Experience

NORTHERN NEW MEXICO STREET HOMELESS ANIMAL PROJECT INC

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing And Communications

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  For 501(c)(3) nonprofit - Street Homeless Animal Project (SHAP) EIN 80-0254858 - NMSHAP.org Copywriting / Design for marketing materials and brochures, Write & Edit newsletters (print & e-news), MailChimp, Social Media management, press contact, press releases, website updates & design, Event Planning, Fundraising, Grant writing, volunteer coordination. Special project and event management. —Increased community awareness of this 501(c)(3) nonprofit by effectively integrating multimedia projects, creating “Street Stories,” news articles for social media, website, and radio/tv/print media outreach. Doubled social media followers on Facebook and Instagram. —Design and write innovative and targeted materials (posters, ads, cards, brochures, “Dogs Die in Hot Cars” campaign flyers) to support overall branding and advocate for SHAP’s work in the Northern New Mexico area. —Orchestrated, managed and promoted unique fundraising event, 2022 First Annual Zombie Run Santa Fe. Designed all media ads, social media, flyers, cards, and promotional materials for event. Tracked business sponsorships and budget for event promotion, kept brand of event on track, and finalized event statistical & financial success reports. —Design and copywriting for Mailchimp templates, holiday newsletters, press releases featuring “Street Stories,” “Giving Tuesday” appeals, special events, and Street outreach activities with community partners. —Demonstrated valuable photography and video skills for media promotion and branding. Including creation, selection, & editing for presentation. —Help build strategic nonprofit alliances and community partners and increase cooperation and support of city government, local businesses, foundations, and donors. Show less



PJL Voiceworks

• Voiceover Actor

  • May 2018 - Present

  Commercial, Medical Narration, Corporate Narration, Video Games, Animation, e-Learning, Promo, Audiobooks Commercial, Medical Narration, Corporate Narration, Video Games, Animation, e-Learning, Promo, Audiobooks


Professional Actor (AEA, SAG-AFTRA)
• Professional Actor

  • Jan 1985 - Present


CreateArtsBuzz

• Creative Project Manager (Copywriting, Marketing, Design & Social Media)

  • Apr 2010 - Present

  CREATE.ARTS.BUZZ MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA, DESIGN - Writing, Storytelling, Website updates/Design, Photography, Copywriting, Design. Specializing in arts, education & social action projects. Specializing in Services for Arts & Education Organizations PROJECTS INCLUDE: —Website design & Updates; Monthly Mailchimp design & editing- Judith Auora Ryan Astrologer & Feng Shui Expert www.astrologybyjudithryan.com —Social Media Coordinator: International Shakespeare Center, Santa Fe —Santa Fe Film Festival: Serving as Communications Director and MailChimp Guru www.santafefilmfestival.com —Aaron Leventman's LGBTQ play ALMOST ADULTS at Warehouse 21, Santa Fe, NM - Website Design and Content Management. - Designed and proofed Playbill program and promotional flyers/cards for the event. - Designed, wrote, and proofed Mailchimp e-blasts and crafted social media promotions. —Lumalack Enterprises Inc., Vancouver, WA (www.animalden.com) - Website copywriter (SEO) for online retailer’s pet and animal related gift merchandise. Show less



Director

• South Korea
• Market Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Theatre

  • Jan 1990 - Oct 2023

  http://pjlaurel.wix.com/peglaurel-theater TRAINING THEATRE --BellSouth Institute on Teaching Shakespeare (New Orleans) --Moscow Art Theatre (Oleg Tabakov, Artistic Director, Chekhov Moscow Art Theatre) at ART, Cambridge, MA --Royal National Theatre of Great Britain http://pjlaurel.wix.com/peglaurel-theater TRAINING THEATRE --BellSouth Institute on Teaching Shakespeare (New Orleans) --Moscow Art Theatre (Oleg Tabakov, Artistic Director, Chekhov Moscow Art Theatre) at ART, Cambridge, MA --Royal National Theatre of Great Britain



Monte Del Sol Charter School

• United States
• Movies, Videos, and Sound

• Substitute Teacher (K-12)

  • Jan 2019 - Mar 2021

  Taught English Language Arts, Fine Arts, History. Taught English Language Arts, Fine Arts, History.



Northern New Mexico College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Adjunct Professor, Theatre and Music

  • Dec 2015 - Dec 2019

  Teaching in Fine Arts Dept., Introduction to Theatre, Theatre History, Music Appreciation, Acting, QM Reviewer for all online courses at NNMC. Teaching the arts by making connections with influence of theatre on and with historical movements, politics, and societal mindsets in various cultures since ancient Greek and Roman times. Poems selected for publication in Trickster Literary Journal 2016, 2017. 2018. Teaching in Fine Arts Dept., Introduction to Theatre, Theatre History, Music Appreciation, Acting, QM Reviewer for all online courses at NNMC. Teaching the arts by making connections with influence of theatre on and with historical movements, politics, and societal mindsets in various cultures since ancient Greek and Roman times. Poems selected for publication in Trickster Literary Journal 2016, 2017. 2018.



Incite to Write! : A+ Reading & Writing Specialists, https://incitetowrite.com/

• K-8 Reading & Writing Tutor

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

  Taught English language skills using original successful strategies that stretch children’s thinking skills in an original, active reading & writing program ("Incite to Write!") in Santa Fe Public Schools. Activities: Mechanics of Writing: Paragraph Building, mechanics of Writing: Grammar, Narrative Writing, Expository Writing, Critical Thinking & Essay Writing and Supplemental Strategies for Beginning Writers. Liaison with parents and teachers to give feedback and suggestions to improve scholastic performance. http://incitetowrite.com/program-overview/ Show less



National Dance Institute

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Guest Teacher & Stage Manager for NDI-NM's 2009 Outreach Program, Performing Arts Summer Institute

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Guest Drama and Improvisation Teacher, for Performing Arts Summer Institute, National Dance Institute of New Mexico (NDI-NM), Santa Fe, NM 2009 Creative Acting for Youth (ages 7-16) in the School for the Performing Arts Summer Institute Program which provides dynamic classes in dance, acting, voice and musical theater technique. Stage Manager for NDI-NM's 2009 Outreach Program Year End Performance, an award-winning arts, dance and physical education program for under-served children in urban, rural and Native American communities in northern New Mexico Show less



Progressive Classics Company

• United States
• Insurance

• Artistic Director/Education Outreach

  • 2000 - 2005

  Adapted and directed plays for company devoted to reinterpreting classical theatre into contemporary language. • Designed and developed educational workshops with teacher study materials for projects \\ • Designed successful after-school writing workshop for teens to adapt plays (from Greek comedy to Shakespeare to Molière) into current language and ideas and develop texts for performance HIP HOP HAMLET PROJECT: About the King's Kids "Hip Hop Hamlet" : Hip Hip Hamlet was developed over a 12-week period by a selected group of creative, dedicated teens, ages 14-18. The King's Kids are serious about writing, creativity, theater and having their voices heard in new ways. Although this play uses many of Shakespeare's famous lines in dialogue or lyrics, it is essentially a piece using contemporary language based on the themes and plot of the original play. We explore suicide, consequences of revenge, paranormal experiences and navigating through dysfunctional family situations. The best way to appreciate the innovativeness of Hip Hop Hamlet is to be well versed in Shakespeare's "Hamlet." We hope it inspires teachers and students to create their own plays and continue to translate the Bard's stories in their own creative ways. HHH evolved as a companion piece to the main stage production of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" to dig deeper into the understanding of language often lost to the modern ear. Through our storytelling elements, we focus on character, family crisis and life choices. Knowing that "things are not what they seem" and the choices we make in life determine much of our fate is the undercurrent running through this play. Hip Hop and original rap songs drive the play with a percussive rhythm with words drawn from Shakespeare coupled with original lyrics. The result is a taut, aggressive retelling, with no break in the action, sweeping the audience along with dramatic urgency. Show less



Brooklyn College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Puppetry-in-Practice, Educational Workshop Teacher

  • 1997 - 1999

  Developed, wrote and taught interactive "puppetry-in-education" workshops based on Native American folklore designed for Pre-K, Elementary and Special Education children in New York City public schools: — Conducted unique in-class educational puppetry programs designed to improve communication skills, foster creativity and develop effective social interaction for students with ESL or developmental challenges. — Led in-class puppet making art workshops for students — Coordinated, booked and oversaw staff transportation, rehearsal space, printed source materials for on-site school workshops for teachers and students. — Front line liaison with classroom teachers and schools with responsibilities in tracking bookings, keeping teachers up to date with schedules, duties and teaching tools. Show less



Greenwich & Lewisham Young People's Theatre

• United Kingdom
• Performing Arts

• Guest Workshop Director : Project |02 Up In Smoke

  • Jun 1992 - Aug 1992

  Co-wrote and directed interactive workshop ("Up in Smoke") for ages 13-19 based on approaches to stop teen smoking. Workshop design based on interactive talk show/game show formats with video, music and dramatic performances. Co-wrote and directed interactive workshop ("Up in Smoke") for ages 13-19 based on approaches to stop teen smoking. Workshop design based on interactive talk show/game show formats with video, music and dramatic performances.



British Author, Kathleen Tynan

• U.S. Research Coordinator for book, "Kenneth Tynan: Letters"

  • Feb 1991 - Feb 1992

  Spearheaded collection of research materials for book based on the correspondence of Kenneth Tynan, famed British theatre critic, journalist and essayist. • Performed extensive national research and coordinated collection of letters, articles, bios and other materials. • Conducted interviews with celebrities, writers and publishers for additional background information. • Secured legal permissions to print correspondence of well-known journalists, performers, novelists and playwrights. Spearheaded collection of research materials for book based on the correspondence of Kenneth Tynan, famed British theatre critic, journalist and essayist. • Performed extensive national research and coordinated collection of letters, articles, bios and other materials. • Conducted interviews with celebrities, writers and publishers for additional background information. • Secured legal permissions to print correspondence of well-known journalists, performers, novelists and playwrights.



University of Louisville

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Professor of Acting, Speech and Creative Drama

  • May 1989 - May 1990

  Taught a creative approach to oral interpretation, speech fundamentals and public speaking for university undergraduates. Created, developed and taught a highly successful "Creative Drama/Acting for Youth" Saturday program for young people ages 6-17 through Continuing Education Department featuring improv-to-play, performance poetry, playwriting and acting to foster communication skills, enhance creativity and encourage self-expression. Designed and taught workshops and seminars for teachers entitled "How to Implement Creative Drama Approaches for Teaching Across the Curriculum — Exciting the Student Brain."• Taught a creative approach to oral interpretation, speech fundamentals and public speaking for college undergraduates. Show less



Bunbury Repertory Theatre

• Acting Teacher/Audition Coach

  • Jun 1989 - Jan 1990

• Administrative Director

  • Jun 1988 - Dec 1989

  Responsible for managing all aspects of year-round theater operations: collaborate with artistic director and board, oversee production, event management, business agreements and contracts for facility rentals, public relations, marketing, budgeting, grant writing and fundraising.• Tracked revenue and ticket sales, prepared contracts for artistic hires and managed vendor relations.• Prepared weekly payroll checks for union and non-union personnel and managed all financial accounts.• Organized staff work schedules and booked rehearsal and performance spaces for all events and classes.• Boosted public awareness and ticket sales through innovative public relations events, advertising & marketing campaigns and special fundraising events such as the popular "Bunbury Black Tie BBQ."• Produced a successful fundraising, multimedia performance art show with unique entertainment that raised a record amount of donations.• Doubled volunteer crew within six months and created a popular youth training program in technical theater.• Initiated creative PR campaigns raising community awareness of shows, workshops and volunteer opportunities. Show less



American Drama Group Europe

• Germany
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men" (European Tour)

  • May 1985 - Feb 1986

  1986-87, 1990 European Tour: Norway, Sweden, Finland Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark. DIRECTOR and SET DESIGNER and Educational Curriculum Writer Piloted all U.S. artistic and administrative pre-production activities for European theatrical tours including casting coordination, hiring tech personnel, securing vendor and performer contracts, obtaining performance rights, booking rehearsal space, budget preparation and coordinating travel arrangements to Europe for artists and crew. Created and led educational workshops and seminars for European high school and college students based on the work of American playwrights. TOUR: New York NY, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark Show less



NBC News

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Daytime and Children's Programming Coordinator

  • Jan 1982 - Feb 1985

  Valued right-hand assistant to Daytime Programming Manager: duties included composing correspondence, extensive telephone contact and maintaining rapport with public relations agencies, company departments and media outlets. • Primary liaison between On-Air Promotion and Daytime Programming offices in Los Angeles and New York. • Read 20+ scripts per week and prepared written summaries for on-air promos, program development and staff meetings. • Worked in tandem with PR agencies to promote NBC Daytime TV and Soap Opera through special media and PR events. Show less



Broadway Musical CARMELINA by Alan J Lerner and Burton Lane

• Assistant Director to Jose Ferrer

  • Apr 1978 - May 1979

  Tony nomination for Best Original Score Based on the 1968 film Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell (which also inspired the book for Mamma Mia!), it focuses on an Italian woman who has raised her teenaged daughter Gia to believe her father was an American who died heroically in World War II. Supposedly she spurns the constant advances of local café owner Vittorio because her heart still belongs to the man she tragically lost. In reality, she had affairs with three different GIs and has no idea who fathered the girl. Trouble ensues when the three veterans decide to reunite in Carmelina's small hometown. Show less