William Brooks Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

Sarasota, Florida, United States

• Handled the needs of casts and staff for several concurrent productions in third largest subscription theatre in the country; co-managed housing, transportation, healthcare, and administrative matters for guests.
• Coordinated preparation and recovery initiatives during Hurricanes Milton and Helene, prioritizing safety and continuity of operations.
• Oversaw the seamless accommodation of a large influx of guests and performers for the Sarasota Improv Festival, ensuring exceptional audience experiences and high resident satisfaction.

New York, New York, United States

• Supported the operations department in maintaining their Broadway theatres, handling tasks such as budget updates, researching furnishings and amenities, designing graphics, and vendor correspondence.
• Contributed to the reopening of the historic Palace Theatre post-renovation, managing minor projects and assisting with the ribbon cutting ceremony.
• Fill-in front desk operator, responsible for screening calls and monitoring security, guests, and mail.
• Shadowed house and company managers to learn the dynamics of Broadway theaters and productions.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Delivered tours to large groups of prospective students and their parents and fielded ad hoc questions about my UPenn experience and the university generally.
• Memorized extensive tour briefing and managed the shift from physical tour mode to online mode “on the fly” during the COVID pandemic; worked with university staff to help structure the COVID-era tour.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Critically analyzed and reviewed different scripts and novels in order to assess their potential to be adapted into film or television.
• Cultivated significant knowledge of the screen industry through discussion with leaders and extensive research.

Manhattan, New York, United States

• Researched and analyzed potential credit and real estate investments for blue chip alternative investment management firm.
• Developed modeling and presentation skills in the course of drafting and assembling elements of investment committee memoranda.

• Critically reviewed several newly released, popular films and television shows every month.
• Utilized strong analytical and writing skills to convey opinions and points to readers; required to write to strict deadlines to coordinate with other publication dates.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

• Managed schedule and communication with clients; participated in contract negotiations and scouted talent to fulfill clients’ needs.
• Wrote and edited scripts for diverse projects; reviewed finalized scripts and analyzed animatics to guarantee appropriate development of characters and storylines.
• Developed strong improvisational skills, was required to immediately learn and complete unfamiliar tasks.

Manhattan, New York, United States

• Led visitors through activities about ecological and climate change issues affecting animals at the Central Park Zoo.
• Developed methods to engage children in a meaningful way despite the complex underlying subject matter.
• Exhibited enthusiasm and strong energy even when dealing with demanding guests.

Manhattan, New York, United States

• Auditioned live for internationally recognized chorus as a second grader and maintained commitment through high school graduation.
• Performed for audiences in well-known forums like Carnegie Hall and Rockefeller Center, and on tours to Japan and The Dominican Republic.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Philosophy, Politics, And Economics (Ppe) & Cinema And Media Studies (Cims), Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Front Row Theatre Company (Chair 2021-2022, Treasurer 2020-2021, Digital Director 2022-2023), Penn Singers Light.

High School Diploma, Gpa, 3.94

Activities and Societies: Peer Leadership Club, Trevor Dragon Newspaper Club (Editor-In-Chief and Writer), Writing Center (Tutor), Math.