Education

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M.A. in Arts Journalism and Communications, Syracuse University (7/2022 - 6/2023)

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B.A. in Performing Arts, Clemson University (8/2018 - 5/2022)

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Work Experience

Creative Copywriter - Los Angeles Philharmonic (9/2023 - present)

• Develop compelling, engaging, and informational concert descriptions, program notes, and blog posts on classical music, artists, audiences, and related topics.

• Write, edit and proofread promotional copy, including email newsletters, social media, print media, and digital/web ads

• Collaborate on video scripts, interactive content, and other creative projects for the LA Phil's four venues: Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, The Ford, and the Judith and Thomas L. Beckmen YOLA Center.

  

Instructional Assistant - Syracuse University (1/2023 - 8/2023)

• Grade reflection essays, take attendance, organize classroom set-up and equipment for the Rezak lecture series

• Work alongside Bill Werde, Director of the SU Bandier Program for Music Business and the Entertainment Industries

• Work alongside Patrick Hosken, adjunct professor and former MTV News music editor

 

Research Assistant & Copy Editor - Jeremy Reynolds (9/2022 - present)

• Researched classical pieces and composers to provide sources and annotations for program notes

• Proofread, edited copy, and completed 76 program note templates for 30 concert events​ at the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

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Graduate Assistant - Syracuse University (8/2022 - 8/2023)

• Coordinate projects highlighting student work, maintain records and social media accounts, and conduct office tasks

• Answer questions and offer advice for newly admitted Goldring Arts Journalism master's students

 

Marketing and Communications - Aspen Music Festival and School (6/2021 - 7/2022)

• Intern - Summer 2021, Freelance Writer - Summer 2022

• Contributing writer for the Aspen Times newspaper insert, “Festival Focus,” and program book insert, “Student Spotlight”

• Logged press mentions, updated daily online calendars, and wrote copy for social media and print promotional material

• Coordinated interviews for Aspen Public Radio’s Festival Showcase weekly broadcast

 

Editor, Decipher Magazine - Clemson University (1/2021 - 5/2022) 

• Promoted from Writer to Editor in August 2021

• Researched, conducted interviews, and wrote articles for the annual Creative Inquiry (undergraduate research) magazine

• Managed a team of five writers, graphic designers, photographers, and other student workers

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Music Education and Museum Studies Intern - Sigal Music Museum (5/2020 - 11/2020)

• Produced a documentary about the museum’s history, instrument collections, and donor Marlowe Sigal

• Researched and wrote biographical articles for the “Composer of the Month” column in News and Notes

 

Publications Intern - Brooks Center for the Performing Arts (1/2020 - 5/2022)​

• Pitched ideas, conducted interviews, and wrote articles for the biannual newsletter, Expression

• Drafted and proofread grants to the South Carolina Arts Commission, social media posts, and presentation script

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