Marketing Director

Portland, Oregon

July 2025 - Present

Promoted from entry-level Patron Services Representative to Marketing Director within two years of employment, proving to be a quick study and asset to the team.

Increased ticket sales for company performances, most notably achieving a 64% increase in attendance to BodyVox's annual dance film festival from 2024 to 2026.

Work closely with Artistic Directors of BodyVox to develop the company's brand, artwork, and messaging.

Lead all major digital, print, and word-of-mouth marketing campaigns for the BodyVox professional dance company and the dance center.

Brainstorm powerful messaging and calls to action for email campaigns, social media, company website, press releases, and print materials.

Manage the company's marketing calendar, deadlines, and goals.

Mentor junior marketing staff on social media best practices, communication skills, and teamwork culture.

In-house graphic designer and video editor.

Point of contact for all press and public relations efforts.

Regularly communicate across departments, and manage multiple large projects at once.

Analyze market trends to identify new opportunities for growth and innovation.

Consistently meet deadlines and standards while working in a flexible, hybrid environment.

Marketing Manager

Portland, Oregon

November 2023 - July 2025

Stepped into high-pressure managerial role within several months of working as a Patron Services Representative, learning and optimizing the role quickly and calmly.

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

Strategized onboarding and lifecycle marketing.

Assisted executive-level staff with administrative projects, creative strategy, and event planning.

Worked closely with Artistic Directors and Dance Center General Manager as in-house graphic designer to create season brochures, show posters, playbills, social media posts, website displays, ROS ads, and more.

Managed all email campaigns in Constant Contact and MindBody.

Wrote copy for email and social media campaigns, website, press releases and print material.

Lead Patron Services Representative

Portland, Oregon

May 2023 - December 2023

Managed BodyVox calendar, communicating and coordinating with teachers, students, and staff.

Managed service requests and ensured timely responses to customer concerns.

Assessed unexpected situations quickly and calmly, and used problem-solving skills to achieve resolution.

Provided administrative support to executive-level staff.

Developed and executed community outreach and engagement strategies.

Coordinated curation and promotion of revolving lobby art installations.

Provided copywriting services for print and digital media.

Concert Producer

July 2025 - August 2025

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.

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

Managed the concert budget and made a profit, even after compensating all performers and crew members.

Marketing Director

July 2025 - August 2025

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

Coordinated promotional photo and video shoots.

Designed logo and all print & digital promotional materials.

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

Sold over 400 tickets to our inaugural event.

Director

Portland, OR

October 2024 - Present

Currently in late stage production / early stage post-production

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.

Grant Writer

Portland, Oregon

September 2020 - Present

Awarded grants include:

Sweet Relief grant, United States, 2026

RACC Portland Arts Project grant, Portland, Oregon, 2025

MusiCares grant, United States, 2025

Jeremy Wilson Foundation grants, Oregon, 2025 & 2023

Regional Arts and Culture Council Arts3C grant, Portland OR, 2023

Researched funding opportunities for community-based music programs.

Developed compelling grant proposals to secure financial support.

Maintained a database of grant deadlines and requirements for efficient tracking.

Prepared reports on funding outcomes to inform future grant writing efforts.

Marketing Manager

Portland, Oregon

September 2020 - Present

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

Manage social media campaigns to enhance audience engagement and brand awareness.

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

Create content for promotional materials, including the band's website, posters, merchandise, and social media content.

Design, write, and distribute electronic press kits for the band's releases.

Secure radio airplay on local, national, and international radio stations and playlists.

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

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.

Manage show's Instagram account.

Freelance Copywriter

Portland, Oregon

May 2024 - August 2024

Work with uppercase founders to develop brand voice and vocabulary.

Use branded language to answer the questions:

What is our vision?

What is our purpose?

Who do we work with?

Practice clear communication, receive feedback with grace and and humility, and adapt my work to meet the needs of the client.

Copywriter / Marketing Associate

Remote

February 2022 - March, 2023

Had full ownership of the trac Blog: https://blog.trac.co/

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.

Tools: Figma, Sanity, Adobe Suite, Slack, Google Suite

Director

Los Angeles, CA

September 2021 - September 2022

Developed storyboard, filmed, and edited the documentary.

Composed and recorded film score.

Wrote all festival applications.

Festival awards include, and are not limited to:

Los Angeles Film Awards, Winner "Best Romance Film"

Emerging Young Voices Film Festival at the Kennedy Center, Finalist

Tools: Adobe Premiere, Logic Pro X, Submittable

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.

Tools: Asana, Hubspot, Slack

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

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