David Howard
Grand Rapids,Michigan
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position as a mentor with Launch U as an Early Middle College mentor. Innovative and experienced retired Career educator looking to assist students with college and career planning.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Theater Director
Forest Hills Northern High School
10.1998 - 06.2024
- Directed over 140 musicals and plays over 30 years
- Coordinated all Group and Individual practice schedules.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Alleviated issues between actors on set to keep projects on track and avoid delays or budget overages.
- Developed schedules for production
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
- Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Assisted students of varying skill levels with understanding and excelling in choice of Forensic Competition Categories.
- Built student self-confidence by working through stages of presentation concepts and using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
- Addressed specific student needs through parent coordination.
- Educated students in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
Auditorium Manager
Forest Hills Northern
08.1996 - 06.2024
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Scheduled all events in the auditorium
- Communicated with community members about needs in space
- Managed student employees
- Maintained equipment and kept the auditorium very organized
Junior Class Sponsor
Forest Hills Northern High School
08.1991 - Current
- Reported council plans and results to student body.
- Communicated student ideas and requests to council officers during meetings.
- Volunteered for school and council-sponsored events.
- Planned and organized Prom for 700 students
English and Communication Teacher
Forest Hills Northern High School
08.1991 - 06.2024
- Taught English 9, 10, 12,
- Developed a Career English course for Seniors that prepared them for college and career.
- Developed and built the video production classes. Taught Media Communication and Broadcasting courses.
- Developed and built a theater education program that included Theater 1, 2, Advanced Theater, Technical Theater, and Musical Theater
- Taught Public Speaking, Communication, Forensics and Debate courses
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Masters in Administration
Grand Valley State University
08.1998
Bachelor of Arts - English And Communication Education
Western Michigan University
12.1991
High School Diploma -
Grand Rapids Central High School
06.1986
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Organizing and Prioritizing Work
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Marketing
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Organization and Efficiency
- Reliable and Punctual
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
- Social media
- Video Production
- Career Planning
- Ability to relate with students and build relationships
Timeline
Theater Director
Forest Hills Northern High School
10.1998 - 06.2024
Auditorium Manager
Forest Hills Northern
08.1996 - 06.2024
Junior Class Sponsor
Forest Hills Northern High School
08.1991 - Current
English and Communication Teacher
Forest Hills Northern High School
08.1991 - 06.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Masters in Administration
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts - English And Communication Education
Western Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Grand Rapids Central High School
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