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I’m a creative and compassionate storyteller with over 15 years of experience in digital content creation, performance, and community engagement. I’m skilled in photography, videography, and social media strategy, with a strong background in animal welfare and educational programming.
I’m passionate about using creativity to inspire compassion, build community, and help save lives.
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Work Experience
Resident Artist/ Head Puppeteer/Writer/Director at Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta, GA
August 29, 2025 - July 16, 2025Designed and created visual assets for productions, including lobby displays, educational content, and digital projections.
Directed and adapted productions, developing strong narrative and visual storytelling for young audiences.
Collaborated with cross-department teams to shape creative style and maintain consistency in branding and audience engagement.
Wrote scripts and developed original characters, integrating illustration, puppetry, and storytelling.
Digital Learning Puppeteer and Teaching Artist at Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta, GA
August 31, 2025 - July 18, 2025Performed shows for virtual classes, created digital content and marketing materials, taught hundreds of children ages 2-15, connected with educators and teachers, organized invoices and bill collection through Tessitura ticketing software, and managed communications with schools and teachers.
Puppeteer/Lead Counselor/Marketing at City of Orlando Puppetroupe, Orlando, FL
August 26, 2007 - July 13, 2025Designed and illustrated marketing materials, lesson plans, and digital content for children’s productions.
Created a custom website and digital illustrations to support performances and workshops.
Taught and inspired children through storytelling, character design, and performance.
Resident Artist / Head Puppeteer / Writer / Director at Center for Puppetry Arts
August 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025Designed and created visual assets for productions, lobby displays, educational content, and digital projections. Directed and adapted productions, developing strong narrative and visual storytelling for young audiences. Collaborated with cross-department teams to shape creative style and maintain consistency in branding and audience engagement. Wrote scripts and developed original characters, integrating illustration, puppetry, and storytelling.
Digital Learning Puppeteer & Teaching Artist at Center for Puppetry Arts
August 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025Created digital illustrations and marketing materials to support virtual shows. Performed for and taught children ages 2–15, blending storytelling, design, and performance. Developed engaging visual content to support remote learning experiences.
Puppeteer / Lead Counselor / Marketing at City of Orlando Puppetroupe
August 1, 2007 - September 11, 2025Designed and illustrated marketing materials, lesson plans, and digital content for children’s productions. Created a custom website and digital illustrations to support performances and workshops. Taught and inspired children through storytelling, character design, and performance.
Resident Artist / Head Puppeteer / Writer / Director at Center for Puppetry Arts
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025Designed and created visual assets for productions, including lobby displays, educational content, and digital projections. Directed and adapted productions, developing strong narrative and visual storytelling for young audiences. Collaborated with cross-department teams to shape creative style and maintain consistency in branding and audience engagement. Wrote scripts and developed original characters, integrating illustration, puppetry, and storytelling.
Digital Learning Puppeteer & Teaching Artist at Center for Puppetry Arts
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025Created digital illustrations and marketing materials to support virtual shows. Performed for and taught children ages 2–15, blending storytelling, design, and performance. Developed engaging visual content to support remote learning experiences.
Puppeteer / Lead Counselor / Marketing at City of Orlando Puppetroupe
August 1, 2007 - August 1, 2007Designed and illustrated marketing materials, lesson plans, and digital content for children’s productions. Created a custom website and digital illustrations to support performances and workshops. Taught and inspired children through storytelling, character design, and performance.
Resident Artist / Head Puppeteer / Writer / Director at Center for Puppetry Arts
August 1, 2007 - August 1, 2025Designed and created visual assets for productions, including lobby displays, educational content, and digital projections. Directed and adapted productions, developing strong narrative and visual storytelling for young audiences. Collaborated with cross-department teams to shape creative style and maintain branding consistency. Wrote scripts and developed original characters, integrating illustration, puppetry, and storytelling.
Digital Learning Puppeteer & Teaching Artist at Center for Puppetry Arts
October 1, 2016 - August 1, 2025Created digital illustrations and marketing materials to support virtual shows. Performed for and taught children ages 2–15, blending storytelling, design, and performance. Developed engaging visual content to support remote learning experiences.
Puppeteer / Lead Counselor / Marketing at City of Orlando Puppetroupe
August 1, 2003 - August 1, 2007Designed and illustrated marketing materials, lesson plans, and digital content for children’s productions. Created a custom website and digital illustrations to support performances and workshops. Taught and inspired children through storytelling, character design, and performance.
Resident Artist / Head Puppeteer / Director at Center for Puppetry Arts
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2025Produced and directed over 10 stage and digital productions, overseeing content creation from concept to performance. Filmed and edited promotional videos using After Effects and Qlab to enhance digital marketing and audience engagement. Led creative teams, scheduled projects, and communicated across departments to ensure cohesive storytelling and production quality. Created educational and promotional materials that aligned with the organization’s mission to entertain and educate families.
Contributor, LifeLine News (Volunteer) at LifeLine Animal Project
January 1, 2024 - PresentWriter, video editor, and puppeteer for LifeLine’s online video series, producing engaging and compassionate content that highlights shelter stories and community impact. Collaborate with shelter staff and marketing team to create visuals that support adoption, donation, and volunteer initiatives. Develop scripts and storyboards aligned with LifeLine’s mission and values.
Puppeteer / Marketing Coordinator at City of Orlando Puppetroupe
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007Performed live shows and created marketing content for community and educational programs. Designed digital materials and managed online presence, boosting outreach to families and schools. Organized production archives, schedules, and visual assets for touring performances.
Education
Associate’s at International Academy of Design and Technology, Orlando, FL
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003B.A. at Brenau University, Gainesville, GA
September 1, 1997 - May 31, 1999Associate’s at Gainesville College, Oakwood, GA
September 1, 1995 - August 31, 1997Associate’s in Web Design at International Academy of Design and Technology, Orlando, FL
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003B.A. in Theater, Magna Cum Laude at Brenau University, Gainesville, GA
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999Associate’s in Theater at Gainesville College, Oakwood, GA
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997Associate’s in Web Design at International Academy of Design and Technology
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003B.A. in Theater, Magna Cum Laude at Brenau University
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999Associate’s in Theater at Gainesville College
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997Associate’s in Web Design at International Academy of Design and Technology, Orlando, FL
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003B.A. in Theater, Magna Cum Laude at Brenau University, Gainesville, GA
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999Associate’s in Theater at Gainesville College, Oakwood, GA
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997Associate’s in Web Design at International Academy of Design and Technology, Orlando, FL
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003B.A. in Theater, Magna Cum Laude at Brenau University, Gainesville, GA
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999Associate’s in Theater at Gainesville College, Oakwood, GA
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997B.A. in Theater at Brenau University
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026A.A. in Theater at Gainesville College
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026A.S. in Web Design at International Academy of Design and Technology
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026Qualifications
Part of Alpha Psi Omega, the Theatre Honors Society
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999Suzi 2017 for TYA Best Ensemble - Old MacDonald’s Farm
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Suzi 2017 for TYA Best Direction - Old MacDonald’s Farm
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Suzi 2018 for TYA Best Direction - Mother Goose
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Suzi Award 2017: Best Ensemble – Old MacDonalds Farm
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Suzi Award 2017: Best Direction – Old MacDonalds Farm
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Suzi Award 2018: Best Direction – Mother Goose
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Suzi Award, Best Direction – Old MacDonald’s Farm (2017)
January 1, 2017 - March 20, 2026Suzi Award, Best Direction – Mother Goose (2018)
January 1, 2018 - March 20, 2026Member, Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Honor Society
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government, Other
A quick little animation of my hand painted mouse and truck.
Working with a small time craft business to create color palettes and advertising for their various products.
My original illustrations and animations using Procreate and Procreate Dreams.
I was fortunate enough to be hired as the animator for the Muppet Prank Culture Event at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, GA. I worked with the amazing Dave Goelz and Bonnie Erickson and created illustrations and animations to visually describe the pranks that were performed in the Henson workshop back in the day.
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