Vanessa M. Thomas Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Updating and maintaining client information inside the Envoy Global platform. Collaborating with the legal team to ensure accurate and timely visa application submission. Working efficiently to process mail received so the clients receive their application updates as quickly as we can.

Collaborated with a team to create a detailed plan for each show, including: Identifying tasks, assigning responsibilities, determining timing and dependencies.Remained flexible to change, adapting the process over time and communicating effectively and efficiently throughout. Worked with staff and overhires to run the shows smoothly while managing and.

Sept 2017 - May 2018 Gentlemans Guide to Love and Murder - 2nd National TourSept 2018 - March 2019 Finding Neverland - 2nd National TourTraveled across the country loading shows in and out of theatre spaces, ranging from one day to one week. Managed an ever-changing staff and effectively communicated multiple departments’ needs in each different.

Chicago, IL

Help ensure a smooth show backstage, helping with prop specific duties as well as show videographer needs.

Chicago, IL

Worked with other teams cross-functionally to complete projects efficiently.Create documentation for different projects concurrently.Managed my own schedule across multiple jobs and projects simultaneously.Worked for several theatre and event companies constructing sets, pipe and drape, setting up corporate events, warehouse work, general load in/load.

Chicago, IL

Working with designers, directors and management to coordinate the design and procurement of properties. Working within budgetary restraints as well as compiling the information for potential future use.Companies: DePaul University School of Music (Prop Master), Eclipse Theatre Company (Prop Designer), Collaboraction (Prop Designer)

Chicago, IL

Assistant stage manager, run crew, spot operator and crew cover work for various theatres in Chicago, IL Chicago theatres include: Goodman, Theatre Wit, Court Theatre, Victory Gardens Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare, and American Theatre Company.

San Diego, California, United States

Started out as a host, first shift running podium on Thanksgiving and moved up to a to-go host in 5 weeks. Started serving in April of 2013.

San Diego, CA

Run crew, prop runner and carpenter over the 2 seasons working

San Diego, California, United States

Started out as the front desk receptionist and moved up to file clerk assisting a paralegal. Both front desk and file clerk had overlapping duties. I was responsible for data entry, filing, mail intake and distribution, calendaring appearances/appointments, updating service lists, answering and directing phone calls, checking and distributing faxes, office.

Clarinet player for the Midwest tour of A Christmas Carol.Two tours November - December 2010 & 2011

Projects:How the Other Half Loves: Aug - Oct. 2011

Projects with theatre:Social Security: Aug - Oct. 2010Painting Churches: Jan - Feb. 2011Crimes of the Heart: Mar - Apr. 2011Rounding Third: Apr. - June 2011

Played Clarinet, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, and Alto Saxophone for the plays The Full Monty and 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Helped create and assemble various props for all five of the shows. Metal working, wood working, and painting.

1/06 - 12/07: Short order cook, cashier, barista, general customer service.1/08 - 5/10: Supervisor - oversee workers throughout the shift, assist customers, loss prevention, and general help in all areas.

Fall 2007 - Urinetown, the Musical - Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone.Fall 2009 - CIty of Angels, the Musical - Clarinet, Flute, Alto Saxophone

General office duties, filing, data entry, mail processing, volunteer coordination and training for festival, band travel, band hospitality coordination, tracked sponsorship status, general promotion of festival, tracking incoming vendors, maintaining Executive Directors schedule, filtering emails, responding to patrons, vendors and bands via email.

General office duties, filing, data entry, mail processing, ticket orders, reorganized volunteer spreadsheet of over 400 people, tracked sponsorship and band stats leading up to the festivals.