Music
Jenny Debevec
Consultant And Podcaster
Pacifica,Ca
Summary
Synopsis: Innovative Producer and Educator with 20+ years of experience in all aspects of podcasting production. Visionary creator, editor and teacher with demonstrated ability to take an idea from concept to delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative in working closely with strategic, academic, and creative teams to develop and produce quality content. Expertise in preproduction logistics, diversity and inclusion, planning, writing, teaching and editing.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Podcast Producer and Host
Smells Like Teen Parent
Pacifica, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Researched, developed and wrote episodes that reflected unique sensibilities of Smells Like Teen Parent brand.
- Orchestrated license agreements for music and footage, talent/interviewee releases and distribution contracts.
- Produced and engineered in best story development practices and sound design concepts for innovative production technique.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create new revenue streams and cut operational costs.
- Planned recording and interview sessions remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
Director of College Program
The Learning Studios
Burlingame, California
01.2016 - Current
- Successfully coach students for interviews to top colleges and universities.
- Collaborate with other counselors, teachers, admissions teams, and parents.
- Interviewed students for podcast and helped students interested in podcasting learn basics and data analytics
- Manage and organize the college application process for 20+ students
- Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
Trainer and Academic Consultant
YesAND Counseling
San Francisco, California
01.2006 - Current
- Present at national conferences; train counselors, teachers, and admin in improv to support dynamic learning environments.
- Consult with diverse families to ensure a stress free process in completing undergrad and graduate college applications.
- Counseled students and families through crisis, shared stress management and mindfulness tools for increased function and well being.
- Made recommendations for continuous improvement related to use of new teaching tools, resources and training and improvement of online doctoral education instruction.
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
School Counselor
San Bruno Park School District
, California
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Created YouTube school counseling videos to reach virtual elementary classrooms during Covid https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=yesandcounseling -Developed interactive creative counseling program for elementary students to support prosocial behaviors and build growth mindset.
Program Development Consultant
Geek Club Books
, CA
01.2016 - 03.2020
- To develop Autism education programs for schools.
- Directed performers who are neurodiverse in school-presentation
Teaching Artist
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and Theatreworks
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Weekly SEL lessons at Ortega elementary school.
On Camera and Voice Over Talent
Stars, The Agency
San Francisco, CA
03.2006 - 08.2018
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
- Mentored new and aspiring actors by sharing tips and tricks related to networking, auditions and landing parts.
- Performed in commercials, video games, radio spots, short films, full length film, and industrials.
- Collaborated with directors, producers, writing staff and performance teams to determine optimal performance strategies and perfect approaches.
Instructor
Voice One
San Francisco, CA
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Providing individualized feedback and techniques for effective delivery in commercial, narrative, and character voice over.
- Increased student participation by facilitating interesting and relevant events.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct students in recording techniques, microphone basics, home recording how-tos.
Recreational Teaching Artist
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, TheatreWorks
Palo Alto, California
09.2011 - 12.2017
- Developed Improvisation therapy program for patients under the age of 18, including those with terminal illness, eating disorders, and in long-term hospitalization.
- Our program was featured in the SF Chronicle, and San Francisco State news: https://www.sfchronicle.com/education/article/Improvisational-comedy-progra m-helps-hospitalized-11183629.php.
- Encouraged clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting creative activities.
- Observed, analyzed and recorded patient progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA 08.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Music, Philosophy
University of Portland
Portland, OR 08.1995 - 05.1999
No Degree - Acting Certificate, Summer Training Congress
American Conservatory of Theatre
San Francisco, CA 05.2003 - 08.2003
No Degree - Advanced Voice Over
Voice One
San Francisco, CA 01.2004 - 09.2009
Skills
Podcasting
undefinedAffiliations
Memberships Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACC), Association for Humanistic Counseling
(AHC), Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASWG), California Counseling Association (CCA), American Counseling
Association (ACA), Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD), Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) National
Counseling Association
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of various productions for FunnybutMean theatre company.
- Performed to sold-out shows with live stream and in-person for The Blue Js
- Professional singer and actor.
Interests
Writing
Podcasting
Surfing
Improvisation
Comedy
Actor/Singer
Recent Performances:
Singer for the Blue Js: https://www.jimmooresmusic.com
Lead role in upcoming show, Once Upon a Time in San Francisco. https://www.funnybutmean.com
Smells Like Teen Parent Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1812001
Timeline
Podcast Producer and Host
Smells Like Teen Parent
08.2021 - Current
School Counselor
San Bruno Park School District
08.2017 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Counseling
San Francisco State University
08.2016 - 05.2019
Director of College Program
The Learning Studios
01.2016 - Current
Program Development Consultant
Geek Club Books
01.2016 - 03.2020
Teaching Artist
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and Theatreworks
01.2016 - 01.2020
Instructor
Voice One
06.2015 - 08.2018
Recreational Teaching Artist
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, TheatreWorks
09.2011 - 12.2017
On Camera and Voice Over Talent
Stars, The Agency
03.2006 - 08.2018
Trainer and Academic Consultant
YesAND Counseling
01.2006 - Current
No Degree - Advanced Voice Over
Voice One
01.2004 - 09.2009
No Degree - Acting Certificate, Summer Training Congress
American Conservatory of Theatre
05.2003 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Music, Philosophy
University of Portland
08.1995 - 05.1999
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