Chandler Holliday (she/her)
Bay Area,CA
Summary
Professional writer, director, and production manager with four years of stage managing experience, five years as a producer, and two years as a playwright. Bay Area-based MFA writer with a passion for inclusive and diverse storytelling.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Stage Manager
Curtain Call Theatre
03.2025 - Current
- Coordinated with a team of actors, technicians, and designers to ensure a successful production.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with directors, producers, and other staff members.
- Coordinated rehearsal schedules to ensure timely preparation for performances
- Managed backstage operations, ensuring seamless transitions between scenes
- Communicated with cast and crew to resolve issues promptly during productions
- Implemented safety protocols to enhance working conditions for all team members
- Oversaw set changes and prop management during live performances
- Assisted in creating production timelines, enhancing efficiency of the workflow
- Oversaw successful execution of technical cues during live performances, ensuring seamless transitions between scenes.
Stage Manager, Sound Tech , Scenic Artists
Various
- Stage Manager- Bus Stop | San Clemente Community Playhouse
- Stage Manager- A Midsummer Night's Dream| Macon Community Theater
- Sound Tech- Lysistrata
- Stage Manager- CLUE | Cloverdale Performing Arts Center
- Scenic Artist- Love, Janis, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | Denver Center for Performing Arts
Senior Producer
Flashpoint Leadership Training
09.2020 - 02.2025
- Worked with facilitators to establish technical agendas for web-based leadership training.
- Responsible for running large-scale webinars for groups ranging in size from 20-100 people.
- Created audio and visual assets and cues for company as a whole.
- Promoted to senior producer after six months in role.
- Contract
- Remote
Senior Copywriter
Cobblestone Media
04.2014 - 03.2020
- Wrote creative copy for a wide range of clients, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.
- Developed persuasive copy and content for websites, blog posts, emails, press releases, and other marketing materials.
- Collaborated with designers to create visually appealing webpages.
- Conducted thorough research to ensure accuracy for all copy.
- Created compelling headlines and ad copy to drive engagement and generate leads.
- Developed stories and scripts for video and radio commercials.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines and exceeding client expectations.
- Brainstormed and pitched creative concepts for campaigns.
- Reviewed copy and provided feedback to junior copywriters.
- Optimized copy for SEO to maximize organic search engine traffic.
Education
Masters of Fine Arts - Screenwriting
Cal State Fullerton
05.2023
Master of Arts - Creative Writing For Multimedia
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA01-2022
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California, Berkeley
01.2002
Skills
- QLab
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Managing production logistics
- Supervising staff
- Rehearsal direction
- Prop management
- Resource management
- Scheduling meetings and rehearsals
- Script analysis
Awards
Fiction Award, San Francisco Writer's Conference 2024, Fiction Award, Santa Barbara Writer's Conference 2023, CPAC One-Act Play Festival, selected 2025
Affiliations
- Member, Dramatist's Guild
Timeline
Stage Manager
Curtain Call Theatre
03.2025 - Current
Senior Producer
Flashpoint Leadership Training
09.2020 - 02.2025
Senior Copywriter
Cobblestone Media
04.2014 - 03.2020
Masters of Fine Arts - Screenwriting
Cal State Fullerton
Stage Manager, Sound Tech , Scenic Artists
Various
Master of Arts - Creative Writing For Multimedia
Sonoma State University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California, Berkeley
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