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Performance Arts, MFA Theatre, BA Radio-TV, No Degree Certificate AED
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AFTER WINTER MUST COME SPRING CO., Coordinator, 2018 - 2018

RESPONSIBILITIES/SKILLS
My main role is to advocate for teen girls without homes while utilizing Theatre Arts and Film/TV to
inspire social good. This volunteer job requires:
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.Assembling Board Members

.Overseeing committees
.Developing community partnerships
.Coordinating events
.Creating programs to fulfill mission
.Staffing programs with adjunct professionals with qualifications Theatre and Film
Skills used include strategic planning for the purpose of achieving fundraising goals and community
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partnerships.

DUTCH WONDERLAND, Company Manager, 2018 - 2018

RESPONSIBILITIES/SKILLS
My essential duties included providing logistical support for daily operations, including multiple
productions:
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.Worked with 20 Company Members

.Served as Liaison to Engineer, Venue Manager, and Marketing Director
.Followed directives of Entertainment Manager (General Management)
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.Coordinated company events, promotional events and community outreach

.Conducted meetings
.Managed House Manager
.Organized production rehearsals
.Managed payroll
.Managed personal care (medical), company housing and travel accommodations
.Processed daily operating reports
.Handled wardrobes
.Operated production console
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.Hosted live shows

.Served as sound board operator (M32 Digital Console)
.Became conversant with company guidelines, contracts, and labor laws
I was responsible for proficiently executing daily operations while demonstrating skills in administrative
tasks and assisting actors. In so doing, I demonstrated competency in leadership, collaborating, decision
making, team motivation, interpersonal skills, time management, strong organization, prioritizing, and
budgeting. My biggest achievement was prompting actors to be energized by the long hours and regard
their employment as an accomplishment in their career directions that strengthened their work ethic.
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Performance Arts, MFA Theatre, BA Radio-TV, No Degree Certificate AED
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SALVATION ARMY’S THEATRE DEPARTMENT, Instructor/Director, 2017 - 2018

RESPONSIBILITIES/SKILLS
This position afforded me the opportunity to continue my childhood dreams. Allowing me to prove
myself to be an asset that offered 20 years of experience, supplemented by a MFA in Performance Arts,
my job was to:
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.Instruct, direct, and apply knowledge of handling logistics for productions:

.Apply knowledge of Performance Arts, including Musical Theatre
.Develop new works, like the original musical, "Agamemnon, A Comedy?"
.Create curriculum with clear objectives:
.Exhibit knowledge of historical subject matters and techniques (Slave Narratives and
Stanislavsky)
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.Teach elements of Theatre Production (Stage Management and Costuming)

In a setting where economizing was imperative, I excelled by being solution-oriented. In so doing, I
proved my level of commitment by refusing to let budget constraints interfere with the artistic integrity
of productions. For this reason, I am sure my former supervisors will attest to my ability to offer your
company exceptional resourcefulness and creativity.
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(INDEPENDENT FILM PRODUCTIONS), Line Producer, AD, UPM, 2015 - 2017

RESPONSIBILITIES/SKILLS
My job was to work with actors, managers, and executives on the following film projects: KARI OKE/Line
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Producer, LET’S BE COOL/Assistant Director, ARTFUL PAIN/Producer, WE ARE COPS/Unit Production

Manager, WEST SIDE SWORDY/Production Assistant, and MATTHEW 18 THE MOVIE/Media Relations
Liaison. My responsibilities were to:
.Utilize experience in managing logistics to work on principal photography and b-roll shoots
.Demonstrate qualifications in location scouting, talent relations, & coordinating film crews
.Liaise with actors: coordinate housing/travel accommodations, put through wardrobe & make-
up, and provide set directives
.Execute administrative skills, including, call sheets, production schedules, shot lists, budgets,
and sales proposals
.Develop media campaign strategies, including drafting press releases
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Resourcefulness, persistence, and commitment were significant to securing the aforementioned

projects. The self-motivational and follow up skills essential to acquiring these jobs and subsequently
being effective, indicates I will offer YOUR COMPANY above par inventiveness and tenacity.
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Performance Arts, MFA Theatre, BA Radio-TV, No Degree Certificate AED
Trained License
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KINU COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Company Manager/Producer, 2006 - 2015

RESPONSIBILITIES/SKILLS
Fulfilled duties of a Company Manager while producing Theatre, Radio and Live Events. Radio programs
aired on local and national stations. Plays included local productions "By Faith" and "Momma Mamie".
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.Managed actors
.Conducted contract negotiations
.Handled travel/hotel accommodations
.Coordinated auditions
.Booked radio programs
.Developed talking points
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.Secured event venues

.Scheduled rehearsals
.Worked with directors, stage management, technical crew, and vendors
.Liaised with sponsors
.Spearheaded community outreach initiatives
.Coordinated ancillary events
.Handled press tours
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.Drafted press releases

Follow up skills were significant in booking such guests as Jada Pinkett Smith and Tracee Ellis Ross,
currently on Red Table Talks and Blackish, respectively.
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AMERICAN IDOL, Production Assistant, 2014 - 2014

RESPONSIBILITIES/SKILLS
This job required me to work on a fast paced set and within a celebrity culture while providing
organizational support to the Production Manager.
.Followed executives’ directives
.Instructed contestants
.Transmitted confidential paperwork
Promptness, listening, high energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to maintain confidentiality, were vital to
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delivering in this role.

ADDITIONAL JOBS:
 Clear Channel Communications, News/Traffic Producer
 Bonneville Communications, Receptionist
 WKKC Radio, News Director/Entertainment Reporter
 Kennedy-King College Chicago, Theatre Instructor
 Women in Motion, Drama Instructor
 RH School of Performing Arts, Theatre Instructor
 New Eclipse Church’s Safe Haven Program: “The Wiz”, Director