About

Passionate multidisciplinary performing arts professional with 10+ years of experience managing performing arts projects and cultivating creative spaces for music and theatre. I have a curiosity and eagerness to learn new things from the people around me. I have launched and headed a number of successful arts programs based in experiential learning, skill building, and breaking down barriers to the arts.

Work Experience

2013-2024
Athens, GA

PROGRAM LEADER
Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services

  • Assisted in planning, developing, and evaluating programs, preparing budgets, writing curriculum, and preparation of materials.

  • Assured programs were staffed at the appropriate level and prepared and processed contract paperwork for contract labor employees.

  • Assisted with guest reception including answer phones, greeting guests, leading tours, handling paperwork and directing guests as needed.

  • Managed internal calendars and scheduling for space usage and meetings as well as public facing calendars for programs and events.

  • Maintained files and records, reports, and forms used by ACCLS staff members.

  • Project managed theatrical production assignments ensuring projects remained on budget, on time, and to the quality standards of ACCLS.

  • Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment for office staff as well as for programming use

  • Oversaw graphic design, print publications, and promotional materials for theatrical programming for both physical and digital media.

  • Oversaw online registrations for participants, students, and volunteers.

  • Instructed theatrical classes and programs, and provided training for contract labor staff, interns, and volunteers.

  • Prepared facility for programs and special events, Inspected and monitors facility buildings and grounds and performs routine building maintenance as needed. Submitted maintenance requests for facility, grounds, and equipment maintenance.

  • Performed data analysis and research for special projects, short and long-term planning as well asl prepared reports for staff, members of the public for open-records requests.

  • Enforced facility rules and regulations

  • Managed social media and website

2010-2023
Athens, GA

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Young Harris Memorial UMC

  • Promoted leadership through skill-based training and development of music department participants

  • Assisted in the planning and implementation of weekly services and my department’s role and contribution.

  • Oversaw the recruitment, retention, and management of volunteer and contracted personnel.

  • Processed contract labor agreements and time sheets for staff.

  • Supervised team of 1 direct report, 10 contractors, and 15 volunteers.

  • Monitored budget, oversaw all department purchasing and financial reporting.

  • Planned, developed, and project managed special events.

  • Catalogued and maintained library of music and equipment.

  • Maintained all musical equipment on the campus and submitted work requests for routine service for equipment.

  • Oversaw the redesign and migration of the organization’s website to a new domain and assisted in the maintenance of the organization’s online presence.

  • Proactively engaged with stakeholders to build consensus, address concerns and ensure that department activities were aligned with stakeholder goals.

FREELANCE MUSICIAN
Self Employed

2006-Present
Athens, GA

  • Adaptability to work in a variety of creative spaces and on a wide range of teams across a range of workstyles.

  • Collaborative team player able to work towards a unified goal with a team.

  • Skilled networker able to convert in-person exchanges, virtual correspondences and leads into opportunities for collaboration.

  • Bookkeeping and expense tracking in excel.

  • Ability to understand and communicate complex concepts.

Personal Projects

QUINTET ATHENS

Coordaintes and manages a team of professional wind players as the ensemble’s artistic director. Works with venues and event coordinators on event logistics for paid gigs as well as coordinating a number of free publicly accessible performances as part of the ensemble’s commitment to contribute to the cultural well being of Athens-Clarke County. Manages the ensembles social media, web presence, contractor payments, logistics, and performance programming. The ensemble was awarded with an artist grant in 2024 to support a children’s recital based on original stories written by K-5 students which became the foundation for original chamber music works written by local composers to be performed as part of Quintet Athens’ summer recital program for youth.

GUEST ARTIST | HEART MUSIC

Worked with HEART Music, a local 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing accessible music education and support to Athens-Clarke County’s schools for their 2022 fundraising gala concert as a guest maestro conducting a mixed level orchestra made up of middle and high school students along with their HEART music teachers. Provided music engraving and arranging services as well to make a beginner accessible version of one of Kishi Bashi’s pieces to be performed at the event to accompany Kishi Bashi live.

Founded the long running community music ensemble The Athens Flute Choir in 2009 and was active in the management, coordination, and music direction of the ensemble until 2013. Worked with the ensemble to incorporate as a 501(c)3 dedicated to enriching the artistic community of Athens, GA through the exploration and performance of flute choir repertoire. The ensemble continues to operate today.

ATHENS FLUTE CHOIR

  • Woodwind Doubler and Pianist in good standing with Musician’s Association of Seattle

  • Adult and Child First Aid / CPR / AED with Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injector Administration

  • Certified by FEMA in National Incident Management Systems (NIMS)

  • Holds a verified certificate for the completion of Theatre and set design through the Universita degli Studi di Napoli Federico II and EdX

  • Completed 36 hours of professional development including directing, choreography, production skills, song interpretation, choral singing, and songwriting

  • Training for cultivating an inclusive work environment, challenging biases, and enhancing cultural competence

Certifications

Skills

  • Adaptability

  • Customer Service

  • Project Management

  • Creativity

  • Leadership

  • Critical Thinking

  • Data Analysis

  • Marketing

  • Scheduling

  • Event Coordination

  • Problem Solving

  • Organization

  • Communication

  • Budget Monitoring

  • Process Optimization

  • Resource Management

Technical Skills

  • MainStage

  • QLab

  • Finale Music Notation Software

  • Piano Proficiency

  • Woodwind Doubling

  • Music Direction

  • Technical Drawing and Drafting

  • Microsoft 365

  • Social Media and Website Management

  • Sound Board Operation

  • Light Board Operation

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe InDesign