Resume & Experience
In the Fall of 2023 I learned the Boo To You Parade and continued my parades journey with the Festival of Fantasy Parade in the Spring of 2024.
MK Parades
For the holiday season of 2023 I learned puppetry through one of my favorite offerings, Merry Menagerie.
Hero's Unite
While attending Elon University I was most notably the Creative Director of Live Oak Communications and PR Chair for Vital Signs A Cappella.
Elon University
EDUCATION
Elon University, Elon, NC
B.A. Strategic Communications
B.A. Cinema & Television Arts
B.A. Communication Design
Minor: Dance
WORK EXPERIENCE
Walt Disney World, Character Performer (Jan '23 - July '24)
- Engaged diverse audiences as a Character Performer at Walt Disney World Resort, delivering high-energy performances and creating memorable interactions through innovative storytelling techniques.
- Participated in parades & shows, showcasing physical storytelling abilities and maintaining performance under challenging weather conditions.
- Collaborated with a team of performers to enhance guest experiences across various entertainment venues, demonstrating strong coordination and adaptability while embodying beloved Disney characters.
MK Main Street Ops, Guest Flow Team (June '22 - Jan '23)
- Assisted in facilitating guest flow patterns, along with setup for various events, cavalcades and parades throughout the Magic Kingdom.
- Assisted with guest needs on a daily basis, while staying up to date on WDW operations and updates to the My Disney Experience App.
- Repeatedly recognized for upholding Disney's Five Keys, and creating an excellent experience for cast members and guests on Main Street and around the Magic Kingdom.
The Phoenix Club, Graphic Design Intern (Jan '22 - May '22)
- Assisted Elon’s athletic teams with project-based graphic design needs related to various fundraising, stewardship and marketing initiatives.
- Developed and executing graphic design projects for the Phoenix Club for solicitations and stewardship.
- Collaborated with the Assistant Director of the Phoenix Club in developing an overall digital content strategy for the Phoenix Club with the goal of increasing engagement across accounts.
Live Oak Communications, Creative Director (Aug '20 - Fall '21)
Prev. Creative Member, Asst. Creative Director
- Oversaw the Creative Team, and worked closely with account teams, analytics teams, team leaders, faulty supervisors and real clients in the Mebane/ Burlington area to produce high quality creative content.
- Coordinated weekly creative meetings and organized brainstorm sessions for client projects for creative, account, & management teams.
- Presented designs while showing clear line of sight back to the strategic goals of both the project and campaign.
Bbot Inc., Marketing & Creative Design Intern (June '21 - Sep '21)
- Developed marketing collateral for Bbot to post and share over multiple digital platforms and be sent to clients for customer support.
- Identified key features that appealed to Bbot customers and worked with the current marketing team to create strong, creative deliverables.
AWARDS & INTERESTS
Creative Director for Award Winning Work.
2021 ADDYs: Best In Show. Gold in Art Direction, and Integrated Campaigns. Silver in Outdoor & Transit Advertising, and Product/Service Promotion. Bronze in Magazine Advertising.
2020 ADDYs: Bronze in Elements of Logo Design.
2020 Southeast Colloquium Creative Conference: 2nd place Point-of-Purchase.
Helped raise over $11,000 for the Make-A-Wish foundation with the February 2021 virtual concert during the COVID-19 pandemic, and again helping raise over $12,000 for the Make-A-Wish foundation in 2022.
Awarded the Elon MakerHub’s Kickbox Grant for work with Live Oak Communications to improve office culture and productivity.
Helped raise over $10,000 for the arts during the COVID-19 pandemic through virtual fundraising and audience engagement efforts via social media.
FREELANCE
Creating, nurturing, and growing professional relationships with real clients all through NC.
The North Carolina Medical Society, Raleigh, NC
Designing banners and other graphics for the North Carolina Medical Society’s conferences which were moved to a virtual format during the pandemic.
North Carolina Theatre, Raleigh, NC
Editing videos and photographs together for the North Carolina Theatre’s video series which was released during the COVID-19 pandemic with the
goal of bringing the community together virtually.
My Logo
My logo and branding feature vibrant red, yellow, and orange hues with playful, curved typography to reflect my energetic and creative personality. This fun and approachable design communicates my enthusiasm for bringing a fresh perspective to every project I undertake.
