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education
Lehigh University Bachelor of Science: May 2023
Major: Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts, and Sciences GPA: 3. 69
With concentration in Theatre and Mechanical Engineering Dean’s list: F19, F20, S22
skills
Vectorworks| SolidWorks| Photoshop | SketchUp | Excel | Google Suite | MATLAB
academic & leadership experience
Lighting Designer, The Actor’s Nightmare, Galatea, The Lightning Thief
Lehigh University Spring 2021, Fall 2022, Spring 2023
● Collaborate with the director and the design team to create a lighting plot that would support the
show thematically and aesthetically
● Maximize creative control over show systems while staying within the bounds of the given
inventory and budget
Stagehand, The Zoellner Arts Center Fall 2022-Present
● Setup and strike audio and lighting equipment for various productions
● Prepare event spaces for large community gatherings and celebrations
Master Electrician, Open Up!, Theatre Department, Lehigh University Fall 2021
● Led student crews through lighting work calls, including hang, cabling, and focus
● Realized lighting designs in practical plots to best utilize available space and resources
Student Artist, The Zoellner Arts Center Spring 2021-Present
● Maintain and advance the theatre’s light lab to allow more students and designers to get involved in
lighting design
President, Smash Ultimate Lehigh, Lehigh University Fall 2021 – Present
Executive Board Member Fall 2019 – Spring 2021
● Communicate with representatives of other schools to organize intercollegiate competitions
● Navigate the changing COVID-19 guidelines to organize events that ensured the safety and
enjoyment of participants.
● Petitioned the student government to receive official recognition and increased funding from the school
ME 010 Graphics for Engineering Design, Lehigh University Fall 2021
● Render 2D blueprints as 3D models using Solidworks
● Generate 3D models capable of accepting new design parameters to best represent a product through many stages of
the design process.
THTR 088 Digital Rendering, Lehigh University Fall 2021
● Create scenic, costume, and lighting renderings using Photoshop and Sketchup
● Source relevant research to support the design of a given period and location