Ava Briscoe
New York
Summary
Dynamic Youth Program Director with a proven track record in facilitating workshops and enhancing participant engagement. Known for creative problem-solving and effective communication, fostering positive relationships among diverse groups.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Program Director
Boys and Girls Club of Kern County
Bakersfield
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Coordinated daily activities to create safe, supportive environments for over [number] participants, enhancing their engagement and development.
- Facilitated workshops on life skills, leadership, and teamwork, empowering youth to build essential skills for personal and social success.
- Conducted team-building activities to cultivate positive relationships among participants.
- Established a secure space for children to learn positive interaction techniques.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to youth programs.
- Collaborated with staff to find effective solutions for complex service challenges.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans that aligned youth program initiatives with organizational goals, contributing to overall program effectiveness.
- Collaborated with team members to brainstorm innovative solutions.
- Managed scheduling for team activities, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Directed rehearsals to develop actor performances and stage presence.
- Assisted in coordinating musical rehearsals and performances for diverse productions.
- Collaborated with the Musical Director to interpret and implement musical scores.
- Conducted vocal warm-ups and guided performers in music techniques.
- Directed singers in vocal warm-up exercises before performances or recordings.
- Conducted rehearsals for chorus members and soloists.
- Assisted in coordinating daily stage operations for live performances.
- Coordinated communication between cast, crew, and production team to ensure rehearsal efficiency.
- Organized and maintained stage props and equipment for seamless transitions.
- Supported the director in implementing creative vision during performances.
- Monitored backstage activities to ensure safety and efficiency during shows.
- Documented rehearsal notes for future reference and production improvements.
- Provided support to the Stage Manager during rehearsals and performances.
- Called cues from the prompt script during tech rehearsals and performances.
- Maintained accurate inventory of props used onstage to ensure readiness for performances.
- Communicated any issues or concerns regarding cast or crew to the Stage Manager immediately.
- Managed the prop table, organizing items according to scene needs.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth running of shows.
- Responded quickly to any emergency situations that may arise on-stage or backstage.
- Oversaw efficient prop changes between scenes ensuring no disruption to the flow of the show.
- Organized and maintained props, costumes and set pieces for each production.
- Facilitated communication across creative and technical departments.
- Addressed and resolved conflicts within the production team to maintain a positive working environment.
- Compiled scripts, program notes and other material related to productions.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Musical Theatre
Institute For American Musical Theatre
New York, NY05-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Bachelors of Music
Manhattan School of Music
New York, NY05-2024
High School Diploma -
Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield, CA06-2023
Skills
- Youth development
- Curriculum design
- Teen mentoring
- Performance preparation
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Written and verbal communication
- Public speaking
- Effective customer communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Decision-making
- Adaptability
- Volunteer management
- Task prioritization
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Interpersonal skills
- Creative problem solving
- Excellent communication
- Volunteer management
Timeline
Youth Program Director
Boys and Girls Club of Kern County
06.2023 - 06.2025
Certificate of Completion - Musical Theatre
Institute For American Musical Theatre
Some College (No Degree) - Bachelors of Music
Manhattan School of Music
High School Diploma -
Bakersfield High School