WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelance Grant Writer & Development Consultant
2017 - present · Los Angeles, CA | Orange County, CA

• grant writing for non-profit companies
• prospect research for companies and other consultants

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 and donor support 
• package tickets and subscriptions and assist patrons with purchases
• discuss production and purchasing options with subscribers
• process low-level donations

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

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

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

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

• Proofreading and copy editing
• Manuscript formatting
• Photoshop editing

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FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT SKILLS

Programs & Sites
Tessitura
Microsoft Office
Adobe InDesign
WealthEngine

Skills
Written Communication
Grant Writing
Prospect Research
Critical Analysis
Data Collection & Entry
Event Planning

Qualities
Fast Learner
Self-Motivated
Creative
Problem Solver

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

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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