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Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Create the organization’s program, i.e. selecting the students that will be impacted by our programingEvent and partnership coordination for future relationships Setting and overseeing the schedule production for the seasonHiring staff: artists, directors, performers and actors, stage managers, designers, etc.Being in charge of theatrical development: commissioning playwrights to write plays, read and select the scripts that are submitted to the theatre.Managing the theatre’s budget and dealing with funding bodies (charities, the government, sponsors, trusts, etc.)

Los Angeles County, California, United States

Organize the list of potential sponsors for the event, contact them to solicit their participation, and coordinate their promotion in the event.Coordinate and work with high-end and celebrity clientele for a high-profile eventDevelop and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, creating reports on sponsor activity or performance, organizing events where sponsors can interact directly with employees of the sponsoring organization, etc.Liaising with clients and suppliers, handling logistics, managing budgets and invoicing, organizing accreditation, managing risk and presenting post-event reports.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Created ticketing content via Eventbrite for CalArts Theater Events including setting tickets dates, ticket prices, content creation, management of social media accounts and box office marketingManaged Eventbrite ticketing account, Mailchimp account, and manage our admin accounts in Slack, GDrive, Wordpress, etc.Supervised on the web developer team alongside Communications, ticketing platforms and all event pages and listingsBasic graphic design skills and ability to contract and work effectively with designers for digital marketing (photo and video)Provided event marketing requests - take care of one-off requests for promo codes, guest list tickets, and help create and maintain community network with cultural stakeholders and creatives alikeEvent photos management - Managed the collection from photographers and sharing with our social team and lead the photography sharing process - coordinating with event photographers and making sure photos are uploaded

California, United States

Monitored social channels and managed social listening process providing editorial guidelines for third party moderation tool(s) and assist with manual community management and elevation of communications as neededManaged the short and long term planning, strategy, and execution of Hourglass organic social activity across all platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest)Maintained a cross-platform posting calendar aligning with key marketing initiatives and project managing creative timelines, and responsible for scheduling and deploying all organic social activity across platformsEstablished a cadence for regularly developing and sharing reports, insights, and creative recommendations for future initiatives with wider teamPartnered with influencer team on strategic recommendations that support key social and brand initiatives, build community, and impact organic growth of Hourglass channelsWorked closely and collaboratively across influencer, brand, creative, paid social, and retail to align on key initiatives, champion social-first ideas and orchestrate global integrated activations

United States

Teach introductory theatre courses at a middle school level while maintaining professional development opportunities in Theatre ArtsHead Troupe director and creator of the Eagle Ensemble Theatre club.Lead students in University Interscholastic League One Act Play competition in which students experience both acting and technical skill for student growth and appreciation of the artsPrepared for, meets, and instructed assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Developed and maintained a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district. Encouraged students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

United States

Oversee entire cast and crew including sound, costumes, props and set design over the course of 15+ productions including musicals, fall shows, UIL competition for One Act Play and student-produced works.Teach theatre courses at the secondary level and tutor acting skills with techniques to students of varied ages, developed lesson plans balancing Theatre Arts program(s), ability to teach acting, playwriting, theatre history, directing and stage technical theatreLead series of workshops with disciplines in Stanislavski, Shakespeare, Viewpoints, Musical Theatre Production, Rasaboxes and Guideposts techniquesCreate on-campus curriculum aligning with TEKS for Theatre courses I-IV & Production to plan the theatrical season and align with the English curriculum

Houston, Texas Area

Executive Administrative Assistant to CEO and owner of the company Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms for various court filing systems for law clientsProcess copy orders of court filing documents as well as assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports from courtsDevelop and maintain a filing system, prepare and monitor invoices for customers and develop administrative staff by providing information, educational opportunities and experiential growth opportunitiesWork with computers and orders for a courier companyAnswer and direct phone calls and place orders of various importanceNotary of the State of Texas since 2013

Houston, Tx

Create client and candidate contacts within company database for potential talentsConfirm and meet with all potential talent appointments /photo-shoots with a professional photographerWork primarily closely with potential clients of ages 4 – 12 and their parental guardians, occasionally assessing adults as wellFacilitate the effective casting and selection of modeling and acting talent for the One Source Talent agencyIdentify and recruit talent using various outlets such as hosting casting calls, mock audition workshops and modeling portfolio building, screening and interview prospective clients, setting up their appointments and coordinating Talent Packages and Photoshoots Handle, transport and process weekly monetary deposits of company transactionsConstruct contract documentation for potential talents to signSupervise and teach acting and modeling workshops weeklyPromoted from: Receptionist [part-time]Operations in all things clerical and administrative including but not limited to filing, typing, processing, database control, printing, organizing, scheduling, faxing, emailing in large volumes

Houston, Texas Area

Reliably and accurately operate cash registers and computers ensuring customer satisfaction and increasing store sales profitsProvided outstanding customer service and positivity to all customersMaintained a neat, clean, organized store appearance of purchasable items, restrooms, and displaysStore lead membership and Nook sales with a weekly consistency of growth and profitGreeted customers, answer questions, and assist with the purchase of merchandise or services.Shelve, arrange, clean, and organize product or space within the store to maintain an appealing sales floor.Assisted with processing sales transactions involving cash, credit, or financial aid payments.Seasonal positions require work during peak periods (i.e. semester starts and ends), occasional weekends, and flexibility in scheduling to work periodically during the school year.Recover the selling floor during each shift, including but not necessarily limited to gathering and picking up items, straightening bookcasesMaintaining tables in the Cafe, helping to maintain restroom cleanliness, and performing other store housekeeping tasks as requiredAct with integrity and trust, and provide world-class customer service

Houston, Texas, United States

Operate and assist on any ticketing sales points in order to provide an efficient and productive booking system for the public. Operate the telephones and main switchboard. Ensure a thorough knowledge of events at HGO to enable the Box Office to give the best possible customer serviceActively pursue an in-depth knowledge of the venue’s computerized Box Office system and online sales technology. Ensure the ticketing systems records are maintained and accurate. Contribute to the department's administration, ensuring information is up-to-date and well organized. Support the administrational needs of other departments, within reason, and under the instruction of the Visitor Services Manager. Responsible for all cash, and card transactions made by the Box Office.

Houston, Texas Area

Create personal and friendly contacts with prospective students in efforts to find their appropriate college career “right fit”Organize recruiting events, supervise and execute campus tours as well as file and organize all auditioning materials for studentsOperations in all things clerical and administrative including but not limited to filing, typing, processing, database control, printing, organizing, scheduling, faxing, emailing in large volumesScreen candidates select qualified and interested candidates for the interviewing phase, and then connect viable candidates with alumnus membersIdentify and implement efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organizationCollaborate with the recruiting director and/or other staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent detailsCollect and analyze data to maintain a current understanding of fair and competitive market salaries, candidate availability, and demand for candidates in particular fields

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Creative Producing

The Producing MFA curriculum exposes students to a variety of aesthetic and practical approaches that challenge and expand their awareness.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Theatre/Theater

Honors: Cum Laude, May 2012; GPA: 3.33 Emphasis in Acting achieved through various methods/teachings and works in an audition only.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Visual And Performing Arts