MY PROJECTS
I love creating projects that are able to infuse creativity, project management, and togetherness. Throughout my more than 20+ years in higher education and beyond, I have had the opportunity to work on projects that encapsulate collaboration at its finest. You'll find below a listing of projects that I conceptualized. More projects can be found on my Behance website.
After, After, After Party
Founder & Event Manager for a charity showcase benefiting the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Created and programmed the event to provide real-world production experience for Columbia College Chicago students. Partnered with WCRX-FM and campus departments to mentor students in live sound, marketing, performing, and video production.
Project Manager & Producer for a city-wide outdoor music festival co-sponsored by the City of Chicago (DCASE) and Columbia College Chicago. Developed as an official feature of Chicago's "Year of Music," the event showcased a diverse lineup of musical genres alongside a curated music industry panel.
Led the production of a collaborative 9-track album that raised support for Chicago nonprofit Haven Studios. Serving as Project Manager and Co-Producer, I coordinated multiple independent artists to deliver a cohesive project that generated over 150,000 combined streams.
Creative Director & Producer for a rapid-response virtual album project launched during the March 2020 lockdown. Pivoted Columbia College Chicago students to a remote recording format, guiding them to arrange and record public domain tracks. Orchestrated the digital release to benefit the music community, with 100% of streaming proceeds donated directly to MusiCares.
Creative Director & Producer for Volume II of this collaborative public domain recording project. Expanded the franchise by curating a fresh roster of emerging artists and producers while sustaining a dedicated philanthropic partnership with MusiCares, directing 100% of all streaming proceeds to the charity.
Producer for "Watch Them Go," the debut music video from the "Humanity is the Genre" project by Chicago-based alternative rock band Blaqrock. Developed the initial creative concept and managed production from script to screen, leading a successful digital rollout that propelled the project to over 100,000 combined streams.
"Don't Worry, I Was In Your Shoes Last Year"
Founder & Organizer of a recurring annual alumni networking panel at Columbia College Chicago established in 2016. Developed the event blueprint to connect current students with recent graduates, providing undergraduates with firsthand insights into career pathways, job-hunting strategies, and navigating the industry transition.
"Midwest Regional High School & College Media Conference"
Conference Founder & Executive Producer for a large-scale annual industry conference. Spearheaded the end-to-end creation, programming, and scheduling of the event, curating 30+ industry panels, workshops, live musical performances, and a keynote address. Designed the event as an experiential learning hub, connecting high school and college students with top industry professionals while providing hands-on volunteer production roles.