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Christine Kerber

Christine Kerber

Manager, Creative Consultant, Director
Miami,FL

Summary

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings [Number] years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Enthusiastic [Job Title] eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of [Task] and training in [Skill]. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in [Industry]. Seasoned Dance Choreographer with exceptional teaching ability and patience working with students of diverse ages and abilities. Trained in multiple techniques of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and ballroom. Outstanding success developing students' love of dance and building revenues through class growth.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Project Manager

Celebrity Cruises
Miami, FL
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Developed and initiated Entertainment Experience activities, Music Themed Events, managed costs and monitored performance.
  • Drove team success through shared brand vision and recognition of quality performance.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Planned, designed, scheduled and rehearsed various events.
  • Made decisions independently and collaboratively to further creative-related challenges.
  • Accelerated progress by continually reviewing performance, budgets and project timelines.
  • Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
  • Provided fiduciary oversight to remain within budget constraints, recommending project adjustments where necessary.
  • Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
  • Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Coordinated daily activity and flow of projects through multiple departments to verify on-time product delivery.
  • Oversaw entertainment teams and staff to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.

Creative Producer, Director, Choreographer

Celebrity Cruises
Miami, FL
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Developed creative content, choreography and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences.
  • Partnered closely with executive leadership and creative teams to standardize and disseminate best practices.
  • Participated in meetings with executives and production crew to keep programming in step with creative vision.
  • Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
  • Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions.
  • Directed live events and large productions for public entertainment or education.
  • Developed and coordinated production schedules and activities for live events and large production shows.
  • Directed and oversaw lighting, media content, audio, staging and costuming for live events and large production shows.
  • Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking.
  • Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
  • Developed entertainment programming earning highest guest satisfaction ratings.

Creative Consultant, Choreographer

Carnival Cruise Lines
Miami, FL
01.2019 - 09.2020
  • Partnered closely with executive leadership and creative teams to accumulate and disseminate best practices.
  • Created variety of original performances and events for different venues according to executive directive.
  • Developed choreography for Playlist Players cast for venue performances.
  • Coordinated rehearsals with onsite Project Manager and team members.
  • Coordinated technical production meetings and implementation via ZOOM online creatives.

Creative Director

Royal Caribbean International
Miami, FL
01.2002 - 11.2016
  • Established procedures and quality standards for department.
  • Revamped work strategies and processes to accomplish agency objectives.
  • Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
  • Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
  • Supervised creative team in brand, image and daily topical promotion.
  • Maintained timeline and budget guidelines for daily operations and all projects.
  • Encouraged diverse and unique dance students at every skill level through positive reinforcement and good sportsmanship.
  • Created and updated weekly staff schedules and dance lesson schedules.
  • Traveled between company locations to provide dance camp instruction and supervise competitions.
  • Worked to create strong professional relationships with family members and gym members to promote comfortable and safe environment.
  • Conducted written and verbal evaluations of dancers to present to parents and faculty.
  • Managed exercise, conditioning and flexibility improvement programs.
  • Helped students work on facial expressions to match dance moves.
  • Developed choreography for up to [Number] dancers for [Type] performances.
  • Helped students understand rhythm, leaps, turns and posture.
  • Composed sequences of steps and moves for dancers.
  • Choreographed performances for individuals and groups.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Florida International University
Miami, FL
01.2020 - 12.2022

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
01.2017 - 12.2019

Minor in Religious Studies

Florida International University
Miami, FL
01.2020 - 12.2022

Skills

    Project planning and development

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Timeline

Project Manager

Celebrity Cruises
10.2021 - 06.2022

Creative Producer, Director, Choreographer

Celebrity Cruises
10.2021 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Florida International University
01.2020 - 12.2022

Minor in Religious Studies

Florida International University
01.2020 - 12.2022

Creative Consultant, Choreographer

Carnival Cruise Lines
01.2019 - 09.2020

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Miami Dade College
01.2017 - 12.2019

Creative Director

Royal Caribbean International
01.2002 - 11.2016
Christine KerberManager, Creative Consultant, Director