ERIKA FRASE
Buffalo,New York
Summary
With a wide-range of experience in film, theatre, television production and media, I am eager to transition back into a performer position with World Family. Although my background is in film and theatre it has allowed me to enhance my skills of teaching, writing, performing, organization, coordination, communication and problem solving.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Performer and Scriptwriter
World Family English
01.2019
- Teaching children English with positive learning through Family Fun, Storytelling, Point and Play, Telephone English, Performances, Shows and Events
- (Shows included, Cowboys and Cowgirls, Let’s Go on A Picnic, Christmas with Elvis, CAP Show, Graduation, The Halloween Show, The Froggy and Bunny Show, We Love Travelling, Sports Day, The Magic Carnival, Let’s Go Shopping)
- Develop and write scripts that incorporate songs, dances and interactive activities that allow the children to learn while watching and participating
- Work hand and hand with a graphic designer to create virtual reality interactive stories and shows for children
Marketing Executive-Part Time
Mr. Sims HK Limited
01.2019
- Created and published marketing posts for all social media outlets
- Attended all marketing meetings and developed and oversaw marketing campaigns to promote products
- Planned, produced and directed Mr. Sim’s seasonal advertisements
Project Manager, “The Plan”
Teacup Productions
01.2019
- Ran audition process and assisted with casting
- Handled all communication between cast, crew and producers
- Hired and managed crew, background, scheduling, press releases and contracts
Travel Coordinator, “Purge: The Island”
Blumhouse Productions
01.2017
- Led hospitality, flight and rental needs for production department, cast and crew of feature film
- Provided support to production coordinators to fulfill daily purchase orders and deliveries
Production Coordinator, “Blink of an Eye”and “Diary of a Lunatic”
01.2017
- Supervised production assistants while also managing catering and crafty
- Communicated with and managed the press, police department and film commissioner
- Conducted interviews with guests and stars at movie premieres as well as fundraisers and galas
Production Manager, “Crossbreed,” and “Faris Duro”
01.2016
- Hired and managed crew, background, scheduling, press releases and contracts
- On-boarded sponsors for production and communicated with location reps
Publicity Producer, “My Dream Beside Me”
Paul & Mary Kay Pictures and Tab Entertainment
01.2015
- Developed announcements to release to media
- Negotiated with investors on behalf of the production department
Owner/ Writer/ Performer
Eye Catching Events
01.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: www.eyecatchingevents.com
- Current owner, writer and performer of Interactive and Immersive Murder Mystery Events for all Ages
- Perform Shows of different themes all over Western New York (1920’s, Wild West and Zombie Invasion)
- Communicate and Coordinate with different clients for all Public, Private and Corporate Events
- Create and Perform Mystery Adventures Just For Kids!-An Immersive adventure where kids need to collect the ingredients for the Zombie Vaccine before it is too late!
Performer
DoveTales
01.2019 - Current
- Performing fairytales, musicals and plays all over different schools in Hong Kong
- Touring original shows across schools in Hong Kong
- Teaching drama education workshops for students of all ages
Owner/ Writer/ Producer
Colour Me Human Productions
01.2017 - Current
- Current screenwriter of upcoming feature Cut To: A fantasy comedy about a woman yearning for a life without obstacles. And when that is exactly what she gets she must learn that you cannot outrun fate no matter how fast you are.
- Write scripts, Film, Produce, Direct and Edit content for given clients
- Produce and Direct Music Videos for given Clients
- Creator of commercials and advertisements for clients in Hong Kong, these include: Wings of Love, Re-mask, Koolamundo, Taste Kitchen and Mr. Simms
Writer, Director and Producer, “Father – A Short Film”
Colour Me Human Productions
01.2017 - Current
- Hard-hitting film portrays a war affected refugee story
- Just finished its film-festival circuit internationally
Production Assistant, Additional Projects in Film & Production
01.2014 - Current
- “Good Times Never Come” - Feature Film
- “The Agents” - Feature Film
- “House Hunters 99” – Reality Show
- “Building Buffalo” – Reality Show
- “Tailgaters” - Reality Show
- “Kay Jewelers” - Commercial
- “Hoonigan Racing” - Commercial
- “Absolute Care” - Commercial
Teacher
One Stop English
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Teaching English as a second language to local students. Responsibilities include preparing the students for standardized tests, upcoming school interviews, and teaching basic programs to the students, such as Jolly Phonics, Trinity and Cambridge.
- Prepare and implement lesson plans covering required course topics.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre
The State University of New York College at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY01.2014
Skills
- Flexibility training
- Character development
- Leadership
- Organized
- Ambitious
Certification
- TESOL Certification, Hong Kong, SAR, China 2018
- GESE Workshop, Trinity College London 2018
- Jolly Phonics: British English Course, CPD College Online 2018
Timeline
Owner/ Writer/ Performer
Eye Catching Events
01.2022 - Current
Performer and Scriptwriter
World Family English
01.2019
Marketing Executive-Part Time
Mr. Sims HK Limited
01.2019
Project Manager, “The Plan”
Teacup Productions
01.2019
Performer
DoveTales
01.2019 - Current
Teacher
One Stop English
01.2018 - 01.2021
Travel Coordinator, “Purge: The Island”
Blumhouse Productions
01.2017
Production Coordinator, “Blink of an Eye”and “Diary of a Lunatic”
01.2017
Owner/ Writer/ Producer
Colour Me Human Productions
01.2017 - Current
Writer, Director and Producer, “Father – A Short Film”
Colour Me Human Productions
01.2017 - Current
Production Manager, “Crossbreed,” and “Faris Duro”
01.2016
Publicity Producer, “My Dream Beside Me”
Paul & Mary Kay Pictures and Tab Entertainment
01.2015
Production Assistant, Additional Projects in Film & Production
01.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre
The State University of New York College at Buffalo
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