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-Manage technical aspects of digital events across several platforms for large companies. -Troubleshoot A/V issues for clients during their sessions. -Manage breaks and event flow. -Troubleshoot LMS systems Allego, Absorb and MindTickle.-Organize and troubleshoot sessions using MURAL.-Train new producers.Platforms: Zoom, MS Teams, WebEx, Amazon.

www.brokegirlrich.com

-Owner of brokeGIRLrich -Chief blogger, posting 3X per week.-Social media strategist. -Freelance writing. brokeGIRLrich focuses on instilling personal finance skills in Millennials with a special focus on challenges faced by people who work in the arts.

Tour

-Create the schedule for distribution among cast and crew.-Call the show.-Communicate with designers and creative team during preproduction and rehearsals to make sure show build stays on track.-Act as point person for any mid-show emergencies.-Make any changes as needed to the show. Communicate plan to cast and crew.-Maintain paperwork pertinent to.

London, England, United Kingdom

-Provide box office and troubleshooting support during U.S. evening shift.-Operate ManyCam and Zoom. -Run multiple shows at once using the Swamp Motel Game Control System.-Fill out show reports. -Trained new stage managers. Show: Plymouth Point, The Mermaid's Tongue, The Kindling Hour

Galloway, New Jersey, United States

-Programmed and ran all technology to stream live performances (Zoom, OBS) on Facebook.-Organized and ran rehearsals.-Wrote copy for job postings and auditions. -Ran auditions utilizing breakout rooms on Zoom. -Created prompt book with show blocking.-Mediated performer issues.-Ran production meetings.-Purchased and made props. -Assisted in finding and.

Galloway, NJ

Production Manager for Theatre Department shows Mixed Up and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Taught three courses:*Stage Management I*Survey of Theatre*Parades, Pageants and ProtestsSoftware: Blackboard, Google Classroom

Tour

-Worked with international crew, cast and locals on the Middle East & United Kingdom tours.-Create the weekly schedule for distribution among cast and crew.-Call the show.-Communicate with designers and creative team during preproduction and rehearsals to make sure show build stays on track.-Oversee artistic integrity of show on a day to day basis.-Act as.

Tour

-Create the weekly schedule for distribution among cast and crew. -Create production schedule. -Communicate with designers and creative team during preproduction and rehearsals to make sure show build stays on track. -Create the weekly PR schedule for distribution among cast and crew. -Responsible for supervising and managing ring rehearsal time. -Organize.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

-Organized and ran rehearsals.-Called show from prompt book.-Created schedules.-Created prompt book with show blocking.-Mediated performer issues.-Ran production meetings.Shows: Things That Go Ding!

Greater New York City Area

-Run backstage-esque tracks during the show. -Aid performers as needed. -Collaborate with management and production crew to perform daily tasks.-Oversee basic rigging/harnessing. -Crowd control among the audience. -Basic stage management paperwork. -Memorized multiple show tracks and their specific responsibilities.

Roanoke, Virginia Area

-Organized running of deck for show. -Shopped props. -Organized props. -Assisted the stage manager as necessary. Shows: Carlisle Floyd's Susannah

Hilton Head, SC

-Organized and ran rehearsals. -Called show from prompt book. -Created prompt book with show blocking.-Mediated performer issues. -Ran production meetings. -Worked with Equity actors under a Guest Artist contract. -Ran sound and light boards. Shows: Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical

Tour

-Organized and ran rehearsals. -Oversaw running of show for cast of 24 and 5 piece band. -Liaised with front of house to ensure smooth running of show. -Mediated performer issues. -Ran production meetings. -Maintained prompt book with show blocking. -Called FOH and overstage lighting focus. -Oversaw all PR activities for show. -Organized and rehearsed walk.

Roanoke, Virginia Area

-Called every show and ran the light board for each performance. -Oversaw rehearsals.-Mediated performer disputes, both work related and personal. -Wrote performance reports and attended to any other necessary stage management paperwork. -Proficient with ETC Ion. -Worked with children in their conservatory program (middle school and high school.

New York, NY

-Organized and ran rehearsals. -Oversaw running on show. -Developed scene shift plans for complicated moves. -Liaised with front of house to ensure smooth running of show. -Mediated performer and crew issues. -Developed production schedule. -Ran production meetings. -Organized and ran load in and load out. -Wrote all rehearsal and performance reports..

On Tour

-Liaised between FOH and backstage to prepare for performances. -Called every show and ran the light board for each performance. -Responsible for all lighting aspects of the performance. -Ran lighting focus for every performance.-Advanced all lighting for performance with each venue. -Mediated performer disputes, both work related and personal. -Wrote.

Tour

-Ran backstage run crew track that included props tracking and quick changes. -Did basic wardrobe repairs. -Built and repaired several props for the production. -Created run sheets for backstage crew. -Operated portrait puppet.

New York, NY

-Organized all scheduling for cast of 37 and band of 4. -Oversaw put in rehearsals for all subs and new hires. -Called the show.-Assisted in resetting the theater each weekend to prepare for show. -Intermediated personal and professional disputes among performers. -Created performance and production report templates and used for show. -Created show bible..

New York, NY

-Process payroll. -Oversee adherence to IATSE and AEA contract requirements. -Schedule Teamsters and organize permits. -Complete purchase orders and oversee petty cash. -Supervise live performances. -Liase between FOH and backstage during performances. -Coordinate piano tuning. -Hire and supervise all wardrobe staff. -Conduct production meetings and work.

Sarasota, FL (Red Unit)

-Oversaw the running of the floor and backstage area for a 100+ cast and crew production. -Alternated with the Production Manager watching the show from the seats and writing performance reports. -Sub Production Manager for Gold Unit.-Coordinated animal walk escorts and training. -Coordinated and oversaw the all-access preshow. -Responsible for mediation.

Seattle, WA (Shipboard)

-Coordinated shipboard management and staff, shoreside management, artists and guest entertainers to ensure smooth production of all performances onboard a 2,000+ passenger ship.-Generated all necessary paperwork for the entertainment technical department onboard including payroll, purchase orders, email correspondence, employee evaluations, and voyage.

Seattle, WA (Shipboard)

-Shipboard liaison for all things related to Stiletto Entertainment productions. -Ran all rehearsals and worked the deck for all performances of all guest entertainers.-Coordinated any additional entertainment tech needs throughout the ship, including sound and lighting set ups at crew parties, rental of musical instruments to the crew show bands and.

Ocean City, NJ

-Hung, focused and ran lights for assorted programs and guest entertainers including Miss New Jersey, Carol Channing and the Ocean City Pops.-Set up, cabled and occasionally mixed assorted musical acts including the Ocean City Pops and The Lettermen.-Familiar with ETC Expression and Impression for lighting and K2 for sound.

Lynchburg, VA

-Managed ten cast members and one technician. -Handled all logistics for travel including verifying venues, hotel/home stay reservations and petty cash.-Ran various sound boards in different venues. -Called all shows.-Facilitated all rehearsals.-Assisted in auditions.-Directed one full length performance piece (Family Outings). -Wrote all necessary reports.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Drama

Master Of Arts - Ma, Theatre And Performance Studies

Master Of Divinity - Mdiv, Theology/Apologetics

Additional degrees: Master of Religious Education Master of Arts in Religion

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Theater Production, Literature

Education record

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Accounting