My Resume

WORK EXPERIENCE

St. Edward’s University, Austin, Texas  (August 2024 – Present)                                                                  

Adjunct Professor – Digital Media and Content Creation ‍ ‍ ‍‍ ‍

  • Design and teach undergraduate coursework in digital storytelling, multimedia production, and narrative strategy at the intersection of technology and culture

  • Lead lectures, workshops, and hands-on labs exploring storytelling formats including podcasts, short films, documentaries and data-driven narratives

  • Instruct students in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Audition, InDesign and Illustrator) for editing, production and content design

  • Guide students through the full content creation process, from ideation and storyboarding to production, post-production and digital distribution

  • Coordinate with guest lecturers and industry professionals to provide real-world insights and networking opportunities

Mars Initiative, Houston, Texas  (March 2026 – Present)                                                                  

Content and Storytelling Lead‍ ‍

  • Lead content strategy and storytelling initiatives supporting space education and exploration

  • Develop and manage digital content across social media, web and campaign platforms

  • Craft narratives that translate complex STEM topics into engaging, accessible stories

  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to expand outreach and audience engagement

  • Produce multimedia content including graphics, video and written assets

House of Bug Production, Chicago, Illinois  (August 2022 – Present)              

Managing Creative Director – Lead Editor                                    

  • Oversee end-to-end post-production for documentary and audio projects, including story development, sound design, and final delivery for festival and broadcast distribution

  • Manage workflows and asset organization using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition

  • Lead marketing, PR, and festival communications to increase visibility and audience reach

  • Produce and edit original documentary content focused on uncovering underrepresented and “hidden” histories

  • Create, edit, and distribute five seasons (and counting) of the podcast Bright Lights Beyond, including guest sourcing, story development, and audio production

  • Work featured in Chicago Tribune, WGN Morning News and Radio, and recognized at multiple film festivals

Ever.Ag, Chicago, Illinois (October 2023 – October 2025)                                                                       

Media Content Producer‍ ‍

  • Produced and edited video and podcast content for YouTube, Marketo and RSS platforms

  • Designed graphics and layouts using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop

  • Managed virtual recording sessions via Zencastr, including technical support and post-production

  • Created short-form social media content to drive engagement and audience growth

  • Produced promotional materials, highlight reels and event media coverage

Mom’s Choice Awards, Chesapeake, Virginia (October 2019 – January 2024) 

Corporate Sales and Customer Relations Manager                                  

  • Managed client relations and corporate sales, maintaining strong partnerships

  • Conducted client meetings to address needs and ensure program alignment

  • Collaborated with marketing teams to promote clients across digital platforms

  • Participated in leadership development sessions to strengthen sales strategy and team collaboration

Back Roads Entertainment, Austin, Texas (January 2020 – May 2020) 

Unscripted Reality TV Research and Development Assistant                                         

  • Conducted research for cast and crew to support reality TV pitch development

  • Assisted in writing and developing network pitches and creative concepts

  • Collaborated with teams using iWork and Adobe tools to execute presentations

EDUCATION

Loyola University Chicago, Chicago Illinois (May 2023)

Masters of Communication in Digital Media & Storytelling    ‍ ‍‍

St. Edward’s University, Austin, Texas (May 2020)

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Media Arts & Journalism‍ ‍

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts ‍ ‍

SKILLS

Technical: Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Audition, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Motion Array

Podcasting: Zencastr, Spotify for Podcasters, Apple Podcasts, Audacity

Web & Marketing: WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Marketo, Highrise

General: iWork Suite, Social Media Management