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Curriculum Vitae

Achievements and Experiences

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Education

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Creative Publishing and Critical Journalism

The New School | New York, NY | June 2025

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Relevant Coursework

Multimedia Publishing, Production and Writing Lab (2025)

Publishing Books (2025)

Design & the Future of Publishing (2024)

Producing Short Form Docs (2022)

Writing & Directing: From Script to Screen (2022)

Media Practices: Audio (2022)​​​​​

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Graduate-Level Coursework, Non-Matriculated Student - Anthropology

Rutgers University | New Brunswick, NJ | Fall 2020

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Relevant Coursework

Problems in Ethnography (2020)

Theories of Personhood (2020)

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Science, Technology and Society​

​Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Theatre Arts and Technology

New Jersey Institute of Technology | Newark, NJ | June 2020

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Relevant Coursework

Video Game Psychology (2019)
Computer Science with Business Problems (2019)
Cell Phone Media (2018)

Principles of Playwriting (2018)
Acting within Technology (2018)

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Minors

Communication

Global Studies

Literature

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Undergraduate-Level Coursework, Study Abroad

Maynooth University | Maynooth, Ireland | Winter 2019

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Relevant Coursework

Young People, Youth Culture, and Youth Services in Ireland (2019)

Experience

​​Admissions Recruiter

NJIT | Newark, NJ | June 2023 - Present

 

  • Manages comprehensive application review processes and maintains ongoing communication sequences using CRM software.

  • Writes custom materials, including emails and presentations, to help students, teachers, and families understand university programs and admissions processes.

  • Provides support to families navigating enrollment decisions, resolving concerns and facilitating successful outcomes for the individual student.

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Playwright/Dramaturg

New Jersey Play Lab - The Storyteller Studio | September 2023 - Present

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  • Participates in a professional creative collective to develop and refine works-in-progress, resulting in pieces that have won contests and been featured in festivals.

  • Contributes to critiques for script development.

  • Collaborates on original works through structured creative processes.

 

Print Designer 

Back Matter Magazine | New York. NY | January 2025 - May 2025

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  • Designed layout templates for Back Matter Magazine using Figma and Adobe InDesign.

  • Collaborated closely with editorial and design teams to ensure that visual choices enhanced the unique voices of the written pieces.

  • Conceptualized an original logo sketch that became the magazine's official back cover design.​

  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting tight publication deadlines.

 

 Professional Organizer

Freelance | May 2019 – September 2023 

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  • Organized residential spaces and helped clients sort through personal belongings.

  • Managed decluttering projects including sorting, donating, and disposal to maximize space.

  • Provided ongoing support to help clients maintain organized spaces.

 

Academic Editor

Freelance | October 2016 - June 2023

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  • Provided comprehensive editing services for students of all education levels.

  • Strengthened and refined essays and personal statements to improve clarity and structure.

  • Offered guidance while respecting the writer’s unique voice.

 

Social Worker - TANF Services

Somerset County Board of Social Services | Somerville, NJ | April 2022 - June 2023 

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  • Provided crisis intervention services to facilitate equitable access to housing and financial resources for individuals from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and educational backgrounds. 

  • Coordinated care via comprehensive case management for 20+ clients, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to ensure clients received ongoing support.

  • Maintained detailed case documentation and organized client records to track individual needs and service outcomes.

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 Disney College Program - Animal Kingdom Sales Host

Walt Disney World | Orlando, FL | July 2021 - January 2022 

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  • Created magical experiences for 500+ guests daily, providing personalized sales assistance and vacation experience recommendations for individuals and families.

  • Maintained Disney's high standards for safety, courtesy, inclusion, and efficiency while representing the brand as a Cast Member.

  • Adapted to changing priorities and unexpected situations with an upbeat attitude.​

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 Administrative Assistant - Assisted Outpatient Treatment Services

Richard Hall Community Health and Wellness Center | Bridgewater, NJ | November 2020 - July 2021 

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  • Managed administrative documentation processes to help ensure clients received state-mandated mental health services and support.

  • Converted paper files to a digital format and maintained electronic health records within the document database for government use, keeping records easily retrievable.

  • Compiled reports covering patient information and office data to support center activities. 

 

 Assistant to the Director

Center for Applied Improvisation and Theatre at NJIT | Newark, NJ | August 2019 - June 2020 

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  • Assisted in developing programs that promoted creativity in STEM+ environments.

  • Conducted research, analyzed data, and created text-based content used for the promotion of the Center and its events and programs.

  • Built and maintained relationships with program participants and potential clients.

 

Production Assistant

NJIT Theatre Department | Newark, NJ | September 2017 - June 2020 

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  • Managed promotional materials and maintained organization of departmental inventory.

  • Documented events through photography and videography of performances.

  • Collaborated with technical teams to develop costuming and staging concepts.

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 Information and Event Staff

NJIT Dept. of Strategic Events and Conference Services | Newark, NJ | August 2018 – March 2020

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  • Delivered guest service and provided operational support for social and academic events across multiple venues.

  • Collaborated with information and event teams to address inquiries and concerns in real-time.

  • Maintained safety protocols and ensured orderly operations during high-traffic periods.​​

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 Summer Resident Assistant

NJIT Residence Life Department | Newark, NJ | May 2019 – August 2019 

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  • Provided academic and personal guidance to a diverse residential community of students.

  • Planned, organized, and implemented events to build community engagement and foster connections among residents.

  • Coordinated administrative operations including maintenance requests, housing assignments, and routine inspections.
     

 Social Media Assistant

NJIT Hub for Creative Placemaking | Newark, NJ | August 2018 – February 2019 

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  • Advertised for a continuing education certification program through social media.

  • Produced video content for educational and archival purposes.

  • Assisted students with navigating online platforms and materials.

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 Marketing and Promotions Intern

Beasley Media Group - Magic 98.3 | Somerset, NJ | May 2017 - August 2017 

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  • Assisted the Promotions and Marketing team in operating promotional events.

  • Prepared and managed text-based content for the station's online presence.

  • Photographed events and maintained digital photo galleries.​

     Projects and Publications     

Publications

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I visited 3 national parks in one long weekend with my best friend. I don't regret it, but I'd never do it again. | Article | Business Insider (2026)

The Wheels On The Bus: New York Transit Bus Festival 2024 | "Postcard" - Personal Essay | Design and the Future of Publishing Course Portfolio (2024)​

​Opinion: The Importance of Meal-Planning During Your Walt Disney World Trip | Article | Medium (2023)

Don’t Miss This Spot at Orlando International Airport! | Article | Medium (2023)

Stress Awareness Month | Column | Somerset County Department of Human Services Newsletter (2021)

Why Aren’t NJIT Students Sleeping? | Article | The Vector (2019)

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Redhead Rapunzel | Waterfall Blog (2021 - Present)

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glee | Poem | HOOT (2025; forthcoming)

slow grower | Poem | like waves through flesh (2024)

Prologue | Poem | Pinky Thinker Press Issue No. 13 (2024)

Discovering | Poem | The Closed Eye Open - "Maya's Micros" Feature (2023)

Nirali | Poem | The Closed Eye Open - "Maya's Micros" Feature (2023)

the myth of the skin | Poem | Pinky Thinker Press Issue No. 9 (2023)

the red queen ate my Alice | Poem | The Athena Review (2021)

woman rewritten/man unrequested | Poem | Ember Chasm Review, Issue III (2021)

22 w 32nd | Poem | Ember Chasm Review, Issue III (2021)​​

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junk drawer | Visual Art (mixed media collage) | Querencia Press: Not Ghosts, But Spirits Vol. 5 (2025)

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Projects​

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The Yellow String

Play | Playwright | To be presented at Talespinner Children's Theatre's PLAYGround Series at the Borderlight Festival | 2025

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  • Wrote an original play expanding on a Ukrainian folktale, creating a sequel/continuation of the traditional story.

  • Selected for Talespinner Children's Theatre's PLAYGround series, a showcase of family-friendly new works at the BorderLight Theatre Festival.

  • Work will be presented as a staged reading with the opportunity for audience response.

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The Last Theatre Program at the End of the World

Short play | Playwright | Scripted Showcase | The New Jersey Play Lab's Storyteller Studio | 2025

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  • Created an original short play exploring the theme of solidarity as part of the Storyteller Studio's year-long playwriting and dramaturgy cohort.

  • Developed work with mentors and co-creators, participating in structured critique and revision processes.

  • Work was presented as a staged reading at the cohort's final showcase event at Luna Stage.

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Ichor, Then Ivy Part 1: the way we bleed

 Multidisciplinary performance | Poet/Performer | Intonation: A Cross National Collaboration of Poets, Dancers, and Musical Composers | Arts By The People | 2025

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  • Worked alongside dancers, composers, and a fellow poet to create an original multimedia performance piece.

  • Wrote and performed "the way we bleed," a poem personifying industrialism and mother nature as sisters in an ongoing conflict.

  • Participated in iterative creative processes, sharing works-in-progress and communicating with collaborators to develop a cohesive final performance.

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Collecting Magic

Booklet | Designer/Curator/Writer | Design and the Future of Publishing | The New School | 2024

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  • Researched and documented Disney pin trading subculture through interviews with current and former Disney cast members and local collector groups.

  • Participated in pin trading events to gather firsthand observations and community insights.

  • Designed and produced a comprehensive guide covering the history, etiquette, and practices of Disney pin collecting.

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Sister Wives

Short Play | Playwright | Winner of Phillips’ Mill Community Association’s 7th Annual Emerging Playwright Competition | 2024

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  • Recognized as one of six winning playwrights for an original short comedic play exploring the themes of love and grief.

  • Developed work independently, incorporating feedback from Storyteller Studio meetings.

  • Received an award in the form of a cash prize and a staged reading.

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The WritingLAB 2024 Summer Ekphrastic Writing Residency

Residency | Poet-in-Residence | Arts By The People | 2024

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  • Participated in a summer writing residency, working independently over the course of three months to create an ekphrastic poem inspired by dance.

  • Attended an opening workshop with 12 other poets exploring embodiment through basic dance movements to inform our poetic practices.

  • Contributed work to a collaborative publication featuring poems alongside stills and QR codes linking to the original dance performances.
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The Autoethnography of Len Zaratoga

Speculative Fiction (Postcard Series) | Designer/Curator | Design and the Future of Publishing | The New School | 2024

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  • Created an 8-piece postcard series exploring place-based narrative through speculative fiction and visual storytelling.

  • Developed the character of "Len Zaratoga," a travel photographer, to provide authentic narrative context.

  • Researched regional geography and wildlife as well as period-appropriate print elements to create authentic 2011-era designs using Figma and AI tools.

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Artists Anonymous

Short Play | Co-Playwright | Scripted Showcase | The New Jersey Play Lab's Storyteller Studio | 2024

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  • Co-created an original play exploring the theme of healing as part of the Storyteller Studio's year-long playwriting and dramaturgy cohort.

  • Collaborated with a co-writer and dramaturg, using the partnership to develop ideas, refine the script, and share research.

  • Work was presented as a staged reading at the cohort's final showcase event at Jersey City Theater Center.

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A look at South Jersey diners and the people who love them

Article | Developmental Editor/Mentor | Published by NJ.com | 2023

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  • Provided developmental and line editing support to a high school student writer from initial concept through publication.

  • Guided the piece through multiple drafts, helping to shape the piece's structure, narrative, and voice.

  • Taught video editing techniques and assisted with interviewing and filming for multimedia components of the project.​

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Untitled Local History Documentary

Documentary | Director/Producer | Media Practices: Audio | The New School | 2022

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  • Produced a short documentary examining the hidden history of a cemetery located on a local high school campus.

  • Interviewed a local historian to provide historical context for the site.

  • Handled all aspects of production from research and planning through filming and audio capture.

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Silent Rites

Short Film | Writer/Editor/Producer | Writing & Directing: From Script to Screen | The New School | 2022

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  • Developed, wrote, and directed an original short film examining complex family relationships and moral obligations.

  • Managed full production cycle including script development, casting, and on-set direction.

  • Completed post-production work in editing, sound design, and color correction.

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тато і син - A Triptych of Ukrainian Culture

Documentary | Director/Producer | Producing Short-Form Documentaries | The New School | 2022

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  • Produced a short documentary examining three generations of Ukrainian-American men and their relationship to cultural identity.

  • Conducted in-depth interviews and developed narrative structure for sensitive cross-generational conversations about immigration and family history.

  • Managed all aspects of production from pre-production planning through post-production editing.

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2050: Looking Backward - The Vector May 1st Issue

Speculative Fiction | Writer/Designer | Literature: Science Fiction | NJIT | 2020​

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  • Created a conceptual future issue of the school newspaper as an alternative to the traditional final essay format.

  • Wrote multiple short articles synthesizing themes from science fiction, journalism, and philosophy courses taken during my undergraduate career.

  • Developed the project in spring 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, using the format to reflect on interrupted final semester experiences.

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An Analysis of the Influences of Culture, Gender, and Media: A Dialogue on Game of Thrones

Thesis Project | Researcher/Writer | B.S. Science, Technology and Society | NJIT | 2019

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  • Conducted primary and secondary research examining cultural messaging about gender in popular media, using HBO's Game of Thrones as a case study.

  • Designed and utilized quantitative and qualitative research tools, including surveys and interviews, to analyze audience perceptions and media influence, producing statistically significant findings from target populations.

  • Presented and defended research methodology and conclusions before an academic review board.

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Two: A Collection of Short Poems

Chapbook | Poet/Designer | Independent Study in Poetry | NJIT | 2019

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  • Wrote and compiled a collection of original syllabic poems.

  • Engaged in intensive one-on-one mentorship with Distinguished Professor Burt Kimmelman to develop poetic craft and editorial skills.

  • Designed and produced both digital and hand-stitched book formats.​​​​​​

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College Visit

Short Film | Videographer/Editor | COM 325 Special Topics: Cell Phone Media | NJIT | 2018

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  • Created an original short film using only cell phone footage. 

  • Filmed documentary-style content following a prospective student's campus visit and decision-making process. 

  • Edited project in Lightworks, incorporating music, titles, and sequencing to create a cohesive narrative.

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The Birthday Cake

360° Short Film | Actor/Co-producer | THTR 411 Special Topics: Acting Within Technology | NJIT | 2018

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  • ​Collaborated on a group video project filmed from the perspective of a birthday cake using 360° camera technology.

  • Acted in the piece while also serving as a technical collaborator on the production.

  • Co-developed POV narrative concept.​​​​​

Awards + Recognitions

Member | New Jersey Play Lab | The Storyteller Studio

Member | Disney Alumni Association | Disney College Program

Alumna | Albert Dorman Honors College | NJIT

Member | Sigma Psi Kappa (Local Sorority) | NJIT

     Affiliations     

Bees
Cross-Medium Collaboration (Poetry, Dance, Music)
Design Psychology & User Experience
Disney Culture & Theme Park Studies
Effective Communication & Accessibility
Experimental Storytelling
Fairy Tales & Folk Stories
Generational Trauma & Family Narratives
Housing (In)Equality
Identity Formation & Personal Mythology
Local History & Community Stories
Mental Health
Perceptions of Femininity & Gender Expression

Pop Culture/Media Analysis
Print & Material Design
Subculture Documentation
Travel Writing & Place-Based Narrative

Interests

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