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Allen G. Ellis

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 25 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

TOTAL ARTS THEATRE COMPANY, LLC
03.2006 - Current
  • Develop production shows and budgets
  • Manage day-to-day business operations
  • Communicate with stage manager, technical director, and soundman
  • Create risk assessments
  • Secure artist and negotiate contracts
  • Communicate with marketing team
  • Create performing arts and educational programs
  • Establish relationships and agreements with community, sponsors, and donors
  • Oversee box office tickets sales
  • Coordinate hospitality (hotels, meals, meet and greet)
  • Coordinate vendors for shows

Artistic Director

CENTER STAGE CHILDREN'S THEATER
09.2003 - 12.2006
  • Communicated Company Vision
  • Set and oversee season schedule
  • Created arts curriculum
  • Communicated with Executive Director and Board of Directors regarding needs
  • Hired and oversee staff
  • Created and organize fundraising campaigns

Stage Manager

PAYTON PROUCTIONS
Greenville, NC
06.1997 - 09.2005
  • Worked closely with Director
  • Managed backstage and onstage area
  • Scheduled and coordinate rehearsals
  • Communicated to stage crew
  • Coordinated “move in” “move out” for productions
  • Called cues
  • Maintained props/ furniture
  • Arranged production schedules for up to 25 cast members and technical crew

Education

Business Management, Theater Arts

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
1987

Skills

    • Decision Making
    • Records Organization and Management
    • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
      • Verbal and Written Communication
      • Team Leadership
      • Desktops, Laptops and Mobile Devices

Timeline

Owner

TOTAL ARTS THEATRE COMPANY, LLC
03.2006 - Current

Artistic Director

CENTER STAGE CHILDREN'S THEATER
09.2003 - 12.2006

Stage Manager

PAYTON PROUCTIONS
06.1997 - 09.2005

Business Management, Theater Arts

Norfolk State University
Allen G. Ellis