EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science, Technical Theatre Major with Music Minor, May 1999
Radford University, Radford, VA.
Associate of Applied Science, Management, Expected Graduation 2010
Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton, VA.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1999-Present BUSCH ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION, Williamsburg, VA
Senior Area Supervisor of Props & Theming, 2008-Present
Arts Administrator / HOS Secretary and Housing Coordinator, 2004-Present
Theater Technician, 2004
Stage Manager, 1999 & 2003
- Supervised 60+ performers and technicians to maintain continuity and high level of quality for the Howl-O-Scream attraction, The Nightmare Express.
- Contributed to creative meetings and assisted with direction of The Nightmare Express. Production planning included punch list organization, supervising crews, working with multiple supervisors, and time management.
- Coordinated auditions and the hiring of more than 230 Howl-O-Scream Scare Squad applicants in an organized fashion.
- Improved the Departmental Handbook, Housing & Relocation Guide, and the Scare Squad Handbook to make them a more accessible and understandable resource for team members.
- Created and maintained a Departmental Newsletter that has facilitated increased communication within the Entertainment Department.
- Advised incoming cast members in regards to housing and roommate matching and maintained good working relationships with several apartment complexes.
- Processed the paperwork of all “Scare Squad” applicants and maintained related database, contact information, and filing system for ease of utilization.
- Acted as liaison between the Entertainment Department and Human Resources Department.
- Produced original forms, signs, postcards, and other documents, to eliminate need for outsourcing and found companies to supply these items that were affordable, saving money for the department.
- Operated Front Desk for general Entertainment auditions, made Job Offers to 300+ potential cast members and processed hiring paperwork in a timely manner.
- Fulfilled the following Technical positions: Audio Technician using computer programs including SFX, Follow-spot operator for special events, & Deck Technician backstage for multiple productions.
2007 CHAMBER BALLET, Williamsburg, VA
Properties Master
- Sourcing and purchasing of props and running of Christmas Show.
2004-2005 HILTON GARDEN INN, Williamsburg, VA
Guest Services Agent
- Managed all aspects of the reservation process including generating room assignments and Cleaning Staff schedules, handling Guests’ concerns, directing phone calls, and controlling a cash drawer.
2003 STAMP N’ MEMORIES, Williamsburg, VA
Sales Associate
- Insured customer satisfaction by maintaining stock, processing orders, managing phone calls, and operating cash registers resulting in repeat visits.
- Generated new classes, creative samples and demonstrations to teach various techniques and spark customers’ creativity.
1999-2003 THEATRE VIRGINIA, Richmond, VA
Company Manager & Assistant Production Manager, 2002-2003
Properties Assistant, 1999-2002
- Orchestrated travel and housing decisions for designers, directors, and actors with a money-saving approach that resulted in consistently coming in under budget.
- Aided Production Manager by scheduling meetings, assisting with development of rehearsal schedules, and monitoring the fulfillment of outstanding Purchase Orders.
- Gave influential input on hiring decisions.
- Restructured office systems including filing, form processing, minute/note taking, interoffice memos/emails, and other clerical duties to support multiple levels of management so everything would run smoothly.
- Props Technician responsible for obtaining, building, maintenance and tracking of props for rehearsal and productions.
RELEVANT SKILLS
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, Publisher, and PowerPoint); Adobe Photoshop and GoLive; Music editing software (Audacity and iTunes); Web & Graphic Design (maintain websites for two non-profit organizations)
- Clerical Aptitude (filing, phone etiquette, can type over 80 WPM)
- Working knowledge of power tools and wood craft
- Sewing & Upholstery
- Knowledge of Music (play piano, sing, conduct, sight singing and music theory)
- Licensed fork lift driver and Genie-life trained.