SUMMARY
Multimedia artist, activist, scholar and educator. Based in Miami, Florida. Passionate about equity, healing, storytelling, community engagement, and the arts.
RECENT EXPERIENCE
Performing Artist, Center for Human Rights & the Arts, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York | September 2022 – May 2024.
- Conducted over 25 interviews and analyzed data from 50+ sources to inform and enhance performance outcomes, contributing to the creation of a highly impactful research-driven production.
- Oversaw all aspects of stage production, including selecting and managing 100+ props, writing 3 original scripts, and assembling 25 multimedia pieces, ensuring cohesive and engaging performances.
- Coordinated logistics for 140 attendees across 3 original shows (8 performances total), including seating and interactive elements, with support from 40+ volunteers.
- Managed costume design and procurement, collaborating with artists and suppliers to achieve a visually compelling aesthetic.
- Implemented comprehensive ticket management strategies, overseeing sales, distribution, and attendee communications.
Digital Communications Manager, Central European University, Budapest, Hungary & Vienna, Austria | September 2021 – August 2022.
- Managed 15+ digital marketing campaigns; led production cycles, scheduled shoots, conducted cast training for 50+ participants, wrote 30+ scripts, and edited over 100 videos, images, and audio files.
- Introduced data-driven decision-making processes that resulted in a 35% increase in content performance metrics, including click-through rates and engagement levels.
- Developed and executed 12 targeted marketing campaigns, resulting in a 50% increase in applications from prospective students and a 20% rise in campus visit requests.
- Organized 20+ events and initiatives, including campus tours, academic showcases, and community outreach programs, which led to a 30% improvement in brand awareness and community engagement.
- Achieved a 40% increase in online engagement, resulting in a 25% growth in social media followers and a 15% boost in website traffic, effectively communicating the university’s academic excellence and global impact.
- Established 10+ strategic partnerships with international organizations and institutions, contributing to a 25% increase in academic and research collaborative initiatives.
SKILLS
SOFTWARE
DaVinci Resolve / Lightroom / Audition / Premiere Pro / Photoshop / Canva / QLab / Microsoft Office / PowerPoint / WordPress / HTML / JavaScript / CSS / Drupal / MailChimp / Google Products /
LANGUAGES
English [proficient] / Georgian [proficient] / Russian [proficient] / French [elementary]
EDUCATION
— Bard College | Annandale-on-Hudson, New York | September 2022 – May 2024 / Master of Arts in Human Rights and the Arts
— Central European University | Vienna, Austria | August 2020 – June 2021 / Master of Arts in International Human Rights Law
— University of Maine | Orono, Maine | January 2019 – May 2019 / Exchange Program in New Media
— American University in Bulgaria | Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria | August 2016 – May 2020 / Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication, and European Studies
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