Designer | Activist | Aerialist
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Current Projects & Employment
Culver City Downtown Business Association
January 2023 - present
May 2016 - December 2022
Deputy Executive Director
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Liaise with local Chamber of Commerce.
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Community and business outreach, website updates, and vendor and volunteer management.
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Manage tracking of member payments.
Event Assistant
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Design and implementation of on-site presence for photo opportunities and information booths.
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Coordinate video production for virtual and live-streaming events to comply with local COVID-19 protocols.
Education
ArtCenter College of Design
April 2020
Masters of Science in Environmental Design (spatial track)
California Institute of the Arts
December 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Scenic Design for Theatre
Los Angeles Pierce College
June 2013
Technical Theatre Certificate
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Robert Baker Award for Outstanding Overall Achievement and Academic Excellence
Connecticut College
Fall 2010 / Spring 2011
Academic Dean's List
New Community Jewish High School
2010
High School Diploma
Recognitions & Organizations
Spark Student Awards
Fall/Winter 2019
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Member of the Gold-Winner design and story team for the Safe Niños: Healing Treasure Project. Read More
Themed Entertainment Association
May 2015 - December 2018
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TEA NextGen Member
TEA@CalArts
May - December 2015
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Founding Member and Board Member of the California Institute of the Arts chapter of the Themed Entertainment Association.
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Served as both Secretary and Vice President.
Spatial Design
Malibu Accessible Bathroom
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Bell Canyon Accessible Remodel
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Safe Niños III - ArtCenter/Coaniquem Partnership
May - December 2019
Environmental Designer & Storyteller
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Created stories for spatial interpretation and application in pediatric burn treatment centers.
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Designed and fabricated interactive, hand-held “Artifacts” to supplement the storytelling of the space.
"Freakshow" - CalArts Halloween Experience
October 2015
Event Queue Spatial Designer & Overall Event Props Designer
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Produced by TEA@CalArts President, Erica Schwehr.
Design for Stage & Screen
de Toledo High School - Spring Dance Concert
April 2017
Lighting Designer
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Designed the light plot, rigged and programmed lighting instruments for the annual dance concert.
Griot Theatre of the West Valley - "The Archer from Malis"
May 2016
Scenic & Props Designer
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Based on the Greek play, “Philoktetes.”
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Adapted and directed by Malik B. El-Amin.
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Produced at The Getty Villa and The Lounge Theatre, both in Los Angeles.
Ciara Dance Studio - Annual Dance Recital
June 2013 - June 2016
Lighting Consultation
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Artistic Director - Cindy McGee.
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Produced at the Pepperdine University Smothers Theatre.
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Worked with individual choreographers and the studio's Artistic Director to determine the artistic look of each individual dance piece within the annual recital.
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Acted as liaison between choreographers and the design and programming team to ensure each piece was programmed and executed properly during the shows.
"Battle Deadline"
April 2015
Production Designer
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Written and directed by John Cody Kim.
"A Streetcar Named Desire"
December 2014
Scenic & Props Designer
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CalArts Actors Workshop, produced at the Coffeehouse Theater.
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Directed by Jen Harvey.
"Somewhere..."
September 2014
Scenic & Props Designer
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Produced at Meta Theater Los Angeles.
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Written by Anthony Bowman, Directed by Jeanie Drynan.
"Laughter on the 23rd Floor"
March 2013
Scenic Designer
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Produced at the Pierce College Performing Arts Building.
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Directed by Gene Putnam.
Assistant Design for Theatre
Theatre Movement Bazaar - "Subliminal"
November 2015
Assistant Lighting Designer
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Produced at The Getty Villa.
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Lighting Designer - Michael Gend.
"In the Ravine"
November 2014
Assistant Scenic Designer
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Produced at California Institute of the Arts.
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Scenic Designer - Stevie Nemazee.
"Wedding Band"
October 2014
Assistant Lighting Designer
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Produced at Anteus Theatre.
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Lighting Designer - Michael Gend.
Greenway Arts - "The Bells of West 87th Street"
August 2013
Assistant Lighting Designer
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Produced at Greenway Arts.
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Lighting Designer - Michael Gend
"Art"
December 2012
Assistant Scenic Designer
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Produced at the Pierce College Performing Arts Building.
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Scenic Designer - Michael Gend.
"How the Other Half Loves"
October 2012
Assistant Scenic Designer
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Produced at the Pierce College Performing Arts Building.
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Scenic Designer - Michael Gend.
Management & Administration
ArtCenter College of Design
July 2019 - April 2020
Materials Library Assistant
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Organized and maintained a revolving resource of materials.
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Assisted students in finding appropriate materials for application in both spatial and furniture projects.
de Toledo High School
August 2016 - April 2018
Stage Manager & Production Specialist
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Managed a 40-student cast, crew, and pit band through rehearsals and sold-out performances.
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Mentored and led students in the design and fabrication of props, set dressing, and scenic painting.
Kirk Douglas Theatre (Center Theatre Group)
February - April 2016
Theatre Management Intern
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Assisted the Director of Theatre Operations, Eric Sims.
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Assisted in the implementation of new software protocol.
Ciara Dance Studio
June 2015
August 2012
June 2o12
July 2011 - August 2012
Stage Manager - "The Winner Is..."
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Developed and implemented paperwork and rehearsal procedures that have been adopted into the studio’s creative process.
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Acted as a liaison between the studio and the technical staff at the theater to maintain clear communication.
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Ran and called the dance show consisting of 200 student performers.
Aerial Dance Program Co-Founder & Assistant Rigger
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Artistic Director - Cindy McGee; Head Rigger - Mike Voss.
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Assisted in the design and implementation of the rigging systems.
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Facilitated communication and coordination between the studio and independent instructors.
House Manager - "Just Sayin' Dance"
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Managed a volunteer staff responsible for front of house sales and services.
Administrative Assistant
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Provided administrative support to the owner and artistic director, Cindy McGee.
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Responsible for communications (phone calls, weekly email blasts, paperwork, schedules) between the studio and clients.
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Responsible for receiving and managing monthly tuition payments, and miscellaneous cash flow.
Dream World Cirque
December 2012
October 2012
September 2012
Production Coordinator - Intuit Holiday Party
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Produced at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
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Principal liaison for communication between the venue and the performing company.
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Coordinated performances occurring simultaneously at different locations within the venue.
Director of Choreography - "Dream Halloween" Event
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Artistic Director - Jena Carpenter.
Production Assistant - LA County Fair
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Coordinated performer schedules throughout the rehearsal process.
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Acted as a liaison and interacted with fair-goers while promoting the company.
Politics & Activism
Mia Livas Porter for Assembly 2022
August - November 2022
Campaign Manager
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Manage meetings with the Candidate and campaign staff to prioritize short-term and long-term goals.
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Strategize daily and weekly communications with supporters and voters via social media and email.
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Manage Candidate’s schedule and coordinate appearances at town halls, debates, canvasses and other events.
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Create and oversee the implementation of text and phone banking campaigns.
Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley
April - June 2022
Campaign Fellow
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Creation and management of spreadsheets to track volunteer hours and phone banking stats.
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Management of virtual phone banks, including training volunteers.
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America
October 2019 - July 2022
Local Group Events Co-Lead (volunteer)
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Creation of slideshow presentations and printed materials to engage volunteers.
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Outreach to and coordination with elected officials and candidates for speaking engagements.
Skills
General
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Airtable
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Constant Contact
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Google Suite
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iWork Suite
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Microsoft Office Suite
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Slack
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Zoom
Design - Analog
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Hand Drafting
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Scenic Painting
Design - Digital
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Adobe Creative Suite
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Canva
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Procreate
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Rhinoceros (with Grasshopper)
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Twinmotion
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V-Ray
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Vectorworks
Design - Technical
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3D Printing
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Die Cutting
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Laser Cutting
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Woodworking
Political Organizing
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Hubdialer
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Mobilize
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PDI
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Spoke (Scale to Win)
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VAN
Performance
Dance
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Ballet (with Pointe)
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Heels
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Jazz
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Tap
Aerial
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Bungee Dance
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Hammock
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Lyra (Hoop)
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Silks
Other
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Stilt Walking