About
About me
I'm a passionate storyteller from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, currently based in New York City. I've recently graduated from Penn State University, earning three degrees over five years: my Bachelor's Degrees in English and Telecommunications & Media Industries and my Master's Degree in English. I'm a writer, producer, editor, videographer, and organizer.
Experience
Fall 2021
Bowstring Studios
Production Assistant
I was responsible for setting up film equipment, assisting with lighting, setting up shots and sets. Final project will launch as a rebranding of Penn State's Smeal College of Business.
2020 - 2021
Pennsylvania State University
Graduate teaching assistant / adjunct professor
I instructed several semester-long courses on writing and rhetoric to Penn State students. I conducted weekly lectures to groups of students as a faculty member of the Department of English. I was also responsible for editing and grading hundreds of papers.
Spring 2021
46Live – Penn State THON
Production Assistant
I conducted interviews, filmed & edited packages, helped to run the live event of THON 2021, which was entirely streamed. I was technical director during several of the live musical performances.
2018 - 2021
Midtown Cinema – Harrisburg, PA
Production Team / clerk
In addition to regular theater duties, I was responsible for shooting & editing videos, designing graphics for promotional materials to be shown online or in theaters.
2016 - 2021
Phroth – Penn State Humor Publication
Editor-in-chief
Former Staff Writer, Head Writer and Lead Designer. Organized writing meetings, edited articles/images, directed all content. Oversaw distribution of about 25,000 newspapers/magazines each year.
2016 - 2021
Penn State Comedy Organizations
President & Festival chair
Former Videographer, Writer and Performer. Ran meetings, filmed and edited videos of performers, two-time organizer for annual $20,000 “RAWR” Improv Festival. The duties for this event involved researching comedians from across the country, securing funding, travel and venue, and making sure the event ran smoothly. I also organized weekly shows, promotion, and all club events for "Full Ammo Improv" and "Second Floor Stand-Up" organizations.
2018 - 2019
Centre County Report – State College, PA
Executive producer
Oversaw weekly live news broadcasts, operated cameras in studio and in the field, guided all technical positions, edited shows for the web. I also instructed broadcasting and journalism students to fulfill their weekly packages.
Summer 2019
WITF – Harrisburg, PA
TV PRoduction Intern
I assisted with productions on field shoots and in studio, wrote scripts, conducted interviews, helped organize events and videos for local NPR/PBS station.
Summer 2018
Harrisburg Improv Theater – Harrisburg, PA
Theater intern
Teched performances, created graphics for social media, directed and edited for sketch video class.
Spring 2018
Penn State Women’s Basketball Team “Lady Lions”
Graphic Design Intern
Created Photoshop graphics and mail-outs to promote and recruit basketball players.
Fall 2017
7 Mountains Media – State College, PA
Radio Intern
I wrote news and features for B94.5's radio broadcasts, ran social media pages, contributed on-air, assisted in running on-location broadcasting events.
My Skills
I’m very grateful to my opportunities to grow and hone my skills in a variety of areas. I hope to never stop learning new and useful skills, whether it’s related to writing, producing videos, or an entirely new field!
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere Video Editing
- Adobe Indesign
- Proficient in Reading & Writing
- Quick Editor of American English
- Knowledge of Studio & Film Equipment
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Organization & Event Planning