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Live + Work in Brooklyn, NY

 

Profile

10+ years organizing and managing diverse, high-profile programs, exhibitions, activations, and events. Well-rounded and experienced in fast paced non-profit environments with senior level experience. Passion for experiential storytelling and showcasing the presence of creativity in everyday life.

Education

2009

Bachelor of Arts, English Writing and Rhetoric, Creative Writing, St. Edward’s University

 

Experience

2020 - Present, Freelance Project Manager/ Creative Producer/ Consultant 

2018 - 2020, Development Director, Forklift Danceworks

2015 - 2018, Development & Events Manager, Big Medium

2012 - 2014, Development Coordinator, Khabele School

2011 - 2018, Founder & Director, Attendance Records

2009 - 2011, Program & Volunteer Coordinator, Austin Bat Cave

 

Programs/ Projects/ Events

2021 

Development Consultant, Golden Hornet/ Graham Reynolds

Music Curator, Ani's Day + Night

Project Manager, The Contemporary Austin

2020

Fortlandia Designer, Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center

Intergenerational PenPal Project, Austin Bat Cave & Foundation Communities

Solo Symphony, Long Center for the Performing Arts

Sponsorships, HOPE Campaign

2019

Essentials Creative Activation for Levitation Festival, Volcom Garden

Lift a Fork Gala, Springdale Station

My Park, My Pool, My City: Givens Swims, Givens Pool

National Trust for Historic Preservation: Partners In Preservation Grant, Elisabet Ney Museum

Polkapocalypse, Elisabet Ney Museum

Studio 54klift 10th Anniversary Party, Native Hostel

Susan Scafati Textscapes Field Experiments, East Austin Studio Tour

 

2018

Lift a Fork Gala, Springdale Station

My Park, My Pool, My City: Dove Springs Swims, Dove Springs Pool

Slime vs. Unicorn Comic Book Release, Flitch Coffee

Studio 54klift Party, Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs

 

2017

Attendance Records In-School Program, Kealing Middle School AVID

Due EAST Kickoff Party & Group Exhibition, East Austin warehouse pop up 

Due WEST Kickoff Party & Group Exhibition, Dougherty Arts Center

East Austin Studio Tour, various 

I Am Holding a Pencil Zine & Album Release, Flitch Coffee

West Austin Studio Tour, various 

Stay In Motion Seesaw Activation, Creek Show

 

2016

Attendance Records In-School Program, Kealing Middle School AVID

Canopy Anniversary Party, Canopy

Due EAST Kickoff Party & Group Exhibition, Canopy shipping container pop up

Due WEST Kickoff Party & Group Exhibition, Dougherty Arts Center

East Austin Studio Tour, various East Austin

Field Notes: A Mobile Recording Box Activation, Creek Show

Today’s ‘Gonna Be a Good Day Zine & Album Release, Sekrit Theater

Urban Outfitters + Hinds Brand Series, various UO stores with Space Ninety8 Brooklyn, NY launch

West Austin Studio Tour, various 

You’re Here! SXSW, Ground Floor Theatre

 

2015

Attendance Records In-School Program, Reagan High School AVID

Due EAST Kickoff & Group Exhibition, East Austin warehouse pop up

Due WEST Kickoff & Group Exhibition, University Park pop up

East Austin Studio Tour, various 

The World, Differently Zine & Album Release, Companion

West Austin Studio Tour, various 

You’re Here! SXSW, Up Collective

 

2014

Attendance Records In-School Program, Anderson High School AVID

A Frame of Mind Gala, Bullock Texas State History Museum

 

2013

Attendance Records In-School Program, Anderson High School AVID

Caught in the Food Chain Zine & Album Release, Mohawk Austin

Khabele Fall Festival, Fiesta Gardens 

 

2012

Attendance Records In-School Program, Anderson High School AVID

Mood Swings Zine & Album Release, Mohawk Austin

 

2011

Creative Inventions Writing Workshop Series, Austin High School

I Don’t Have a Mane: Poem Songs Album Release, Mohawk Austin

Poetry + Songwriting Workshop Series, Anderson High School

 

2010

Hand & Wing Anthology Release, Domy Books

Poetry + Songwriting Workshop, Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired 

 

2009

Art + Creative Writing Camp, Blanton Museum of Art

Landmarks & Historical Figures Writing Camp, Austin, TX Clarksville neighborhood

 

Committees

2019 - Present, CapMetro ArtMetro

2019 - 2020, Austin Bat Cave ABCDEF

2019 - 2020, Waterloo Greenway Community Engagement

2018 - 2020, Forklift Danceworks Development

2018 - 2019, Chair, Forklift Danceworks Studio 54klift Anniversary

2016, Chair, Big Medium Events

 

Professional Development

Grant Recipient, Bloomberg Philanthropies: Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program

Former Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Austin Chapter

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