Doriane Swain Email & Phone Number

United States

Teacher Resource Guide CommitteeCreative Coaching MentorFaculty Professional Development Facilitator Pre- & Post-Show WorkshopsVirtual Synchronistic & Asynchronistic ResidenciesIn-school residencies include:Disney Musicals in Schools (grades 3-5) Mercer Musical Theater Program (grades 6-8), devised musical theaterDancing Classrooms (grade 5), ballroom.

• Manage logistics: reservations for venues, booking entertainment and ordering rental supplies
• Proofread and edit wording for all print work, mailings and flyers
• Work closely with clients to tailor services to their needs and expectations
• Design and assemble custom invitations for corporate events and private parties
• Recruit and supervise contract staff for events, developing attentive and sophisticated service
• Bar/buffet setup, decor and food preparation/presentation—aesthetic, appetizing and alluring

• Generated enthusiasm for the performing arts and its careers
• Explored the career paths of some of the students’ favorite artists
• Created imaginative projects including autobiographies, production, and playwriting
• Taught storytelling technique, story development, and characterization through fun, interactive games and activities
• Maintained a warm, inclusive classroom by reinforcing respect and congeniality
• Directed excerpts from plays from around the globe including ancient Greece, Shakespeare, Kabuki, vaudeville, and African griot songs

Newark, NJ

• Wrote articles and notifications for and designed innovative layouts for bi-weekly parent newsletter
• Composed concise and engaging announcements for frequent email blasts to parents and faculty/staff
• Edited letters for school-wide distribution
• Provided extensive support to principal, registrar and director of enrollment
• Received high volume of incoming calls; served as parent-faculty liaison

• E-Commerce:
• Research, procure and edit descriptions for 10,000 products for store’s new website, which will feature online grocery shopping
• Write enticing, yet concise descriptions for 15% of online products
• Edit and format all Excel files for consistency and accuracy Marketing:
• Provide internet customer outreach on social networking site
• Responsible for marketing sales events through intercom announcements and signage

• Managed logistics for special events
• Marketed for annual fundraiser gala
• Raised awareness of center’s mission: to provide affordable day care for low-income families
• Composed cover letters and donation request forms for fundraisers
• Served as Secretary at board meetings on an as-needed basis

• Received incoming calls and inquiries at Score’s national call center
• Conducted follow-up and outgoing promotional calls
• Referred parents to best tutoring options for their children, using diagnostic and prescriptive methods in all recommendations and sales
• Established compassionate rapport with clients
• Exceeded company standards in sales
• Utilized knowledge of educational gaps

• Supervised and trained six new employees, focusing on suggestive sales and personable service
• Opened and closed numerous stores throughout region
• Managed stores in transition
• Consistently exceeded company standards in sales by 20%
• Established friendly and welcoming environment, resulting in loyal clientele
• Processed payroll on a biweekly basis

• Cast and directed camp’s musical productions
• Taught classes in dialects, character development and diction
• Led theatre-related activities for children ages three to 13
• Established and managed committees (including campers and counselors) for set construction, costuming, stage crew and ushering
• Spearheaded camp’s first ever Teen Talent Night: Recruited and trained performers for variety show; Motivated pre-teens to work together as creative teams; Encouraged participants to always do their best and have fun

Mini-Mba, Business Essentials Certificate

Bachelor'S Degree, Theater Arts

Ba, Theatre Arts

Activities and Societies: London Academy of Theatre - Study Abroad Acting Program Cabaret Theater - Box Office, Stage Theatre Arts Major.