Emily Wilken
Scenic Charge Artist at Oregon Children's Theatre- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Grant Writing A to Z
Portland Community CollegeJun, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Making Contact: A Training for Covid-19 Contact Tracing
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials(ASTHO) and National Coalition of STD Directors(NCSD)Jun, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
ServSafe Manager
National Restaurant AssociationJul, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Oregon Children's Theatre
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Scenic Charge Artist
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Aug 2017 - Present
-Interpret design drawings/elevations and communicate with designers.-Work with the Technical Director to plan and manage the paint budget for all shows and events.-Order and maintain the paint stock, and keep the paint shop and work areas clean and safe.-Provide support for events outside the mainstage and education seasons as needed.-Develop and execute the paint techniques needed for each project.-Lead a small team of scenic artists.-Solve problems and good communication skills.-Work independently and in collaboration with others.-Prioritize, multi-task, and work quickly and accurately with attention to detail.-Comfortable working at heights exceeding 20 feet in a lift and on a tension mesh grid.-Proficiency in paint tools and in cleaning, care, and maintenance of all paint tools.-Proficiency in color matching, carving, faux finishes, texturing, marbling, and wood graining.-Execute large 24’x50’ drops.
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Freelance Contractor
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2014 - Present
• View my portfolio at emilywilken.com• Understands and executes the principles of business to own and operate a successful freelance design business.• Demonstrates a positive attitude: Adapts positively to pressure, challenges and shifting priorities.• Focuses on the client: Seeks to understand the team needs to create the desired results. • Sustains high standards: Portland recognition's include Outstanding Set Design Sparkle Recognition (2019), PAMTA award for Outstanding Scenic Design(2018), and the Drammy for Outstanding Achievement in Properties Design(2018).
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Production Manager, Rental Manager & Designer
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May 2014 - Oct 2015
- Recruit and hire the artistic teams for full season of productions.- Manage all department deliverables to ensure the production remains on schedule.- Manage all production departments budgets.- Effective verbal and written communications.- Showings and scheduling of all Ballroom special events.- Special event set-up and strike. - Recruit and hire the artistic teams for full season of productions.- Manage all department deliverables to ensure the production remains on schedule.- Manage all production departments budgets.- Effective verbal and written communications.- Showings and scheduling of all Ballroom special events.- Special event set-up and strike.
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Volunteer Manager
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Sep 2013 - Jul 2014
By bringing residents, business owners, and property owners together as volunteers working towards the common goal of bettering the Hillsdale business district, the Main Street Program has successfully brought new events, new capital improvement projects, and new resources into the area.• Developed the organizations Volunteer Management Program to recruit, place, train, manage, and recognize volunteers.• Performed all volunteer management duties for small projects and up to 130 volunteers for the day-of large events.• Planning and organizing: Set reasonable objectives by balancing competing priorities in the face of limited resources.
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Project Coordinator
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Sep 2011 - Aug 2013
By bringing residents, business owners, and property owners together as volunteers working towards the common goal of bettering the Hillsdale business district, the Main Street Program has successfully brought new events, new capital improvement projects, and new resources into the area.• Developed and managed community events & storefront beautification projects.• Balanced time-sensitive deadlines and negotiated project outcomes with site supervisor.• Networked with local non-profit organizations and other Main Street Programs to gain “best practices” information.
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Assistant Properties Master
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2009 - 2011
• Assisted the Props Master in building, technically designing and installing prop elements as described in the script, assigned by the Production Director, and those written into the rehearsal notes by Stage Management.• Interpret drawings and designs produced for the production into technical designs, then build and Install prop elements for use by performers and Directors.• Assist to source and purchase props that can not, or should not, be built for the production in house.• Repair and/or rebuild old props as necessary.• Be aware of the requirements of the health and safety legislation and procedures relevant to their role and be responsible for expressing any safety concerns that are observed and assisting to rectify them.
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Papa Murphy's International
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Store Manager
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Aug 2006 - May 2008
• Acted as a business owner: Provided customers a positive experience and quality product contributing to the growth of the business district and the whole Papa Murphy's organization.• Applied management principles concerning budgeting, personnel costs, and overtime expenses.• Full interviewing and terminating responsibilities. • Preparation of payroll. • Preparation of inventory. • Book keeping responsibilities • Franchise Award of Excellence, 2006, 2007, 2008 • Acted as a business owner: Provided customers a positive experience and quality product contributing to the growth of the business district and the whole Papa Murphy's organization.• Applied management principles concerning budgeting, personnel costs, and overtime expenses.• Full interviewing and terminating responsibilities. • Preparation of payroll. • Preparation of inventory. • Book keeping responsibilities • Franchise Award of Excellence, 2006, 2007, 2008
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Papa Murphy's International
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Store Supervisor
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Oct 2004 - 2006
• Supervised daily operations of a 15 employee business • Preparation of inventory • Book keeping responsibilities • Supervised daily operations of a 15 employee business • Preparation of inventory • Book keeping responsibilities
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Education
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Illinois State University
Bachelors of Science, Scenic Design/Production -
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Highland Community College
Associates Degree, Fine Arts -
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English Language School "Plovdiv"
Arts and Culture Certificate
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