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Resume
Education
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
Master of Library & Information Science
Aug. 2024 - Dec. 2026
- American Library Association (ALA) Student Chapter – President
- Future Librarians for Inclusivity and Diversity (FLID)
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts – English
Aug. 2018 - May 2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Theatre
- Honors College, Dean’s List
- Spartan Marching Band Drumline, Spartan Brass, Department of Theatre, Kappa Kappa Psi
- Frank C. Rutledge $2800 Scholarship in Directing
- Teaching Assistant for THR 341 – Play Directing
Professional Experience
Springfield Township Library
Davisburg, MI
Adult Services Librarian
July 2025 – Present
- Provide reference services to patrons of all ages.
- Plan, promote, and facilitate adult and family programs, collaborating with public librarians across Michigan for programming ideas.
- Manage the adult collection in response to patron interests and community needs.
- Perform occasional circulation duties (CARL/The Library Network).
- Completed a WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility audit of the library website, revised its content and structure to reduce redundancy and improve navigation.
Wayne State University Library System
Detroit, MI
Graduate Student Assistant
Jan. 2025 - present
- Deliver online chat reference and research support to students, faculty, and alumni using Springshare LibAnswers, greater Michigan residents using Research Help Now; provide circulation services in Sierra.
- Support information-literacy instruction in writing and public-health courses; co-design and lead workshops addressing technology and intersectionality.
- Lead independent digital and public-engagement projects from research/design to implementation and documentation, create accessible research guides, exhibits, and interactive data visualizations.
Student Assistant - Walter P. Reuther Labor Archives
Aug. 2024 - Dec. 2024
- Retrieved archival materials for researchers, maintain location records and careful handling throughout use.
- Supported researchers and daily reading-room operations through responsive front-desk service and clerical work.
Detroit Public Library
Detroit, MI
Customer Service Representative - Sherwood Forest Branch
Aug. 2024 - Dec. 2024
- Delivered circulation and patron-account services using SirsiDynix WorkFlows, registering borrowers, updating records, and resolving routine account questions.
- Completed paging and shelving workflows to keep materials organized and readily accessible.
Chicago Park District
Chicago, IL
Attendant - Olympia Park
Sept. 2023 - Aug. 2024
- Coordinated and indexed information for 150+ families in classes and Summer camp
- Stayed up-to-date with programming information and relayed to interested visitors
- Assisted older coworkers who were inexperienced with technology
McMorran Place Sports & Entertainment Center
Port Huron, MI
Interim Technical Director
Nov. 2022 - May 2023
- Oversaw inventory, use, and maintenance of multi-thousand dollar theatrical lighting, sound, and video system
- Collaborated with producers and directors in terms of bringing their visions to life
- Coordinated load-in/strike for travelling shows and concerts, oversaw payroll, and adhered to IATSE protocols
Technician/Operations - Theater
Dec. 2017 - Nov. 2022
- In-house lighting and sound designer for community productions
- Operated lights, sound, and video for concerts and shows to crowds of 1200 or more
- Ensured safety while loading and setting up set pieces, lights, speakers, & instruments
St. Clair County Library System
Port Huron, MI
Library Branch Assistant - Children's Library
Aug. - Nov. 2022
- Provided circulation, account, and introductory reference services for children, caregivers, and other patrons using SirsiDynix Horizon.
- Coordinated and processed local, systemwide, and MeLCat requests, expanding access to materials beyond the branch collection.
- Conducted outreach at local schools to promote library-card registration and connect students and families with children’s library services.
MSU Summer Circle Theatre
East Lansing, MI
Associate Director
Jan. 2022 - Aug. 2022
- Directed a company of actors in rehearsal to ensure a consistent, compelling story was being told
- Collaborated with designers (costume, scenery, sound, & lighting) to create engaging environments that could come across outdoors
- Assisted administration and management by logging hours, communicating with sponsors, and generating daily rehearsal reports
MSU Department of Theatre
East Lansing, MI
Teaching Assistant - THR 341: Beginning Play Directing
Jan. 2022 - May 2022
- Collaborated with the instructor to prepare lessons and support instruction in directing theory and play analysis.
- Led discussions and project critiques, providing specific, actionable feedback that helped students clarify artistic choices and strengthen their directing practice.
- Cultivated an inclusive learning environment that encouraged experimentation, discussion, and constructive peer feedback.
MSU Writing Center
East Lansing, MI
Writing Consultant
Sept. 2021 - May 2022
- Conducted one-on-one consultations with writers from first-year undergraduates through doctoral candidates, supporting projects from early planning through final revision.
- Tailored feedback to each writer’s goals, audience, assignment, and disciplinary conventions while reinforcing the writer’s ownership of the work.
- Helped writers develop transferable strategies for interpreting assignments, organizing ideas, and revising independently.
Additional Experience
City of Port Huron
Port Huron, MI
Ranger - Lakeside Beach & Park and Lighthouse Beach
Summers 2020-2023
- Maintained cleanliness of park/beach facilities amidst the height of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Collaborated with local police to enforce ordinances with the general public
- Developing a successfully crowdfunded ($6500) video game by myself with artists for hire
- Design game, write code, compose soundtrack, write story, draw 2d pixel art
- GameMaker Studio 2, Ableton Live, MS Paint
- Manage social media presence, create advertisements, maintain contact with journalists using Twitter, Tumblr, YouTube, Bluesky, and other online promotional outlets
Musical Artist
- Compose, arrange, perform, record, mix, and produce my own music
- Available on Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming platforms
Private Music Instructor
- Teach percussion instruments, piano, and compositional techniques to students of all ages and skill levels
- Rates determined by student's age
- Perfect pitch - able to transcribe and play back music after hearing it once