Career History
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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"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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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