I was raised by a family that believes that a good, firm handshake sets the tone for a solid first impression. I really took that to heart, and since I am unable to shake your hand in person right now, please allow me to give you my digital version:

Hi, I'm Grace, a future “roadie” and creative based in Big Sky, Montana, but born and raised in the ever-so-majestic rolling corn and soybean fields of LaSalle-Peru, Illinois. I’ve got big aspirations, dozens of interests, a rock-solid work ethic, and the passion it takes to be a valuable addition to your team/community.

I have an Associate of Arts degree and was accepted into some pretty prestigious colleges as a transfer student including UNC-Chapel Hill (Go Tarheels!) and Hillsdale College (“Virtus tentamine gaudet”). However, I made the tough decision to take a gap year before returning to school. If you want to hear more about that, click on this epic link: My Gap Year

When I am not working, I am finding new endeavors to expand my horizons, build new skill sets, and explore new creative outlets. A few of these endeavors include painting, playing guitar, swing and line dancing, sewing, writing poetry and prose, and creating pet projects like this website.

I am very goal-oriented, so allow me to introduce you to my 3-year plan:

- Educational Plans: Go back to college (after my gap year is over) to further my skills in the Music Business and Music Tech scene with the hopes of collecting many diverse skills along the way such as live event photography/videography and personal styling/image consulting that I can use to begin a career in the touring industry as a “roadie” upon graduation AND/OR start head-first in the industry by taking odd jobs and apprenticeships to learn my way in naturally. (I have actually done the latter quite a bit already. To see what I’ve been up to working on lately, check out this page! Previous Work Experience)

- Personal Plans: Continue learning guitar, sewing, swing dancing, and Western riding to further challenge my brain to seek out long-term delayed gratification as well as to develop into a more well-rounded individual with useful skills that I can then pass along to others. I also run an Instagram page where I share these creative endeavors with a growing following. (I use my social media platform as a way to learn media skills that would make me valuable to future touring bands that may need a social media manager or help promoting their gigs. To take a look at my Insta page, click here)

- Career Plans: Upon graduation (or otherwise), work with touring bands/artists on their road crews and become a part of the magic of live events, helping bring those electric moments that made me fall in love with concerts to other people so they can experience the same. I want to play a role in crafting that unique experience for both the artist and the audience, drawing upon the music genre, personal look of the artist, and vibe of the overall fanbase.

Now if you’re still asking yourself, “Why Grace?” check out this page