Experience

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  The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company

  • United States
  • Performing Arts
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Program Manager

    • Mar 2023 - Mar 2024

    Developed strong collaborative relationships with schools throughout the Los Angeles Unified School District, the Los Angeles County Probation Department and community partners in order to coordinate, communicate and recruit for successful in-school/after-school and community based programming.Managed two Program Coordinators in the overseeing of database entries, collection of surveys,program documentation and contract reporting/compliance. Oversaw 15-20 Teaching Artists in the facilitation of curriculum initiatives, observing instruction, providing regular formal and informal feedback.Coordinated all recruitment efforts for sites and served as the primary representative to internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to classroom pitches, lunch tabling, club rushes and assemblies.Hired technical and design contractors to ensure high quality and efficient production process.Scheduled and casted professional actors for Page Play Readings.

  • Program Coordinator

    • Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

    Oversaw sites’ supply management, deliverables tracking and collection of surveys/photo release forms.CRM database input in relation to program retention and grants compliance.Collaborated with the programs team in the communication, coordination and recruitment of successful in-school/after-school/community based programming.

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  Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

  • Beverly Hills, California

  • Education Program Coordinator

    • Jan 2019 - Mar 2021
    • Beverly Hills, California

    Supported school matinees, master classes, teacher workshops and all other education related events in person and on-line.Tracked department calendar, class schedules, classroom requests and supply inventory.Handled correspondence with schools, community partners, students, artists and consultants.Maintained departmental files and database records.

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  Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center

  • Long Beach, California

  • Outreach Assistant

    • Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
    • Long Beach, California

    Worked with the Education Department to create lesson plans for Classroom Connections, a three-part program during Fall ‘18 partnering the Carpenter Center’s touring artists (Contra Tiempo and Jarabe Mexicano) with local students from the Long Beach Unified School District. Visited different school sites throughout the city facilitating 45-minute Introductory/ Artist Workshops, introducing artistic genres and theater etiquette to students (Grades 1-5).

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  City of Evanston

  • Evanston, IL

  • Cultural Arts Program Assistant

    • May 2017 - Aug 2017
    • Evanston, IL

    Assisted with the planning and logistical coordination of the Summer ‘17 Starlight Concert Series and World Arts & Music Festival.Secured contracts, safety agreements, and event related permits for artists, performers, and food vendors.Traveled to various sites (e.g. parks, community centers, etc.) throughout the city to coordinate events.Managed and oversaw event set-up and strike.

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  Matisse Monet & Me™

  • Chicago, IL

  • Teaching Artist

    • Oct 2016 - May 2017
    • Chicago, IL

    Lead weekly art class that introduced art history to students (3-6 year olds) through the inspiration of an artist and/or culture during the (2016-17) school year.Classroom set up and project management.Documented projects through photography and video for website and publications.

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  Alphawood Foundation

  • Chicago, IL

  • Gallery Associate

    • Nov 2016 - Apr 2017
    • Chicago, IL

    Staffed front desk during temporary traveling exhibition, Art AIDS America*.Greeted visitors, tracked attendance, and communicated gallery rules and information.Assisted with gallery upkeep and opening/closing procedures.Event support and coordination.* This groundbreaking exhibition underscored the deep and unforgettable presence of HIV in American art. It introduced and explored the whole spectrum of artistic responses to AIDS, from the politically outspoken to the quietly mournful, surveying works from the early 1980s to the present.

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  Magic Theatre

  • San Francisco, CA

  • House Manager

    • May 2015 - May 2016
    • San Francisco, CA

    Supervised the day-to day needs of the box office and concessions.Prepared theater for patron use, including set up and break down of front of house materials.Trained and supervised volunteer ushers.Submitted house reports.
    Opened/closed theater.

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  San Francisco Children's Art Center

  • San Francisco, CA

  • Programs and Operations Manager / Teaching Artist

    • May 2015 - May 2016
    • San Francisco, CA

    Managed daily art center operations including fielding inquiries, enrolling students, and collecting tuition. Maintained database of parents, students, teaching artists, volunteers, donors and donations. Coordinated and scheduled teaching artists for studio classes and art themed birthday parties.Lead hands-on art-making with children ages two thru twelve. Studio preparation and cleanup. Opened/closed art center.

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  UBS

  • San Francisco, CA

  • Education Assistant / Gallery Attendant

    • Mar 2016 - Apr 2016
    • San Francisco, CA

    Coordinated and facilitated educational workshops for temporary exhibition, WOMEN: New Portraits by Annie Leibovitz.Restocked exhibition materials.Distributed and collected visitor surveys.Assisted with the opening/closing of gallery.* Annie Leibovitz's most enduringly popular series of photographs WOMEN was first published in 1999, the new series WOMEN: New Portraits, featured women of outstanding achievement including artists, musicians, politicians, writers and philanthropists. The new photographs were shown in 10 cities worldwide from January 2016 to February 2017.

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  California Shakespeare Theater

  • Berkeley, California

  • House Associate

    • May 2015 - Oct 2015
    • Berkeley, California

    Ensured prompt and correct patron seating, assisting with walk-ups, late seating, and ticketing errors.Enforced safe traffic flow on roads and walkways.Answered patron inquiries in relation to Calshakes and stage productions.

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  Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

  • San Francisco, CA

  • Art Guide

    • Aug 2014 - Apr 2015
    • San Francisco, CA

    Interpretive guide during temporary exhibition, @Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz.Monitored assigned location for security and resource protection. Adjusted visitor flow for visitor comfort and safety.* The Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is internationally renowned for work that defies the distinction between art and activism. Using sculpture, sound, and mixed-media installations, the exhibition raised questions about freedom of expression and human rights.

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  Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre

  • Blue Lake, CA

  • Marketing and Media Assistant

    • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
    • Blue Lake, CA

    Coordinated details for touring production of Babes in Toyland holiday show.Established relationships with media outlets, academics, and community centers to broaden audience reach. Administrative support (answering phones, filing, faxing, making copies).

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  Bob Baker Marionette Theater

  • Los Angeles, CA

  • Administrative Assistant

    • Jun 2007 - Apr 2010
    • Los Angeles, CA

    Contracted and booked theater for small and large community groups for public and private events. Coordinated details for birthday parties. Administrative support (answering phones, filing, faxing, making copies).