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Flat Rock, Nc, Us

Flat Rock, Nc, Us

United States

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Coach clients in USP development, creating an authentic brand and a focused unique message specific to their avatar or audienceDevelop client’s authenticity and confidence in public speaking (interviews, speeches, webinars/videos, meetings, etc.) to maximize impact and connectionCraft clients video sales letters and webinars

Madison, New Jersey

Successfully built a seven figure, 5-star business known for excellence in customer service and quality of careConducted daily sales calls with prospective patientsLed weekly cadence meetings for team inspiration, communication and strategyTrained the administrative staff in customer service and sales Oversaw operations and maintenance of the clinic including budgeting & suppliesSupervised and coordinated insurance details and payments

Directed productions of published and original plays at theatres such as:George Street Playhouse, National Arts Club, and the New York Historical Society.Oversee and orchestrate the mounting of each theatre production, ensuring its quality and completeness while leading members of the creative team to realize their artistic vision.Led productions with casts of up to 60 members, to audiences of over 300 patrons.First Stage Director Artist-in-Residence at the Tribeca Performing… Show more Directed productions of published and original plays at theatres such as:George Street Playhouse, National Arts Club, and the New York Historical Society.Oversee and orchestrate the mounting of each theatre production, ensuring its quality and completeness while leading members of the creative team to realize their artistic vision.Led productions with casts of up to 60 members, to audiences of over 300 patrons.First Stage Director Artist-in-Residence at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center, NYC. Show less

Los Angeles, California, United States

Increased amount of children impacted from 30,000 to 50,000Led group supervision for 6 managers resulting in enhanced professional growth and increased critical thinking. Managed a yearly budget of $50,000Recruited, trained and managed over 300 volunteer actors, artists and musicians who dedicate their talents to children who are battling serious medical conditionsCollaboratively designed programs including acting, improvisation, screen and playwrighting, camera work, and… Show more Increased amount of children impacted from 30,000 to 50,000Led group supervision for 6 managers resulting in enhanced professional growth and increased critical thinking. Managed a yearly budget of $50,000Recruited, trained and managed over 300 volunteer actors, artists and musicians who dedicate their talents to children who are battling serious medical conditionsCollaboratively designed programs including acting, improvisation, screen and playwrighting, camera work, and puppetryIncreased uniquely designed programming 200% in 12 participating organizations including all major hospitals Show less

New York, New York, United States

Created, hosted, produced and directed all KidZone TV programming - a state of the art, interactive internal broadcast studio within Mount Sinai’s children’s hospitalBooked guests including local and celebrity talent, managed technical crew, weekend staff and volunteers Increased programming from 4 live shows a week to 2 live shows daily; 24/7 pre-recorded programming and live weekend broadcasting.Implemented tracking systems to quantify program effectivenessRecruited volunteer… Show more Created, hosted, produced and directed all KidZone TV programming - a state of the art, interactive internal broadcast studio within Mount Sinai’s children’s hospitalBooked guests including local and celebrity talent, managed technical crew, weekend staff and volunteers Increased programming from 4 live shows a week to 2 live shows daily; 24/7 pre-recorded programming and live weekend broadcasting.Implemented tracking systems to quantify program effectivenessRecruited volunteer teenagers, pre-teens and neighborhood business owners to create and perform live and pre-recorded television shows through KidZone’s community outreach program Spearheaded the first International Teaching Intensive for children's hospitalsReceived the “Team Award” (2007) and “Service Award” (2008) from the hospital’s PresidentSelect KidZone TV appearances:Garth Brooks, Magic Johnson, Troy Aikman, Eli Manning, Savion Glover, Jason Giambe, Jose Reyes, The Rockettes, Knicks Dancers, The Harlem Globetrotters Show less

New York, New York, United States

Spearheaded outreach to local public schools to bring cutting edge arts-in-education programing to middle and high school students.Programs included playwrighting, set design, movement, character development, directing, performance and lighting.Conducted cold sales calls with principals and directors to successfully develop a strong foundation to Vital Theatre's education program. Managed teaching artists hiring, scheduling, training and location appointments.

Rewarded “Product Conviction” Award and named “Key Person” after first 2 months of salesGraduated to 35% commission in first 3 monthsPromoted to Assistant Manager after first 3 months of employmentAnalyzed daily sales profits, reports, and budgetsDirected sales meetingsConducted cold calling for sales opportunities

Created, edited, and directed two full length plays:'Lower East Side Project'; and 'Always with a Heart and Never with a Brain'

B.A., Theatre Arts

Activities and Societies: U. of Pitt. Marching Band, Band Ensemble (Alto Saxophone)

Marketing

Completed year-long intensive on entrepreneurship, sales, marketing and branding Applied strategies in collaboration with my partner.

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