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Laguna Beach, California, United States

Non-profit regional theatre with national recognition; achieved Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre.Teacher/Faculty MemberProvided acting instruction to young children at various levels. Developed curriculum and made adjustments as needs of students changed. Elevated students' trust, confidence, discipline, and spontaneity. Evaluated and tracked progress of students; shared with parents. Wrote original pieces based on the students in a given group.Collaborated with parents and teachers on issues such as ADHD with impacted children; helped them overcome obstacles.Maintained near perfect student retention.Supported students in gaining acceptance into highly competitive arts schools and programs. Helped students realize the importance of teamwork, self-esteem, and discipline.

Directed various full-scale productions for Junior Players-troupe of advanced acting students at SCR's Youth Conservatory. Coordinated design elements, collaborating with given lighting designer, sound designer, set designer, and costume designer, to create consistent vision. Helped students realize the importance of teamwork, self-esteem, and discipline. Generated strong ticket sales.Maintained very positive comments/feedback from Artistic Director, Education Director, and parents of students.

Santa Ana, Ca

Santa Ana, Ca

Public affairs arm of leading HMO, promoting preventive health and awareness through theatre and performing arts, in-class and parent workshops, etc.Program Supervisor (2005-2010)Developed and directed educational theatre programs and interactive training pieces-from concept through creation and touring-targeting diverse audiences and age groups, which garnered success and positive audience feedback. Hired, directed, collaborated with, and managed various professional theatre artisits. Managed various groups of employees and multiple projects concurrently. Produced and managed annual company Conservatory Director/Actor Training Program. Created curriculum for various trainings, workshops, and programs, both internally and throughout the community. Produced and managed audition and hiring processes and maintained ongoing pool of performer and production candidates. Developed partnerships with key local and national organizations in order to mutually benefit goals and mission. Developed strong ensemble of talent through casting/hiring and conservatory training with consistent yearly growth and improvement.Assessed, redesigned, and took over management of Swing/Understudy system, increasing efficiency from 78% to 99%.Introduced innovative ideas in use of media in live performance; garnered positive feedback from employees as a training vehicle.Orchestrated interactive meetings and presentations for community groups, schools, teacher and parent education sessions in several states throughout the U.S.Program received rave reviews from teachers and students and impacted their understanding of health-related issues.

National touring show and corporate event production company-formerly Strawberry ProductionsCompany ManagerManaged and supervised ensemble and maintained artistic merits of National Touring Production of children's show. Acted as liaison between ensemble and producer. Drove company truck, mapped out and planned travel routes and times. Arranged and oversaw hotel accommodations; worked with venue contacts. Maintained safety standards and upheld artistic integrity of production.Saved four performances from being cancelled by quickly responding to last minute crises and problems; no performances or start times were compromised. Managed expenses and remained under budget by 10%, including the utilization of quick routes to destinations, inexpensive but safe and comfortable lodgings, and frequent communications with venue contacts to prevent any potential problems.Trained new performer when another performer needed to be replaced; no shows were missed and transition was smooth, quick, and successful.; Toured with national touring production of children's show, performed in major theatres and arenas. Supervised wardrobe and properties departments, during load-ins and load-outs. Supervised backstage running of show, including supervision of, and collaboration with, local IATSE union crew members.Undertook double the workload when production lost a team member, saving producers the expense of finding, hiring, paying, training, transporting, and accommodating a new employee.Maintained a safe and damage-free tour, throughout the entire run of the production.

Bachelor Of Arts, Theatre

Activities and Societies: Samahang PilipinoCum Laude

M. Ed., Education

Pursuing Master of Education and Single Subject Credential in English, to teach High School Drama and English.

High School Diploma, General Ed