Cat Russell
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Professional performer with extensive experience in creating immersive, high-energy environments. Skilled in embodying diverse characters and maintaining high levels of engagement with guests. Known for strong teamwork, adaptability, and consistent results. Proficient in physical acting, improvisation, and maintaining safety standards while ensuring unforgettable experience for all.
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Developed strong performance and improvisational skills in high-energy, immersive environment. Excellent at creating captivating experiences and engaging audiences through innovative techniques. Seeking to transition into new field, bringing adaptability and creativity to new challenges.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Scare Actor
SeaWorld Parks & Resorts
Williamsburg, VA
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Implemented feedback from supervisors to refine performance techniques and improve impact.
- Engaged guests through improvisation, creating memorable moments during their visit.
- Enhanced guest experience by embodying various scare roles and maintaining character throughout performances.
- Utilized improvisational techniques when interacting with guests, creating a unique experience for each visitor.
- Exceptional skills in voice acting, special body movements and facial expressions to elicit strong responses from audience.
- Researched character types and delivered appropriate voice, gesture and physical presentation.
- Improvised character presentation and conversations with guests to provide immersive experience.
- Participated in group meetings pre- and post-production to determine needed changes and discuss options for improvement.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of backstage areas, ensuring efficient transitions between scenes and minimizing downtime during performances.
- Adapted to various acting scenarios by mastering diverse roles, enhancing versatility as an actor.
Merchandise Associate
SeaWorld Parks & Resorts
Williamsburg, VA
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays to ensure appealing store presentation.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, ensuring accuracy in cash handling.
- Collaborated with team members to restock shelves and manage inventory levels effectively.
- Provided support during special events, contributing to seamless operations and guest satisfaction.
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and restocked shelves, racks and bins.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, organized sales floor.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Greeted, serviced, and thanked all customers.
- Utilized strong communication skills to work effectively with team members and resolve customer concerns promptly.
Scare Actor
SeaWorld Parks & Resorts
Williamsburg, VA
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Portrayed various characters in immersive scare experiences to enhance guest engagement.
- Portrayed various characters in immersive scare experiences to enhance guest engagement.
- Collaborated with team members to create dynamic and interactive performances.
- Adapted character portrayals based on audience reactions, ensuring an enjoyable experience.
- Maintained props and costumes, ensuring all materials were in optimal condition for performances.
- Implemented feedback from supervisors to refine performance techniques and improve impact.
- Teamed on clean up of set and location at end of performance to prepare for next performance.
- Maintained high energy levels throughout long shifts, ensuring consistency in scare intensity from start to finish.
- Worked with various special effects, fog, strobes and loud sounds.
- Promoted safety for both actors and guests by adhering to all guidelines and protocols during performances.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues based on trust and respect, fostering a supportive work environment that enhanced collaboration efforts.
Education
No Degree - Forensic Science
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Williamsburg, VA05.2027
Skills
- Improv acting
- Audience engagement
- Emotional control
- Timing and pacing
- Character development
- Voice manipulation
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary
Timeline
Scare Actor
SeaWorld Parks & Resorts
08.2025 - 11.2025
Merchandise Associate
SeaWorld Parks & Resorts
12.2024 - 04.2025
Scare Actor
SeaWorld Parks & Resorts
08.2024 - 11.2024
No Degree - Forensic Science
Virginia Peninsula Community College