The Artistic Director is responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing the artisticvision and focus of CST and major decisions about the ongoing development ofvalues and activities.

Performer of Shakespeare, Musical Theatre & Heartwarming Stories that change the worldCo-created "Good Shape", a documentary theatre piece about women's body image.Teacher & DirectorHelen Hayes Youth Theatre, Children's Shakespeare Theatre, Judith Shakespeare Company, Penguin Rep, Deconstructive Theatre Project, Shakespeare Saturdays, Frenchwoods Festival, Antrim Playhouse, Elmwood Playhouse, Artist's Crossing, Irish Arts Forum & many more& Industrial Videos for Girl Scouts of America

Product Development of Line Planning Tool (Excel-based software). • Dialogue with Merchants, VPs, IT, HR and BI to align metrics, fix bugs, and improve user experience. • Create Training Classes, Powerpoints, Best Practices, and Monthly Newsletters.Merchandising and Planning & Allocation Training/Development:• Develop materials and processes for successful on-boarding of new associates.• Meet and review training program with each buying team• Develop schedules and provide individual support • Identify the need and implement touch bases with teams that need additional support.• Partner with teams and HR to ensure a well-rounded onboarding and continuous learning experience.• Execute special projects at the request of HR/Merchandising/Planning & Allocation leadership.Process Improvement/Performance Excellence/Change Management• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and standard operating practices.• Works with leaders to assess skill and capability gaps within the merchandising and planning & allocation teams.• Identifies and proposes solutions when/where communication breakdowns may be happening across the cross functional teams.• Communicates patterns about what is happening in the merchant area, along with updates, to the functional leaders and HR on an ongoing basis.• Identifies cultural/communication improvement opportunities in the Merchandising and Planning & Allocation teams.• Provides open and honest feedback at all levels, specifically to leadership on challenges that may be a roadblock to merchant team development.• Partners with HR and other cross functional teams to continue evolving training materials/workshops, etc. to help support merchant teams.People Leadership:• Build rapport and effective relationships• Responsible for providing input, ideas, and leadership to support division

Expert resource on EDI, database and software systems. Proactively identify and troubleshoot data flow issuesMediate between vendors, logistics and buyers towards cross-departmental problem-solvingSpearhead development of internal wiki. Design training documents and led training sessions.IT Liaison. Maintain records & databases. Test software for functionality and aesthetic. Create and provide systems training as part of new hire onboarding.Copy-edit in house software & publications. Experience with RMS, IMA, SPS & GXS.Emergency Response Team Member (CPR & First Aid). Surprise & Delight Committee Member.

Empowering girls and women, leading hikes, ropes course and archery sessions. Teaching outdoor skills. Mediating between different departments, planning special events.

Engaged passerby in the excitement of the MallTalent brand to consistently top sales.Served as the liaison between employees, mall management, COO & Owner.Created and enforced company policy while solving challenging technical problems.Responsible for sales, scheduling, deposits, personnel and all on-site supervision.

Assisted in designing marketing plans, distributing postcards, and posting press releases.Ensured compliance with all union regulations and assembled complete records.Took detailed notes to share with the larger company in performance reports.Developed spreadsheets and flowcharts to maximize efficiency. Created clear chains of communication between production roles.Assisted in determining need and then recruited necessary production personnel.Completed creative concept through creating supplementary props, costumes, and sets.Experience in educational, community, regional, and off-off and off-Broadway settings.

Successfully managed community outreach efforts, for positive company image and client recruitment, resulting in greater brand recognition and increased direct referrals. Managed busy executive's calendar, mail, travel and phone calls.Organized events. Wrote and edited copy for legal and professional purposes. Complete proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, for both Mac & PC. Types 95 WPM.Very internet savvy, with special skills at online marketing and community networking. Knowledge of basic accounting software and common payroll procedure.