Gracie Byler
Hinesville,GA
Summary
Driven and passionate with creative problem-solving skills, a background in performance, and extensive leadership training. Uses people skills, self-discipline, and a hard-earned tenacity to sincerely be of service and help teams produce innovative and excellent results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Producer/Writer/Host
Bazooka House Productions
Statesboro, GA
01.2022 - Current
- Wrote and/or starred in original narrative material for live studio performances.
- Leveraged skills in gesturing, body movement and special voices to draw in audience members and build emotional engagement.
- Implemented special songs, dance routines and musical numbers to diversify performances.
- Mentored other actors in new methods of performance.
- Focused on keeping audience engaged, happy and comfortable during live filming events.
Music Director/Band Frontman
Connection Center
Hinesville, GA
01.2019 - Current
- Handles the running of the music department, ensuring high levels of efficiency and excellence in performance.
- Stripped and rebuilt full program to serve a time of transition.
- Works directly with upper leadership to ensure growth and consistency during the purchase of a new facility.
- Directs and manages a primary band and smaller teams of musicians through day-to-day rehearsal, composition/arrangement, and team-building sessions.
- Works with other departments and their leaders to ensure consistent smooth performances, both in house and on the road.
- Regularly monitors and assesses performance standards, continually developing and implementing improved operational policies based on the needs of team members of all different ages, backgrounds, mastery, and level of experience.
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
- Used gestures to shape music being played, communicating desired tempo, volume and other performance aspects.
- Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations.
Musician
Timothy Byler Ministries
Savannah, GA
09.2017 - Current
- Supports Dr. Byler in improving and maintaining day-to-day travel and operations.
- Traveled and toured with Dr. Byler and fellow band members, constantly ensuring clear, collaborative communication for well-rounded results.
- Analyses departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.
- Handles sales and networking to ensure lasting connections with audiences post-performance as well as community outreach and ministry.
- Maintains and improves skills through regular practice and performances.
- Ensures adherence to touring regulations for continued safety and efficiency.
- Has covered a varied musical repertoire and developed skills in onstage improvisation and ministry.
Actor/Performer
Heather Hodge - The Connection Theater
Hinesville, GA
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Captured audience by channeling and exhibiting emotions, resulting in audience laughter, crying, excitement, shock and fear.
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
- Sang and danced with creative ensembles and troupes for dramatic and comedic performances.
- Memorized lines in 3 days for last-minute understudy role.
- Gave fans positive experiences and good memories by staying in character throughout events and photo sessions.
- Created entertaining comedy sets to build fan momentum and gain online attention.
- Improvised with audience during pre-scheduled one-on-one time, as well as during moments of technical difficulties
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
Hinesville, GA
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Sought out ways to go above and beyond job requirements.
- Prepared refreshments and packaged orders, ensuring correct items & continued quality standards.
- Offered exceptional customer service through charisma and genuine care.
- Maintained outstanding levels of politeness for professional, personable customer service.
- Consistently earned shining customer reports to superiors.
Drum Major
Liberty Marching Band
Hinesville, GA
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Served as student leader of the ensemble and program.
- Worked closely with directors to establish and deliver to ensemble needs.
- Led full ensemble rehearsals, which included teaching and drilling competition pieces, as well as consistent fundamental training.
- Improved performance through consistent hard work and focus on morale.
- Managed and led student leadership team, which delegates tasks and authority throughout the band and helps to train future Drum Majors.
- Collaborated with administration to assess needs and develop initial ideas.
- Ensured and assisted adequate preparation and set up for on-site activities, carrying, lifting and moving heavy equipment between performance locations.
- Supported director in improving operations and resolving issues to ensure smooth operations and student growth.
- Represented the program and team in awards ceremonies, interviews, and leadership training events across the southeast
- Developed the aplomb and management skills required to lead the ensemble through operations independently of directors when necessary
- Added to overall showmanship and performance as conductor of the ensemble.
- Captured and interacted with audience by channeling and exhibiting emotions for narrative field shows, all while conducting the band members.
- Presented as the face of the band in various performances and interviews throughout the community.
- Maintained respect and professionalism from team members and audience members alike in conversation and in rehearsals.
- Maintained athletic toning to lift heavy objects, run, march, and conduct in a heavy uniform.
Princess
Freelance
Savannah, GA
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Gave fans positive experiences and good memories by staying in character throughout events and photo sessions.
- Focused on keeping children engaged during chaotic events.
- Developed funny and positive answers to questions with special emphasis on entertaining children.
- Kept optimal physical conditioning to successfully present as various beloved characters in costume works to maintain the 'Disney Princess Figure'.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Worked to include all generations and ages of audiences during an otherwise child-oriented event.
- Developed and gracefully handled uncomfortable situations involving unbecoming behavior from children's' fathers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Multimedia Film And Production
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA12.2023
High School Diploma -
Liberty County High School
Hinesville, GA2020
Skills
- Compassionate and steadfast leadership
- Conversational Spanish
- Agile people management
- Quick and meticulous problem solving
- Writing and music composition
- Expert training in vocal performance, experience in various musical instruments
- On-screen dramatic techniques
- Charismatic team player
- Audience-oriented improvisation
Accomplishments
- most well-run, skillful, and highly ranked television program from the GSU MMFP program in the past decade
- Formed production company based in the work of the primary production team of second television show
Hobbies
- ukulele folk rock enthusiast
- vaguely questionable science experiments
- university archery team
Affiliations
- Bazooka House Productions
- Connection Ministry Network
Certification
- Certificate of Anti-Paranormal Proficiency - awarded by the Honorary Ghostbusters Society
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Producer/Writer/Host
Bazooka House Productions
01.2022 - Current
Actor/Performer
Heather Hodge - The Connection Theater
02.2021 - 06.2021
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
03.2020 - 08.2020
Music Director/Band Frontman
Connection Center
01.2019 - Current
Drum Major
Liberty Marching Band
04.2018 - 04.2020
Princess
Freelance
02.2018 - 03.2020
Musician
Timothy Byler Ministries
09.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Multimedia Film And Production
Georgia Southern University
High School Diploma -
Liberty County High School