Experience

 

Strategic Manager

at BooksOnTheHouse

May 2023 — November 2025

 

  • Assisted in the launch of the non-profit in 2023 and continued volunteering work by scanning books in inventory, offering literary advice and suggestions, as well as working at events such as BookPalooza 2024. 

  • Promoted to Strategic Manager in 2025 and now helps with grants, fundraising, social media, and warehouse management.

Learn More on their Website.

 

Bookstore Staff and Content Strategist

at Books4Cause

October 2022 — August 2023

 

  • Streamlined book inventory  to enhance customer access while efficiently managing incoming public donations

  • Created, curated, and posted content across social media platforms to drive engagement 

  • Coordinated events and book clubs that promoted accessible literacy and bookstore outreach within Chicago communities.

See Portfolio Here.

 

Editor-in-Chief of Midas Magazine

at NinerMedia

August 2020 — May 2022

 

  • Head of the Writing Department (August 2020- December 2022) before being promoted to Editor-in-Chief 

  • Led and organized a 20+ person creative team in content production, design, and publication strategies.

  • Won First Place in the College Media Association’s Design Contest

See Published Works.

 

  • Provided a welcoming, informative experience to enhance sales and customer satisfaction

  • Kept track of inventory, stocked items, and checked brewing systems for functionality

  • Designed seasonal menus and house-made syrup recipes to elevate customer experience and sales

See Portfolio Here.

Lead Barista

at Wildroots Coffee

October 2023 — November 2025

Education and Skills

 

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Bachelor’s of Arts in English

Minored in Anthropology and Gender Studies

3.8 GPA | Magna Cum Laude

 

  • Graduated with the English Honors Program, presenting my creative thesis, Curse of Carew Castle.

  • Worked as a student employee at the Popp Martin Student Union’s Art Gallery

  • Apart of the Gender Excellence Learning Community

  • Assisted in the launch of NinerMedia’s first student lifestyle and artistry magazine, Midas Magazine.

 

Skills & Interests

 

  • Specialty in social media and marketing skills, Digital Marketing & Social Media Strategy

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication: clarity, creativity, and professionalism

  • Narrative Craftsmanship: proficient in adapting style, tone, and diction to suit diverse audiences

  • Effective in self-directed and collaborative work environments

  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

  • Interested in reading, writing, hiking, community advocacy, and folklore studies