Davida Evette Tolbert
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Outreach Coordinator at MusicalFare Theatre Company- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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NY State Citizen Public Health Leader Certificate
Cornell UniversityJul, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
New York State Citizen Public Health Leader
Cornell UniversityJun, 2021- Sep, 2024
Experience
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MusicalFare Theatre Company
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Outreach Coordinator
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Jun 2022 - Present
It is my mission to assist in providing leadership in systemic equity, practices and processes. My primary focus of this position is to cultivate a culture of community, inclusiveness, and to support the staff in addressing issues and opportunities of equity that impact growth and consistent learning. It is my mission to assist in providing leadership in systemic equity, practices and processes. My primary focus of this position is to cultivate a culture of community, inclusiveness, and to support the staff in addressing issues and opportunities of equity that impact growth and consistent learning.
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Actor, Dancer, Singer
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Oct 1991 - Present
Actor, Singer, Praise/Inspirational Dancer--22 years and counting Actor, Singer, Praise/Inspirational Dancer--22 years and counting
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M&T Bank
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Call Center Customer Service Representative
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Aug 2021 - Jun 2022
-Complete inbound call activities in the retail service queue. -Identifying and/or addressing customer needs through inbound calls; providing vital information pertaining to bank accounts, loan accounts and credit cards. -Research and service customer complaints or problems with bank services and handling resolution options provided for these situations; if unable to resolve in a timely manner, escalate to the appropriate specialist queue. -Represent M&T Bank by exhibiting professional expertise and understanding of the Company’s risk and regulatory standards and policies, while maintaining responsibility in retail service. Show less
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Panera Bread
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Catering Lead
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Dec 2020 - Jul 2021
--Placing catering orders for Panera and non-Panera customers in-person and via telephone. --Responsible for the preparation and the packaging of food items in a presentational format specific to the needs of the customers. --Responsible for delivery of completed orders to various sites. --Keep close and frequent communication with customers during end of day procedures to confirm orders for the next business day and/or to collect feedback from customers about an order previously made via telephone or email. --Perform team leader duties on light or non-catering shifts during the week, including—but not limited to—stocking the food production lines for the cafe and drive-thru, cashier duties in the bakery and/or drive-thru areas, dining room cleaning and upkeep, and barista. Show less
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Restaurant Associate - Cashier
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Apr 2017 - Jul 2021
--Exhibits thorough knowledge and understanding of the Panera menu.--Showing pride and care in the presentation of the goods sold in the Bakery Cafe. --Able to perform quick problem solving for customers with specific needs with regards to online or phone orders. --Knowledgeable in the use of different equipment to carry out all duties (cash register, bread slicer, bagel cutter). --Can also perform the duties of a line cook associate which include preparing and cooking food items, mixing prep food items, and consolidating all food orders on trays before presenting it to the customer. Show less
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Associate Trainer
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Nov 2019 - Dec 2020
--Perform team leader duties on light or non-catering shifts during the week, including—but not limited to—stocking the food production lines for the cafe and drive-thru, cashier duties in the bakery and/or drive-thru areas, dining room cleaning and upkeep, and barista.--Responsible for keeping the team associates ready and well prepped to begin associate duties--Train new team associates to be able to learn and adapt with their new found responsibilities, co-workers, and adjust to managing more than one position at a time--Supportive Liaison between new and current team associates and the management team Show less
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Team Lead
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Mar 2019 - Dec 2020
See Associate Trainer duties
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Liturgical/Praise Dance Leader
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Feb 2013 - Dec 2019
Church Representative in the New York Western 2nd Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. Responsible for teaching and guiding individuals in liturgical worship; welcoming the opportunities to exhibit a lifestyle of praise & worship. I also, in every way possible, try to encourage others—at any age or stage in life—to enjoy fellowship with others through love. It is also a great way to stay active, and remain physically and/or spiritually healthy. Church Representative in the New York Western 2nd Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. Responsible for teaching and guiding individuals in liturgical worship; welcoming the opportunities to exhibit a lifestyle of praise & worship. I also, in every way possible, try to encourage others—at any age or stage in life—to enjoy fellowship with others through love. It is also a great way to stay active, and remain physically and/or spiritually healthy.
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Community Engagement Intern
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Jan 2013 - May 2013
Involved in meetings that included leaders from various communities and organizations who possessed a very strong commitment to helping youth and young adults by using educational methods; participated in the training of the members of TRT (Teen Reality Theater); assisted in the rehearsals for performances by using my own education in theater; assisted in the training and rehearsing of the public service announcements made by the members of the PROs (Peers Reaching Out) teen group in Niagara Falls. Show less
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University of Florida
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant/Student
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Aug 2010 - May 2013
Studied various areas of theatre: appreciation, history and criticism, acting period styles, directing & creative process, voice training & adaptation, stage combat, script analysis and theory; Taught classes that consisted of theatre appreciation, oral interpretation of literature and acting for non majors. Studied various areas of theatre: appreciation, history and criticism, acting period styles, directing & creative process, voice training & adaptation, stage combat, script analysis and theory; Taught classes that consisted of theatre appreciation, oral interpretation of literature and acting for non majors.
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Secretary/Bookkeeper
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May 2012 - Sep 2012
Answered phones, utilized basic computer, oral and written skills when helping clients with moving and storage needs, made sure the company's financial needs were met Answered phones, utilized basic computer, oral and written skills when helping clients with moving and storage needs, made sure the company's financial needs were met
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Follett Higher Education
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United States
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Retail
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200 - 300 Employee
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Head Cashier/Sales Associate/Shipping & Receiving Clerk
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Aug 2002 - May 2006
Trained cashiers, assisted textbook manager with acquiring textbooks for customers (students), monitored the sales floor and distribution of displays Trained cashiers, assisted textbook manager with acquiring textbooks for customers (students), monitored the sales floor and distribution of displays
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Peer Mentor/Teen Reality Theater Member
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Nov 1994 - Aug 1998
Use theater as a way to educate teens in sexuality, among other issues that affect teens such as peer pressure, how to have better study habits, and how to be confident in one's self as a peer mentor. Use theater as a way to educate teens in sexuality, among other issues that affect teens such as peer pressure, how to have better study habits, and how to be confident in one's self as a peer mentor.
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Education
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2010 - 2013
University of Florida
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Theatre/Theater -
2007 - 2010
State University of New York College at Buffalo
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theater -
1999 - 2002
Erie Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
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