Experience

Scenic Inc.

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production / General Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Scenic Inc. is a provider of custom scenic fabrication servicing the corporate and live entertainment industry. (sceniccompany.com) Production Management - Interfaces with clients and coordinates production staff to ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner. Employee Management - Coordinates staffing at the project specific & organizational level. - Defines employee policies, adapts policies as needed, & supports employees in understanding & adhering to said policies. Office Management - Serves as the company liaison between Scenic & insurance providers. - Employee onboarding. - Client billing. Notable special projects: - Wrote the Scenic Employee Handbook, which includes company tenets, and employee policies. - Coordinated sexual harassment prevention training at the company for the first time. - Instituted an annual employee review process and oversee implementation & follow up. - Worked with key stakeholders to review & adapt project specific paperwork and processes for greater efficiency and accountability. Show less



Galileo Learning

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Curriculum & Content Developer

  • Jan 2019 - Feb 2020

  Supported the development, launch, and piloting of new Counselor in Training program for 7th - 10th graders for the 2019 summer. Co-developed & wrote a week's worth of curriculum that was repeated throughout the summer. Curriculum included leadership lessons, behind the scenes experience in every role at camp, and camp service projects.Managed one of the camp sites that piloted the program in 2019.Processed feedback from fellow camp directors & Counselor in Training Program Leaders who also piloted the program. Presented key findings.Rewrote the curriculum for 2020. Notable changes include: leadership lessons more hands-on and less discussion based, Counselors in Training (CITs) get more opportunities to work with campers, created a "choose your own adventure" format that allows CITs to explore what interests them the most, added a second week of curriculum so that CITs can participate in the program for two weeks without repeating a leadership lesson.Helped edit camp office materials to make the inclusion of CITs more streamline with camp logistics.Co-created support materials for Camp Directors managing the program for the first time in 2020.Two posts for the Galileo blog on parenting young children during the shelter in place orders of 2020 (linked below) Show less

• Field Operations Coordinator

  • Nov 2015 - Sep 2019

  Provide research, project based, and administrative support to Area Directors in three regions: Bay Area, Southern California & ChicagolandServe as the liaison between Galileo & our insurance provider, ensuring that our facility partners receive proof of insurance & processing paperwork for camper injuriesSupport the logistics of Camp Director onboarding & trainingComplete demographic research & data analysis projects Assist with research and implementation of special projects and new programs Show less

• Summer Site Program Director

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2019

  Overall leadership of a camp location, including staff selection and management, day-to-day logistical operations, customer service and site culture development. Help build site enrollment through various marketing activities, include attending events, sending emails, calling families, and other community marketing efforts.Lead and manage staff, ensuring quality instruction, high energy, and overall performanceCommunicate daily with parentsManage costs, including supplies and staffingDevelop relationships with facilities partners and ensure facility is well maintained and left in excellent conditionRun daily operations of camp, creating a high energy, fun and creative experience for campers (includes leading skits, cheers/songs, opening & closing ceremonies, all camp games, and other fun camp traditions) Show less



Classroom Matters

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Nov 2015

  Managed the schedules of a team of 25 + tutors. Scheduled consultations between new families and center directors and enrolled new students once matched with a tutor Managed enrollments for summer workshops Managed the schedules of a team of 25 + tutors. Scheduled consultations between new families and center directors and enrolled new students once matched with a tutor Managed enrollments for summer workshops



Marin Theatre Company

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Education Coordinator & Resident Teaching Artist

  • Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  Utilize strong communication and customer service skills to create and maintain relationships with teaching artists, parents, schools, and community partners as the direct contact for all inquiries, outreach, and operational logistics Manage departmental expenses, credit card reconciliations and budget lines assigned to oversee Teach In-School Residencies, Youth Conservatory courses, and Adult Enrichment courses Utilize strong communication and customer service skills to create and maintain relationships with teaching artists, parents, schools, and community partners as the direct contact for all inquiries, outreach, and operational logistics Manage departmental expenses, credit card reconciliations and budget lines assigned to oversee Teach In-School Residencies, Youth Conservatory courses, and Adult Enrichment courses

• Operations Coordinator

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Provided administrative and management support through daily communication with the Camp Director, preparation and maintenance of weekly camper paperwork and materials, and database management Provided excellent customer service to camp families Supervised, scheduled, and provided professional development instruction and mentoring for summer intern team Provided administrative and management support through daily communication with the Camp Director, preparation and maintenance of weekly camper paperwork and materials, and database management Provided excellent customer service to camp families Supervised, scheduled, and provided professional development instruction and mentoring for summer intern team



Changing Worlds, nonprofit

• Teaching Artist

  • Sep 2013 - Apr 2014

  Developed curriculum and provided instruction that supported the Changing Worlds mission to “foster inclusive communities, affirm identity & enhance cross-cultural understanding” to Chicago Public School students; K – 8 Developed curriculum and provided instruction that supported the Changing Worlds mission to “foster inclusive communities, affirm identity & enhance cross-cultural understanding” to Chicago Public School students; K – 8



Goodman Theatre

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Properties Assistant

  • Sep 2013 - Apr 2014

  Provided daily organizational assistance to the properties master for all productions on the Owen Stage, Goodman Theatre’s secondary space Sourced and delivered rehearsal props and assisted in the procurement and production of performance props Communicated daily with stage management and other production departments Provided daily organizational assistance to the properties master for all productions on the Owen Stage, Goodman Theatre’s secondary space Sourced and delivered rehearsal props and assisted in the procurement and production of performance props Communicated daily with stage management and other production departments



Lakeshore Learning Materials

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Jan 2003 - Sep 2013

  Provided knowledgeable customer service for teacher and parent customers Operated computerized check out system Processed weekly product delivery; re-stocked store and store room San Jose, CA store '03 - '04; King of Prussia, PA store '07 - '09; Chicago, IL store '13 Provided knowledgeable customer service for teacher and parent customers Operated computerized check out system Processed weekly product delivery; re-stocked store and store room San Jose, CA store '03 - '04; King of Prussia, PA store '07 - '09; Chicago, IL store '13



Point Park University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Assistant Properties Master

  • 2011 - 2013

  Served as a key player in the collaborative production team for a 16 show season Maintained budgets & create expense reports for each production Assisted in the hiring, scheduling, supervision & training of student employees Served as a key player in the collaborative production team for a 16 show season Maintained budgets & create expense reports for each production Assisted in the hiring, scheduling, supervision & training of student employees



Delaware County Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Adjunct Faculty & Technical Director

  • Sep 2009 - Jun 2011

  Used humor, enthusiasm, passion and patience to teach a broad range of topics to a diverse student population Instructed students in Stagecraft and Design, Acting, and Theatre History Managed all technical elements for department productions on a strict and limited budget Recruited and trained student help in all technical areas Used humor, enthusiasm, passion and patience to teach a broad range of topics to a diverse student population Instructed students in Stagecraft and Design, Acting, and Theatre History Managed all technical elements for department productions on a strict and limited budget Recruited and trained student help in all technical areas



The Julian Krinsky Group

• Art Instructor, Creative & Performing Arts Summer Camp

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Created and taught art lessons, to students aged 6-12, designed to explore major movements, styles, and artists associated with the theme of each camp session Assisted students in designing and creating sets, props, and costumes for the final performance of each session Created and taught art lessons, to students aged 6-12, designed to explore major movements, styles, and artists associated with the theme of each camp session Assisted students in designing and creating sets, props, and costumes for the final performance of each session



City of Santa Clara

• United States
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Drama Instructor, F.A.C.E Camp

  • Jun 2005 - Aug 2007

  Taught and directed dramatic play to students aged 8-12 Participated in and guided whole camp recreation games and field trips Wrote and directed end of summer performance 3 summers (June - August '05, '06, and '07) Taught and directed dramatic play to students aged 8-12 Participated in and guided whole camp recreation games and field trips Wrote and directed end of summer performance 3 summers (June - August '05, '06, and '07)