education:

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Norman, OK // May 2025
MA in Arts & Technology

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Ames, IA // May 2021
BFA in Graphic Design, Minor in Music
Summa Cum Laude, 3.98 GPA

experience:

CENTER OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY (COSI)
Creative Media Producer
Columbus, OH // September 2021-present
Animate scientific content for the Ohio Valley Regional Emmy-Award winning animated series, “Dr. B in 3,” and the primetime television show, “QED with Dr. B”; lead production and creation of YouTube series, “Science Tour 614”; produce educational, promotional, and internal video assets in collaboration with all divisions of the organization and external partners

GNG MUSIC INSTRUCTION
Violin Instructor
New Albany, OH // January 2023–May 2024
Taught students of all ages techniques to play violin and understand music at a higher level

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY: EXTENSION AND OUTREACH ADVANCEMENT
Video Production Intern

Ames, IA // September 2020–July 2021
Independently filmed, edited, and captioned branded videos; assisted and supported the Video Producer and Creative Director with shoots on campus and throughout the state

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY: COLLEGE OF DESIGN
Design Core Peer Mentor

Ames, IA // Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2021
Collaborated with professors and other peer mentors to advise and counsel freshmen in the design college; responsibilities included tutoring students in design fundamentals, grading reflection papers, and individual student consultations

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY: STUDY ABROAD CENTER
Graphic Designer

Ames, IA // December 2019–May 2021
Worked with marketing director and program coordinators to design and produce branded materials for digital and print platforms; website maintenance and updates.

FACETS MULTIMEDIA
Kids Film Camp & Jury Assistant

Chicago, IL // Summer 2019
Supervised, mentored, and managed young participants in the production of short films; processed juror evaluations and paperwork with strong attention to detail

group exhibitions:

SAM NOBLE MUSEUM
Prehistoric Visions: Evolving Perspectives on Fossil Animals and Paleoart
Norman, OK // June–December 2024

activities:

The Capital Church // Videographer, Photographer, Kids Volunteer
Greater Columbus Community Orchestra
// Violinist
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio // Go-Getter Volunteer
The Salt Company // Lead Camera Operator
The Salt Company & International Friendship Connection // Student Leader
Iowa State University // Violinist

ohio valley emmy awards:

Dr. B in 3: Your Brain - The G.O.A.T. // 2022
Forensics: Follow the Science - QED with Dr. B // 2023
Dr. B in 3: Behind the Scenes // 2024 
Dr. B in 3: Dark Matter // 2024
Dr. B in 3: The Rise of Generative A.I. // 2024

academic honors & awards:

Student Marshal, College of Design // Spring 2021
George Washington Carver Scholar // 2017–2021
Paul Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship Recipient // 2020
ADAI Harry K. Watts Scholarship Nominee // 2019
Janice Person Anderson Senior Award Nominee // 2021
University Honors Program // 2018–2021

equipment:

Blackmagic
Canon
DJI
Huion
Meta Quest 2 & 3
Nikon
Sony
Wacom
Zhiyun

skills:

Adobe Creative Suite
Cinema 4D
Final Cut Pro
Glyphs
Google Workspace
Maya
Microsoft 365
Pro Tools
Processing
Procreate
SolidWorks
Unity
Windows OS, Mac OS, Linux OS