Shawn M. Carter
Manager-Cruise Director-Entertainment Professional
Covington,KY
Summary
Great at planning and running entertaining programs as accomplished Manager. Offers record of success in increasing participation with empowered staff and fresh offerings for new interests. Excels and handling back-end paperwork, finances and supply management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cruise Director/Entertainer
Regent Seven Seas Cruises And Oceania Cruise Lines
Miami, FL
06.2016 - Current
- Currently create and schedule entertainment for Premium Cruise Line
- Manage a team of 30 entertainers on board and schedule production shows and music to enhance guest experience
- Currently oversee all entertainment activities on board
- Developed and maintained connections with performers, agents and promoters to accumulate robust options for entertainment activation.
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Senior Booking Agent
Evolution Models and Talent
Charlotte, NC
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Worked as Senior Booker for TV, Film and Commercial work in the Southeast
- Developed and prepared acting classes for children, teens and adults in improvisation, commercial acting and scene study
- Assisted in monthly casting calls to scout potential new talent
- Created and processed invoices for jobs booked through Quickbooks
- Oyages of Discovery/Entertainment Connect UK On Board Ship
- Met with industry connections to discuss opportunities and advocated for clients well-suited for specific work.
- Negotiated essential contract terms such as per diem, travel and residuals on behalf of clients.
Assistant Cruise Director/Professional Performer
Oceania Cruises
08.2010 - 12.2012
- Advised administrators on feasibility, overall entertainment value and past success rates of proposals for special events
- Organized and implemented daily entertainment schedules for up to 20 staff
- Organized and implemented monthly Film programming and selected all films for on board viewing
- Evaluated guest comment cards, staffing problems and concerns to determine additional service requirements
- Led efforts to conceive, develop and execute thematically aligned entertainment programming.
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Improved recreational programming based on feedback from customers and employees.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Testing Specialist/Educator/Counselor/Outreach Coordinator
Nashville CARES
Nashville, Tennessee
11.2009 - 12.2010
- Successfully completed certification for HIV/AIDS Testing and Counseling in Tennessee
- Prepared and executed monthly HIV/AIDS prevention workshops on a variety of topics for groups of up to 100 people
- Consulted with supervisors on motivational techniques for new safer sex workshops
- Organized food/supply donations with Whole Foods to help homeless and at risk youth and adults in Nashville.
- Scheduled regular outreach exhibitions and educated employees on presentations.
- Developed network relationships with industry professionals to enhance community awareness and promote services.
Assistant Cruise Director/ Social Host/Performer
Royal Caribbean International
Miami, FL
11.1998 - 08.2010
- Chosen as the staff Company Manager and the direct Assistant to the Cruise Director on numerous cruise ships
- Developed plans for programs or projects, incorporating recommendations, for review of Cruise Director and Hotel Director
- Collaborated on content of professional and amateur production shows, solo cabarets and holiday spectaculars
- Successfully performed over 25 production shows as a singer, dancer, actor and solo cabaret act.
- Developed and maintained connections with performers, agents and promoters to accumulate robust options for entertainment activation.
Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
Nashville Metropolitan Schools
Nashville, Tennessee
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Developed and prepared lesson plans for General and Special Education for Elementary, Middle and High School
- Consulted with teachers and administrators in the development of CPIB Program for severely autistic children.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
BA - Theatre/Music
Columbia College
08.1995 - 01.1998
Musical Theater
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 09.1988 - 09.1990
Skills
Critical Thinking
Self-Motivated
Attention to Detail
Cultural Awareness
Microsoft Software Proficiency
Flexible and Adaptable
MS Office
Interpersonal Communication
Good Telephone Etiquette
Policies and procedures
Staff Management
Strategic planning
Performance improvement
Coaching and mentoring
Relationship building
Effective leader
Project Management
Employee scheduling
Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Cruise Director/Entertainer
Regent Seven Seas Cruises And Oceania Cruise Lines
06.2016 - Current
Senior Booking Agent
Evolution Models and Talent
01.2013 - 01.2016
Assistant Cruise Director/Professional Performer
Oceania Cruises
08.2010 - 12.2012
Testing Specialist/Educator/Counselor/Outreach Coordinator
Nashville CARES
11.2009 - 12.2010
Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
Nashville Metropolitan Schools
08.2009 - 06.2010
Assistant Cruise Director/ Social Host/Performer
Royal Caribbean International
11.1998 - 08.2010
BA - Theatre/Music
Columbia College
08.1995 - 01.1998
Musical Theater
University of Cincinnati
09.1988 - 09.1990