I’m a multidisciplinary creative with a passion for storytelling through visual arts, music, and community-driven projects.

 

My journey began at 18 when I dove into freelance photography, capturing everything from weddings and portraits to nature and vintage lookbooks. As I transitioned from a small town to a city, I found myself immersed in the DIY music scene, documenting local live shows and band promotions—an experience that ignited my deep love for photographing live music and working with artists.

In 2019, I founded Immersed Magazine, a platform that blends my love for photography, journalism, and social activism. The magazine, which focuses on local artists, environmental issues, and social justice, began as an online PDF and has since expanded to print, with a successful launch event in 2023. This journey led me to a natural progression in event organizing—I'm now booking and promoting punk and hardcore shows in the North Carolina music scene while also growing my skills in sound engineering.​

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Beyond my visual arts career, I have over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry. From my early days as a barista and server to roles in culinary arts (including a culinary degree in pastry arts), I've honed my skills in food staging, marketing, and social media content creation for local venues and restaurants. Managing social media for fine dining establishments, coffee shops, and music venues has given me an expert understanding of brand development, visual storytelling, and community engagement within the hospitality industry.

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My experience also includes running my own wholesale bakery, where I combined my love for baking with my entrepreneurial spirit. Currently, I manage an espresso bar that specializes in lattes and espresso martinis, while continuing to pursue my creative passions in photography, event planning, and publishing.

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Experience Highlights

• Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Immersed Magazine – Organizing teams, publishing creative content, managing social media, and producing mini-documentaries.

• Social Media Manager & Photographer for Manna American Cuisine, Momonoki's, and Bourgie Nights Music Venue – Creating visual content, driving brand strategy, and promoting local dining experiences.

• Event Organizer & Promoter – Successfully launched multiple shows within the NC punk and hardcore scene, organizing talent and creating dynamic event experiences.

• Culinary & Hospitality Expertise – Extensive experience in the restaurant and coffee industries, with a focus on food photography, social media strategy, and event coordination.

I am driven by creativity, a love for live performance, and an unwavering passion for community-building through art and music. With a diverse background that spans photography, publishing, event management, and hospitality, I bring a versatile and adaptable approach to every project I take on.

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Skills

• Photography & Visual Content Creation

• Social Media Strategy & Management

• Event Promotion & Booking

• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Premiere Pro, Lightroom)

• Writing & Editorial Design

• Culinary Arts & Pastry Baking

• Audio & Sound Engineering (Novice)

Whether capturing the raw energy of live music, promoting a local business, or designing a magazine layout, my goal is always the same: to tell a compelling story that resonates with audiences and fosters a sense of connection within a community.