Work experience

• Event Sales Manager

  Encore

  2022.10-Current

  (4 years)

  8 years 3 months (3 years 2 months) I led the Event Technology Sales process at Fairmont Chicago and Radisson Blu Aqua, ensuring a smooth and tailored experience for clients. I collaborated closely with event planners and venue teams to understand client needs, provide innovative audiovisual solutions, and deliver exceptional service from initial inquiry through event execution.
• Production and Post-Production Sound Engineer

  Freelance

  2012.06-Current

  (14 years)

  (13 years 6 months) Provide on location audio recording and mixing services as well as post- production audio editing, sound design, and mixing. Prior production work includes MTV’s The Real World, a live promotional event for luxury clothing company Hermes, feature length film Hunter, and numerous others.
• Sales Associate

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  2021.07-2022.10

  (a year)

  (1 year 4 months) Support clients in planning and executing events of all sizes by guiding them through the Event Technology Sales process across various venues nationwide. Focus on delivering exceptional customer service, streamlining operations, and ensuring a smooth and successful experience for every event.
• Event Concierge

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  2017.09-2021.07

  (4 years)

  (3 years 11 months) Assist clients by setting up audio and visual tech for large meetings. This includes cameras, projectors, audio mixers, and lighting equipment. Communicate with clients to ensure that their needs are always met, as well as letting them know that I am always available to assist them. Work with the companies sales managers to contact prior and future clients in regards to their experience working with our company and the hospitality to expect upon their arrival when working with us.
• Production Audio Engineer

  Schubas Tavern and Lincoln Hall

  2017.04-2017.09

  (6 months)

  Assist the front of house engineer with setting up monitors and microphones for the scheduled entertainment that will be performing that evening.
• Film Instructor

  Improv Playhouse

  2013.07-2017.08

  (4 years)

  (4 years 2 months) Teach specialized classes for teenagers that introduce them to the scriptwriting, pre-production, production, and post-production processes of making a film. The course also introduces students to animation in filmmaking and students participate in creating a stop motion animation film project.
• Paralegal

  Nash Disability Law

  2015.01-2016.10

  (2 years)

  (1 year 10 months) Scan, organize, and input client information into the law office database. Communicate with clients about their claims and update them when their progress changes.
• Marketing And Promotions Assistant

  Double Door

  2013.01-2013.07

  (7 months)

  Assist in the promotion of musical acts coming to the Double Door music venue primarily in the Lakeview area. Answer phone calls and view the process of ticketing and management of sales through the venues online ticketing website.
• Teacher Assistant - Post Production Audio Suites

  Columbia College Chicago

  2011.11-2013.05

  (2 years)

  (1 year 7 months) Assist students in mixing and editing audio at the post production stage of their films. Set up microphones and engineer sessions for voice over, ADR, and foley recording. Help other students in navigating the pro tools interface, editing with various plug ins, and creating a 5.1 mix.
• Drum Instructor

  Piano Tunes Music Academy

  2010.05-2012.08

  (2 years)

  (2 years 4 months) Responsible for organizing lesson times and material for drum students. Taught students how to collaborate as musicians in a group and to perform well on their own. Helped the students prepare for recitals in which they would showcase what they have learned and create a fun and intuitive learning environment.

Educational experience

• Northwestern University

  Sound Arts and Industries

  2016.01-2017.01

  (a year)
• Columbia College Chicago

  Audio Arts and Acoustics

  2011.01-2013.01

  (2 years)
• Rock Valley College

  with Honors, General Studies

  2009.01-2011.01

  (2 years)

Certificates