Art Dept. Production Assistant: Bank of America CRCC, 2025 Commercial (on location)

Art Dept. Production Assistant: Takeda Real Chemistry, 2025 Commercial (in studio)

Production Manager and Fabric Specialist / Drape Art Designs / April 2022 - Present

• Spearheaded the creation of a centralized production management role, dramatically improving efficiency and enabling the company to handle larger, more complex custom projects.

• Developed a 3D rendering process using SketchUp and Enscape to visualize designs for clients, a strategy that increased client acquisition by showcasing a professional and polished presentation of event spaces.

• Lead the execution of fabric-based designs for high-end events, including weddings and corporate functions, ensuring client vision is met while optimizing aesthetic and functional outcomes.

• Select and present fabric options based on design specifications, color schemes, and fabric performance, providing expert recommendations to enhance event designs.

• Calculate fabric quantities for custom designs, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and minimal waste through precise measurement and layout analysis.

• Engineer and oversee the production of custom drapery, valances, ceiling swags, pillows, and lampshades, maintaining high-quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.

• Manage, train, and delegate tasks to a team of employees, balancing multiple projects simultaneously and leveraging team strengths to meet deadlines efficiently.

• Coordinate and stage products for installation, ensuring all components are clearly labeled and organized for seamless handoff to the install team.

• Participate in on-site installations, securely hanging drapes, swags, and pipe and drape walls, while operating a range of tools and equipment (e.g., ladders, scissor lifts) to ensure safe and professional setups.

• Load and transport materials for events, with proficiency in driving box trucks and vans, and lifting 50+ pounds.

Jr. Alterations Specialist / David's Bridal / January 2023 - April 2023

• Performed precision repairs and alterations on damaged inventory, ensuring the highest quality for client-facing garments.

• Conducted fittings with bridesmaids and prom clients, providing tailored solutions to achieve a perfect, comfortable fit for special occasions.

• Utilized industrial sewing machines to expertly hem dresses and perform complex alterations, enhancing both fit and appearance.

• Hand-sewed intricate details such as bra cups, beading, and buttons, delivering personalized customizations to meet clients' needs and preferences.

• Ensured each completed garment met quality control standards, maintaining consistency in both craftsmanship and client satisfaction.

Crochet Video Tutorial Producer / Freelance / January 2023 - April 2023

• Filmed, edited, and recorded voiceovers for detailed video tutorials based on provided crochet patterns, delivering high-quality instructional content.

• Applied strong communication skills to clearly explain complex techniques, ensuring tutorials were accessible and easy to follow for a wide audience.

• Anticipated viewer questions and tailored explanations to address potential challenges, enhancing user engagement and learning outcomes.

• Managed the full production process, from concept to final edit, showcasing proficiency in multimedia creation and instructional design.

Laundry Attendant / The Laundry Club / July 2021 – April 2022

• Processed customer garments with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring care and precision in laundering and handling.

• Accurately documented and labeled incoming dry-cleaning items, maintaining organized records for efficient workflow and tracking.

• Handled monetary transactions, delivering excellent customer service while maintaining accuracy in cash handling.

• Maintained store cleanliness and organization, creating a welcoming and professional environment for clients.

• Worked independently, using problem-solving skills to address challenges and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Research Intern / Francisco Martin-Rayo / July 2020 - February 2021

• Conducted in-depth research on public sculptures across various cities, collecting and analyzing data on artists, creation dates, and historical significance.

• Managed and updated a comprehensive spreadsheet with GPS coordinates, artist metadata, and detailed descriptions for each sculpture.

• Wrote engaging, tour-guide style blurbs to provide app users with historical context and artist insights, enhancing the virtual tour experience.

• Collaborated with the app development team to ensure accurate and culturally relevant content was provided for virtual tours.

• Developed a deep appreciation for public art and its role in preserving cultural heritage, aligning with the New-York Historical Society’s mission of storytelling through historical artifacts.

Teacher / The Care Center / September 2018 - December 2018

• Collaborated with teaching team to design a semester-long photography class for high school-aged mothers.

• Lead lecture on exposure triangle.

• Lead workshop on darkroom B+W printing.

• Co-curated, planned, and promoted final gallery show of student work.

BA / University of Massachusetts Amherst / Spring 2021 - Spring 2023:

• Independent Studies with a concentration in Science, Technology, and Society

• Cum Laude

Hampshire College / Fall 2018 - Winter 2019

• Concentration in Sculpture / Science, Technology, and Society

• Advising Committee: Christoph Cox (Chair), Greg Kline, Karen Koehler

School For Poetic Computation:

• Infinite Video (Fall 2023)

• Scrapism (Spring 2022)

• Reading into the Past, Writing into the Future (Winter 2022)

Sketchup Campus:

• Fundamentals

• Commercial Interiors

• Architecture Building from Reference

• Operating industrial straight stitcher, serger, walking-foot sewing machine

• Operating basic power tools

• Operating scissor lift

• Working on ladders up to 21'

• Lifting 50lbs

• Taking precise measurements

• Java and Python

• Sketchup and Enscape

• Canva

• Inkscape

• Design thinking

• Quick and independent learning

• Problem-solving and critical thinking

• Strong attention to detail

• Using all experiences as learning opportunities

• Leadership and initiative-taking

• Intrinsic motivation

• Project management and organization

• Collaboration and team management

• Adaptability and time management

• Working confidentially and respectfully with high-profile clients