DANI SHEAR
Sherman Oaks,CA
Summary
Creative professional with expertise in writing, storytelling, and performing arts, including Broadway experience. Achievements include writing, directing and producing an award-winning short film and selling a TV pilot script to Fox21. Proven ability to enhance brand engagement and build relationships in startup environments through strong communication skills. Experienced educator dedicated to fostering creativity and learning in diverse settings.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
TIOH
Hollywood , CA
08.2022 - Current
- 5th and 6th Grade
Writer/Director/Producer
Short Film, "CLOWN"
Los Angeles, CA
10.2023 - 05.2024
Educator
University Synagogue/Wilshire Blvd. Temple
Brentwood
08.2016 - 09.2021
Westside Community Manager
HopSkipDrive
Los Angeles, CA
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Work with marketing team to ensure that HopSkipDrive explodes on the Westside of Los Angeles.
- Face of HopSkipDrive on the Westside of LA, representing the company at school, community, social and marketing events.
- I help to create and execute marketing/PR strategies and do deep community and mommy outreach to spread the company brand and secure clients.
Blogger
ModernMom, FreshSchools, BabyNames, RedTypewriter
Los Angeles, CA
02.2013 - 12.2015
Writer
Fox 21
Los Angeles, CA
- Writing deal with Fox, sold a pilot: "theTRUEword".
Performer, Broadway & National Tour
"Les Miserables"
NYC , NY
Author
Blackbird Books "The Foodie Club"
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Northwestern University
Evanston, ILSkills
- Writing and script development
- Short film directing
- Creative storytelling
- Leadership and communication
- Teaching proficiency
- Networking and community engagement
- Public speaking
Accomplishments
- Won "Best First Time Female Director" at the Independent Shorts Awards in Los Angeles for "Clown". "Clown" was nominated for "Best Comedy", SVFF & Independent Shorts Awards.
- Won Grand Prize for Teleplay at SLAMDANCE for pilot entitled "Ex" which included $30,000 and a writing deal with Fox21.
- Performed on Broadway and in National Tour of "Les Miserables."
- Build business partnerships for HopSkipDrive, handling events and email campaigns, product launch and brand recognition. Tripled growth in my territory and exceeded sales every month.
- Mommy influencer and blogger (mom humor and education pieces).
- Published children's book author. ("The Foodie Club", "Suki the Silkworm," ; Co-authored: "Little Luke & The Ghoster Coaster."
Affiliations
Actors Equity, NUEA (Northwestern University Alumni Association), Pi Beta Phi Sorority.
Publications
"The Foodie Club", published by Blackbird Books."Rules of Hollywood" piece, LA Times
Timeline
Writer/Director/Producer
Short Film, "CLOWN"
10.2023 - 05.2024
Educator
TIOH
08.2022 - Current
Educator
University Synagogue/Wilshire Blvd. Temple
08.2016 - 09.2021
Westside Community Manager
HopSkipDrive
05.2015 - 08.2016
Blogger
ModernMom, FreshSchools, BabyNames, RedTypewriter
02.2013 - 12.2015
Writer
Fox 21
Performer, Broadway & National Tour
"Les Miserables"
Author
Blackbird Books "The Foodie Club"
Bachelor of Science -
Northwestern University
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