DAVIS THEATER – Chicago, IL 10/2024 – Present
Historical landmark and community center for cinema and events
Concessions | Usher
- Managed inventory of concession items, including bags, cups, seeds, candy, etc.
- Upsold tickets using Toast and receiving payments through card transactions or Davis passes.
- Maintained a high standard of cleanliness including sweeping floors and nightly sanitizing of the popper and fountain machines.
- Provided technical assistance by setting up PAs, mics, projectors, and performing quality control.
CITY WINERY – Chicago, IL 12/2024 – 03/2025
A unique experience of a combined winery, restaurant, and music venue
Box Office Concierge
- Created day-of-show documents to curate guest lists, comp tickets, and Wine at My Table requests through Excel.
- Performed bookkeeping and data entry in the concierge log to reconcile ticket sales, processing fees, and merchandise cuts to settle with the artist.
- Assisted visitors by greeting, scanning tickets and seating at assigned tables with ample room to relocate if needed.
- Answered questions for patrons and represented the City Winery brand and experience for guest satisfaction.
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Chicago, IL 10/2024 – 10/2024
North America’s longest-running competitive film festival
Ticketing Agent
- Processed payment transactions and upsold ticket sales, merchandise, and memberships for the duration of the festival.
- Managed Rush lines of patrons looking to see renowned films while in communication with theater managers.
- Counted cash bag after rush lines for reconciliation immediately after close of sale.
- Assisted in any other task that comes my way to make the festival a memorable experience.
RAVINIA FESTIVAL – Highland Park, IL 05/2024 – 09/2024
Internationally renowned not-for-profit music festival that presents performances by the world’s greatest artists
Production Assistant
- Analyzed contract riders, arranged travel, organized hospitality in dressing rooms, green rooms, and productions offices for artists and crew, and planned set up and teardown of furniture.
- Aided in the addition of a digital inventory log on supplies, food, and drinks for hospitality.
- Coordinated with colleagues in the event execution of Ravinia’s Gala alongside the Artistic Producer.
- Provided five-star runner service for artists Big Boi, Lyle Lovett, Norah Jones, and The Roots.
RIGHTEOUS TALENT AGENCY – Remote 09/2023 – 05/2024
Commercials, television, film, voice-overs, print for companies such as HBO, Starz, and ESPN
Agent Assistant
- Submitted and managed talent on casting websites including Breakdown Express, Casting Networks, and Backstage.
- Directed calls with talent and preparation of reports regarding casting preferences, union status, client onboarding, and remittance information while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity.
- Spearheaded the design of a new website and training of the software program Mainboard.
- Managed contracts for talent and interns while negotiating rates for clients.
INTERLOPER FILMS – Pasadena, CA 06/2022 – 08/2022
Award-winning production company founded by filmmaker Ondi Timoner. Develops and produces original feature-length documentaries, feature films, and TV series.
Post-Production Intern
- Performed administrative tasks such as using QuickBooks for billing, managing calendars and scheduling travel arrangements, and invoicing files.
- Contributed archival and stock footage used in The New Americans: Gaming a Revolution (2023) using a variety of editing software (AVID, Adobe)
- Assisted in Interloper Films’ website maintenance for an improved user interface.
- Performed quality assurance for continuity and color correction for Last Flight Home (2023).
