Jana Bernard
New York,NY
Summary
Creative writer, producer, comedian, and actor with strong communication skills, with multi-platform social media management and content creation experience. Engaging storyteller, with a passion for comedy, positive attitude, and team-oriented mentality.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Improv Your Communications
08.2023 - Current
- Leads customized improv and team-building workshops globally to strengthen communications through collaboration, creativity, and confidence
- Media-trained executives Fortune 100 Companies
- Collaborated with executive team members to ensure successful project execution
Faculty Member
The Second City Inc.
New York, New York
01.2024 - Current
- Instructor for Improv, Stand-Up Comedy, and Improv for Actors
- Collaborated with other faculty members on curriculum design and implementation.
Producer
HealthyWomen
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Created and produced WomenTalk, an original healthcare talkshow, which brought women physicians and experts to talk about their women's health journeys
- Wrote the CEO’s host monologues, wrote and edited the Run of Show for each episode, and guests' questions
- Produced live episodes and events on StreamYard, multicasting across social media
- Promoted WomenTalk through social media campaigns on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and programming social media copy
- Collaborated with the digital team to create original social media content, graphics, and multimedia design
Stand-in & Featured Actor
Saturday Night Live, NBC Universal
05.2017 - Current
- Stand-In actor for SNL Cast Members, Kate McKinnon, Chloe Fineman, & Heidi Gardner
- Performed and featured on live and recorded episodes on Seasons 43-49
Producer & Social Media Director
Global Liver Institute
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed all social media content and platforms
- Created and produced "GLI LIVE", a live healthcare talk show that connected patient audiences with expert guests
- Booked expert guests including members of Congress, physician leaders, & celebrities
- Increased engagement across social media platforms
- Strategically used data analytics
Program Coordinator
Bernard Associates LLC
05.2016 - 07.2019
- Assisted CEO with pre-event development, on-site event management, and post-event evaluations and follow-up
- Assisted with production and distribution of conference materials
- Organized logistics for international pharmaceutical company events
Assistant Director/Improv Teacher
French Woods Festival Of The Performing Arts
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Assistant directed mainstage improv shows and theatrical productions.
- Taught sketch comedy and improv classes to high school students.
Cast Member & Disney College Intern
Walt Disney World Company
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Earned 6 Four Keys Awards for Outstanding Customer Service as Disney Cast Member
- Cast as Elle Woods in the musical Legally Blonde at The Contemporary Resort
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theater
American University
Neuroscience
University of Edinburgh
Skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Content Development
- Scriptwriting and editing
- Comedy writing and performing
- Producing live and online events
- Content development & marketing
- Social media management
- Acting, singing, & comedic improvisation
- Conversational Spanish speaker
Additional Information
- Producer, Main Stage Stand-Up show: "Bits for Tits, A Breast Cancer Benefit Show", created and produced show, and booked stand up comedians from Saturday Night Live, Comedy Central, NETFLIX, created all marketing materials, and edited scripts
- Second City Conservatory Program: Sketch Comedy Writing & Improv
- Stand-Up Comedy: Comedy Cellar, New York Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, Stand Up NY, The Tron (Edinburgh, Scotland), and Stress Factory.
- Improv/Sketch: Upright Citizens Brigade and The PIT sketch comedy show: "Holy Shatner!"
Timeline
Faculty Member
The Second City Inc.
01.2024 - Current
CEO
Improv Your Communications
08.2023 - Current
Producer
HealthyWomen
01.2022 - 03.2023
Producer & Social Media Director
Global Liver Institute
10.2019 - 12.2020
Stand-in & Featured Actor
Saturday Night Live, NBC Universal
05.2017 - Current
Program Coordinator
Bernard Associates LLC
05.2016 - 07.2019
Assistant Director/Improv Teacher
French Woods Festival Of The Performing Arts
06.2015 - 08.2016
Cast Member & Disney College Intern
Walt Disney World Company
01.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theater
American University
Neuroscience
University of Edinburgh