Roles

Managing Director

FILM STREAMS | Jun 2021 - Present

Responsible for developing and implementing business strategies and upholding successful operations for Film Streams, a nonprofit with two community-driven, arthouse cinemas. Lead on project management, business planning and budgeting, human resources, IT, grants writing, and internal communications.

Interim Executive Director

FILM STREAMS | Jun 2020 - May 2021

Led the organization following the departure of its founding director, maintaining institutional stability while pivoting to new programming and revenue strategies during the most challenging period in its 15-year history. .

Deputy Director

FILM STREAMS | Feb 2016 - June 2020

Managed all marketing and communications for Film Streams’ arthouse cinemas. Served as lead grant and appeals writer on more than $12M in operational funding. Led the public phase of a successful $9M capital campaign to renovate and reopen the historic Dundee Theater. Directed a top-to-bottom brand refresh, from logo identity to website to print collateral and signage.

Features Reporter

OMAHA WORLD-HERALD | 2013 - 2016

Wrote feature stories, personality profiles, entertainment reviews, and breaking news for Nebraska’s largest media outlet.

Communications Director

FILM STREAMS | 2006 - 2013

Directed the public launch of Film Streams from start-up through its first five years of operations, developing the organization’s branding and communications strategies and executing all marketing duties.

Copywriter & Project Supervisor

OMAHA PERFORMING ARTS | 2005 - 2006

Served as lead copywriter and editor on various projects leading up to the grand opening of Omaha’s Holland Performing Arts Center, including program materials, press releases, advertisements, and executive remarks.

Staff Writer

THE PITCH | 2001 - 2004

Reported and wrote award-winning, long-form feature stories and news articles for Kansas City-based newsweekly.

Strengths

  • Copywriting

  • Editing

  • Strategic Communications

  • Grant Writing & Reporting

  • Case Statements & Proposals

  • Marketing Campaigns

  • Brand Management

Education

University of Missouri-Columbia

  • Bachelor of Journalism

  • Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (English, History, Political Science)

University of Nebraska at Omaha

  • Certificate in Grant Writing

Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, IUPUI

  • Certificate: Principles & Techniques of Fundraising

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