Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI | December 2021

Honors College

Bachelor of Arts in Media and Information

Minor: Documentary Production

GPA: 3.8

John Cabot University, Rome, Italy | August 2021 - December 2021

Study Abroad: Direct Enrollment

Experience

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit, Milford, MI | February 2023 - Current

Day Camp Coordinator, April 2023 - Current

  • Assist Youth and Family Director to oversee the operation of summer day camp at the Carls Family YMCA

  • Digitally create and distribute the weekly newsletter using Canva and communicate effectively with parents using ePACT

  • Support youth development throughout the summer through programming (literacy, math, sports, life skills, STEAM, etc.)

  • Coordinate the Meals on Wheels program at our camp

  • Collaborate with fellow coordinators to produce schedules, create rosters, and plan field trips according to federal grant guidelines

  • Supervise camp staff and act as a direct support contact for counselors and unit leads throughout the camp day

Welcome Center Supervisor, November 2023 - May 2024

  • Supervise Member Experience Associates and be their direct support contact alongside from the Member Experience Director

  • Sales experience as one of the primary customer facing member experience associates

  • Manage all social media and marketing for the Carls branch using Sprout, Marq, and Canva in collaboration with MarComm guidelines

  • Create and send email newsletter communications to specified lists such as members, staff, etc.

  • Coordinate and schedule facility rentals as requested

  • Create monthly schedule for the Welcome Center

  • Approve payroll for each pay period

  • Assist Member Experience Director with membership tasks (usage reports, group exercise attendance, reaching out to members/potential members)

  • Work with fellow lead staff to further our YMCA's mission throughout the community

Member Experience Associate, February 2023 - November 2023

  • Provide excellent customer service to members and guests through greeting, managing and addressing member concerns, and answering phones

  • Act as a source of information for members and assist them in registering for programs, classes, and events

  • Sell memberships to potential members and assist them in signing up

  • Manager on duty responsibilities when scheduled (hourly walk throughs, opening/closing the building)

Express Photo and Camera, Livonia, MI | August 2022 - May 2023

Photo Laboratory Technician

  • Collaborate with colleagues to complete a variety of projects including film processing/scanning, scan orders, print orders, photo restoration, etc.

  • Extensive knowledge of the film development process including chemicals and film types

  • Knowledgeable of all aspects of the store including products, services, and pricing 

  • Strong customer service skills through in person interaction and answering phones/emails

  • Participated in the rebranding of the business through mood boards, community engagement, social media, and new in store visuals

  • Skilled in Photoshop doing photo retouching, sizing, balancing color properties, etc.

MSU Digital X, East Lansing, MI | October 2019 - August 2021

Video Production Assistant

  • Work to make content, such as online courses, accessible for persons with disabilities

  • Use Adobe programs such as Premiere Pro and Photoshop to edit a variety of content

  • Recognized by supervisor for outstanding audio recording/editing

  • Collaborated with the creative team at Science Gallery Detroit to implement their virtual exhibits during Covid

VIM Magazine, East Lansing, MI | August 2019 - May 2021

Photographer - Print and BTS

  • Collaborate with fellow teams to plan and execute photoshoots for the print magazine

  • Successfully shot and edited multiple shoots for fashion and lifestyle spreads

  • Exhibit strong communication skills and creative/technical fluency

  • Document behind the scenes imagery for future social media and marketing purposes

  • Understanding of the pitch to print process

  • Knowledge of lighting, camera, and editing processes

Extracurriculars

Phi Sigma Pi Honors Fraternity Public Relations Co-Chair | April 2020 - April 2021

Music Review Volunteer at Impact 89FM Radio Station | January 2019 - May 2020

MSU Telecasters Production Assistant | September 2019 - March 2020

Skills

Adobe Applications (Premiere, Photoshop, Audition, Lightroom)

Canva

AP Style Writing

Microsoft Applications

Google Suite