Amanda Sullivan
Auburn,WA
Summary
Highly driven with 8+ years experience in the entertainment industry seeking to leverage my experiences in management and business. Passionate, resilient, and creative professional with a history of working and traveling to over forty countries as an accomplished leader and change agent. Dedicated to endorsing the company’s mission and values by collaborating, supporting, inspiring and motivating others. Enhancing guest satisfaction and strong teams through building genuine connections while maintaining a strong work ethic and accountability with empathy and compassion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Choreographer
former Miss WA
- Jose, CA, Seattle
Spotlight Dance Cup
01.2021
Legacy Dance Competition, Midwest USA
01.2021
Production Manager
Dazzling Deceptions United States Magic
03.2020
- Managing and creating the artistic and technical performance integrity of the show
- Overseeing the challenges and adaptation of the venue and stage with quick decisions
Martini, Burlesque Theater
01.2020
Zumba Strong Certified Instructor
Dolly Parton’s Smokey Mountain Opry
01.2019
assistant
Andy Williams Theater
01.2018
- America’s Got Talent The Texas Tenors, solo dancer - Branson, Six Flags International with magician Jason Hudy, dance captain, magician
Bartender
Pure Barre, Fitness Center
01.2018
actor
California’s Great Adventure All Wheel Sports Incorporation, Ed Alonzo
01.2017
- Creativia For Beaches Resort for Turks and Caicos
Jordan Dance Center
01.2017
Elementary teacher
Saipan
01.2016
Judge
Allegro Performing Arts Academy
01.2016
- Choreographer
Entertainment Director
Holland American Lines
11.2021 - Current
- Department head of entertainment operations
- Leading a team of up to 50 members at a time
- Managing guest entertainers, resident performers, entertainment hosts, the cruise director, media manager and the production manager/assistants
- Overseeing execution and scheduling of cruise programming to maximize and enhance the guest experience through innovative direction
- Executing show integrity, complex problem solving, and completing managerial tasks
- Supporting, advocating, and guiding team members while providing effective leadership to enhance the entertainment aboard
- Coaching and guiding the department with evaluation and appraisals, and corrective performance records when disciplinary action when necessary
- Facilitating the best quest experiences and interactions
Executive Assistant
Cumulative Strategy Group
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Managing and organizing multiple calendars and meetings across different time zones
- Creating and recruiting for consultant database
- Developing marketing templates, creating contacts, managing payroll
- Onboarding new clients, documenting invoices, and scheduling CEO personal itinerary
Cruise Director /Excursion Director
American Cruise Lines
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Facilitating the first operations preparation after the Covid global emergency
- Establishing the logistics of shoreside excursions, exploration, and adventures
- Ensuring the department abiding by all safety regulations
Restaurant Manager
Pig and Whistle
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Creating staff schedules and managing payroll to increase profits during the Covid pandemic
- Managing hiring, and training servers along with bartending and serving
Dance Illusionist Assistant
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Choreographing, creating and assisting the production for International Illusionist Jason Hudy
- Managing a group of dancers to maintain performance quality of show
Baldyga Group International Sandcastle Dinner Theater
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Saipan, Northern Mariana islands
Dancer, Crew staff, Entertainment Leader
Ocean Princess Cruises Carnival Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Europe, Africa, South American, Caribbean
- Dance Judging and Teaching Experience:
Correspondent
Aerial Fitness Orange County
01.2014 - 01.2015
Event Coordinator
National American Miss
01.2012 - 01.2015
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance, Educational Studies
Chapman University
Orange, CA2015
Skills
- Active listening, problem solving, communication skills, public speaking, teamwork, video editing, creating, strategic problem solving, volunteering, decision making, flexibility, QuickBooks, PandaDoc, computer skills
Timeline
Entertainment Director
Holland American Lines
11.2021 - Current
Spotlight Dance Cup
01.2021
Legacy Dance Competition, Midwest USA
01.2021
Executive Assistant
Cumulative Strategy Group
07.2020 - 11.2020
Production Manager
Dazzling Deceptions United States Magic
03.2020
Cruise Director /Excursion Director
American Cruise Lines
03.2020 - 05.2020
Martini, Burlesque Theater
01.2020
Restaurant Manager
Pig and Whistle
07.2019 - 03.2020
Zumba Strong Certified Instructor
Dolly Parton’s Smokey Mountain Opry
01.2019
Dance Illusionist Assistant
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
07.2018 - 09.2018
assistant
Andy Williams Theater
01.2018
Bartender
Pure Barre, Fitness Center
01.2018
actor
California’s Great Adventure All Wheel Sports Incorporation, Ed Alonzo
01.2017
Jordan Dance Center
01.2017
Elementary teacher
Saipan
01.2016
Judge
Allegro Performing Arts Academy
01.2016
Baldyga Group International Sandcastle Dinner Theater
01.2016 - 01.2017
Dancer, Crew staff, Entertainment Leader
Ocean Princess Cruises Carnival Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2016
Correspondent
Aerial Fitness Orange County
01.2014 - 01.2015
Event Coordinator
National American Miss
01.2012 - 01.2015
Manager, Choreographer
former Miss WA
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance, Educational Studies
Chapman University
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