Julie Garner Email & Phone Number

Alexandria, Va, Us

National Museum Of American History, Washington Dc

While my official position description awaits an overdue audit and update, I have expanded my skill set and responsibilities within the museum. Experience Development: • I research, design, devise, improvise, perform, and evaluate interactive theater programs, as well as complementary video resources. They include interactive artifact props, history of women’s independence movements, civic engagement, modern parallels, and inspiration to build a shared future. • Other projects have included development of a graphic novel series, developing and hosting engaging donor events, managing National History Day performance category showcase, and assistance on many other projects led by colleagues. I am currently working on building the infrastructure and training resources for a team of interactive engagement specialists to co-develop and perform/facilitate multiple interactive experiences, including educational games, religion themed programming, and theater programming related to the pursuit of Life, Liberty, and Happiness. Workshop Development and Delivery:• I share my skill set and expertise with colleagues and external groups via custom training workshops, which have included: Creative Collaboration, Team Building, Improv Techniques for Challenging Conversations, On Camera Interview Training, Facilitation Techniques for Engaging Participants with Special Needs, Engagement Strategies for Docents, Facilitation Strategies for Building Inventive Identity, and How to Develop a Museum Theater Program.Exhibit Development: • I served as project director and audience engagement specialist for an onsite video installment Pause and Replay, which was designed to engage visitors in conversation with each other about their own memories of early video games. • I am currently on the core exhibit team of the Center For Understanding Religion in American History, responsible for exhibit development, and oversight of interactive program planning.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Global

Teambuilding workshops that are typically part of a larger multi-day conference itinerary. Themes include Improv in the Workplace, Collaborative Communication, Out-of-the Box Thinking, Audience Engagement, Identity Shaping, Harnessing Spontaneity and Creative Impulse, Building Confidence and Camaraderie, Fostering Relationships, Building Trust, etc. Recent Clients include: World Bank, Roland Berger, USO, McKinsey & Co., Property Management Association, Purple Strategies, Ellucian Software, Solid Core, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, DAI Global, University of Maryland, Truth Initiative, American Marketing Association (DC Chapter), KIPP Charter Schools, 3SP (pro-bono) and more...

Resume available upon request. For video samples, www.juliegarner.com

Performing in regularly scheduled public shows, as well as private/corporate performances and events.Various Improv Troupes: The DC Improv Blue ShowLast Ham Standing (founding member) Comedy Sportz Unified Scene TheatreTHEY ImprovThe Overboard ShowShawnMikael (guest)The Weaker Sex (guest)Erasable Inc.

United States

As the Covid-19 pandemic required professionals to communicate virtually, former acting students began reaching out to request one-on-one coaching. For example, one was for an international corporate zoom interview. We approached the sessions from the perspective of staging for camera, responding to stimulus, and clarifying objectives. We role played the expected questions to rehearse for confidence and clarity. (She got the job!). Another example is a professional actor in LA who wanted to train with me. Our training sessions turned into guided audition tapings, as he was booking many jobs.

Game Show Host, Emcee, Walk around characters, Living Statues, Clowning, Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre,

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

I use focused role play to assist faculty/firms in training of new associates. I learn a character profile and history, and adjust the interaction based on the communicated learning objectives. Trainings have included: customer service, legal deposition skills, and improving telephone personas. Clients include Jones Day, PWR, Smithsonian.

Studio Theatre, Faction of Fools, The Welders, Forum Theatre, Constellation Theatre, Rorschach Theatre, Imagination Stage, Molotov Theatre, Lean and Hungry Theatre, Source Theatre, Synetic Family Theatre2017: Helen Hayes Nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress (Hello, My Name Is..., The Welders)2008: Helen Hayes Nomination for Outstanding Ensemble (The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Forum Theatre)

Imagination Stage, Molotov Theatre, Synetic Family Theatre, Studio Directing ClassMost puppets were designed especially for the needs of the show. Hand, rod, bunraku, full body, ensemble operators, different styles of puppet to puppeteer relationships.

Teaching Actor's Process and Improvisation

Improvisation: Short Form and Long Form-Music Theatre Conservatory-Actor's Toolbox, Process and Performance-No Fear Shakespeare-Stand Up Comedy-inclusion for students with special needs

Virginia, Maryland, Florida, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin

Product demonstrations in major department stores. Job skills include:-customer engagement and crowd building (10-70 customers, 6-10 times a day)-maintaining attention of transient crowds. (90% retention rate for 15 minute presentation)-superior presentation skills and anticipation of customer needs.-product knowledge of seasonally changing items. -assessment of audience comprehension, and adjustments for customers with special needs. -use of Spanish to confirm product details and pricing. -excellent one-on-one customer interactions-training and mentoring new agents (not MLM). A+ vendor rating by Sears Holding Corporation.

Bethesda, Md

ArtAbility is a summer arts program designed for 6th-8th graders with Autism Spectrum Disorders. -Planning and leading Strategic Planning Meetings with representatives from four different collaborative organizations. (Glen Echo Park, The Puppet Company, Ivymount School, Imagination Stage)-Clarifying goals, successes and current challenges within the program in both agenda and minutes-Organization, prep, and follow up for meetings in Program Design and Logistics-Arranging and participating in Teen Mentor interviews and ASD training-Communicating with parents of students both general instructions, and specific needs. -Organizing internal data for staff, mentors and students (all which have special needs). -Providing resources for instructors, staff and mentors-Monitoring program efficacy.-On site management assistance during program implementation.

Washington Dc

Broad Stars and Bright Stripes Program. In-character improvised and engaging interactions with museum visitors, tangible demonstrations of The Star Spangled Banner, Q&A

-Eleanor Roosevelt High School-Full Time Classroom Instructor: Drama I-V, English 9 TAG-Extracurricular: Directed Plays, Produced Musicals, Coached Improv Team, Sponsored Student Experimental Projects

New Program Initiative: Reading for the College Bound.

Completed, Acting

B.A. Theatre And English Education

Activities and Societies: Theatre Department Productions Erasable Inc. Improv Troupe Marching Band (Drumline & Drum Major) Dean's List.