Summary

UChicago English graduate with extensive theatre background including acting, writing, directing, choreography, and production, and experience in arts administration. Passion for fantasy/sci-fi, musicals, and literary adaptations.

Credits

6/15 – 8/15

Intern UP Comedy Club

Live/Special Event — The Second City Details
6/15 – 8/15

• Generated reports on ticket sales, revenue, expenses, and budget using CrowdTorch/LaughStub • Handled Actors’ Equity contracts and understudy procedures • Organized 2016 show calendar and participated in development and marketing for 2016 productions

6/14 – 8/14

Production Assistant (Social Media/PR Intern) My Stubborn Tongue

Live/Special Event — Xo feminist productions Details
6/14 – 8/14

• Moderated Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, website, and email blasts • Assisted with costumes, choreography, sound design, and house management • Organized complimentary and press tickets using box office software

9/12 – 4/14

Production Coordinator (Entertainment Coordinator) Quidditch World Cup

Live/Special Event — International Quidditch Association Details
9/12 – 4/14

• Oversaw the planning and hiring of performers for event (estimated 3,000+ attendance) • Ensured that the entertainment acts followed through and had all that they needed at the event • Supervised media interviews with entertainers and organized opening and closing ceremonies

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Education

Class of '18

University of Edinburgh

MSc Medieval Literatures and Cultures with Distinction
Class of '16

University of Chicago

BA (Honors) in English Language and Literature