Amie Fortman
ACORN Players of Greater Lafayette
Lafayette,IN
1
Language
8
years of professional experience
Innovative creative professional with a proven history of leading impactful projects and delivering compelling visual content. Develops branding solutions aligned with business objectives. Skilled in project management and creative direction, with a strong focus on strategic vision and effective collaboration.
Work History
Creative Lead
1 Year 10 Months- Led the ACORN Players Playwriting League (APPL), a playwriting and general creative writing workshop
- Supervised bimonthly meetings of local writers, poets, and playwrights
- Collaborated with other creative leads to provide advertisements for meetings, writing prompts, word count goals, feedback forms and rubrics, and small prizes for various accomplishments
- Coordinated and directed ACORN's first annual New Performance Festival to spotlight local playwrights' one-act and ten-minute plays
Direct Support Professional
7 Months- Assisted with daily living and recreational activities at a day center for adults with disabilities
- Facilitated community engagement by organizing activities both in-house and with external visitors, enhancing social interactions for clients
- Monitored the health and wellbeing of clients, including personal hygiene requirements
- Developed and executed individualized behavioral plans for clients, promoting tailored support and progress
- Promoted independence and social skills development through targeted activities and interactions with clients
- Transported clients safely from home to day center and back
Housekeeper
7 Months- Cleaned and organized rooms for incoming guests, ensuring beds were made, floors mopped, and appliances cleaned to enhance guest satisfaction
- Painted floors, walls, and trim in McDonald house and other properties, contributing to improved aesthetic appeal and upkeep
- Ensured cleanliness of living areas across all properties
Call center assistant
3 Months- Directed calls throughout clinic to efficiently triage patients to appropriate line and doctors' technicians
- Scheduled appointments for new and returning patients to optimize clinic workflow
- Processed payments for patient account balances
- Returned patient calls to confirm appointment details to verify appointments, insurance information, and materials ready for pickup
Residence hall clerk
8 Months- Maintained accurate records of student accounts and check-in information for residence hall reference
- Facilitated smooth check-in and check-out process for students during vacation periods
- Kept track of mailroom, rental keys and equipment, and lost-and-found area in main office
- Logged letters and packages addressed to students in hall, ensuring timely delivery
- Communicated with other hall clerks regarding safety and accessibility issues for students, as well as updated start of year/end of year procedures
- Sent out hall-wide announcements via student email
Title One paraprofessional
7 Months- Led small groups of children, grades K-4, in independent language arts and mathematics lessons
- Implemented approved curriculum from teaching staff, incorporating new problem-solving methods, multiplication strategies, and reading comprehension techniques.
- Collaborated with teachers to understand and adopt effective instructional methods, assisting students in lessons and addressing their questions.
- Partnered with Title One aides to identify and develop effective strategies tailored to support each student group.
Cashier/sales representative
1 Year- Guided customers to preferred and recommended products, enhancing their shopping experience throughout the store
- Processed customer transactions at cash register, ensuring accuracy in change given and managing transfer of damaged or out-of-season products
- Updated marketing and merchandise displays to highlight new sales, managing newly arrived shipments to maintain product visibility
- Communicated with other employees and managers via headset to collaborate on meeting customer needs and creating optimal shopping experience
Switchboard operator
1 Year 6 Months- Directed hospital calls to ensure efficient communication and prompt assistance
- Paged and contacted doctors upon request to facilitate timely responses for colleagues and patients
- Created a welcoming first impression for clientele, enhancing overall visitor experience
- Managed emergency call responses throughout the hospital
Arts intern
4 Months- Maintained and polished exhibits and art pieces, enhancing visitor experience in both galleries
- Entertained tourists and visiting children with puppet shows and storytelling
- Provided retail assistance and customer service to enhance visitor experiences.
- Directed and guided tourists across the town of Haines, enriching their understanding of local culture
- Maintained, cleaned, and polished a number of exhibits and art pieces in both galleries
Education
B.A. - Theater, Acting concentration
- Honors student
- GPA: 3.39
- Classes/seminars in stage management, front-of-house administration, lighting, and sound
Skills
Creative vision development and content strategy
System design skills and functional specs
Project management and coordination
Creative team leadership and collaboration
World-building skills and genre knowledge
Concept pitching
Critical literary analysis
Content editing
Proficiency at Microsoft Office and associated programs
Some experience in Adobe Premiere
Effective communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of the ACORN Players Playwriting League (APPL) and creation of the biennial New Performance Festival.
- Cast and directed two major theatrical productions for ACORN Players"William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night" and "Radium Girls".
Interests
Experimenting with different creative mediums
like TTRPGs
prose storytelling
and music
to expand skills and techniques.
Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact.
Animal Care
Participate in local theater productions
enhancing my public speaking
acting craft
and teamwork skills.
Video Gaming
Avid Reader
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Shawnee Center
11.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Creative Lead
ACORN Players of Greater Lafayette
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Housekeeper
McDonald House Historic AirBnB
08.2024 - 03.2025Read More
Call center assistant
Evans and Taylor Eyecare
04.2024 - 07.2024Read More
Residence hall clerk
Purdue University
02.2023 - 10.2023Read More
Title One paraprofessional
Murdock Elementary School
03.2022 - 10.2022Read More
Cashier/sales representative
Bath and Body Works
03.2021 - 03.2022Read More
Switchboard operator
Kosciusko Community Hospital
09.2019 - 03.2021Read More
Arts intern
Sea Wolf Art Gallery/Uniquely Alaskan Gallery
05.2018 - 09.2018Read More
Indiana State University
B.A. from Theater, Acting concentration
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