CV
Categorized by type of work
EDUCATION
Emory University, Class of 2022 | Double B.A. in Playwriting and Music Composition
CREATIVE WRITING AND THEATER
Employment History and Leadership Positions
DRAMATURG
2023, contract as needed
The Athena Project
Conducts dramaturgy for new works development including providing feedback for playwrights and attending workshopping sessions.
TEACHING ARTIST
Summer 2022
Out Front Theatre Company
Taught theater to refugee students at Fugees Academy - leading devised theater workshops, coaching acting, educating about theatrical adaptation, and guiding creative writing.
STAFF WRITER
2019-2021
In Via Magazine
Wrote and published poetry and articles relating to theological discussion for the Emory Chapter of In Via.
Awards
ARTISTINE MANN AWARD IN PLAYWRITING, 2020
Awarded for play entitled Becoming (it's current iteration is entitled Ravel)
JUNIPER WRITING INSTITUTE, 2020
Accepted into the Juniper Writing Institute summer program for poetry.
NEW SOUTH YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS AWARD, 2020
Awarded for play entitled Woodsmoke and Magnolias
GOVERNOR'S HONORS PROGRAM, 2017
Acceptance and attendance to GHP for Communicative Arts
Productions and Festivals
PLAYWRIGHT
2023
🚺 Bénédiction professional reading at the AMDA Studios in New York City
2023
The Other Bones staged reading in the Bare Essentials Play Reading Series in the 2023 Essential Theatre Festival
2023
🚺 Bénédiction semi-professional reading in the Entry Level Reading Series in New York City
2022
The Wonderfullest Trick of All staged reading at Emory University
2021
The Other Bones staged reading at Lenaia Playwriting Festival at Emory University
2020
Woodsmoke and Magnolias excerpt performed at Horizon Theater Young Playwrights Festival
2020
"Playing Games" 10-minute play performed at Horizon Theater Young Playwrights Festival
ACTOR
2022
You Are So Much Like Me, Remember? by Sophia LiBrandi at Lenaia Student Playwriting Festival
2022
Look From the Loom by Anneka Rose thesis staged reading at Emory University
2022
Coda by Caroline Stewart thesis staged reading at Emory University
2021
Everyone Calls Her Grace by Ozzy Wager in production at Emory University
2021
Outgrowing by Sophia LiBrandi at Lenaia Playwriting Festival at Emory University
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
2022
Woodsmoke and Magnolias in production at Emory University
DRAMATURG
2019
Ten Thousand Years of Sacred Music and Two Americans by Brendan Pelsue staged reading at Emory
POET
2018
Public recitation of original poetry at Peachtree Ridge High School Baccalaureate ceremony
2017
2015
Slam poetry competition at Governor's Honor's Program
Spoken word poetry performance at Creative Gwinnett events
Publications
2020: publication of poetry and an essay in In Via Magazine | 2019: publication of poetry in Anthology annual Emory arts magazine |
2018: production of a video from a slam poem shared throughout Gwinnett County as promotional material for Peachtree Ridge High School cluster
Relevant Coursework
Acting | Playwriting (Intermediate and Advanced) | Poetry (under Heather Christle and Robyn Schiff) | Shakespeare
Reading for Performance | Principles of Design | Contemporary Drama (under Kimberly Bellflower) | Modern Irish Literature
MUSIC
Employment History and Leadership Positions
ACCOMPANIEST
2023 - Present
South Fulton Institute
Pianist for the Grady Choir at Grady Hospital on Ponce through the South Fulton Institute - a singing group comprised of patients and staff at the HIV/AIDS clinic. The choir is led by Aliyah Auerbach.
INTERIM MUSIC MINISTER
2021-2022
Epiphany Lutheran Church
Led the music ministry through song selection, music directing, and instrumental performance at services
PIANIST
2016-2020
Hired to play piano at retirement homes, office parties, churches, and other events.
PIANO TEACHER
2017-2020
Instructed high school students in classical and blues piano.
CO-FOUNDER
2018-2019
Emory Musician's Network
Collaborated with students and administration to found Emory Musician's Network, an organization that grew to over 400 members and continues to facilitate music making.
VICE PRESIDENT
2019-2021
Emory Musician's Network
Created and managed logistical systems for connecting musicians with each other and with resources. Wrote grant applications.
Ensemble Experience and Performances
SAXOPHONIST
2022-Present
Active member of the Atlanta Improvisors Orchestra
2022
Conducted improvisation ensemble under resident artist Timucin Sahin at Emory CompFest
2014-2015
Peachtree Ridge Marching Band
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2013-2018
Peachtree Ridge Wind Ensemble
MUSIC DIRECTOR
2022
Woodsmoke and Magnolias in production, directing 15 performers
COMPOSER
2022
"Bezalel in the Wheat Field" saxophone quartet performed by the Sonido Quartett (conservatory students at the University of Nuremburg School of Music in Germany)
2021
"Raindance" performed at Emory Composition Showcase
2020
"Hiraeth's Call" performed at Emory Composition Showcase
LYRICIST
2022
"Words of Snow" composed by Yida Wang
PIANIST
2019-2021
Emory tango music ensemble
2020-2022
New works ensembles at Emory Composition Showcase
PERCUSSIONIST
2022
Emory Gamelan Ensemble
2020-2022
New works ensembles at Emory Composition Showcase
2019-Present
Punch Buggy rock and blues band
2016
Peachtree Ridge Marching Band
HEAD DRUM MAJOR
2017
Peachtree Ridge Marching Band
Competitions and Awards
Music Advisor on Emory's Music Advisory Board, 2019-2021 | Patrick S. Gilmore Award, 2017 | Selected as a student pianist in a master class in 2018 | Guild National Auditions: Superior ratings in intermediate class 2012 and 2013 and preparatory class 2014 and 2015 | GMEA: Superior ratings at Solo and Ensemble Festival in 2015 and twice in 2016 | GMTA: 2009 Festival (superior), 2017 Local Audition (outstanding performer award), 2017 Regional Audition (outstanding performer award), 2017 State Audition (honorable mention) | NFMTA: 2010 Fall Festival (Superior, performance award), 2012 Fall Festival (Superior), 2013 Fall Festival (Superior, romantic music outstanding performer award), 2014-2018 selection for Student Spotlight Recitals
Relevant Coursework
Music Theory Lecture 1-4 | Music Theory Lab 1-3 | Music Composition 1-4 | Punk's Not Dead | Ethnomusicology 1-2 | Black Music
Electronic Music | Tango History | Tango Music Ensemble | Gamelan Ensemble | Social Dance | Modern Dance | Hip Hop Dance
Computer Music Composition
JOURNALISM, RESEARCH, COPY EDITING
SENIOR WRITER/EDITOR
2022-Present
Georgia Tech
Office of Development
Conducts research, writes articles and letters for internal and external communications, drafts and edits grant proposals, conducts interviews with alumni, manages communications with donors, edits and maintains websites (using Drupal).
JOURNALISM INTERN
Summer 2020
At The Movies
Researched and wrote articles for atthemoviesonline.com discussing the music in films or as general reviews of films. Articles listed
DOCUMENTARY FILM INTERN
Summer 2019
with Christian Severin
Learned and utilized filmmaking techniques, developed interview questions, conducted filmed interviews, gained experience using equipment (for lighting, sound, and video), edited footage.
COPY EDITOR
Summer 2020
Marietta City Schools
Formatted, edited, and organized lesson plans for kindergarten through grade five for implementation of a new curriculum. Plans utilized by educators throughout the Marietta school system.
AWARDS
Ramblin' Rookie Award 2023: Annual award given by Georgia Tech's Office of Development as a "rookie of the year" award to the staff-nominated new employee (6-18 months of employment) who has demonstrated excellence, dedication, professionalism, and high-quality work. Received in August 2023.
Exceptional Performer Award: Annual recognition by Georgia Tech's Office of Development awarded to staff members who offer extraordinary service to the Institute and the comprehensive campaign, directly impacting Georgia Tech's ability to achieve greater private support, while living out the community's and division's core values. Received in April 2024.
MISCELLANY
BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST
January 2021 - April 2021
Hillside Hospital
Managed clients and collaborated with staff to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment. Utilized training in DBT practices and in verbal and physical Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI).
INSTRUCTOR &
CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE
2016-2020
Francis Fong Martial Arts Academy
Lead instruction in classes for adults and children. Earned instructor certification with the WTBA. Managed administrative tasks including communicating with clients, executing financial documentation, scheduling, and managing sales.
STUDENT LEADER
2019-2022
Bread Coffeehouse Ministry
Coordinated with staff and students to initiate programs, run Bible studies, and manage logistics at the Bread House.
SOPHOMORE ADVISOR
2019-2020
Emory Residence Life
Trained over 60 hours to manage student crises like conflicts, sexual assault, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation. Built relationships with and mentored freshmen, ran community events.
Additional Job Experience
Tutoring (High School ELA, SAT preparation) | Farm sitting (caring for chickens, ducks, quail, a pony, dogs, cats) | Childcare