Sara Sweeney
Senior Admissions Advisor at The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts- Claim this Profile
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The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Admissions Advisor
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Oct 2019 - Present
I work directly with prospective students and families to guide them through the admission, audition, and financial aid process. I determine student eligibility for acceptance and scholarship into NYCDA performance programs. I travel worldwide for various recruitment events and help to plan and execute other on campus events like Open Houses and New Student Orientation. I manage and plan various other high school outreach initiatives. I work directly with prospective students and families to guide them through the admission, audition, and financial aid process. I determine student eligibility for acceptance and scholarship into NYCDA performance programs. I travel worldwide for various recruitment events and help to plan and execute other on campus events like Open Houses and New Student Orientation. I manage and plan various other high school outreach initiatives.
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Envision Theatre
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Teaneck NJ
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Teaching Artist
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Jan 2019 - Oct 2019
Worked with elementary, middle, and high school students. Taught classes in Musical Theatre, Stage Make-Up, Acting, Shakespeare. Worked with elementary, middle, and high school students. Taught classes in Musical Theatre, Stage Make-Up, Acting, Shakespeare.
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Kean University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Academic Specialist/ Administrative Assistant in Theatre Conservatory
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Jan 2011 - Oct 2019
-Organized all records of previous performances, student records, and auditions files. -Leads informative tours of the Theatre Conservatory, and aids in Open Houses presentation. -Coordinates volunteers and helps run Audition and Open House days for the Department. -Created exciting Power Points and informative handouts on the Kean Theatre Conservatory. -Created a video sampling Kean Theatre’s recent performance history for Open House usage. -Coordinate and train volunteers and workers for NJ Thespian Festival, held at Kean. -Lead a Workshop on Visual & Performing Arts College Admission at NACAC College Fair in AC. -Organized Theatre Conservatory library onto an online database, using Libib. -Created and manages the Instagram and Twitter for the Kean Theatre Conservatory. -Directs/coordinates Theatre Conservatory involvement on New Student Orientation, Kean Day, and similar events. -Organized Alumni Files into online databases using FileMaker Pro Show less
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Premiere Stages
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Education Coordinator
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
Stepping into a contracted position to serve Premiere Stages for their summer 2019 season I acted as their Summer Education Coordinator which involved managing the day to day activities of the Premiere Stages Summer Interns; especially the Education and Outreach Intern. I was in charge of planning weekly educational seminars for the Premiere Stages Summer Interns, an Intern Field Trip to New York City, and weekly check in sessions. I also acted as Premiere's Camp Director for their Camp Premiere Summer Programing. This involved over seeing the enrollment processes, curriculum creation, Final Sharing events, and day to day activities of both Premiere Stages' Camps. I also served as the lead teacher for Camp Premiere: Theatremakers. Show less
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New York University Steinhardt
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New York City
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Costume Designer
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Sep 2018 - Jun 2019
After taking NYU Steinhardt's Costume Design Course taught by Michelle Humphrey in Spring 2018 I was hired to costume design Peter and the Starcatcher (directed by Amy Cordileone) for NYU Steinhardt's Theatre Education Program. Then in Spring 2019 I had the honor of doing and Independent Study as Michelle Humprhey's Assistant Costume Designer for Radium Girls (Directed by David Montegomery). Then in the last few months of Spring 2019 I worked in the Costume Shop helping on some small projects, reorganizing their stock collection, and brushing up on some of my own sewing skills. Show less
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Texas Roadhouse
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Old Bridge
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Food Server
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Sep 2017 - Apr 2019
Previous Server Experience: The Turning Point, Red Cadillac, Ruby Tuesdays -Able to up-sell specialties items (entrees, desserts, drinks) -Maintained an even bank throughout shift -Have worked in a Team Serving environment at Red Cadillac -Lead vigorous side work to help maintain top cleanliness -Able to balance multiple tables and still be personable and friendly to all customers. -Task orientated and able to help fellow co-workers during busy times. -Relayed detailed orders to cook, bartender, and ensured accuracy. Show less
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Disney Cruise Line
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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700 & Above Employee
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Character Performer
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Jan 2015 - Sep 2015
-Friends with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Stitch, Lilo, Doc McStuffins, Princess Sofia, and Jake the Neverland Pirate. -Understudied Donald in Sailing Away, Mickey's Pirates in the Caribbean, and A Fantasy Come True. -Awarded the Golden Mickey after our first two weeks on board from my Character Manager and Character Captain. -Acted as a Character Attendant (Greeter) aiding and guiding the interaction between character and guest, ensuring a smooth, fun, and memorable experience. -Also managed the character lines and would entertain children waiting to see their favorite character. -Had to perform bi-weekly safety drills, attend seminars on guest and ship safety, attend crew drill, lifeboat and life raft safety. -Passed my wet drill exam, where I demonstrated basic swimming, the ability to jump into the water at different heights, and the ability to flip over a life raft with another crew member. -Worked a 60 hour+ work week -Volunteered with Disney VoluntEARS Show less
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Educational Theatre Association
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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International Thespian Officier (ITO) Webmast and Secretary
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Aug 2009 - Aug 2010
-Voted into office as the Webmaster/ Secretary, the first from NJ to be elected. -Maintained and updated the I.T.O’s website for one year (2009-2010.) -Recorded and organized meeting minutes. -Visited two State Festivals and taught Leadership Workshops at both. -Developed a week long Leadership Workshop with other Officers. -Created the I.T.O’s newsletter, READ THIS NOW! -Selected two students for scholarships and helped select the next group of I.T.O’s. -Voted into office as the Webmaster/ Secretary, the first from NJ to be elected. -Maintained and updated the I.T.O’s website for one year (2009-2010.) -Recorded and organized meeting minutes. -Visited two State Festivals and taught Leadership Workshops at both. -Developed a week long Leadership Workshop with other Officers. -Created the I.T.O’s newsletter, READ THIS NOW! -Selected two students for scholarships and helped select the next group of I.T.O’s.
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Education
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New York University
Master of Arts - MA, Theatre Education for Colleges and Communities -
Kean University
Bachelor’s Degree, Theatre Performance