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Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

August 2024 – May 2028 (Expected)

  • BFA in Fine Arts, Minors in Game Design and Information Science
  • Art & Design Coursework: Media Arts, Performance & Sound: Interactions; Spatial Transpositions in Painting; Painting: The Narrative Figure; Experimental Video Production; Collaborative Art Practices; Creative Character Design; Print Media: To Publish is to Make Publics
  • Information Science Coursework: Object-Oriented Programming & Data Structures; Introduction to Computer Game Design; Introduction to Web Development & Design

creative experience

Editorial and Shoot Director - Thread Magazine, Ithaca, NY

January 2025 – Present

  • Write and edit feature articles for Thread’s biannual print magazine covering art, culture, and fashion
  • Direct editorial photoshoots in collaboration with cross-functional creative teams to advance the magazine’s visual direction

Editorial Subteam Lead - Medium Design Collective, Ithaca, NY

September 2024 – Present

  • Coordinate concept, execution, and production of a biannual print magazine from ideation through print
  • Lead critiques and workshops to strengthen subteam members’ written, visual, and design skills
  • Design promotional materials, including stickers and postcards for semesterly exhibitions

Art & Design Lead - Beetbox Studios, Ithaca, NY

January 2026 – August 2026

  • Led art and design for Phantom Beat-Breakers, a rhythm-action game released on Windows and macOS
  • Produced in-game assets (animations, tiles, UI components) and branding materials, including posters, logos, and the game manual
  • Managed task timelines for a team of designers, ensuring on-time delivery and a visually cohesive final product

administrative & technical experience

Computer Lab Consultant - Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

September 2026 – Present

  • Monitor computer lab operations and provide front-line technical support to student patrons
  • Assist students with Microsoft Office software, primarily Excel
  • Track lab usage data to identify trends and recommend operational improvements

BFA & Community Ambassador - AAP Ambassadors, Ithaca, NY

March 2025 – Present

  • Lead tours for prospective and incoming students of the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning
  • Plan and host social events and biweekly check-ins to support first-year students’ transition to college life
  • Correspond with prospective students and families to answer questions on admissions and the BFA program

Technical Assistant - BKF Engineers, Redwood City, CA

June 2025 – August 2025

  • Inventoried and configured office, field, and remote-work equipment
  • Supported the IT team with whole-office and individual workstation moves
  • Performed data entry and employee information management, along with other clerical and technical tasks

exhibitions, grants & awards

  • Interactions (2025)
  • Big Red ArtBeat (2025)
  • Medium Design Collective: Winter Launch (2024, 2025)
  • Cornell University BFA Creative Research Grant (2025)
  • Ithaca Underground Music Video Festival (2025, 2026)
  • Medium Design Collective: RAW (2025, 2026)
  • Experimental Moving Image (2026)
  • Ezra Colin Cornell Award in Digital Media (2026)

skills

Software

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Animate, After Effects, Aero, Dimension)
  • Microsoft 365
  • Figma
  • Canva
  • OpenBrush
  • Procreate
  • Unity
  • WordPress

Development

  • Python
  • Java
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

AI Tools

  • Claude
  • GitHub Copilot

Creative

  • Digital & Traditional Illustration
  • Graphic Design
  • Concept Art
  • Character Design
  • Painting
  • Animation
  • Photography