James Covington
Multiple Entertainment Companies
Lynchburg,VA
4
years of professional experience
Versatile professional with experience in management, performance, and development. Expertise in problem-solving, organization, and communication, contributing to seamless processes and successful coordination among multiple departments. Committed to fostering meaningful relationships and enhancing team dynamics, while staying on a schedule.
Work History
Worship Associate
4 Years 1 Month- Coordinated weekly worship services, as well as scheduling volunteers, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to schedules.
- Learned and assisted in implementing complicated software systems quickly and with ease.
- Managed audio-visual equipment setup, ensuring high-quality sound and visuals during services and events.
- Consistently met deadlines each week while performing maintenance, scheduling, office work, and content creation.
- Organized special events and seasonal programs, increasing participation among congregation members.
Assistant Stage Manager
1 Month- Maintained communication between production team, stage manager, and cast for seamless operations.
- Organized and created plans to move and track properties and set pieces before, after, and during the production, enhancing overall performance quality.
- Documented production notes, ensuring consistency and safety in show execution.
- Assisted Stage Manager with various administrative tasks such as maintaining contact lists or drafting rehearsal reports, resulting in a well-organized production process.
- Aided in reducing technical issues by diligently tracking props, costumes, and set pieces throughout performances.
Graphic Designer
3 Years- Led creative brainstorming sessions, fostering innovative design solutions and team collaboration.
- Developed brand guidelines to maintain consistency across all visual communications and platforms.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
- Developed a new website to enhance user interface and create ease of access.
Performer/Dance Captain
3 Years 3 Months- Executed choreography and staging directions precisely, contributing to overall show quality and audience satisfaction.
- Led rehearsals for dance rehearsals, coordinating schedules and ensuring all performers met expectations consistently.
- Adapted quickly to changes in scripts or direction, demonstrating flexibility as an actor under tight deadlines or last-minute adjustments.
- Learned multiple productions quickly and with ease.
- Developed strong rapport with fellow performers and crew members, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre
- Minors: Dance and Music (Vocal Performance)
- Alpha Psi Omega Chapter President 2026
- Alpha Psi Omega Chapter Member 2024-2025
- Awarded "Overall Excellence in Theatre Arts"
- magna cum laude graduate
- 3.83 GPA
- Dean's List (All Semesters, 2022-2026)
- Dance Captain for Multiple Productions
Skills
Organizational skills
Team oversight
Customer service and support
Appointment scheduling
Time management
Multitasking
Customer support
Microsoft office
Valid Driver's license
Reliability
Strong work ethic
Relationship building
Affiliations
- Theatre for Young Audiences
Interests
Teaching Youth Programs
Being outdoors
Cooking & baking
Painting (watercolors)
Learning new instruments
Reading
College Football
Timeline
Assistant Stage Manager
Alluvion Stage Company
08.2025 - 09.2025Read More
Performer/Dance Captain
Multiple Entertainment Companies
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
Worship Associate
First Ridgeland Baptist Church
06.2022 - 07.2026Read More
Graphic Designer
The Center Players
06.2022 - 06.2025Read More
Liberty University
Bachelor of Fine Arts from Musical Theatre
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