Work experience

 

George Mason University

Costume Designer

2018 (Fairfax, VA)

                                                                             

• Design and fabricate various costume designs and their related accessories.

• Identify period fashion trends including designs, fabrics, and fit.

 

George Mason University

Props Designer

2017 (Fairfax, VA)

                                                                                                                        

• Responsible for design, development, fabrication/finishing, installation and documentation of props, set dressing, artwork, shrouds, and set pieces.

• Projects must maintain structural integrity and be durable to withstand weathering and heavy interaction while maintaining a high quality of realism to create an authentic atmosphere.

• Operation of metal, welding, wood shop machines and tools, and use of CAD software to interpret technical drawings.

 

Red Crown Events

Founder and Designer

2014 - present (South Riding, VA)

 

• Coordinate, manage, and design small to large scale events of personal and professional value.

• Establish budgets and ensure best rates for clients by skillfully negotiating with suppliers.

• Provide interior design consulting, architectural planning, and execution with high use of CAD software.

 

Big Red Chair Studios

Assistant Photographer

2010 - present (Centreville, VA)

(seasonal)

 

• Assist with photography in a fast-paced environment with experience in a variety of different atmospheres such as weddings, portraiture, fashion, and other unique events. Use various camera models and associated equipment. Ability to handle photo editing through Adobe Creative Suites including Photoshop.

• Determine project requirements, arrange all proper equipment and supplies, design and construct photography sets, and coordinate with videographers, makeup artists, and other professionals as necessary.

 

Morning Coffee Productions

Founding Member, Producer and Editor

2010 - present (Fairfax, VA)

(seasonal)

 

• Manage productions from beginning to end of creative process.

• Use of software such as Illustrator, Lightroom, Photoshop, and Final Cut Pro to create digital artwork and designs, edit photos and videos, typeset, animate, and process post-production tasks.

• Oversee large projects and manage production members to ensure client satisfaction and team efficiency.

 

Shamrock Title

Office Administrator

2015 - 2017 (Chantilly, VA)

 

• Provide Client Support including background research, handling delicate requests, scheduling appointments, greeting clients, maintaining records and performing administrative duties, handling sensitive data, as well as acting as communication liaison and Head of Social Media.

• Support the needs of a legal settlement proceeding including gathering and understanding state and local documents, tax verification documents, title related work, as well as Contract creation, Deed/Deed of Trust creation, Note creation, and short sale agreements

• Create new filing systems, manage material over servers, set up automated work tasks, facilitate new infrastructure policies to office operation, as well as other complex office tasks

 

George Mason University

Scenic Designer

2016 (Fairfax, VA)

 

• Responsible for scenic research, design, budget, schedule, construction, and installation.

• Collaborate with design team, director, producers, actors and company staff.

• Operation of metal, welding, wood shop machines and tools, and use of CAD software to interpret technical drawings.

 

UCI World Championships Doha 2016

Outreach Committee

2015 (Richmond, VA)

 

• Assisted in the design and setup of the outreach booth for convention area that hosted guests looking for event information. Acted as a travel, culture, and event liaison to guests interested in attending the Doha 2016 event. Also assisted in the coordination of tasks with the Marketing Director, Public Relations agent, and the President.

• Handled VIP affairs and assisted in the coordination of transports, secluded seating tents, private banquets, and information sessions.

 

Fairfax County Public Schools

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Tutor

2014 - 2015 (Falls Church, VA)

 

• Leading Socratic seminar style tutorial sessions in the subject of math and sciences, as well as advanced honors and college prepatory courses.

• Fostering positive attitudes toward school and higher education by assisting students in becoming knowledgeable about colleges, developing a plan for college acceptance, and researching financial aid plans and scholarship programs.

 

Heba Care

Child Caregiver

2010 - 2014 (Ashburn, VA)

 

• Improved language development and social skills by using children’s play, such as storytelling and games.

• Assisted in office tasks and lesson planning.

 

Loudoun County Public Schools

Artistic Director

2012 - 2014 (Chantilly, VA)

 

• Manage, design, and work with sets, sound, lights, costumes, crews, design teams, publicity, and advertising

• Draft rendered 3D CAD and SketchUp models of scenes, design original work, and connect students with proper resources to help pursue and support the artistic vision.

• Contribute to design research and ideation with design superiors and directors often presenting information on boards and slides to portray theme, mood, and methods of construction.

 

Fairfax County Public Schools

Student Props Designer

2011 - 2012 (Burke, VA)

 

• Responsible for collecting, fabricating, as well as setup and run of props for three shows.

• Supervise and work with school and community groups using prop inventory.

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Fairfax County Public Schools

Lake Braddock Secondary School - Tutor

2011 - 2012 (Burke, VA)

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• Tutor middle and high school students in a wide range of subjects; specialized in math and science.

• Guide students to higher scores on standardized tests.

 

Five by Five Communications

Office Assistant

2011 (Fairfax, VA)

 

• Handle phone calls and assist in multiple sales of telecommunications.

• Run basic office operations including organization and record keeping.

 

National Building Museum

Design Apprentice

2009 - 2011 (Washington, D.C.)

 

• Collaborate cross-disciplinary with professionals in architecture, construction, and design fields to develop environmentally safe, advanced, and technical guidelines for design.

• Use innovative design thinking and design process to contribute research to design and build large and full scale projects for the Museum and the city.

• Ability to handle and distribute multiple tasks to team members while working on tight schedules and project limitations, while often managing conflicting priorities.