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