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Atlanta, Ga

•Engaged young ladies from group homes and the refugee population to use playwriting and acting as a cathartic arena for frustrations, while providing a non-judgmental atmosphere for free expression.

Atlanta, Ga

• Coordinated logistics for a regional monologue competition with over 500 high school students, including ongoing communication with teachers, parents and students to ensure timely notifications and updates.• Oversaw company-wide internship program: recruited, interviewed, and placed interns.• Secured host facilities for competitions and workshops by creating relationships with school leadership, teachers and community members, resulting in 90% of space being donated.• Created promotional materials for the department; distributed participant surveys, compiling data from results to assist in the acquisition of grants; appointed to put together a company-wide succession plan.• Maintained Director’s calendar, notified and scheduled teaching artists for workshops, drafted invoices and collected/distributed payments, updated department content on company website and managed social media sites.• Promoted educational programming at conferences, industry fairs, and other events.

Atlanta, Ga

• Coordinated program logistics such as selecting event dates and locations; securing event space, technical support and volunteers; communicating advertising needs to marketing associate and web designer. • Expanded volunteer base through social media, internet resources, word of mouth and college recruitment fairs, resulting in a 60% increase in the first two years.• Forged relationships with community leaders and school liaisons, collaborating with other programs to expand the network of support and enhance the All Stars’ presence. • Trained volunteers for office work, outreach, and workshops, ensuring efficiency and appropriate communication.

•Heavy interaction with potential and current supporters, to increase our donor base and ultimately provide more activities and involve more youth in our program. •Maintaining multiple databases, investigating financial discrepancies, and tracking expenses.•Serving as a member of the core production team to develop ongoing organizational and event-specific processes and help brainstorm ideas as to how better expand our team and initiatives.

Via the Latin American Association's After-School Program, taught theatre basics to Latino 4th graders.

Marietta, Ga

•Performed basic accounting duties: serviced invoices, assisted accounts payable and prepared deposits. •Greeted clients and guests, answered phones, typed and filed documents, created spreadsheets, operated postage, copy and fax machines, and performed other miscellaneous duties.•Proficiency with Microsoft’s Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Programs; 73 wpm, 7392 kph.

Atlanta, Ga

•Oversaw and trained volunteers for office work, outreach, and workshop events ensuring efficiency, and appropriate communication to youth and parents.•Developed and proposed performance workshops to present at schools and other youth organizations in order to forge partnerships and alliances with similar programs.•Delivered presentation on All Stars to local philanthropists, resulting in a $1000 grant which covered 100% of production costs for the next talent show.

Marietta, Ga

•Fielded high frequency of incoming calls, completed sales, provided customer service, and updated databases.•Performed accounting duties: balanced opening and closing reports, and investigated discrepancies. •Assessed and resolved conflicts while maintaining a composed and pleasant demeanor.

Atlanta, Ga

-Assisted in the preparation of briefs, drafted documents, checked voice messages, purchased office supplies, and performed various other personal and professional errands.

-Booked audiences and space for performances, fielded phone calls, responded to email and voice messages, drafted letters, managed spreadsheets and updated contact lists. -Coordinated auditions by publicizing, finding locations, and managing appointments.-Collaborated with producer and directors to keep all parties current.

-Designed creative posters, programs, press releases, and lobby presentations.-Processed orders for marketing materials, greeted visitors and prospective students, and supported the office manager in executing routine administrative duties.-Provided research support via Internet and periodical sources.

-Directed scenes, led warm-ups and activities, and filled in as a substitute when needed.-Interacted with parents and mediated conflicts between young actors.-Created lobby presentations of the actors’ artwork to showcase before performances.

Bachelors Of Art, Theatre, Psychology

Activities and Societies: College: Theatre, V-Day Staff, Freshman Mentor

College Prep Diploma

Activities and Societies: Marching Band, Orchestra, Mock Trial, and Drama club