Charles Patrick (Pat) Cheney

• Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
• New innovative lesson plans encouraging students to connect with each other and classroom materials
• Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
• 2010 FMS removed Public Speaking and Interpersonal from the curriculum.
• Produced/Directed 6 main stage shows each year.
• Drama classes were separated into two classes of first-year drama students, two classes of intermediate, and one class of advanced drama students.
• there were also three levels of technical theater however all three levels were during same hour every semester
• Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.

• In 2011 Current manager and Technical Director of FMS Performance Hall, an 800-seat state-of-the-art theater resigned. I offered to take on both positions of teaching and theater manager, with appropriate compensation. This job was in addition to teaching duties.
• Managed purchasing, marketing, and customer service relations efficiently.
• Maintained a healthy working, and scheduling relationship between TCPAT FMS Schools and the Main office.
• Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
• Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
• Scheduled all activities taking place in TCPAT including but not limited to all K-12 performances, district Choir, Band, orchestra, special events, and special requests made by district office
• maintained all technical aspects of the theater

• Scheduled/maintained Once a show was booked by Director of Henderson Performing Arts Theater contact information would be handed over and I would confirm the performance date, schedule a load-in and load-out time, performance time, and technical needs of each show. Including but not limited to the staging of set pieces or band equipment, lighting plot and sound design, staging set pieces and stage right, and stage management.
• Managed a permanent crew of 5 composed of sound technicians, lighting tech, and stage crew.
• on bigger shows IE. NutCracker, Mann Dance, and San Juan College Drama I would have to also schedule in work-study students to fill out other needs. working around their maximum hours and making sure that work needs did not interfere with student school time.
• scheduling and maintaining work schedules for work-studies and full-time employees.
• ordering new equipment, maintenance, and everyday inventory such as light bulbs, batteries, gaffers tape, I was also in charge of Technically directing each San Juan College Drama program production throughout the year.

• Interpersonal Communications and Public Speaking according to Curriculum developed by Dept Head and Full-time
• Fall and Winter, Main Campus and SJC West
• Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
• Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

Adjunct Professor of Theater-

• Screenwriting ,Playwriting and Stage Management
• Stage Management was required to earn an AA in Technical Theater
• Developed curriculum, syllabus, lectured, graded
• Supervised and logged Technical THeater students hours worked in the Henderson Fine Arts Hall, Little theater, TEA (Theater Ensemble Arts) of which a minimum of 25 hours
• Screen writing involved the writing several shorts, a full-length script using Final Cut Pro. Scripts were read in class, critiqued and then entered at least one Screenwriting competition.
• Play writing two one act plays, and one 2 act. All were entered in the FOur Corners regional Play Writing competition

• Collected and compiled paperwork such as title abstracts, insurance paperwork, loan files, and tax histories.
• Reviewed and validated details of loan applications and closing documentation.
• Stayed up to date on loan regulation changes, processing loan applications in compliance with current laws.
• Prepared loan documents and explained terms to clarify loan conditions and requirements with applicants.
• Verified credit histories, personal references, and employment backgrounds for each applicant.

• Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
• Scheduling and training of over 15 full time employees
• Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
• Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
• Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
• Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
• Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
• Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
• Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
• Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
• Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.