Years of Professional Childcare Experience
Jinx Sage Ellwanger
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication skills, capability to prioritize and organize tasks, and in-depth understanding of industry concepts. Professional Stage Manager offering 6 years of expertise in meticulous resource coordination to deliver successful productions. Talented Social Media Manager with a progressive PR background and great understanding of controlling public narratives. Decisive and confident with great verbal and written communication skills honed in stressful environments. Delivers remarkable results at redirecting narratives.
Overview
6
6
4
4
Years as Disability Advocate and Mentor
6
6
Years of Stage Management Experience
4
4
Time Guest Lecture Speaker
Volunteering Experience
POW (Power Of We!), Volunteer Activity Leader, Founder Regine Polenz (2021-Now)
Mean Girls: Showcase, Asst. Stage Manager, Director Liv Rocklin, Lamplighters NYU (2022)
Phantom Tollbooth Jr.,Counselor in Training, Director Phillip Ballentine, Steel River Summer
Camp (2018)
A Night of One Acts, Counselor in Training, Director Phillip Ballentine, Steel River Summer
Camp (2017)
Work History
Special Needs Babysitter
Salisbury Family
11.2021 - Current
- Planned and helped run children's birthday party.
- Monitored progress and provided detailed reports to parents, contributing to informed decision-making regarding their child''s needs.
- Provided compassionate support during challenging situations, demonstrating empathy and understanding of each child''s unique struggles.
- Encouraging child and actively working with parent to promote sleeping in child's own bedroom and checking in on progress.
- Facilitated social interactions among peers by organizing playdates and group outings catered to children''s abilities and interests.
- Implemented sensory-based activities to promote self-regulation and reduce anxiety among children with sensory processing disorders.
- Managed medical appointments and coordinated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal health outcomes for the children in care.
- Monitored and helped with homework afterschool
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Encouraged multiple children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Playdates and overnight babysitting sleepovers between child and friends.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Successfully managed behavioral issues using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
Babysitter & Petsitter
K. Morris Family
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Transported Child from school, to parent's workplace, home, park, and other activities.
- Managed conflicts between friends during playdates, birthday party, and sleepover with friends.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children including trying new foods together.
- Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
- Improved children's bedtime routines with consistent schedules and calming activities.
- Enhanced children's language development with storytelling and reading sessions.
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
- Ensured dogs had access to yard and indoor play activities.
- Enhanced pets' emotional wellbeing by providing companionship and affection, reducing anxiety during their owners' absence.
- Resolved behavioral issues between animals, improving pets' adaptability and owners' satisfaction.
Art & Website Consultant
RWatson Arts
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Educated clients on proper care techniques to preserve the value of their artwork over time.
- Helped Client manage physical and digital art, including transportation to and from exhibitions/galleries, inventory materials for shopify store, prepared numerous art pieces including sculptures for shipping to California.
- Spearheaded marketing initiatives such as social media campaigns and email newsletters to promote available works.
- Evaluated potential investments in artworks by analyzing historical sales data, artist reputation, and industry trends.
- Increased exposure for emerging artists by connecting them with collectors and organizing solo or group exhibitions.
- Developed relationships with artists, galleries, and collectors to source unique works of art for clients.
- Expanded network connections through attending art fairs, gallery openings, exhibitions, auctions, and other relevant events.
- Conducted thorough research on artists, their work, and market trends to provide informed advice to clientele.
- Assisted clients in building cohesive art collections for both aesthetic and investment purposes.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized art consultations and recommendations.
- Fostered long-term relationships with clients by offering ongoing support in managing their existing collections.
- Curated exhibits within corporate and residential spaces, showcasing a diverse range of artwork.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create and design website aspects and product images.
- Increased client revenues by optimizing e-commerce functionality, including product listings, shopping cart systems, and payment gateways.
- Enhanced website user experience by implementing responsive design and intuitive navigation.
- Designed mobile-first websites to ensure optimal viewing experiences on various devices and screen sizes.
- Tested websites at different design and production stages to assess conformance with designs.
- Took and edited photographs to use in digital publications, websites and social media.
Guest Lecturer
New York University
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Guest speaking for Disability Justice OT UE-140. Speaking on Disability and Autism
- Lectured in a hybrid classroom both online and in person both years.
- Delivered engaging presentations on Disability and Autism, resulting in positive feedback and high attendance rates.
- Provided new course materials and interacted with text through student feedback and questions.
- Used Google Slides and Zoom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Served as a role model for professionalism and intellectual curiosity, inspiring students to pursue their passions and achieve their full potential.
- Prevented information overload by limiting content and emphasizing key points.
- Collaborated with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
- Presented complex concepts in a clear and relatable manner, simplifying difficult material for better comprehension by diverse audiences.
- Utilized multimedia tools to supplement lectures, enhancing visual appeal and facilitating deeper understanding of key concepts.
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
Student Mentor
New York University
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed strong repore with Autistic high school students through pairing them up based on our mutual interests with Autistic college students.
- Established strong relationships with students, building trust and open communication channels for ongoing support.
- Assisted mentees in setting realistic short-term goals that align with long-term ambitions increasing accountability in goal achievement.
- Improved student satisfaction by providing personalized academic support and guidance.
- Monitored student academic progress, communicating with each student frequently and intervening to assist students experiencing difficulties.
- Assisted mentees with college and job preparations after High school from the Disabled and Autistic perspectives of Mentors.
- Connected struggling students with appropriate accommodations or support services when necessary for optimal learning outcomes.
- Enhanced overall student performance through consistent monitoring of progress and tailored improvement strategies.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by proactively addressing students'' concerns and challenges.
- Contributed to the ongoing improvement of the mentorship program by providing feedback on mentoring strategies, resources, and overall outcomes.
- Supported the planning of special events promoting camaraderie and networking opportunities within the mentorship program. Such as a game center visit and field trips with mentees.
- Contributed to development of peer mentoring program, enhancing overall mentoring capacity.
- Tailored mentoring techniques to suit individual student needs, promoting personalized learning experience.
Brand Ambassador
HotSpot
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Increased positive word-of-mouth referrals through genuine, personalized customer interactions and excellent product knowledge.
- Added to map of locations and researched event spaces, restaurants, artistic locations, museums, and other social attractions.
- Generated leads for future business opportunities by collecting customer contact information during promotional events.
- Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
- Drove customer engagement by creating interactive activities that showcased the unique features of promoted locations.
- Provided valuable feedback to clients regarding consumer reactions, preferences, and suggestions for improvements based on firsthand experience promoting their products.
- Maintained detailed records of promotional activities, results achieved, and areas for improvement to inform future campaigns.
- Increased social media presence by generating quality content and sharing it on multiple platforms.
- Conducted app demonstrations to highlight features and benefits, enhancing customer understanding.
Stage Manager
NYU Film (Independent Project)
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversaw successful execution of technical cues during live performances, ensuring seamless transitions between scenes.
- Enforced safety measures due to potential stage equipment hazards.
- Managed resources effectively, ensuring timely setup and breakdown of stage equipment.
- Ensured continuity in performances by maintaining detailed records of blocking notes, prop placements, and costume changes.
- Managed booking rehearsal and performance spaces for 5 months of rehearsals, including needing to find a new performance space a week before show.
- Provided strong leadership under high-pressure situations while prioritizing the well-being of all team members involved.
- Ran sound and lights during performance run, while calling cues to ASM.
- Assisted lighting designer with hanging lights from grid and taking photos when they weren't able to attend rehearsals.
- Managed Transportation of props and costumes across different campus locations from Brooklyn Tandon Campus to Manhattan Washington Square.
- Organized rehearsals schedules, maximizing productivity and minimizing conflicts among cast members and crew.
- Worked with director to develop effective use of rehearsal times.
- Implemented effective time management strategies during rehearsals, optimizing productivity while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Prepared rehearsal studio by gathering set furniture, props, and costumes.
- Maintained a safe working environment through proper implementation of safety protocols and procedures.
- Developed comprehensive show and rehearsal reports, providing valuable feedback to improve future performances and rehearsals.
- Distributed production scripts to cast members.
- Managed budgets responsibly, allocating funds appropriately across various aspects of productions to maximize return on investment.
- Enhanced audience experience with meticulous stage setting and timely cues.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms for cast,crew, and audience members during talk-back performance fostering continuous improvement.
- Customized lighting and sound plans for each performance, enhancing atmospheric effects.
- Ensured seamless execution of live performances by coordinating all backstage activities, enhancing show quality.
- Oversaw inventory management of props and costumes, ensuring availability for all productions.
- Orchestrated successful load-ins and strikes for each production, maintaining schedule adherence.
Social Media Manager
NYU Educational Theatre
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Increased engagement through social media over 200%.
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
- Monitored online presence to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.
- Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
- Improved page content, keyword relevancy, and branding to achieve search engine optimization goals.
- Planned and instituted social media marketing plan for multiple main stage productions.
- Managed multiple social media platforms, ensuring a consistent brand voice and message.
- Optimized posting schedules based on platform-specific analytics to maximize content visibility.
- Boosted engagement rates with the creation of compelling and visually appealing content.
Film Production Intern
Sinai Schools
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Conducted film editing and post-processing actions for yearly film focusing on student at Sinai Schools.
- Maintained privacy of student information and students family members private interviews.
- Transcribed 40+ hours of audio and video footage
- Maintained and organized digital video files within library of about 1000 assets.
- Saved staff members time by performing routine tasks.
- Attended and contributed to staff meetings every week.
- Assisted with development of stories for film projects.
- Generated creative ideas to improve look and feel of projects.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
- Performed diverse administrative tasks in support of production team.
- Actively participated in post-production meetings, providing valuable insights based on the hands-on experience gained during the internship.
- Conducted research for accurate representation of Disabled community and identities within films, enhancing authenticity and audience engagement.
Babysitter
Selke Family
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Fostered close relationships with children by discussing school, friends and hobbies.
- Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Love and Information: Social Media Manager
Director Nancy Smithner
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Increased customer engagement through social media.
- Developed marketing content such as posts and photos, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
- Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
- Curated and segmented editorial content to increase engagement and show interest.
- Maintained expert-level skills in digital platforms such as Instagram and Facebook platforms.
RV/RS: Verbatim Play Cycle Stage Manager
Directors Suzy Hunt, Qian Wu, Durrell Cooper
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of artistic vision.
- Worked with director to develop effective use of rehearsal times.
- Arranged production schedules for up to 40 cast members and technical crew.
- Managed timelines and resources for 3productions over last 3 months.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
- Facilitating online productions and recordings of theatrical events
The Handless Maiden: Asst. Stage Manager
Director Amy Cordileone
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Helped actors and crew remain focused and attentive during shows.
- Documented stage manager script suggestions.
- Checked lighting and music against production plans and quickly addressed issues.
- Coordinated paperwork for stage manager and production team.
- Helped with actor, scene and prop blocking.
- Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of artistic vision.
- Helped Facilitate online streaming of production and talk-back on Zoom.
Re-Writing the Declaration: Asst. Stage Manager
Director Quenna Lené Barrett
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Helped actors and crew remain focused and attentive during shows.
- Built, placed and moved sets to match specific scenes.
- Helped with actor, scene and prop blocking.
- Documented stage manager script suggestions.
- Coordinated paperwork for stage manager and production team.
- Helped facilitate live online performance and streaming of 8+ shows
- Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of artistic vision.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
Frozen Jr: Stage Manager and Asst. Director
Director Teresa Morrow
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Prepared rehearsal studio by gathering set furniture, props and costumes.
- Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of artistic vision.
- Worked with director to develop effective use of rehearsal times.
- Enforced safety measures due to potential stage equipment hazards.
- Maintained reference copies of production designs and distributed.
- Arranged production schedules for up to 30 underage cast members and technical crew.
- Educated cast and crew members on evacuation scenarios for emergency situations during rehearsals and show operations.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Partnered with educators to instruct and mentor students with developmental and physical disabilities.
- Maintained tight production timetables and quality standards to give audiences exceptional performance quality.
Family Babysitter
Stacey Blevins
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Helped children learn how to complete small chores appropriate for age level.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Fostered close relationships with children by discussing school, friends and hobbies.
- Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
- Took children to extra-curricular activities and on outings to approved locations.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
Complete Works of Shakespeare Abrid: Stage Manager
Director Teresa Morrow
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Prepared rehearsal studio by gathering set furniture, props and costumes.
- Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of artistic vision.
- Worked with director to develop effective use of rehearsal times.
- Enforced safety measures due to potential stage equipment hazards.
- Distributed production scripts to cast members.
- Coordinated rentals and purchases of supplies for productions.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Alleviated issues between actors on set to keep projects on track and avoid delays.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Advocacy And Intersectionality
New York University
New York, NY08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Theatre Education
New York University
New York, NY01.2022
No Degree - Theatre
Montgomery County Community College
Pottstown03.2020
Skills
- Education Programming
- Attention to Detail
- Crew Work Coordination
- Problem Solving
- Schedule Management
- Networking and relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Online marketing strategies
- Progress monitoring
Timeline
Guest Lecturer
New York University
10.2023 - 10.2024
Brand Ambassador
HotSpot
07.2023 - 01.2024
Student Mentor
New York University
12.2022 - 08.2024
Stage Manager
NYU Film (Independent Project)
12.2022 - 05.2023
Art & Website Consultant
RWatson Arts
11.2022 - 01.2025
Babysitter & Petsitter
K. Morris Family
01.2022 - Current
Film Production Intern
Sinai Schools
01.2022 - 09.2022
Babysitter
Selke Family
01.2022 - 07.2022
Love and Information: Social Media Manager
Director Nancy Smithner
01.2022 - 03.2022
Special Needs Babysitter
Salisbury Family
11.2021 - Current
Social Media Manager
NYU Educational Theatre
09.2021 - 12.2022
RV/RS: Verbatim Play Cycle Stage Manager
Directors Suzy Hunt, Qian Wu, Durrell Cooper
09.2021 - 12.2021
The Handless Maiden: Asst. Stage Manager
Director Amy Cordileone
01.2021 - 07.2021
Re-Writing the Declaration: Asst. Stage Manager
Director Quenna Lené Barrett
09.2020 - 12.2020
Frozen Jr: Stage Manager and Asst. Director
Director Teresa Morrow
09.2019 - 01.2020
Complete Works of Shakespeare Abrid: Stage Manager
Director Teresa Morrow
08.2018 - 03.2019
Family Babysitter
Stacey Blevins
01.2016 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Advocacy And Intersectionality
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Theatre Education
New York University
No Degree - Theatre
Montgomery County Community College
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