Desirae Gonzales
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Disney Character Performer
The Walt Disney Company
Orlando, FL
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Portrayed and Performed as famous Disney Characters for adults and children of all ages
- Created magic on the Disney Fantasy and Wish on stage as well as behind the scenes
- Provided guests with a positive environment to relax and enjoy family time
- Worked with people from all over the world and experienced cultures through traveling.
Disney Character Performer
The Walt Disney Company
Orlando, FL
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Portrayed and Performed as famous Disney Characters for adults and children of all ages
- Created magic on the Disney Fantasy and Wish on stage as well as behind the scenes
- Provided guests with a positive environment to relax and enjoy family time
- Worked with people from all over the world and experienced cultures through traveling.
ESL Theatre Teacher
Play Learn Grow International Preschool
Serbia
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Cared for children ages 2-6 years old
- Taught Stage direction, Musicals, and Plays in English
- Led group music lessons and Staged short productions
- Basic level of english
- Organized the center and created a safe educational space.
Assistant Artistic Director
Fabrica De Suenos (Non Profit Foundation)
Colombia
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Immersed children from lower income communities in creative experiences
- Directed and assisted movement practices to develop basic motor skills
- Adapted stage blocking and communicated instructions
- Provided resources to expose disadvantaged youth to artistic cultural performances.
Disney Character Performer
The Walt Disney Company
Orlando, FL
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Portrayed and Performed as famous Disney Characters for adults and children of all ages
- Created magic on the Disney Fantasy and Wish on stage as well as behind the scenes
- Provided guests with a positive environment to relax and enjoy family time
- Worked with people from all over the world and experienced cultures through traveling
- Selected to be in the Opening Cast for the Disney Wish.
Assistant Drama Teacher
Sidney Lanier High School
San Antonio, TX
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Directed rehearsals for live performances with a focus on details
- Adapted Staging and provided feedback in rehearsals
- Organized group projects and acting exercises for students
- Managed the learning environment, guided team building activities
- Assisted students in creating their own dramatic pieces.
Education
Oxford Seminar
02.2020
The American Musical & Dramatic Academy(AMDA)
05.2018
High School Diploma -
Sidney Lanier
San Antonio06-2016
National CPR Foundation
The Bahamas Maritime Authority, Disney Fantasy & Disney Wish
Live Performances
- An Enchanted Engagement, Featured Performer, Arendelle Ed Whitlow/ Katelyn Parish
- Olaf's Royal Picnic, Featured Performer, Arendelle, Ed Whitlow/ Reed Luplau
- Disney Cruise Line, Character Performer, Disney Wish 1, Denise Case/ James Alanso
- Disney Cruise Line, Character Performer, Disney Fantasy 18, Sophie Leroux
- Cenicienta: Quinceañera w/ Cinderella, Cenicienta, Virtual Production, Federico Chavez-Blanco
- Disney Cruise Line, Character Performer, Disney Fantasy 15 Bob /Alyssa Smith-Warren
- Truth Serum - Drama Showcase, Featured Actress, AMDA NY, Ray Virta
- On Air - Musical Showcase, Featured Performer, AMDA NY, Keith Andrews
- From Up Here, Lauren, Sidney Lanier
- Beauty and the Beast Jr., Babette, Sidney Lanier
- Almost Maine, Hope, Marvalyn, Sidney Lanier, Shannon Palomo
Timeline
Disney Character Performer
The Walt Disney Company
01.2022 - 08.2022
Disney Character Performer
The Walt Disney Company
08.2021 - 12.2021
ESL Theatre Teacher
Play Learn Grow International Preschool
06.2020 - 07.2021
Assistant Artistic Director
Fabrica De Suenos (Non Profit Foundation)
01.2020 - 05.2020
Disney Character Performer
The Walt Disney Company
01.2019 - 09.2019
Assistant Drama Teacher
Sidney Lanier High School
06.2018 - 12.2018
Oxford Seminar
The American Musical & Dramatic Academy(AMDA)
High School Diploma -
Sidney Lanier
National CPR Foundation
The Bahamas Maritime Authority, Disney Fantasy & Disney Wish