Multimedia Artist
Prop & Puppet Fabricator
with Monkey Boys Productions
B.F.A. Production Design
Professional Info
Positive and dependable collaborator with a great passion for painting and creating props. Highly detail oriented. Gifted in clean, precise work, and replicating an array of styles. Eager to tackle new challenges and improve, expand and refine skills by any means necessary!
Software
Photoshop
Illustrator
Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
Sketchup/Layout/V-Ray
AfterEffects
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Education
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
B.F.A. Production Design - Set Design and Art Direction
Savannah, Georgia
​2018 - 2021
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude
• Studied Animation with courses in Action Analysis and Hand Drawn Animation
• Completed multiple courses in Prop Fabrication
• Active member of SCAD's Scenic Theatre Workshop
• Contributed in several Student Films and SCAD Productions
Montgomery County Community College (Montco)
A.A. Liberal Arts
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
​2013 - 2016
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude​
• Theatre Production Workshop Team Member
• Selected Elective Art Courses including Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, and Graphic Design
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Skills
Painting
Drawing
Stitching/Sewing
Sculpting
Prop Fabrication
Foam Fabrication
Molding/Casting
Model Making
Set Building
Scenic Painting
Set Dressing
Carpentry
Set Design
Drafting
Photography
Costume Design
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Detail Oriented
Problem Solving
Teamwork Skills
Communication
Spatial Reasoning
Adaptability
Customer Service
Professional Experience
Fabricator, Social Media Coordinator, Core Team Member, SNL Team Member
Monkey Boys Productions
Hatfield, Pennsylvania
​July 2021 - Present
• Creating props and puppets for TV, Film and Theatre clients around the globe with a crew of incredibly talented artists! Utilizing techniques in pattern making, sewing, foam fabrication, sculpting, vacuum forming, painting, molding and casting, carpentry and more.
• Began coordinating the company's Social Media pages in February, 2022. Includes creating engaging content and captions, scheduling and posting content, controlling the accounts and engaging with viewers.
• Chosen to become a Core Member of the company after several short-term contract extensions.
• Became a member of the newly established "SNL Team" in October, 2022. The team of six works long hours to create props and puppets for NBC's Saturday Night Live within one to two days. Requests are frequently changed and adapted to within that time frame. Props I created or contributed to have appeared across 80 episodes and counting.
Freelance Artist
​2016 - Present
• Specializing in photo and style replication, I craft commissioned fine art pieces, murals, and props in a variety of media including acrylic, oil, watercolor, dry media, wood cut, pyrography, glass engraving, sculpting, digital media, and hand cut vinyl decal. New techniques and mediums constantly being learned and sought after!
Featured Artist, Bettie Jack Gallery
Glenside, Pennsylvania
​2016 - 2022
• Attained a spot at this unique retail gallery selling my original fine art pieces!
Front End Manager, HBC Asst. Manager, Cake Decorator, Giant Food Stores
Roslyn, Pennsylvania
​2013 - 2018
• Enthusiastic Customer Service Desk Associate solving customer issues, complaints, inquiries, and aiding with special transactions, money orders, Western Union, and lottery ticket sales. Balanced handling customers on the phone and in person while keeping service area clean and organized.
• Facilitated smooth Front End operations problem-solving as a Front End Manager. Handled customer and employee issues with an empathetic attitude, and scheduled and managed Front End employee breaks. Counted and reset cash register tills.
• Replenished and ordered Health & Beauty Care stock using DOS computer system. Supervised and directed department employees when department lead was out.
• Designed and created custom cakes through consultations with customers. Produced unique general cakes, and regular bakery items for cases. Ensuring back freezers and bakery floor was fully stocked, and all areas were clean, organized and sanitized.
Collaborative Experience
Concept Designer, Fabricator, Scenic Artist & Set Dresser, Ruth
​2020 - 2021, Savannah, Georgia
• Senior Thesis Film by Director, Kelsey Kline​.
• Constructed a miniature set for stop motion animation
• Composed concept sketches through historical research for 'The Alleyway' Set.
• Used my designs to construct a forced perspective 1"-1/2" = 1' scale miniature set, mainly comprised of foam core board and Bristol board.
• Using an array of techniques - textured, distressed and painted the set for camera close-ups.
• Decorated the set by applying both handmade and sourced props.
Production Designer, Prop Fabricator, Set Dresser, Photographer & Actress, Making Things Right
2020, Savannah, Georgia​
• Short Film by Director, Logan Garrett.
• Conceptualized the look, feel and palette of the set. Devised methods of modifying an established space in a non-destructive manner.
• Sourced, bought, thrifted, altered, and/or fabricated all props and set decorations.
• Took staged photos of main actors, edited and printed them for the setting.
• Cleared space and dressed the set. Accompanied the shoot for set changes, adjustments, passage of time transitions, and continuity resets.
• Acting role as a baby shower guest.
Carpenter & Scenic Painter, Little Women
2020, Lucas Theater, Savannah, Georgia​
• SCAD Production by Director, Heidi Hoffer.
• Facilitated the carpentry crew by guiding other students as well as engaging in interpreting design blueprints, using saws, power tools and hardware, building theatre flats and constructing set pieces.
• Starched large canvas set pieces and painted with fire resistant paint where necessary.
• Utilized style replication when aiding in scenic painting a portion of the flower border.
• Assisted in keeping the workshop clean and organized.
Production Designer & Set Dresser, Mother Russia
​2020, Savannah, Georgia
• Short Film by Director, Nicholas Grozier.​
• Conferred with Director about mood and symbolism regarding props and setting for the film.
• Sourced and thrifted props and set decoration. Cleared space and dressed the set without using permanent or/or destructive methods.
Carpenter, The Gryphon
2019, Mondanaro Theater, Savannah, Georgia​
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• SCAD Immersive Experience by Director, Catori Swann.
• Eager teammate on the carpentry crew implementing all workshop equipment to construct platforms, ramps, theatre flats, set pieces, hydraulic pocket doors, etc.
• Aided in keeping the shop clean and organized.
Costume Designer, Michael & Edie
2016, Black Box Theater, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania​
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• MCCC Production by Director, Jessica DalCanton.
• Developed the style, mood and character color schemes, including the unique challenge of interpreting the portrayal of a ghost.
• Measured actors for size and consulted with them regarding concerns, comfort, preferences, and ideas.
• Bought, thrifted and sourced costumes and accessories on a strict budget for five characters with several costume changes.
• Organized Costume Plot, planning accordingly for quick changes.
• Kept Dressing Rooms neat and organized, had appropriate articles of clothing ready for upcoming scenes, and assisted actors when needed.
Carpenter and Painter, Twelfth Night
2016, Black Box Theater, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania​
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• MCCC Production by Director, Michael Whistler.
• Part of the Set Construction crew, crafting platforms and set pieces.
• Ran errands and purchased needed materials.
Researcher & Theater Lobby Artist, Imagine No Homelessness Project
2015, Theatre Horizon, Norristown, Pennsylvania​
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• MCCC & Phi Theta Kappa Spring Break Project
• Investigated statistics relating to our local homeless community.
• Explored the local area for forgotten items on the streets with intention of creating a found objects sculpture representing the complex and subjective idea of 'Home.'
• Visited and donated time and goods to local homeless shelters. Played games with and listened to the stories of shelter occupants.
• Created a found objects art installation in the lobby of Theatre Horizon with members of a local homeless shelter, in conjunction with the production, In The Blood.
Honors & Awards
Summa Cum Laude, SCAD 2021​​
Academic & Artistic Achievement Scholarships, SCAD 2018 - 2021
Talent Competition - Third Place, Giant 2017
Summa Cum Laude, Montco 2016
Student Art Show - Certificate of Excellence, Montco 2016
Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 2014
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References Available Upon Request