About Me

Education:

• High Tech High School (Secaucus, NJ): Design and Fabrication Academy (2020-2024)
• Major: Industrial Design and Animation
• GPA: 3.6
• AP English Language and Composition Test: 5
• AP Spanish Language Test: 4
• Intended College Major: Theater/Scenic Design

Relevant Coursework:

• Drama Internship: Head production designer for set design, costumes, props and assisting the director with overall vision for High Tech High School drama department play and musical, including promotional materials. See theater ›
• Fine Art: Demonstrated creativity and skill progression through self-driven projects. See Art ›
• Industrial Design: Developed diverse product prototypes based on consumer needs and user experience, honing design and prototype finalization skills. See Fabrication ›
• Architecture and Design: Created intricate 3D models and real-material structures from initial hand drawings, mastering the design-to-creation process. See Fabrication ›
• Wood Tech: Acquired fundamental safety skills and enhanced building abilities.
• Engineering: Proficient in concept sketching, design proposals, and accurate representation through 3D modeling. See Fabrication ›
• AP Literature, AP Language, Creative Writing & Literature Through Film: Developed an understanding of narrative structure, character dynamics, and literary analysis.

Job Experience:

• Urban Arts Hoboken, Teen Assistant (2018-Present)
  • Assisted in art classes for ages 2-12, managing lesson plans and materials, studio organization, and special events coordination.
  • See Art ›
• Mile Square Theatre, Freelance (2022-Present)
  • Scenic designer
  • Stagehand/Tech
  • Assistant to director
  • See Fantastic Mr. Fox ›
• Mile Square Theatre, Intern (Summer 2023)
  • Checked in and engaged students, ensuring a seamless start to daily activities and fostering a positive atmosphere.
  • Guided young talents through acting exercises, supported directors during rehearsals, and demonstrated proficiency in set design, construction, and painting, as well as costuming (pulling, sewing, and enhancements).
  • Collaborated with interns to create a unique showcase, actively contributing to writing, directing, and both costume and set design.
  • See ARE YOU LISTENING?

Productions:

• Berta, Berta ›
  Mile Square Theatre, September 2022, promotional design/props

• Fantastic Mr. Fox ›
  Mile Square Theatre, October 2022, scenic design and painting, tech

• Cabaret ›
  High Tech High School, January 2023, scenic painter, props, tech

• The Skin Of Our Teeth ›
  High Tech High School, May 2023, head production designer, incl. sets, props, and assisting with costumes

• 7th Inning Stretch
  Mile Square Theatre, May 2023, tech

• Fish Sticks and Tater Tots ›
  Mile Square Theatre, July 2023, costume, props, scenic design, tech

• The Betrothed ›
  Mile Square Theatre, July 2023, costume, props, scenic design, tech

• ARE YOU LISTENING?
  Mile Square Theatre, July 2023, writing, directing, acting, costume, props, scenic design

• You Can’t Take It With You
  High Tech High School, November 2023, head production designer, incl. sets, props, and assisting with costumes

• Upcoming: Into The Woods
  High Tech High School, head production designer

Extracurriculars:

• 20 / 20 Vision: Twenty artists under twenty (December 2023)
  • Juried art show at Eonta Space, Jersey City
  • https://www.eontaspacenj.com
• Peer Leadership (2022-Present), High Tech High School
  • Brainstorming and organizing school events.
  • Introducing prospective students to the school and giving tours.
  • Assisting freshman.
  • Giving school wide presentations.
• D|Fab Advisor (2022-Present), High Tech High School
  • Meeting with professionals in the field to help develop lesson plans.
  • Offering feedback to the teacher on assignment ideas, student response to certain projects, and how projects might be streamlined and made more productive.
  • See a selection of my Fabrication projects ›
• High Tech Voices Literary Magazine– Co-Art Director (2021-Present), High Tech High School
  • Submitting writing and art pieces.
  • Filtering through all the submissions, and determining layout and final look with the editorial team.
  • Making a moodboard for typeface and color inspiration.
  • Page design and layout.
  • Printing and assembling each magazine by hand.
  • Distributing the magazines.
  • See High Tech Voices Literary Magazine ›
• Judo (Green belt, 2021-Present)
• Film Club (2021) See my intro for Year of No Santa ›
• Interact Club (2022-2023)
• Studio Art Classes (2009-Present) See Art ›
• Travel Soccer (2011-2018)

Skills/Interests

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Proficient in Onshape, Inventor, and 3ds Max for 3D design and modeling.
• Intermediate proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate for creative projects.
• Intermediate proficiency in sewing, jewelry making and carpentry.
• Painting (acrylic, gouache) and sketching.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Decisive and disciplined point of view.
• Creating a light and fun environment to work in while remaining productive.
• Collecting copies of Little Women (I have 7 now, including a copy from the 1950s.)
• 70s rock, David Bowie, Liz Phair and Mitski.
• YouTube deep dives on costumes and characters.
• Film, television, books and travel.

Volunteering:

• “I Have A Dream” Foundation | 2020-2022
  • Delivered groceries to food-insecure families during COVID lockdowns.

Awards:

• SkillsUSA: Top 10 placement in SkillsUSA Additive Manufacturing competition, showcasing expertise in 3D printing and design. My classmate and I made a toothpaste dispenser using a Geneva gear and a peristaltic pump.
• Film: Best High Tech High School Short Film Award 2021-2022 for short film “No Santa.” Contributions included, producing, acting, scripting, and set design.
• Judo: Gold and Silver Medalist in High Tech High School Judo tournaments.
• Judo: 1000 Throws Challenge.