Resume

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Education

Summer 2022

Spring 2022

2019

Certificate in Interpretive Planning

National Association for Interpretation

Scrum Master Certification (CSM)

Project Management Academy

Certificate in Project Management

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

2013

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Monmouth University, NJ
Concentration in International and Community Development

2009

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Majors: Marketing, Family Social Science, and Asian Language & Literature

Minors: Spanish

Production Experience

2018 - Present

2021 - Present

2019 - Present

2014 - Present

August 2021 -
April 2022

Writer & Creative Producer, Freelance

Write scripts for virtual game characters, IP and original
Write treatments, character sheets, & scripts for haunted houses
Write interpretive labels for museums and science centers
Aid companies in the production of shows and museum exhibits

Lead Producer

Themed Experience Television (TETV)

Produce the bi-weekly "A Day in the Life" TV series, featuring leaders of the themed entertainment industry

Events Coordinator | Performer

Dead Man's Carnival

Organize and perform at traveling vaudeville and circus shows across the U.S.

Project Manager | Founder

Wallpapered Cities / Milwaukee Mural Map | Wisconsin

Produced and wrote labels for 15 outdoor art galleries across Wisconsin & currently manage 3 in Milwaukee, WI
Organize logistics for special events and art installation weeks
Presented a TEDx talk about the impact of public art on communities in 2015
Research, photograph, and digitally curate Milwaukee’s murals
Create RFQ/RFPs and artist contracts; select artist

Creative Producer

Blue Telescope | NY & FL

Managed the production of digital interactives and exhibits formuseums, branded experiences, and trade shows
Wrote interpretive copy for museum exhibits and interactives
Sample clients: Miami Children's Museum, Kennedy SpaceCenter, NJ Hall of Fame, NY State Parks

September 2021 - November 2021

Producer | Writer

Magic Castle (via the TECWS) | Los Angelos, CA

Wrote social media content, show scripts, and room treatments for Magic Castle’s Halloween week
Led a 6-person design team for the ideation, budgeting, and pitching of three themed rooms

Employment History

2020-2021

Program Manager, Horticulture

Washington State University

Oversaw the nation’s inaugural Master Gardener Program, which included over 500 participants, 76 diagnostic clinics, and 2 horticulture demonstration centers
Conducted major strategic planning that serves as the foundation for all Washington state counties
Updated all structures, websites, programs, and trainings for ADA compliance
Raised more than $38,000 during the 2020 pandemic for the Master Gardener Program

2019-2020

Program Manager, Horticulture - Southeast WI

University of Wisconsin

Oversaw over 60% of Wisconsin’s Master Gardener Program participants (1,200+ persons)
Managed over 80 public gardens, 15 demonstration gardens, 40 outreach projects, 4 diagnostic clinics, 2 nature centers, Wisconsin's largest botanical garden, and the WI State Fair's nature center
Managed department employees and budgets for 4 counties

Milwaukee Federated Library System | Wisconsin

2016-2019

Director of Programming & Outreach

Developed, marketed, and executed library programs, events, and fundraisers
Coordinated community engagement efforts and headed public relations and sponsorships
Broke the fundraising record in less than 6 months and increased sponsorships by 4,000%

2015-2016

Young Adult Services Librarian

Handled reference questions and managed YA collections, programming, and displays
Conducted community visioning sessions for the building of the new Mitchell Street Library

2014-2015

Community Organizer | Youth Organizer

Safe & Sound, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI

Navigated community resources and worked heavily with partners and collaborators to achieve resident and community goals
Facilitated community visioning session and organized over 100 community events and projects