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Jeffery Cook
Ocoee,FL
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Theatre director
Orange county public schools
07.2002 - Current
- Taught an inclusive and diverse group of 9-12 grade students
- Planned and coordinated the mounting of 3 productions per year while working cooperatively with other performing arts departments
- Coordinated participation in the District 5 Thespian Festival and Thespy Competition
- Coordinate 2 field trips a year (in county and out of county overnight)
- Rebuilt Thespian Troupes at three different high schools
- Created Student Leadership
- Developed Board of Directors roles and responsibilities
- Created mentorship program instead of using elections
- Planned, promoted, and led student tours to England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, and Scotland since 2012
- Co-authored the Technical Theatre manual for Orange County Middle and High School teachers
- Wrote Curriculum Resource Manuals for Acting 1 – 4 used by Orange County High School Theatre teachers
- Facilitated and worked with all outside renters
District 5 Chair
Florida Thespians, Inc.
02.2014 - Current
- Planned, organized, coordinated annual High School Theatre Festival that included over 1500 students, teachers, parents, adjudicators, and vendors from across Orange County Florida
- Led annual training for over 50 teachers on new policies, programs, and procedures regarding the District and State festivals
- Compiled and submitted annual budget for the running of the festival
- Created Bylaws for the organization
- Voting member of Florida Thespians, Inc
- Board of Directors
- Attend meetings across the state of Florida and online four times a year
- Helped develop rules and events for Theatre Festivals around the state
- Member of Bylaw committee
- Chaired the committee that created the newly adopted Code of Civility
Summary
Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Education
No Degree -
Merced College
Merced, CA 09.1994 - 05.1995
Associate of Arts - Education
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL 09.1996 - 05.1998
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 09.1994 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Education
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL 09.1999 - 05.2001
No Degree - British And Irish Theatre And Performance
Scottish Universities International Summer School
Edinburgh, UK 07.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE 07.2022 - 07.2024
Skills
- Delegation
- Meeting facilitation
- Corporate governance
- Strategic leadership
- Curricula planning
- Microsoft office
- Facilities maintenance
- Presentation skills
- Quality assessment
- Interpersonal communication
- Public speaking
- Attention to detail
- Graduate instruction
- Research leadership
- Self motivation
- Organizational skills
- Instructional methods
- Time management
- Instructional design
- Creative thinking
- Content revision
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Scheduling coordination
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- Florida Association of Theatre Educators
- Educational Theatre Association
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkGig WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingQuote
How many ideas have there been in the history of the human race that were unthinkable ten years before they appeared?
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Interests
Writing
Travel
Podcasts
Cruising
Timeline
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
University of Nebraska At Omaha
07.2022 - 07.2024
No Degree - British And Irish Theatre And Performance
Scottish Universities International Summer School
07.2019 - 08.2019
District 5 Chair
Florida Thespians, Inc.
02.2014 - Current
Theatre director
Orange county public schools
07.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education
The University of West Florida
09.1999 - 05.2001
Associate of Arts - Education
Northwest Florida State College
09.1996 - 05.1998
No Degree -
Merced College
09.1994 - 05.1995
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Community College of The Air Force
09.1994 - 05.1997
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