Irena Flury
St Paul,MN
Summary
I am a professional European actor and singer with an extensive career in Musical Theater, Television and Film in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
After two decades of show business, love has brought me to St. Paul where I am enjoying a steadier, more family friendly life with my son and my husband.
As an artist I am eternally curious about humanity in relationship with this planet and deeply believe in the transforming potential of human connection.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Sales Associate
Play It Again Sports
2020.02 - Current
- Responded to customer requests for sporting goods, services, and information on selling used items, exhibiting friendliness and professionalism.
- Received and organized ever-changing inventory, and sought ways to improve processes and services, promoting the environmental and economic benefits to buying/selling used items.
- Developed highly empathetic client relationships and loved contributing to people's healthy lifestyle through affordable sports goods.
Professional Actor and Singer
Multiple Theater/TV/Film Companies
2007.03 - Current
- Sang and acted as lead performer in over 20 major European stage productions over last two decades. Acted in over 20 TV Shows and Movies in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the U.S.
- Driven by a passion for unifying people through storytelling, and creating deep connections to audiences, cast and crew members alike.
- Channeled public popularity in Austria into meaningful purpose, acting as ambassador for climate change awareness and teaching theater and improvisation as tools for connection and integration in refugee camps, along with producing a TV show pilot spotlighting female entrepreneurs and scientists.
- Raised over 100.000 Euro for humanitarian organizations such as Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International, Caritas Austria and many more in countless benefit concerts across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, as well as hosted major live events and promotions in the humanitarian sector.
- Served as spokesperson for Austria's biggest retail company Billa (REWE) in multiple TV Spots, Radio and Print Campaigns, promoting sustainable farming and healthy nutrition.
Barrista
Rebe's Play Cafe
2024.02 - 2024.06
- Pleasantly interacted with customers and their children during hectic periods to promote a fun and positive environment.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment, along with managing and restocking food display cases.
Education
AmSAT Certified Alexander Technique Teacher - Alexander Technique
Minnesota Center For The Alexander Technique
Minneapolis, MN07.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theater
Conservatory of The City of Vienna, Now MUK
Vienna, Austria06.2007
Skills
- Personable and passionate about human interaction.
- Highly adaptable and used to navigating different languages and cultures in ever changing environments.
- Strong sense of empathy and connection with customers and team members.
- Highly self motivated with a continued desire to grow and learn.
- Fulfilled by guiding people to self empowerment.
- Listening carefully and making people feel heard and seen.
- Quick and calm problem solver.
- Bilingual in German and English, fluent in French.
Timeline
Barrista
Rebe's Play Cafe
2024.02 - 2024.06
Customer Sales Associate
Play It Again Sports
2020.02 - Current
Professional Actor and Singer
Multiple Theater/TV/Film Companies
2007.03 - Current
AmSAT Certified Alexander Technique Teacher - Alexander Technique
Minnesota Center For The Alexander Technique
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theater
Conservatory of The City of Vienna, Now MUK
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