 2013-2014 · Carnegie Mellon University 

• tournament director for first Carnegie Mellon hosted tournament
• arranged for tournaments, including: registration, transportation, and logistics
• maintained financial records
• developed a constitution with the executive board

Carnegie Museum of Natural History · Assistant Educator
Summer 2013 · Pittsburgh, PA

• provide assistance to visitors on the floor 
• manage interactive exhibitions for children

JL Typographic Design · Auxiliary Support
2011 - 2013 · Allentown, PA

• Proofreading and copy editing
• Manuscript formatting
• Photoshop editing

The Waffle Shop · Cook/Server/Producer
2010 - 2012 · Pittsburgh, PA

• filmed, produced, and created segments of a live talk show
• prepared and served food and drinks

NON-PRODUCTION DRAMATURGY

Script Reader
2017 · Bay Area Playwrights Festival

• read and review plays for inclusion in 2018 New Play Festival

Script Reader
2016  ·  Kitchen Dog Theatre

• read and review plays for inclusion in 2016 New Play Festival

Dramaturg and Adapter for Othello
2015  ·  Lean & Hungry Theater

• developed a one-hour radio play of Shakespeare's Othello
• worked with director and actors to develop the script through a rehearsal process
• created a student study guide

Researcher for American Secret: The Circumcision Agenda
Dec 2013  · Karmic Release Inc.

• provided research (including images) to aid costumes, props, and scenery
• present on set for filming to help execute the shots
• unable to list details at current time

Dramaturgy Forum · Instructor
Fall Semester 2013 · Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, PA)

• develop and execute curriculum for dramaturgy majors
• assign and grade assignments 
• facilitate group discussions

The Ghost in the Garret by Maureen McGranaghan · New Play Dramaturg
Jan 2013 - August 2013 · Pittsburgh, PA

• read and respond to new drafts
• meet with playwright to discuss developments and questions
• provide a sounding-board for the playwright to discuss thoughts and concerns
• organize readings

Lady Windermere's Fan · Dramaturg
June 2013 · Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre (Pittsburgh, PA)

• create dramaturgical program booklet material for publication

Carnegie Mellon School of Drama · Dramaturgy Assistant
Jan 2013 - May 2013 · Pittsburgh, PA

• work as dramaturgical assistant to visiting professor Heather Helinksy on multiple projects and courses
• assist in new student recruitment planning

TheaterMania · Columnist
2012 · http://www.theatermania.com/tmu

• awarded a Spring and Fall 2012 internship
• created articles for a personal TheaterMania University blog column (see link above)
• third prize winner of TMU’s Best Blogger Award (Spring Semester)

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey · Education & Dramaturgy Intern
Summer 2012 · Madison, NJ

• assisted instructor for college level text analysis and play reading classes
• creating Know-the-Show and Study Guide packets for audience education (available for viewing here)
• worked as a script editor and dramaturg for the training program's production of Henry VI, Part III
• wrote for the Weekly Willie newsletter (samples available for viewing here)
• acted as an administrative assistant, doing clerical work and helping to run the summer training programs

DYO or please take care of me · New Work Workshop Dramaturg, 
July 2012 · St. Mark's Church in the Bowry, New York City

• assisted playwright in script development
• hosted post-reading talk backs

 Sweet Jesus! · Script Adapter and Dramaturg
January 2012 · Carnegie Mellon School of Drama Playground Festival

• co-adapted the script of an original full-length musical for a 45-minute performance slot
• worked on script development and addressed structural problems throughout the rehearsal process

Earth Matters on Stage (EMOS) Festival · Script Reader
Fall 2011 · Carnegie Mellon University

• read manuscript submissions for an upcoming eco-play festival
• noted comments and marked manuscripts “yes,” “no,” or “maybe” for inclusion in festival

PRODUCTION DRAMATURGY

Othello · Production Dramaturg 
Winter 2015 · WSC Avant Bard

• developed study guides and hosted post-show discussions with school audiences
• attend rehearsals and provide dramaturgical and research support
• prepare materials for the rehearsal room and discussions with the director and team

The Wild Party · Production Dramaturg 
Winter 2013-14 · Carnegie Mellon School of Drama

• create dramaturgical casebook and actor's packets
• attend rehearsals and provide dramaturgical and research support
• host post-show talkbacks and pre-show discussions
• create a program note for publication

You Can't Take It With You · Production Dramaturg
Fall 2013 · Carnegie Mellon School of Drama

• see responsibilities as above

(please take care of me) · Production Dramaturg
Winter 2012-13 · Carnegie Mellon School of Drama

• assisted the director in play selection and proposal
• helped the playwright/director with script development, adaptation, and production realization
• developed a research casebook and presented information to actors and creative team
• created a program note for publication
• hosted a post-show talkback

Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist · Production Dramaturg and Assistant Director
August & September 2012 · The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (Madison, NJ)

• created online casebook and physical handouts for actors
• assisted director in rehearsals

The Private Life of the Master Race · Production Dramaturg
September 2011 · Carnegie Mellon School of Drama

• built a digital research portfolio
• gave presentations for actors
• created a lobby display and audience program note

Mad Forest · Assistant Dramaturg
November & December 2011 · Carnegie Mellon School of Drama

• provided assistance to the lead dramaturg in research and compilation
• kept a detailed journal of the production process

OTHER THEATRE EXPERIENCE

The Playiest Play · Production/Stage Manager and Designer
March 2013 · Carnegie Mellon School of Drama's Playground Festival

• organize rehearsals, actors, and technical elements
• complete basic no-budget designs in scenic, lighting, sound, and projection

Ten Years in Revue · Production Stage Manager
January 2013 · The Lehigh Valley Charter High School of the Arts

• organized forty actors and creative/technical personnel for a three day rehearsal process
• assisted the director in structuring the performance
• organized and oversaw rehearsals, load-in, tech, dress, and performance

The Way of Water · Staged Reading Event Coordinator
March & April 2012 · Carnegie Mellon University

• worked on a committee of five to orchestrate a reading of The Way of the Water at Carnegie Mellon University
• coordinated the event as part of a nationwide NoPassport Theatre alliance

Children’s Theatre Workshop Coordinator
2009 - 2010 · Lehigh Valley, PA

• developed and executed children’s theatre workshops for ages 4 - 15
• visited and hosted schools and led workshop activities and games

Parkland Library · Storytelling Camp Counselor
Summer 2008 & 2009 · Parkland, PA

• prepared and led activities for children ages 6 - 13

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SKILLS

Creative
strong writer (creative/journalistic/academic)
basic graphic design
marketing campaigns
copywriting
​content development

Theatre Experience
box office
stage manager
designer (scenic/lighting/sound/costume)
actor
electrician
director
teacher
playwright

Business/Academic
researcher
marketing
editor and proofreader
public speaker
grants
budgeting
fundraising
discussions
group/public speaking

Computer
Tessitura
Microsoft Office
Adobe Photoshop
Abode InDesign
basic databases
type approx 75 WPM
social media

Work Ethic
intelligent
fast learner
self-motivated
multi-tasker
organized
good with children
dedicated
academic mentality
goal-focused
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