Gem Taylor Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ga, Us

Columbus, Georgia, United States

Shop Assistant: Build sets with carpentry skills, including use of power tools and saws.Master Electrician: Assist with hanging and focusing lights for upcoming productions.Stage Manager: Manage rehearsals and production runs to ensure safety for all; Create and maintain rehearsal schedules.Youth Advocate: Monitor youth under the age of 21 backstage and ensure cues are met and safety is maintained.A2: Assist backstage with microphone handoffs, mic pack swaps, and proper connections of elements and body packs.

English as a Second Language Tutor (Online)- Instruct students at multiple levels on various core topics, including Reading, Writing, Grammar, Listening, Conversation, Business English, Pronunciation, Accents, and Critical Thinking- Design individualized lesson plans and language learning goals- Interact with students in English and encourage use of correct grammar and vocabulary in conversation

Greater Atlanta Area

Personal Shopper (Independent Contract)- Accept and shop grocery orders placed online through the Instacart Grocery Delivery app or major retailers' apps/websites, including Kroger, Publix, Sam's Club, and Costco.- Responsible for selecting correct items according to their descriptions as well as maintaining prompt delivery.- Consistently rated 4.5 - 5 stars with a clean reliability score.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Designed sound for Act3 Productions' shows, including "Perfect Arrangement".Ran sound board for musical productions such as "Xanadu".

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Set up lighting, sound, stages, and video equipment for corporate/special events around Atlanta; General labor assisting all departments with load-in, set-up, strike, and load-out; Troubleshoot and problem-solve technical issues as they arise;

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

On-call hire for sound on the Coca-Cola and Hertz stages; Assist setting up sound equipment for upcoming productions; Manage, label, and organize cables accordingly.

Director of the Technical Theatre Internship Program (8th-12th grade)- Planned and managed classes (lesson planning, syllabus construction, event planning, project managing, etc).- Taught technical theatre skills (costumes, props, hair/makeup, set construction, lights, sound, designing, house managing, stage managing, directing, etc).- Completed administrative tasks (inputting data in documents and spreadsheets using Google Drive, interviewed program applicants, designed program contracts, wrote professional letters, helped to implement virtual learning in classrooms, etc)

Greater Atlanta Area

Store Associate and Fresh Specialist- Maintained freshness of produce and flowers- Communicated with management on ordering stock- Assisted customers in locating groceries and checking out- Managed cleanliness of warehouse, sales floor, and cash registers- Restocked sales floor- Trained Associates and Supervisors

Spartanburg, Sc

Light/Sound Board Operator, Stagehand, Event Assistant, Usher, Box Office Agent- Built sets for shows and work backstage in rental venues as needed- Controlled sound and light boards during performances- Set up space for performing acts, including orchestral, recital, theatrical, ceremonial, and dance- Performed Box Office and Usher duties as needed- Utilized Vendini ticketing system for ticket sales

Spartanburg, Sc

Ice Cream Scooper, Dish Washer, Cashier- Assisted customers in ordering and checking out- Washed dishes and maintained cleanliness of store

Spartanburg, Sc

Sales Associate, Sandwich Artist, Telephone Operator- Assisted customers in selecting holiday hams and turkeys- Assembled sandwiches during the lunch rush

Spartanburg, Sc

Assistant Director, Dialect Coach, & Office Intern- Coached youth in British, Cockney, and Irish accents for "James and the Giant Peach, Jr.", "The Lion...Wardrobe", and "Fantastic Mr. Fox"- Attended rehearsals and provided directorial feedback as necessary- Assisted in creating Mission Statement and Vision- Filed information into filing cabinets and electronic systems- Organized classrooms and performance spaces accordingly

Spartanburg, Sc

Tour Guide, Overnight Hostess, Office Assistant- Entered prospective students’ information into the computer system- Assembled packets and brochures for visitors- Provided campus tours for guests

Spartanburg, Sc

K5-1st Grade Counselor- Created lesson plans for small group meetings- Monitored and accompanied children during lessons and breaks- Led children in activities

Spartanburg, Sc

Drama Teacher for Grades 3-5- Led children in group activities and improv games- Co-choreographed musical number for showcase- Monitored creation of puppets and skits- Taught theatre etiquette and terminology

Spartanburg, Sc

Food Server at Converse College- Served food to Converse College students- Operated the register for guests visiting campus- Trained and supervised entry-level employees

Master Of Arts In Teaching (Mat), Theatre Education, 4.0 Gpa

Certificate, Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor

170 Hour Certification (TQUK accredited / Level 5 status awarded by Ofqual) - 150 hours academic coursework (methods, approaches, course.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Theatre, 3.75 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude, Nisbet Honors Program Graduate, Honor Board & Appeals Board Representative 2014-2018I sought out.