Melody Ekstrom Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Il

• Theatres Include: Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, Remy Bumppo Theatre, Silk Road Rising, Waltzing Mechanics, Mamaí Company, Minnetrista Cultural Center• Compose creative research that influences production choices and reflects tone of show• Design lobby displays engaging audiences with world of play• Write notes for production Playbills that reflect show’s tone, entertain, and inform • Facilitate dialogue around new and established work with collaborators and patrons

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Proactively maintains current administrative records across company staffing and client contacts• Deposits client funds, satisfies invoices, and updates Quickbooks records across 10+ clients• Maintains supplies for in-office and offsite employees• Coordinates client administrative services and supports events• Builds positive client relationships through managing of phones across company clients• Attends client board meetings and takes minutes

Chicago, Illinois

• Managed and prioritized consistent pipeline equaling millions in volume • Protected company assets, addressing underwriting-related documentation and credit profile issues• Demonstrated flexibility amidst changing company needs and evolving investor guidelines• Offered interdepartmental solutions to ensure salability of loan• Provided excellent customer service to loan originators amidst fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Reviewed AUS Findings to verify all applicable documentation has been gathered and addressed• Managed revolving pipeline while working with team members to achieve team goals • Kept up-to-date on company policies and procedures and investor needs

Chicago, Illinois

• Prepared and reviewed documents after signing to ensure they met investor standards • Managed high-volume priority and maintained accuracy amidst changing investor needs• Communicated with other departments to solve problems• Trained new hires on departmental procedures

•Write script reports analyzing how scripts work and outlining strengths and weaknesses•Champion scripts for further development

• Feature exciting titles and engage in book conversation through blog format

• Awarded Above and Beyond district recognition• Booked 3 of 4 author appearances as co-lead for B-Fest, YA book festival, and executed event• Co-ordinated holiday volunteers, maintaining relationships and reaching out to new organizations• Developed content and built audiences for store specific social media pages• Handled responsibilities of cash office, including daily deposits and corporate paperwork• Trained and coached booksellers

• Built brand loyalty through excellent customer service and offering of saving programs• Assisted customers in finding titles; put book in the customer's hand• Merchandised stock to maximize sales

• Advocated for stand-out queries in agent inbox• Read manuscripts of young adult and middle grade titles• Provided comprehensive overview of manuscripts’ content and impact with reader reports

• Developed curriculum for ACT and SAT tutoring programs• Monitored growth through practice tests and adapted to student's specific needs• Improved high-performing stundents’ verbal scores from between 3-6 points • Matched test questions with relevant standards through data entry

Kentland, In

• Implemented K-12 lesson plans• Managed classroom tasks• Responsible for well being of upwards of 20 students at any given time

• developed and delivered pre-show conversations• researched and wrote for digitally published InsideGuide• served as assistant to the director, May Adrales, on Breath and Imagination• read, evaluated, and responded to script submissions• helped facilitate discussions at script club events in partner with the Cleveland Public Library• assisted with InsideCPH engagement events • contributed to 2014-2015 season planning discussions• worked with playwrights and directors on new work, including during New Ground festival• served as coordinator and support for Playwrights’ Unit of six local playwrights

• Created dramaturgical packet for production of Pullman Porter Blues, directed by Chuck Smith• Composed articles for the education department’s Pullman Porter Blues study guide• Read, evaluated, and responded to script submissions• Provided administrative support for Playwright’s Unit• Transcribed interviews for physical and digital publication

Ball State University

Theatre Aesthetics: Instructor, Michael O'Hara 2011-2013; Pre-Modern Theatre History: Instructor, Dr. Tyler Smith 2012-2013; History of Acting and Directing: Instructor, Jennifer Blackmer 2012• Graded script analysis projects and production critiques• Attended class and answered questions regarding projects• Led review sessions

Kentland, In

• Provided circulation services, collected fees, shelved books, and researched titles• Assisted with children's programs• Established social media presence and wrote articles for local paper• Processed and repaired library materials• Called patrons weekly to update on overdue status and offer renewals

• Developed information on tea party etiquette in partner with Faeries, Sprites, and Lights event• Assembled initial research for fall exhibit on manners