Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Pronouns
Certification
AWARDS, GRANTS, FESTIVAL SELECTIONS, AND RECOGNITION FOR PLAYWRITING AND THEATRE • 2024 Outstanding
Affiliations
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Elaine Alexander

Elaine Alexander

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Dynamic Writer/Producer/Director with a strong, extensive background in writing compelling narratives in diverse genres as well as leading collaborative, creative theatrical productions that deliver high audience turnout and engagement. Skilled in creative writing, and storytelling in multiple genres, grammatical accuracy, script development, literary analysis, proofreading and editing. Known for reliability, deadline commitment and effective communication.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Editor

Producer/Director/Writer/Actor

Hot Mess Productions LLC
01.2012 - Current
  • Writing, directing and marketing theatrical comedy for public and private audiences at venues ranging from auditorium, community theatre and dinner theatre audiences
  • Writing scripts for public theatrical performance
  • Performing live in front of audiences ranging from 60 to 300 people
  • Recruiting and auditioning acting talent and technical crew
  • Directing actors for performance
  • Meeting with venue owners and setting contracts for dates, payments, etc
  • Writing promotional copy for print, digital and social media
  • Managing and creating graphics and copy for all social media marketing
  • Writing grants to help fund equipment, technical support etc
  • Selling program ads for HMP shows which involves face-to-face sales with local merchants

Assistant Editor

Good River Review Literary Magazine
05.2023 - 06.2024
  • Writing critiques of submissions to magazine
  • Reviewing submissions from essayists, short story writers, playwrights and poets and making recommendations for publication
  • Managed article submissions from freelance contributors, providing feedback and revisions as necessary for publication readiness.
  • Reviewed and selected submitted manuscripts, identifying potential hits.
  • Contributed to increased reader satisfaction, solicited and incorporated feedback into editorial decisions.
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
  • Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.

Creative Writing Instructor

Spalding University
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Improved MFA students writing skills through personalized feedback, constructive criticism and tailored exercises
  • Enhanced MFA students writing skills by implementing diverse nonfiction memoir literary materials and fostering engaging discussions
  • Evaluated students' essays and in-class assignments
  • Developed and implemented course materials, lecture notes and assignments.
  • Facilitated group discussions to explore works of literature in the genre of nonfiction memoir

Senior Copywriter

Bank Of America
10.1999 - 06.2004
  • Wrote marketing and advertising copy as a Senior Copywriter/Assistant Vice President in the Marketing Communications Department of Bank of America
  • Wrote print advertising copy for Bank of America products, promotions and campaigns
  • Wrote promotional letters to Bank of America customers
  • Edited and wrote articles for Advantage, the national Bank of America magazine for Bank of America Advantage customers
  • Worked with Bank of America clients to ensure that their marketing objectives were reached
  • Collaborated with the design team to create visually appealing and effective ad campaigns.
  • Formatted copy to align with project-specific guidelines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism/English

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing

Spalding University
Louisville, KY

Skills

  • Creative Writing and Editing in multiple genres
  • Copywriting
  • Performing in live events and voice work
  • Directing and Managing theatrical productions
  • Computer Skills (Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe)

Accomplishments

  • October 2018, Festival Selection, Halloween One Act Play Festival, Davidson Community Players, The House Of Your Screams
  • October 2018, Festival Selection, Halloween One Act Play Festival, Davidson Community Players, NC, You Can't Two Time A Corpse
  • October 2017, Festival Selection, Halloween One Act Play Festival, Davidson Community Players, Davidson, NC, She's Not Frankenstein's Bride Anymore
  • November 2017, Festival Selection, Acting Up Play Festival, Orange Players, Orange, Connecticut, Car Talk
  • August 11-20, 2017, Festival Selection, Laugh Carolina, Pineville Players, Pineville, NC, Car Talk
  • March 2017, Second Place, International Short and Sweet Festival, Sydney, Australia, Car Talk
  • December 2016, Festival Selection, Holiday Theatre Festival, Manhattan Repertory Theatre, New York City, Island of The Misfit Toys Manifesto
  • October 2016, First Place, Midtown International Theatre Festival, Jewel Box Theatre, New York City, She's Not Frankenstein's Bride Anymore
  • July 2016, Grant Recipient, South End Historic District Arts Grant, Charlotte
  • July 2016, Festival Selection, End Of The Road Festival, South Baldwin Community Theatre, Gulf Shores, Alabama, Car Talk
  • November 2015, Festival Selection, Down from The Mountain: New Works Festival,UpStage Theatre, Charlotte, Six Figures Under"
  • October 2015, Festival Selection, It Was A Dark And Stormy Night, Old Courthouse Theatre, Concord, NCShe's Not Frankenstein's Bride Anymore
  • October 2015, Festival Selection, It Was A Dark And Stormy Night, Old CourthouseTheatre, You Can't Two Time A Corpse
  • October 2015, Festival Selection, Old Courthouse Theatre, It Was A Dark And Stormy Night, The House of Your Screams
  • September 2015, Finalist, Tentsquare Hells Kitchen Monologue Competition, New York City, Is It Safe?
  • August 2015, Finalist, Theatre Westminster's New (And Nearly New) Play Festival, NewWilmington, Pennsylvania, Car Talk
  • April 2015, Finalist, Tentsquare "Love Letters Monologue Competition, New York City,Mr. Clean And The Other Man
  • April 2015, Audience Favorite Award, Midtown International Theatre Festival, New York City, And Through Kim We Are Saved
  • January 2015, Winter One Act Festival, Manhattan Repertory Theatre, New York City, Car Talk
  • January 2015, Second Place, Manhattan Repertory Theatre Winter One Act Festival, New York City, Car Talk
  • January 2015, Third Place, Canton One Acts Festival, Canton, Michigan, Car Talk
  • December 2014, First Place, Tentsquare International Holiday Monologue Competition,New York City, Island Of Misfit Toys Manifesto
  • November 2014, First Place, One Act Play Festival, Three Leach Theatre, Denver,Colorado, Car Talk

Pronouns

She/Her/Hers

Certification

Grant Writing

  • Certificate in Grant Writing, University of Georgia, June 2023

AWARDS, GRANTS, FESTIVAL SELECTIONS, AND RECOGNITION FOR PLAYWRITING AND THEATRE • 2024 Outstanding

  • October 2018, Festival Selection, Halloween One Act Play Festival, Davidson Community Players, The House Of Your Screams
  • October 2018, Festival Selection, Halloween One Act Play Festival, Davidson Community Players, NC, You Can't Two Time A Corpse
  • October 2017, Festival Selection, Halloween One Act Play Festival, Davidson Community Players, Davidson, NC, She's Not Frankenstein's Bride Anymore
  • November 2017, Festival Selection, Acting Up Play Festival, Orange Players, Orange, Connecticut, Car Talk
  • August 11-20, 2017, Festival Selection, Laugh Carolina, Pineville Players, Pineville, NC, Car Talk
  • March 2017, Second Place, International Short and Sweet Festival, Sydney, Australia, Car Talk
  • December 2016, Festival Selection, Holiday Theatre Festival, Manhattan Repertory Theatre, New York City, Island of The Misfit Toys Manifesto
  • October 2016, First Place, Midtown International Theatre Festival, Jewel Box Theatre, New York City, She's Not Frankenstein's Bride Anymore
  • July 2016, Grant Recipient, South End Historic District Arts Grant, Charlotte
  • July 2016, Festival Selection, End Of The Road Festival, South Baldwin CommunityTheatre, Gulf Shores, Alabama, Car Talk
  • November 2015, Festival Selection, Down from The Mountain: New Works Festival,UpStage Theatre, Charlotte, Six Figures Under"
  • October 2015, Festival Selection, It Was A Dark And Stormy Night, Old CourthouseTheatre, Concord, NCShe's Not Frankenstein's Bride Anymore
  • October 2015, Festival Selection, It Was A Dark And Stormy Night, Old CourthouseTheatre, You Can't Two Time A Corpse
  • October 2015, Festival Selection, Old Courthouse Theatre, It Was A Dark And Stormy Night, The House of Your Screams
  • September 2015, Finalist, Tentsquare Hells Kitchen Monologue Competition, New York City, Is It Safe?
  • August 2015, Finalist, Theatre Westminster's New (And Nearly New) Play Festival, NewWilmington, Pennsylvania, Car Talk
  • April 2015, Finalist, Tentsquare "Love Letters Monologue Competition, New York City,Mr. Clean And The Other Man
  • April 2015, Audience Favorite Award, Midtown International Theatre Festival, New York City, And Through Kim We Are Saved
  • January 2015, Winter One Act Festival, Manhattan Repertory Theatre, New York City, Car Talk
  • January 2015, Second Place, Manhattan Repertory Theatre Winter One Act Festival, New York City, Car Talk
  • January 2015, Third Place, Canton One Acts Festival, Canton, Michigan, Car Talk
  • December 2014, First Place, Tentsquare International Holiday Monologue Competition,New York City, Island Of Misfit Toys Manifesto
  • November 2014, First Place, One Act Play Festival, Three Leach Theatre, Denver,Colorado, Car Talk

Affiliations

  • Dramatist Guild of America
  • Charlotte Center for LIterary Arts
  • NC Writers Guild

Timeline

Creative Writing Instructor

Spalding University
05.2023 - 06.2023

Assistant Editor

Good River Review Literary Magazine
05.2023 - 06.2024

Producer/Director/Writer/Actor

Hot Mess Productions LLC
01.2012 - Current

Senior Copywriter

Bank Of America
10.1999 - 06.2004

Assistant Editor

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism/English

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing

Spalding University

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