David Charles Email & Phone Number

United States

■ Directed numerous critical and commercially successful theatre productions, regionally and in New York City, providing audiences with top-tier entertainment and theatre companies with large profits from ticket sales■ Lead teams of up to 40+ performers, designers, and technicians during each theatre production■ Serves as union member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC)■ Received SDC’s 2020 President’s Award for Extraordinary Service■ Member of the Board… Show more ■ Directed numerous critical and commercially successful theatre productions, regionally and in New York City, providing audiences with top-tier entertainment and theatre companies with large profits from ticket sales■ Lead teams of up to 40+ performers, designers, and technicians during each theatre production■ Serves as union member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC)■ Received SDC’s 2020 President’s Award for Extraordinary Service■ Member of the Board Nominating Committee, SDC (2024), working with Tony Award Winning Directors and Choreographers to cultivate and slate nominees for the 2024 SDC Board Election■ Held chair position for Broadway Flea Market Committee, SDC (2015 to 2017), helping raise thousands of dollars towards AIDS Research and other social programs Show less

New York, New York, United States

■ Supported Executive Vice President of Ad Sales Communications and Ad Sales Communications department, including spreadsheet creation, calendar management, travel logistics, and expense reporting / reconciliation■ Communicated and negotiated effectively with internal / external stakeholders, meeting tight deadlines without compromising client experience■ Assisted with launch and implementation of Airtable, combining information from multiple Microsoft SharePoint documents into 1… Show more ■ Supported Executive Vice President of Ad Sales Communications and Ad Sales Communications department, including spreadsheet creation, calendar management, travel logistics, and expense reporting / reconciliation■ Communicated and negotiated effectively with internal / external stakeholders, meeting tight deadlines without compromising client experience■ Assisted with launch and implementation of Airtable, combining information from multiple Microsoft SharePoint documents into 1 easy-to-use database■ Collaborated with Vice Presidents and Director on curating and coordinating Communications department’s "Lunch & Learn" series, educating entire department on specific topics within media, technology, and advertising■ Founded and chaired Office Safety / EHS Taskforce for Advertising and Partnerships Executive Assistant Cohort; created an online safety hub, proactively educating colleagues on common workplace injuries and safety hazards Show less

New York, United States

Production Safety■ Provided administrative and project management for HBO’s Production Safety department, including support for the Vice President of Safety and Director of Safety■ Supported 165+ productions across Warner Bros. Discovery (including HBO, Max, TBS, TNT, and CNN) by creating custom databases to track scope and progress for Safety department■ Attended safety scouts for HBO / Max projects, identifying and mitigating potential hazards, creating and fostering safe work… Show more Production Safety■ Provided administrative and project management for HBO’s Production Safety department, including support for the Vice President of Safety and Director of Safety■ Supported 165+ productions across Warner Bros. Discovery (including HBO, Max, TBS, TNT, and CNN) by creating custom databases to track scope and progress for Safety department■ Attended safety scouts for HBO / Max projects, identifying and mitigating potential hazards, creating and fostering safe work environments on Emmy Award Winning productions such as Succession■ Co-created and co-managed Airtable database to supervise and monitor all prop weapon activity on HBO productions, verifying safety for cast and crew when handling blank-firing weapons, mitigating potential injuries■ Reconciled credit card purchases and travel expenses for multiple executives, using Concur, saving executives time while ensuring policy adherenceProduction Risk Management■ Provided administrative and project management for HBO’s Production Risk Management department, including support for the Senior Vice President of Risk Management■ Supported 165+ productions across Warner Bros. Discovery (including HBO, Max, TBS, TNT, and CNN) by creating custom databases to track scope and progress for Risk Management department■ Reconciled credit card purchases and travel expenses for multiple executives, using Concur, saving executives time while ensuring policy adherence■ Maintained a high degree of confidentiality and discretion regarding all matters and documents■ Assisted in the creation and review of Certificates of Insurance for HBO productions Show less

New York, New York, United States

■ Taught two sections of scene study for 20+ professional actors seeking continuing education in their craft■ Developed and implemented dynamic curriculum for acting classes based on the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts, incorporating a variety of techniques such as scene study, character analysis, and criticism ■ Created robust, comprehensive lesson plans with built-in modifications for different learning styles■ Coached and mentored actors, providing personalized… Show more ■ Taught two sections of scene study for 20+ professional actors seeking continuing education in their craft■ Developed and implemented dynamic curriculum for acting classes based on the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts, incorporating a variety of techniques such as scene study, character analysis, and criticism ■ Created robust, comprehensive lesson plans with built-in modifications for different learning styles■ Coached and mentored actors, providing personalized guidance and constructive feedback to help them refine their craft and reach their full potential■ Facilitated and fostered a collaborative and supportive environment for students to explore their creativity and build their confidence, based upon the Critical Response Process developed by choreographer Liz Lerman■ Quickly adapted the curriculum to a virtual format during the onset of the global pandemic Show less

New York, United States

■ Supported two Partners in an entertainment industry financial management office, including office filing and spreadsheet data entry■ Organized calendars, assist in the preparation for meetings, and answer questions and meeting requests directed to the Partners■ Created and maintained project tracking documents, including managing the flow of documents and information for special projects■ Provided tax administration for all tax clients, including codifying, optimizing & overseeing… Show more ■ Supported two Partners in an entertainment industry financial management office, including office filing and spreadsheet data entry■ Organized calendars, assist in the preparation for meetings, and answer questions and meeting requests directed to the Partners■ Created and maintained project tracking documents, including managing the flow of documents and information for special projects■ Provided tax administration for all tax clients, including codifying, optimizing & overseeing all tax administrative processes■ Maintained a high degree of confidentiality and discretion regarding all matters and documents Show less

New York, Ny

■ Provided all aspects of administrative support for the Director & Chief Curator, including heavy calendar management■ Assisted with office management, including organizing incoming mail, ordering and tracking office supplies, and general IT support■ Reconciled credit card receipts and travel expenses for the Director & Chief Curator, and the Board President■ Scheduled and coordinated Board and Committee Meetings, and serve as a primary contact for Board support■ Prepared and… Show more ■ Provided all aspects of administrative support for the Director & Chief Curator, including heavy calendar management■ Assisted with office management, including organizing incoming mail, ordering and tracking office supplies, and general IT support■ Reconciled credit card receipts and travel expenses for the Director & Chief Curator, and the Board President■ Scheduled and coordinated Board and Committee Meetings, and serve as a primary contact for Board support■ Prepared and distributed materials for Board and Committee Meetings, including minutes and PowerPoint presentations Show less

New York, Ny

■ Supported Executive Director & COO through schedule/calendar and communication management, and administrative support■ Maintained the events calendar to ensure appropriate resources are available for Nonprofit New York’s programs■ Worked with COO to support all aspects of business operations and personnel management■ Processed routine financial activity for organization, including processing checks and reconciliation of monthly credit card bill■ Assisted with logistics for… Show more ■ Supported Executive Director & COO through schedule/calendar and communication management, and administrative support■ Maintained the events calendar to ensure appropriate resources are available for Nonprofit New York’s programs■ Worked with COO to support all aspects of business operations and personnel management■ Processed routine financial activity for organization, including processing checks and reconciliation of monthly credit card bill■ Assisted with logistics for Board and Board Committee meetings, including room reservations and catering needs Show less

New York, Ny

■ Monitored day-to-day security operations of 6 off-Broadway theatres (New World Stages, Stage 42), including the staffing and supervision all security and stage door personnel for the venues■ Managed staff of 40+ security guards and stage door attendants, ensuring coverage of safety and security personnel for all of organization’s off-Broadway venues■ Liaised and maintained relationships with Shubert Security, EMS, FDNY, and NYPD, resulting in quick, efficient, and safe evacuations of… Show more ■ Monitored day-to-day security operations of 6 off-Broadway theatres (New World Stages, Stage 42), including the staffing and supervision all security and stage door personnel for the venues■ Managed staff of 40+ security guards and stage door attendants, ensuring coverage of safety and security personnel for all of organization’s off-Broadway venues■ Liaised and maintained relationships with Shubert Security, EMS, FDNY, and NYPD, resulting in quick, efficient, and safe evacuations of 2K+ patrons and staff during emergencies■ Created brand-new color-coded filing system, organizing and easing identification of large volume of operational information ranging from employee to facilities records, saving time and eliminating barriers to access information Show less

New York, Ny

■ Provided all aspects of administrative support for the Tepper Semester satellite program in New York City■ Served as program manager for Tepper Semester program during frequent director absences■ Managed the course schedules for 80+ students each semester, spanning over 8 majors■ Maintained program’s $1M annual budget, keeping accurate purchase records of every purchase and costs within or under budget so every dollar saved went back to improving experience for students■… Show more ■ Provided all aspects of administrative support for the Tepper Semester satellite program in New York City■ Served as program manager for Tepper Semester program during frequent director absences■ Managed the course schedules for 80+ students each semester, spanning over 8 majors■ Maintained program’s $1M annual budget, keeping accurate purchase records of every purchase and costs within or under budget so every dollar saved went back to improving experience for students■ Coordinated logistics for special events, such as student orientations, parent weekend celebrations, and guest artist master classes, ensuring great experience for students in Tepper program Show less

United States

■ Oversaw integrity of 30+ theatre productions, supervised diverse staffs of 75+ employees, including performers, design staff, and technicians and facilitated communication across all creative and technical departments■ Maintained show integrity and quality levels, as established by show director, throughout production entirety, by creating individual production prompt book for each project that containing production's sound, lighting, set cues, and other vital information■ Created… Show more ■ Oversaw integrity of 30+ theatre productions, supervised diverse staffs of 75+ employees, including performers, design staff, and technicians and facilitated communication across all creative and technical departments■ Maintained show integrity and quality levels, as established by show director, throughout production entirety, by creating individual production prompt book for each project that containing production's sound, lighting, set cues, and other vital information■ Created personnel schedule for rehearsals, production meetings, and performances for 75+ staff members, resulting in successful performances of theatrical production for thousands of paying customers■ Recorded director's decisions about blocking and notes during rehearsals for actors, designers, and stage crew■ Supervised preshow activities, such as technical and safety checks, ensuring cast and crew were standing by and ready to begin performance; called all technical cues to crew over wireless headset■ Upheld safe work environment by monitoring adherence to FDNY and DOB regulations for theatre spaces, enabling quick, efficient, and safe evacuations of creative and technical staff during emergencies Show less

Finding Nemo: The Musical In Disney'S Animal Kingdom

■ Assisted over 1600 guests safely and efficiently load into the theatre for Finding Nemo: The Musical, for up to 7 shows a day■ Helped thousands of international and domestic guests navigate Disney’s Animal Kingdom park per day■ Earned 15 Guest Service Fanatic Awards in recognition for exceeding leaders’ expectations displaying the "Disney Service Basics"■ Recognized by Guest Relations for excellence in guest service through guest feedback■ Received highest rating in Disney… Show more ■ Assisted over 1600 guests safely and efficiently load into the theatre for Finding Nemo: The Musical, for up to 7 shows a day■ Helped thousands of international and domestic guests navigate Disney’s Animal Kingdom park per day■ Earned 15 Guest Service Fanatic Awards in recognition for exceeding leaders’ expectations displaying the "Disney Service Basics"■ Recognized by Guest Relations for excellence in guest service through guest feedback■ Received highest rating in Disney College Program performance review Show less