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Education & Training
Carnegie Mellon's Entertainment Technology Center — Master of Entertainment Technology, 2011
University of California, Los Angeles — Bachelor of Arts in Design|Media Arts, 2001
Studied acting and improvisation in Los Angeles with The Second City and The Groundlings;
and in Chicago with iO (formerly ImprovOlympic), Annoyance Theater, and The Acting Studio.


Experience
Intern Game Designer, Schell Games | Pittsburgh, PA 2010

Lead Organizer, TEDxUniPittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA 2009-2010
+ Led a team of 10 people to coordinate a local TEDx event with the theme of Experience.
+ Designed the event to include 6 announced speakers, 2 performances, and 1 surprise speaker.

Creative Lead/Co-Producer, i3 presents The ImininTech Project | Pittsburgh, PA 2009-2010
+ Designed, constructed, and ran a two-story themed attraction in 16 weeks for CMU's Spring Carnival.
+ Wrote the attraction's story and developed a faux project sponsor, Iminin Technologies.

Art Director/Curator, UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame | Los Angeles, CA 2001-2004
+ Created over 30 displays utilizing skills in wide-format print production and installation design.
+ Worked with all Athletic Staff to appropriately represent UCLA’s athletic and academic legacy.
+ Set-up and maintained Hall of Fame local network, printers, hardware, and software.
+ Managed up to five student employees on projects such as archival memorabilia cataloging.

Actor & Improvisor | Los Angeles, CA & Chicago, IL 2001-present
+ AFTRA member; SAG-eligible; acting resumé and headshots available.
+ Perform on stage; in commercials, industrials, and films; at live events and trade shows.

Freelance Graphic Designer | Los Angeles, CA & Chicago, IL 2001-2009
+ Designed print materials for various organizations, including The Chicago Network.
+ Edited demo reels for actors to promote themselves to agents and casting directors.

Assistant to the CEO/Improv Actor, Laugh Out Loud, Inc. | Schaumburg, IL 2006-2009
+ Developed and facilitated Improv workshops for corporations, high schools, and universities.
+ Managed performance schedule for over 30 actors and stage managers at 100-seat theater.
+ Established brand guidelines via design, marketing materials, and in-theater signage.
+ Routinely wrote and performed custom sketch/improv shows, as well as fully-improvised shows.

Product Specialist & Team Captain, Scion | National Auto Show Circuit 2006-2009
+ Represented the Scion brand and interact with the public at Auto Shows around the country.
+ Made engaging presentations on the current product line-up in an approachable manner.
+ Created detailed show reports documenting all issues and customer suggestions.

Tutor, The Mac Tutor | Chicago, IL 2008-2009
+ Provided on-site Apple tutorials in several topics; from file organization to iLife apps and more.
+ Set up new Apples; including data transfer, file backup, device sync and local network admin.
+ Led group workshops covering subjects such as Digital Photography (iPhoto).

Theater Presenter, The Apple Store | Santa Monica, CA & Chicago, IL 2004-2006
+ Led small private classes, large group workshops and Apple Summer Camp sessions.
+ Developed Studio Series classes and new workshops such as the Digital Actor Workshop.
+ Facilitated events featuring outside artists and groups such as the Chicago Apple User Group.


Skills
+ Proficient in presentation design (Keynote), print design (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and video editing (Final Cut Pro).

+ Extremely comfortable with public speaking; ear-prompter proficient.

+ Experienced with a variety of software packages including Adobe Audition, After Effects,
Premiere; Perforce (content management); GoogleApps; MS Office Suite; and iLife Suite.


Past Accomplishments
+ Received the Entertainment Technology Center's 2009 Building Virtual Worlds First Penguin Award.
+ Completed the Chicago Triathlon Triple Challenge (three triathlons in two days).
+ Acknowledged in John Wooden's book My Personal Best: Life Lessons From An All-American Journey.