Resume

EXHIBITIONS (FIELD MUSEUM)

Cats: Predators to Pets (2024)
Changing Face of Science: Ylanda Wilhite (2024)
First Kings of Europe (2023)
Changing Face of Science: Lynika Strozier (2022)
Grainger Science Hub (2018, 2019, 2021)
Wild Color (2020)
Pokagon Potawatomi Baskets (2020)
Regenstein Halls of the Pacific (2020, 2021)
Apsáalooke Women and Warriors (2020)
Evolving Planet upgrades (2019)
Antarctic Dinosaurs (2018)
Audubon’s Birds of America (2018)

SKILLS

Writing and storytelling
Exhibition contend strategy
UX Design
Research and fact-checking
Concept mapping
Project management
Community collaboration
Copy editing

TOOLS

Figma
Miro
Adobe Xd
APA, MLA, and Chicago Manual of Style                       
EMu
GoProof                                  
Microsoft Office and G-suite        

EDUCATION

DePaul University
BA, English Literature with Biological Sciences minor

Google, Coursera

UX Design certification
                               

IN THE NEWS

WCIU On the Block In-studio Interview

EXPERIENCE

EXHIBITION DEVELOPER                                     2017 - Present
Field Museum

  • Leads content strategy, development, and execution of museum exhibitions with an annual audience of 2+ million visitors.

  • Consults subject-matter experts to illustrate complex, technical concepts via written treatments and label copy.

  • Collaborates with designers, directors, and outside partners on exhibition’s overall design, flow, look-and-feel, and structure to ensure all projects adhere to visitor experience goals.

  • Presents exhibition progress and ideation to executive leadership, stakeholders, outside partners, and other collaborators.

  • Liaises with over 30 outside advisors and collaborators from local, Indigenous, and academic communities.

  • Prototypes interactive experiences to ensure they resonate with visitors and function as desired

  • Inputs data into exhibition database with a focus on tracking object data, documentation, and development materials

  • Edits and proofreads exhibition text for consistency, clarity, and grammatical accuracy

  • Manages meetings, client communication, exhibition punch list, and scheduling

WRITER ON THE OFFICE TYPE                         2018 - 2021
Heavy Thought Studios

  • Writes in-game dialogue and player character text amounting to 72,000+ words

  • Co-conceptualized character backgrounds, including history, hobbies, expertise, flaws, and victimization

  • Developed written demo materials for Kickstarter, successfully funded in 2018

WRITING TUTOR                                         2013 - 2016
DePaul Univ. Center for Writing-based Learning

  • ·        Edited and proofread written works by students and faculty, including essays, theses, dissertations, graduate school applications, and resumes

    ·        Checked all written work for correct grammar, syntax, consistent voice, and overall readability

    ·        Provided detailed, constructive feedback to ensure that writers met their content guidelines

    ·        Ensured all content followed the designated citation style (MLA, APA, Chicago Style, etc.)

  • Facilitated correspondence to and from the center, archived feedback, and managed records