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Leah Swank-Miller

Overland Park,KS
Leah Swank-Miller

Summary

Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent communication skills to any setting. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Sendgrid, ROCK, social media platforms and a proven history in expertise of youth culture. Excited to begin a new challenge with successful team.

Overview

16
years of professional experience

Work History

The United Church of the Resurrection
Overland Park, KS

Director of Student Ministries
08.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Collaborated with team leaders to establish goals and objectives for Resurrection Student Ministries curriculum and programs.
  • Recruited, trained and oversaw teachers and volunteers to support program operations.
  • Designed weekly youth group night activities as well as special events such as retreats and mission trips that ignited spiritual growth, connections, creativity and a sense of belonging.
  • Tailored instructions and curriculum to provide access and inclusion for all students in the community.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality weekly participation as well as special events.
  • Created congregational awareness to the Student Ministries program participation through events, volunteering opportunities, and musical presentations.

Kansas City Christian School
Prairie Village, KS

Co-Director of Theatre
09.2015 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Collaborated in development of the theatre and musical theatre program
  • Facilitated acting programs and classes for ages K-12 grade while developing yearly curriculum.
  • Handled all delegated tasks, including directing and producing shows
  • Worked alongside teachers and parents to triple participation growth and create communication with families.
  • Taught students theater terminology and performance skills along with script reading, physical movement, and vocal inflection.
  • Coordinated and directed dramatic performances involving up to 85 students.
  • Supported creativity by teaching lessons on improvisation.

Actor Training Studio
Prairie Village, KS

On-camera Acting Coach
01.2020 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Foster on-camera acting/audition technique in ages 8-18 yrs old
  • Teach and connect through imagination, play and acting games
  • Manage attendance and expectations with students and parents
  • Integrated technology in the classroom by showing techniques of self tape auditions and behind the camera editing.

Exposure Talent
Kansas City, MO

Professional Actor
01.2007 - Current

Job overview

Regional Theatres include:

  • New Theatre & Restaurant
  • The Unicorn Theatre
  • The Coterie Theatre
  • Musical Theatre Heritage
  • The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre

Selected National and Regional Commercials include:

  • Lowes
  • Advent Health
  • Visit Overland Park
  • CheapCaribbean.com

Education

Saint Paul School of Theology
Overland Park, KS

Masters of Divinity from Theology And Christian Ministry
05.2024

University Overview

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Bachelor of Fine Arts from Musical Theatre Performance
07.2006

University Overview

Skills

  • Creative
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Thrives as a team member
  • Leads by example with humility
  • Integrity
  • Positive hard worker
  • Initiator and cultivator of new ideas
  • Motivated learner
  • Social media savvy
  • Community engagement
  • Administrative leadership
  • Program planning
  • Parent relationship management
  • Problem resolution
  • People skills
  • Planning & organizing
  • Exceptional communicator
  • Television and film background
  • Singer, Mezzo Soprano

Quote

“Vocation is the place where your deep gladness meets the world's deep need.”
Theologian and writer Frederick Buechner

Timeline

Director of Student Ministries
The United Church of the Resurrection
08.2020 - Current
On-camera Acting Coach
Actor Training Studio
01.2020 - 09.2021
Co-Director of Theatre
Kansas City Christian School
09.2015 - 06.2022
Professional Actor
Exposure Talent
01.2007 - Current
Saint Paul School of Theology
Masters of Divinity from Theology And Christian Ministry
Wichita State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts from Musical Theatre Performance
Leah Swank-Miller