Katie Ford
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Experience
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MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
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United States
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Experience Manager
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Tem 2021 - - Halen
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Rosé Mansion
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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People and Training Manager
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Eki 2019 - Mar 2020
Managed day-to-day operations at one of Manhattan's hottest tourist destinations, coordinating up to 50 ambassadors, bartenders, housekeeping, security, and live entertainment in a single day. Trained Mansion ambassadors in providing world-class customer service to both large parties and intimate gatherings, as well as worked with the education manager to develop scripting and content.
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Shift Lead Ambassador
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May 2019 - Eki 2019
Entertained and educated guests as they sampled wine from all around the world. Poured samples and provided information about products being served as well as the venue's entertainment offerings. Assisted management in coordinating breaks for fellow ambassadors
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Orlando Area Tour Guide
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Eyl 2018 - Nis 2019
Hosting families and groups on personalized, private tours at major Orlando-area attractions and resorts Hosting families and groups on personalized, private tours at major Orlando-area attractions and resorts
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Universal Orlando Resort
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Performer/ Puppeteer
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Mar 2014 - Nis 2019
Performed a variety of roles, primarily as a puppeteer and actor at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. In addition to performing, aided in the development and creation of various entertainment offerings, such as "Jimmy Fallon's Wild Race Through New York," as well as others, through development workshops. Also appeared in seasonal shows/offerings: Grinchmas! A Wholiday Spectacular and Bill and Ted's Excellent Halloween Adventure. Other actor roles included various named Universal characters as well as themed interactive entertainment throughout the park. Trained new performers, working closely with directors and managers.
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Script Writer
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May 2017 - Eyl 2017
Wrote along with a small team to develop and complete the final installment of "Bill and Ted's Excellent Halloween Adventure" an annual sketch comedy show based on the cult classic from 1990, rewritten each year to parody the pop culture of the day.
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Writer/ Director
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Eki 2016 - May 2017
Retooled the classic 80's teen comedy we all know and love to a stage musical with all new original music. Worked with fellow co-writer and co-director, as well as a musical director. The show was performed for a paid 2-week run at the Orlando International Fringe Festival '17, where we saw much critical and financial success. Retooled the classic 80's teen comedy we all know and love to a stage musical with all new original music. Worked with fellow co-writer and co-director, as well as a musical director. The show was performed for a paid 2-week run at the Orlando International Fringe Festival '17, where we saw much critical and financial success.
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Writer/ Performer
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Oca 2016 - Eyl 2016
Worked with a team of writers, actors, and improvisors to put up a weekly comedy show for Orlando locals and out-of-towners alike, and attended weekly rehearsals and writing sessions, presenting and performing new material regularly. Worked with a team of writers, actors, and improvisors to put up a weekly comedy show for Orlando locals and out-of-towners alike, and attended weekly rehearsals and writing sessions, presenting and performing new material regularly.
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Nickelodeon Suites Resort
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Game Show Host/ Character Performer
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Oca 2014 - Eyl 2015
Hosting nighty family entertainment, including Double Dare Live!, karaoke, and seasonal events, as well as appearing as popular cartoon character "April O'Neil" in live shows and meet-n-greets with guests and visitors. Hosting nighty family entertainment, including Double Dare Live!, karaoke, and seasonal events, as well as appearing as popular cartoon character "April O'Neil" in live shows and meet-n-greets with guests and visitors.
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Virginia Repertory Theatre
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teaching Artist
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May 2013 - Ağu 2013
Teaching/guiding elementary aged students in a musical theater summer intensives that focused on sparking creativity as well as honing key skills such as singing, movement, and storytelling.
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Touring Actor
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Ağu 2012 - May 2013
Performed various roles in theatrical productions aimed at young audiences in theaters and schools all across the southern and midwestern United States, and actively engaged with students in a range of talk-backs and workshops.
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Education
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Theatre Performance