Career History

  • BodyVox

    Portland, Oregon

    Marketing Director | July 2025 - Present

    Marketing Manager | December 2023 - June 2025

    Patron Services Representative | May 2023 - November 2023

    • Increased attendance for performances by 55% from Season 23-24 to Season 24-25, with 15% increase in following season.

    • Increased dance center attendance by 70% from 2024 to 2026.

      Selected Artistic Experience

    • Worked directly with BodyVox Artistic Directors to conceptualize compelling, on-brand creative campaigns.

    • Filmed dynamic company rehearsal & performance footage for both social media and wide screen format.

    • Worked with videographers and photographers to capture key events.

    • Edited footage in Adobe Premiere Pro to be used for fundraising events, social media, and creative performances.

    • Designed artwork for every company show over the last three years, including posters, playbills, and digital advertisements.

    • Built and managed BodyVox website and online store in Squarespace.

      Selected Strategic Experience

    • Initiated and nurtured relationships with local and national media outlets for PR coverage.

    • Prepared press releases and acted as point of contact for all PR initiatives.

    • Manage digital marketing campaigns from beginning to end.

  • Ned and Wendy the Band

    Artist Manager & Grant Writer

    Portland, Oregon

    September 2020 - Present

    • Researched and wrote artist grants - awarded $14K in 2025 from MusiCares, Sweet Relief, Jeremy Wilson Foundation, and RACC.

    • Booked performances and reviewed contracts for competitive venues, such as Portland's Folk Festival 2027 at the Crystal Ballroom, Shady Pines Festival 2026, and Mississippi Studios 2026.

    • Achieved 50% growth in Instagram followers over the last year, jumping from under 2k followers to 2,950.

    • Managed Indiegogo fundraising campaign for independent film and raised $15K from June-August, 2025.

    • Develop comprehensive marketing strategies for the band's live and digital projects and performances.

    • Foster relationships with local businesses to expand partnership opportunities and sponsorships.

    • Research the local music scene to connect with collaborators, promoters, and fans.

    • Direct and edit all music videos for the band, including feature-length film DANCES OF SIGNIFICANCE, set to premiere August 27, 2026 at Tomorrow Theater, Portland.

  • Garden Party: Concert in Washington Park Amphitheater

    Concert Producer

    July 2025 - August 2025

    • Sold over 400 tickets to our inaugural event.

    • Managed all communications with the City of Portland, (i.e. secured rental permit, insurance, and noise variance permit).

    • Managed Instagram and Facebook accounts, executing organic and paid advertising.

    • Designed, wrote copy, and managed the official ticketing website.

    • Coordinated promotional photo and video shoots.

    • Designed logo and all print & digital promotional materials.

    • Stepped into unknown territory as a first-time concert producer, putting on a show in one of Portland's most iconic venues with courage, strategy, and self-efficacy.

    • Coordinated and performed interviews with XRAY FM, KOIN AM Extra, and the NW Examiner.

  • Dances of Significance (Feature-Length Narrative Film)

    Filmmaker

    Portland, OR

    October 2024 - Present

    • Set to premiere on August 27, 2026 at PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater in Portland, Oregon.

    • Developed concept and storyboard of feature-length musical film with my partner Jordan.

    • Scored film as Ned and Wendy the Band.

    • Directed all fundraising efforts and met our goal of $15K raised in two months.

    • Scouted, hired, and coordinated film shoots with upwards of fifty local dancers, musicians, clowns, Liberace Tribute Artists, venue owners, and crew.

    • Directed and performed in film shoots.

    • Edited all footage in Adobe Premier.

  • "City Hums" KXRW 99.9FM

    Radio Host

    Portland, Oregon

    February 2024 - Present

    • Official radio sponsor of 2024 Seattle Folklife Festival.

    • Develop relationships in diverse communities and bring people together in creative ways.

    • Interview guests in studio and on remote locations.

    • Edit audio files using digital editing software LUNA.

    • Create promotional materials including press releases, flyers, web content.

  • trac Independent Music Distribution

    Copywriter / Marketing Associate

    Remote

    February 2022 - March, 2023

    • Took on ownership of tracBlog, developing trac’s educational narrative and brand voice.

    • Edited existing copy to improve readability while preserving the intended message.

    • Brainstormed new approaches to increase engagement with target audiences.

    • Translated complex technical information into concise yet compelling copy.

    • Managed multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

  • Welcome Home Ned and Wendy (Musical Documentary Short Film)

    Filmmaker

    Los Angeles, CA

    September 2021 - September 2022

    • Developed storyboard, filmed, and edited documentary short.

    • Composed and recorded film score.

    • Premiered at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. as a finalist in the Emerging Young Voices Film Festival

    • Other festival awards include:

    • Los Angeles Film Awards, Winner "Best Romance Film"

    • Dumbo Film Festival, Semi-Finalist

    • Toronto Documentary Feature & Short Film Festival, Official Selection

    • Cambria Film Festival, Official Selection

    • Logcinema 5th Music Film Festival, Official Selection

  • Songtrust

    Client Success Representative

    New York, NY

    March - December 2020

    • Provided copywriting services for short-form and long-form educational content.

    • Communicated with clarity and patience to assist clients with publishing and copyright registration.

    • Adapted to remote work setting, w/ self-discipline, time management, and flexibility.

  • Masters of Music Business - NYU Steinhardt

    Graduated May, 2020

    3.83 GPA

    Internships:

    Red Hot Organization, New York, NY ‘19

    Blue Note Entertainment Group, New York, NY ‘19

    Roundhill Music Publishing, New York, NY ‘19

  • Bachelor of Arts - Bucknell University

    Graduated May, 2018

    3.79 GPA

    Major: Creative Writing

    Minor: Arts Entrepreneurship

    Internships:

    Private Industry Council, Greensburg, PA ‘15

    The Space Performing Arts Center, London, UK, ‘16

    City of Asylum, Pittsburgh, PA ‘17