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Writing & Design Experience

Director of Narrative Development 

November 2025 – Present

• Consult with brands to define authentic, actionable narratives that encode meaning to audiences.
• Translate stories into effective strategies aligned with business goals.
• Perform robust audits that assess brand story’s presence in the marketplace.
• Lead and facilitate insight mapping sessions to create clarity of brand perception.

Show Writer/Director 

June 2023 – Present 

• Conceptualize and script live entertainment including stage shows, events, parades, nighttime spectaculars, character experiences, and atmospheric activations for Disney parks, cruise lines, and media specials worldwide.
• Provide creative vision and direction to actors, voice talent, music producers, and tech crews to mount immersive theatrical experiences.
• Participate in blue sky ideation of new offerings.

Senior Writer & Creative Lead 

Jan. 2021 – Oct. 2024

• Led concept and story development of multimedia experiences for themed entertainment, live event, government, and corporate clients.
• Served as principal writer of concept narratives, core stories, and script treatments for location-based experiences.
• Directed social media strategy & content for diverse clientele.
• Collaborated with project managers and client leadership to align creative concepts with budget through schematic design and design development.

Show Writer & Experience Designer 

Oct. 2018 – Jan. 2021

• Wrote concept narratives and script treatments for branded experiences, themed attractions, live entertainment, and media productions.
• Drove development of backstory, character sets, and worldbuilding for themed entertainment projects.
• Created SEO and social media content for destination-based clients.
• Participated in early blue sky sessions with client leadership.
• Developed new story-driven social media service to offer clients.

Show Writer 

July 2019 – Dec. 2019 (Contract Hire)

• Wrote ride concept narratives for multi-million dollar Asia-based theme park project.
• Adapted Asian folklore into modern, universally entertaining story arcs.
• Developed attraction character sets and advised art direction.
• Worked with project manager to create high-level show scene layout for ride & show facilities.

Script Writer

Feb. 2019 – Aug. 2019 (Contract Hire)

• Adapted multiple online fiction series into interactive, app-based reading experiences.
• Storyboarded and wrote multi-episode serials with an international writing team.
• Used research insights and analytics to tailor story content to audiences.

 

Additional Experience

Content Marketing Director

August 2018 – August 2019 

• Managed corporate blog and created written content about business software targeted for upper-level management of Fortune 100 companies.
• Designed and installed digital marketing program to increase brand awareness and drive site traffic.
• Ideated and planned short-term and long-term promotional content ranging from video advertisements to live events.
• Distilled thorough secondary research into attainable marketing objectives.

Intern

January 2018:

• Expertly provided for the needs of high- profile media professionals at a media conference, personally escorting them to meetings and providing administrative aid.
• Partnered with a large team to prep and realize grand-scale speaker events and panels.

Online Media Manager

May 2017- August 2017

• Pioneered and implemented a new online engagement strategy.
• Directed and produced an unscripted webseries.
• Doubled social media engagements across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.
• Introduced social media style guide.
• Contributed to press relations for an international music conference.

Attractions Host- Walt Disney World

February 2016 – August 2016

• Gained first-hand experience in frontline theme park operations.
• Brought guest praise and attention to my work areas by discovering and exceeding the needs and desires of Disney’s diverse clientele.
• Merited written commendation from WDW President George Kalogridis for superior guest experience delivery.

Education

Ball State University: Graduated May 2018

Bachelor of Sciences, Narrative Brand Promotions

Minor, Telecommunications

Honors College Graduate

Proficiencies

Written & Verbal Communication

Blue Sky & Concept Development

Pitching & Presentations

Historical & Cultural Research

Social Media & SEO Writing

Programs: Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Mac Software