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Artist Statement
In today's media landscape, nurturing a lasting relationship with your audience is paramount to a company's success. Through my experiences at Daemen University, The Geppetto Festival, BowsByAlicia, and TEDxBuffalo, I've learned how to tailor a brand to its various social media platforms, ensuring a long-term connection with its followers. At the heart of all the work you'll find on this site is not only an organized and thoughtful marketing plan, but also a deep understanding of companies' core mission and values.
My favorite projects - the pride of my professional portfolio - were completed in the company of my very best friends. I know that not every work opportunity will allow me the unique freedoms to discuss puppetry festivals over a home cooked meal or illustrate hair bow ads during an Oscar's party. Nevertheless, I relish the chance to collaborate with clients, infusing new projects with the same heart and zeal once conjured around a dinner table.
My favorite projects - the pride of my professional portfolio - were completed in the company of my very best friends. I know that not every work opportunity will allow me the unique freedoms to discuss puppetry festivals over a home cooked meal or illustrate hair bow ads during an Oscar's party. Nevertheless, I relish the chance to collaborate with clients, infusing new projects with the same heart and zeal once conjured around a dinner table.
As a Puppeteer
- Daemen University Mascot Performer, March 2020 to Present
- Puppet Tears: Puppetry Shop Talk, long-form interview podcast Producer & Co-Host, June 2018 to Present
- Oishei Children's Hospital Child Life Costume Performer, March 2019 to Present
- Buffalo ComedySportz Puppeteer & Improv Performer, August 2017 to March 2020
- Alone (with me), music video Lead Puppeteer, November 2019
- J-Way Games & Wegmans, 30-second commercial and in-store events Writer, Director, Art Director, & Puppeteer, March 2018
- Best Worst Day Ever, short film Lead Puppeteer, Songwriter, & Director, August 2017
- Arlo's Art Show, television pilot and web series Director, Puppeteer, Art Director, & Co-Writer, January 2016 to June 2017
- Friends to the End, short film directed by Ryan Monolopolus Lead Puppeteer, Producer, & Puppet Wrangler, November 2016
- Puppet Pandemic Slam Performer, July 2012, September 2012, January 2015, & October 2015
- The National Festival of the Puppeteers of America Fringe Festival Performer, August 2015
- Dust to Dust, short film Co-Director, Producer, Puppeteer, Art Director, & Co-Writer, August 2015
- Buffalo Sketch Comedy Guest Puppeteer & Additional Sketch Performer, October 2014 & April 2015
- The Geppetto Festival: A Day of Puppetry Slam Puppeteer, April 2013 & April 2015
- Cautionary Tales, Co-Director, Co-Writer, Puppeteer, & Puppet Builder, April 2015
- All Quiet on the Western Front, stage play directed by Robert Waterhouse Lead Puppeteer, Puppet Wrangler, & Ensemble Actor, September to October 2014
- The Littlest Snow Monster, stage play Assistant Director, Co-Writer, & Puppeteer, December 2013, January 2014, & December 2014
- Mini Dental Implant Solutions, 60-second commercial Lead Puppeteer, Art Director, Co-Writer, Co-Director, & Co-Editor, August 2014
- White Rabbit, short film Puppeteer, Producer, Co-Writer, Co-Director, & Co-Editor, August 2014
- Ruby & Charlie, workshopped at The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, directed by Jessica Simon Charlie Puppeteer, June 2014
- Before Christmas, short film directed by Ryan Monolopolus Lead Puppeteer, Director of Puppetry, & Co-Producer, November 2013
- Sweet Discovery, 30-second commercial Assistant Puppeteer, Art Director, Co-Writer, Co-Director, & Co-Editor, June 2013
- The Halloween Project, workshopped at The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, directed by Martin Robinson Jack Pumpkin Puppeteer, June 2013
- Garage Fun Time, pilot presentation for Cartoon Network, directed by Joe Russell Lead Puppeteer, June 2013
- Saga, workshopped at The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, produced by Wakka Wakka Productions Ensemble Puppeteer, June 2012
- Just Lookin' Antiques, series of three 30-second commercials, produced by IBC Digital Lead Puppeteer, Puppet Wrangler, & Puppet Builder, June 2012
As a Graphic Designer
- Daemen University Graphic Designer, January 2020 to Present
- #TenMinuteTypography Creator & Curator of Zazzle.com Digital Marketplace, May 2015 to Present
- The Foundation for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Creative Media Developer & Communications Director for the Upon This Rock campaign, May 2015 to January 2020
- St. John the Baptist School Graphic Designer, September 2014 to June 2019
- The Geppetto Festival: A Day of Puppetry Creator & Executive Director, April 2013 to April 2018
- BowsByAlicia Brand Manager, March 2015 to June 2017
- TEDxBuffalo Graphic Designer & Co-Organizer, January 2014 to December 2016
- The Buffalo Bridal Association Brand Designer & Digital Media Consultant, February & March 2015
- The National Festival of the Puppeteers of America Program Designer, August 2013 & August 2015
- Canisius High School Graphic Designer, January 2014 to May 2015
- IBC Digital Puppeteer Intern, January 2012 to May 2013
As an Educator & Speaker
- Daemen University Adjunct Professor of Puppetry, Fall 2021
- Buck's Rock Creative & Performing Arts Camp Head of the Puppetry Shop, June to August 2016
- Creative Mornings/Buffalo Featured Speaker on the topic of Reality, May 2016
- Daemen University Adjunct Professor of Graphic Design & Puppeteer in Residence, September 2014 to December 2015
- 6-Minute Building Stories, presented by the Buffalo Architecture Foundation Guest Speaker, November 2015
- The National Festival of the Puppeteers of America Workshop Presenter, August 2015
- Albright Knox Summer Animation Workshop: Filming Fun with Puppets & Storyboards Workshop Instructor, July 2015
- Canisius for Kids, presented by the Differentiated Instruction Master Program at Canisius College Sock Puppetry Workshop Instructor, July 2015
- Onstage Theater Camp at Elmwood Franklin School Guest Speaker, July 2015
- St. John the Baptist School Substitute Teacher, September 2014 to May 2015
- The Geppetto Festival: A Day of Puppetry Workshop Presenter & Slam Puppeteer, April 2013 & April 2015
- Canisius High School Alumni Volunteer, August 2013 to June 2014
Achievement Highlights
- Daemen University Emergence jury selected artist presenting #TenMinuteTypography, April 2022
- Daemen University Faculty Art Show exhibiting #TenMinuteTypography and puppetry work, December 2015 and November 2021
- PRSA Silver Excalibur Award Buffalo Niagara chapter of the Public Relations Society of America award for internal communications campaign: Daemen Forum | A Panel Series, September 2021
- Winner of Audience Favorite 'cyrano_2.0' at the Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project, September 2018
- Nominated for Best Writer 'cyrano_2.0' at the Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project, September 2018
- Daemen University Alumni Art Show #TenMinuteTypography, August 2018
- Winner of Audience Favorite 'Best Worst Day Ever' at the Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project, August 2017
- Winner of Best Graphics 'Best Worst Day Ever' at the Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project, August 2017
- The O’Neill National Puppetry Conference Emerging Artist, Participant, & Resident Company Member, June 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, & 2017
- Host of TEDxBuffalo October 2015 & 2016
- Nominated for Best Comedy Short 'Dust to Dust' at the Buffalo Dreams Film Festival, September 2015
- Nominated for Best Director 'Dust to Dust' at the Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project, August 2015
- The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Summer Gala Performed 'Ain't That Love' from 'Ruby & Charlie', July 2015
- Nominated for Audience Favorite 'Sweet Discovery' at the Advertising Club of Buffalo's Addy Awards, February 2014
- Presenter at TEDxBuffalo October 2013
- Recipient of the 2013 Mary Angela Canavan Award May 2013
- Recipient of the Visionary Award in Visual & Performing Arts May 2013
- Student-Faculty Think-Tank Grant Award Winner 2011 & 2012
- President of the Daemen University Honors Program May 2011 to May 2013
- Daemen University Trustee Scholar Awarded 2009
Education
- Daemen University Amherst, NY, Class of 2013
- Canisius High School Buffalo, NY, Class of 2009
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