Independent Filmmaker at Self-employed

Directed and produced documentary films and traditional animation; oversaw cinematography, lighting, audio, editing, and film promotion across production cycles.

Owner and Creative Director at Other Perfect Things

Develop brand vision, manage website and social channels, and lead marketing. Hosted events and drove sales (approximately $12,000 in the first six months). Implemented social-first strategies and AI-assisted content planning; acted as brand face and led creative direction to stand out in a saturated market.

Instructor of Record and Gallery Manager at Ohio University

Taught in-person and online sections of Media Storytelling and the Creative Process; class sizes 30–40 undergraduates and non-traditional students per semester. Supervised graduate student assistants, managed course schedule, grading, and syllabus. Secured $2,500 in funding for a new campus gallery, directed programming, managed gallery calendar, and oversaw marketing materials and vendor coordination.

Programmer and Screener at Athens International Film and Video Festival

Coordinated and curated 200+ short and feature films; awarded Programmer’s Choice. Built relationships with audiences and filmmakers through hospitality and front-of-house staffing at the theatre.

Communications Specialist and Editor of OHIO Medicine Magazine at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Editor of OHIO Medicine Magazine Winter 2022; managed distribution of 10,000 print copies to alumni and stakeholders. Researched and wrote 1,000-word community health stories; developed social media and email marketing campaigns.

Exhibitions Director and Quilt National Director at The Dairy Barn Arts Center

Managed artist submissions databases, jury panels and artwork selections for exhibitions with 150-400 submissions from up to 300 artists. Secured grants of $20,000+, donor relations for budgets and artist awards ($3,500–$50,000); arranged in-kind donations valued $6,000–$15,000 including Sony gear and travel/teaching in Japan. Directed four exhibition spaces, led gallery renovations, and conducted tours/lectures, with outreach to venues.

Administrative Assistant at Hart Howerton Architects Design

Scheduled client meetings and candidate interviews; assisted with externship recruitment and events with budgets between $12,000 and $25,000. Performed monthly credit card reconciliation for 15 cardholders. Managed confidential information, coordinated executive travel, and distributed renderings/proprietary materials.

Creator, Producer, Editor, and Co-host at Midlife Creatives Podcast

Develop and produce three-episode seasons of interview podcasts with artists and creatives; Season 2 in preproduction.

Co-owner and Property Manager at Ittel Schriner, LLC

Manage lease, licensing, income and expenses, and property management of two residential units.