Dave Buckman

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Executive Producer at ColdTowne Theater @ ColdTowne Theater
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Austin, Texas, United States, United States
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Provided production oversight for grassroots budgets from $5K to $450K with funds received from grant writing, fundraising, sponsor development, and profitable box office revenues and educational programs.Produced and grew 7-day comedy festival in Austin, Texas by 100% in 2 years. Showcased 8 stages, 200 acts, 800 performers, and 7,500 attendees, overseeing all creative, business, and technical operations.Directed, trained, recruited, managed, and wrote for 2 world renown improvisation companies, including 20+ actors and writers and producers who advanced to major films and television programs including SNL, MADtv, Key & PeeleOperated independent improvisation coaching practice for 20+ years with custom-designed techniques, teaching up to 4 groups a week as well as regular workshops, private coaching and private corporate bookings and custom tailored-shows for company retreats including Shell Oil, PeopleAdmin, Keller/Williams, Proper Hotels, Olamaie, and Whole Foods. Performed with critically-acclaimed troupe, The Frank Mills, selected Frontera Fest - Best of the Fest 2007, winner of the B. Iden Payne Award, Outstanding Improvisational Troupe 2006 & 2008, and winner of the Austin Improv Collective, Best Troupe 2006 & 2008.Member Relations Manager for the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce serving 3,000 businesses in Austin's five-county region.Specialties: Directing Live ProductionsDeveloping & Producing Original ContentProject ManagementBudgeting & SchedulingStory Development & WritingVideo & Audio ProductionTeam & Talent ManagementMulti-lingual & CulturalTalent DevelopmentDatabase ManagementTeam and Community Building

Dave Buckman's Current Company Details
ColdTowne Theater

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Executive Producer at ColdTowne Theater
Dave Buckman Work Experience Details
  • Coldtowne Theater
    Executive Producer
    Coldtowne Theater Oct 2015 - Present
    Austin, Texas, Us
    Oversees Artistic, Production and Education Departments at Comedy Theater and ColdTowne Conservatory.
  • Coldtowne Theater
    Producer / Director / Performer / Trainer / Teacher
    Coldtowne Theater Oct 2006 - Present
    Austin, Texas, Us
    Developed, scheduled and provided quality control and production oversight for up to 20 weekly performances of 6-15 people each. Including dozens of award-winning improvisational and scripted productions, with an emphasis on social justice and social equity themes.Directed dozens of full-scale live productionsTaught up to 4 weekly classes of up to 20 people in all aspects and levels of improvisational performance, written comedy and advanced studies.Co-Wrote Course curriculum for 10 levels of Improvisational studies and 3 levels of sketch writing.
  • Collier Talent Agency
    Actor
    Collier Talent Agency Jan 2014 - Present
    Austin, Texas, Us
    Acted in dozens of Commercials(State Farm), Industrials (Dell), Feature films (Apt. 413), Short films (Make A Wish) and TV series (American Crime), Web Series (SEGS) shot in Austin, Dallas, San Antonio and Monterrey MX. (Examples are a partial list of projects.)
  • Austin Improv Community
    Producer / Director / Coach / Performer
    Austin Improv Community Dec 2004 - Present
    Led and directed popular Austin improvisation theaters. Developed, scheduled and provided quality control for up to 7 weekly performances of 6-10 people each.Taught weekly classes of up to 20 people for Austin Improv Collective Training Center, Hideout Theatre and ColdTowne Conservatory.Assembled focus groups and retrieve audience feedback to continuously revise and develop shows for greater quality and higher attendance.
  • Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival
    Producer
    Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival Jan 2010 - Dec 2019
    Austin, Texas, Us
    Managed year-round operations for annual industry-leading 7-day comedy festival. Liaised with talent, and coordinated travel and transportation.Led 10+ department heads and 40+ volunteers, achieving consistent profitability through accurate budgeting and scheduling, and efficient operations.Grew festival 100% by increasing content quality, repeat attendance, and targeted marketing.Planned and executed complex creative, business, and technical logistics for 8 venues, 200 events, 800 performers, and 7,500 attendees.
  • Boom Chicago
    Stage Director
    Boom Chicago Feb 2019 - Apr 2019
    Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Nl
    Directed their 2019 Main Stage Production, "The Future Is Here And It Is Slightly Annoying"A sketch and improv comedy musical revue in two acts.Oversaw artistic direction of the production as well as leading the cast in devising the material over the course of two months of daily rehearsals and shows.
  • Greater Austin Chamber Of Commerce
    Member Relations Manager
    Greater Austin Chamber Of Commerce Mar 2014 - Nov 2015
    Austin, Tx, Us
    Under the Supervision of the VP of Member Engagement, I am primarily responsible for the on-boarding of new members and the retention of existing members through management and implementation of the Chamber's retention and member education efforts.Manage all aspects of the membership retention plan, including retention calls and outreachCoordination of New Member OrientationManage volunteer Ambassador CommitteeCoordinate and manage large events such as the Small Business Showcase and Small Business Procurement Fair and smaller events like Business "Boost" Camps, Speed Networking, CEO Stores Speaker series, etc. Prepare Retention reportsRepresent Chamber at events as needed.
  • Qui
    Host
    Qui Apr 2013 - Mar 2014
    Maitre d' at Austin's most celebrated restaurant of 2013.
  • The Second City
    Actor
    The Second City Nov 2013 - Jan 2014
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Performed for over 2,500 people weeklyBest of Second CIty sketch revue, Unscripted Improv shows
  • Peopleadmin
    Customer Service Specialist
    Peopleadmin Feb 2010 - Nov 2013
    Folsom, California, Us
    Ensured highest levels of customer satisfaction by providing support services to 500+ higher education and government organizations. Proficient with CRMs including Salesforce and PeopleAdmin. Event planner on company’s Social Committee.
  • Corelogic (Forrmerly First American Flood Data Services)
    Operations & Communications Coordinator, Trainer, Producer
    Corelogic (Forrmerly First American Flood Data Services) Feb 2005 - Apr 2009
    Irvine, Ca, Us
    Coordinated day-to-day business and marketing operations. Managed database for productivity reporting.Planned 30+ company events each year, including staff parties, charity drives, off-site meetings outings and health fairs.Designed multi-platform company presentations in PowerPoint, Flash and HTML.
  • The Second City
    Director, Producer, Writer
    The Second City May 2002 - Oct 2003
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Wrote, directed, and produced for world renowned theater company.Created and produced sold-out shows for the main stage and the touring company.Recruited and trained developing and rising talent.Developed and maintained material for 3 professional revues and numerous short films featuring:John Lutz(30Rock), Maribeth Monroe(Workaholics), Tom Flanigan(SNL), and Rebecca Drysdale(Key&Peele)
  • Boom Chicago
    Artistic Director, Producer, Writer, Trainer, Performer
    Boom Chicago Dec 1999 - Feb 2002
    Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Nl
    Oversaw daily operations and led staff of 20+ members—including art, writing, and technology departments—for nightly productions. Managed extensive travel logistics, client relations, budgets, payroll, and accounting.Developed and produced 5 professional live and video productions and served as technical director and writer for local news satire television show.Recruited, developed, directed and wrote with top creative talent, including: Seth Meyers(SNL), Jordan Peele(Key&Peele), Jason Sudeikis(SNL), Joe Kelly(HowIMetYourMother), Josh Meyers(That70sShow), Ike Barinholtz(TheMindyProject), Colton Dunn(Key&Peele), NicoleParker(MADtv), Rebecca Drysdale(Key&Peele),
  • Porter Novelli
    Executive Assistant
    Porter Novelli Jun 1999 - Dec 1999
    New York, Ny, Us
    Supported public relations account executives on the health care team. Planned, scheduled, and managed events.
  • The Second City
    Night Manager
    The Second City May 1997 - Oct 1998
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Managed NIghtStaff & NIghtly Operations

Dave Buckman Skills

Acting Improvisation Film Theatre Comedy Public Speaking Television Creative Writing Stage Performing Arts Social Media Teaching Screenwriting Entertainment Drama Microsoft Office Event Management Coaching Event Planning Team Building Festivals Film Production Writing Social Networking Team Leadership Customer Service Arts Copywriting Art Mentoring Feature Films Research Powerpoint Script Musical Theatre Live Event Producer Event Producing Production Strategic Planning Problem Solving Change Management Organizational Development Operations Management Promotions Word Customer Relations Outlook Story Structure Script Doctoring Special Events Production

Dave Buckman Education Details

  • American University
    American University
    Literature: Cinema Studies. Minor In Theater
  • Io Theater (Formerly Improv Olympic), Chicago, Il
    Io Theater (Formerly Improv Olympic), Chicago, Il
    Long Form Improvisation
  • The Second City Conservatory, Chicago, Il
    The Second City Conservatory, Chicago, Il
    Sketch And Improvisation
  • The Annoyance Theater, Chicago, Il
    The Annoyance Theater, Chicago, Il

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Dave Buckman attended American University, Io Theater (Formerly Improv Olympic), Chicago, Il, The Second City Conservatory, Chicago, Il, The Annoyance Theater, Chicago, Il.

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Dave Buckman has skills like Acting, Improvisation, Film, Theatre, Comedy, Public Speaking, Television, Creative Writing, Stage, Performing Arts, Social Media, Teaching.

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