CV + ABOUT ME

Arist and writer at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York with over 10+ years of writing and artistic
experience. Skilled at multiple genres of writing including poetry, personal essays, fiction, and
journalism. Co-founder and creator of Cyber Feelings, an online social media project that focuses on
Gen Z, internet culture, and lifestyle content. Also proficient in digital illustration/design, fashion
illustration, and various art mediums including painting, drawing, jewelry crafting, and sculpture
making.

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Experience / Emploment

June 2021 - PRESENT
Cyber Feelings (Blog/Instagram/Tiktok)- Co-founder/Team Member
● Fashion/Lifestyle Journalism, with a focus on internet culture
● 967 followers accumulated on Instagram
● Consistent content creation across all social media platforms

September 2019 - March 2020
“Gorl Talk” Radio Talk Show, Brooklyn - Radio Co-Host
● One hour weekly segment on WPIR Pratt Radio
● Focused on celebrity/pop culture news, womanhood, and relatable topics

July 2018 - August 2019
Starbucks, Chicago- Barista
● Register/Cashier
● Food preparation/coffee
● General management of store
○ Manual labor

April 2022 - PRESENT
Trek Bicycle, Sacramento - Sales Associate
● Register/Cashier
● Extensive knowledge on bikes and biking accessories
● Bike mechanics/tune ups
● Customer service

July 2014 - July 2019
School of The Art Institute (SAIC), Chicago- Student
● Various five-week long intensive programs include painting, drawing, printmaking, fashion illustration/construction, bookbinding, creative writing, and stop motion animation
● Artshows at the end of each program to showcase final projects/final collections

August 2017 - February 2018
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, Chicago- Team Member
● Register/Cashier
● Food preparation
● Customer service

July 2014 - July 2019
Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (CTD) Program, Chicago- Student
● Various three-week long intensive programs include fiction writing, mystery writing, journalism
● Final culmination/showcase of our work produced during programs

September 2015 - June 2016
The Mash Chicago Tribune Writing Program for Teens, Chicago- Team Member
● Producing weekly content
○ Conducting interviews, writing articles + photography
● Working under pressure against deadlines
○ Ability to work in a fast paced environment with a team of 15+
○ Youngest team member hired at the time
● Weekly “pitch” sessions where we discuss future goals, writing content, and ideas

Education

August 2019 - Present (in progress, expected graduation 2023) Pratt Institute, Brooklyn - B.A. in Writing

● Specialization in poetry and fiction, minoring in screenwriting with a 3.94 GPA

Awards

● Jones College Prep Visual Artist of The Year 2019
● President’s List (Fall 2019, Fall/Spring 2020, Fall/Spring 2021, Spring 2022)

Skills/Notables

● 4+ years of experience in customer service
● ServSafe Food Handler certification
● Logo designer for String It Raquet Shop and Stringing
● Proficient in: Google Workspace, digital animation/design (Procreate), website building (Wix, Hotglue, SquareSpace) and all social media platforms (Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter, Facebook, etc.)