SUMMARY
Hardworking, passionate music professional utilizing creative collaboration, innovation, and multimedia storytelling to support inclusive art-centric communities. Academic skills gained as an honors student graduating early from a rigorous college journalism program routinely ranked in the top 10% of the U.S. Profi cient music writer experienced in interviewing major artists like Jon Batiste and John McCrea of Cake. Professional skills developed rising through the ranks - from student volunteer to paid music coordinator - of a Boston radio station ranked #3 on the “Best College Radio Station” list of The Princeton Review. Leadership experience cultivated managing the WERS 88.9 writing team and serving as high school class co-president. Seeking an opportunity to serve a high-performing team working in the music industry.
EDUCATION
Emerson College | Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Journalism | September 2021 - December 2024
• Emerson College Honors Program • GPA: 3.89/4.0 • Completed studies in 3.5 years
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Freelance Writer
Arts, Music, and Entertainment Journalist | September 2024 - Present
• Research, write, and pitch articles for various publications, including Boston Art Review, Cincinnati CincyBeat, and HorizonMass • Interview subjects • Workshop stories with fellow staff writers and editors
Live Nation Entertainment | Cincinnati, OH
Box Office and VIP Sales | February 2025 - Present
• Manage box office transactions with Ticketmaster POS system • Serve as customer service representative for Bogart’s music venue • Maintain guest relations at will call window and over the phone • Successfully upsell ticket upgrades to maximize revenue
Concord | Nashville, TN
Promotion Intern | June 2024 - August 2024
• Reported directly to Concord’s Senior Director of Grass Roots & Video Promotion/Tour & Events Marketing • Utilized Pandora AMP to compile streaming data for Concord artists • Collaborated with Promotion Team to track radio adds • Researched and identified specific radio stations to target for promotion campaigns • Curated playlists on OpenPlay for American Airlines flights
WERS 88.9 | Boston, MA
Staff Writer and On-Air Radio Personality | March 2022 - December 2024
Blog Assistant | February 2023 - June 2024
Music Coordinator | May 2023 - June 2024
• Interview musicians, such as Jon Batiste and John McCrea of Cake • Member of a four-person professional staff curating on-air playlists based on radio charts, listener feedback, and independent research • Communicate with music promoters and managers • Book musicians for interviews and live studio sessions • Write in-depth articles about music news, local musicians, and concerts • Record as a radio personality my weekly radio show, “The Coffee House,” using ENCO/DAD/PRESENTER
Music & Event Management Inc. | Cincinnati, OH
Sponsorship Sales Intern | May 2023 - September 2023
• Facilitated on-site sponsorship activations • Created promotional Instagram graphics and TikTok videos • Connected with potential sponsors • Photographed sponsor advertisements at concert events
SKILLS
Music: Event DJ, Classically Trained Vocalist, Musical Theatre Training, OpenPlay, Pandora AMP
Computer: Final Cut Pro, ENCO/DAD/PRESENTER, Adobe Lightroom Classic, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Audition, WordPress, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Excel, Canva, Google Suite
Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, SEO
Photography: Nikon Z6 camera, Film Developing, Photographic Printing, Photojournalism Experience