Highly-motivated and multi-faceted worker with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Loves doing whatever is necessary for the team and takes pride in being of service to those around him.
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Jonathan Palmer
Washington DC
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
National Conservatory of Dramatic ArtsWashington, DC
Acting Teacher
02.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Taught a wide range of classes from Voice and Movement, to Greek, Commedia Dell'Arte, Realism, Script Analysis, and Scene
- Had an overwhelmingly positive response from both students and faculty leadership alike with an honest and heartfelt approach to teaching.
- Employed variety of teaching styles to respond to needs of diverse learners.
- Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.
- Planned instruction to achieve objectives based upon student needs and established curriculum.
- Prepared instruction through lesson plans to address student's assessed needs, goals and objectives.
- Developed guides and course materials to reinforce lecture information and help students learn.
- Performed assessments focused on long and short-term student needs to develop individualized education program.
Jonathan Del Palmer
Professional Hip-Hop Dancer
06.2009 - Current
Job overview
- Over 10 years of experience as a dancer in and out of Urban Dance studios
- Knowledgable in a number of styles from Popping, Locking, 'Hip-hop themed' Urban choreography, Krump, and House
- Choreographer of Hip-Hop/Urban and Contemporary/Modern.
- Learned choreography quickly and adapted to changes in choreography seamlessly by maintaining physical and mental flexibility.
- Created and choreographed dance moves and routines for self, partners and ensembles.
- Trained, exercised and attended dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical stamina and physical fitness.
- Taught new dance students and oriented new dancers to company.
AppleBethesda, MD
Sales Specialist
09.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Started my term with Apple as a Seasonal employee and worked up to an offer to be on the main staff as a Part-Time specialist.
- Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits.
- Followed up with customer to identify and resolve service, account or technical issues and maintain satisfaction.
- Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
Rorschach Theatre
Assistant Stage Manager
10.2018 - 11.2018
Job overview
- RORSCHACH THEATRE's Sing To Me Now
- Helped performers run through warm-ups, scripts and notes.
- Monitored performances to review technical and performance aspects for concept consistency.
- Maintained well-being of cast and crew through equipment and stage safety procedures.
- Remained composed, polished and highly productive, even during moments of extreme stress to achieve optimal results.
Mead Center for American TheaterWashington, DC
Sales Associate
03.2015 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide venue, ticket, and services information.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
Glory Days GrillFairfax, VA
Host
11.2013 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
- Answered telephone to provide dining information and take reservations.
- Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
- Collaborated with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate customers.
- Resolved customer service and food-related issues to maintain guest satisfaction.
- Notified server after seating parties in section to facilitate prompt service.
- Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.
- Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
- Escorted guests to seating area, furnished menus and highlighted daily specials.
Education
National Conservatory of Dramatic ArtsWashington
Certificate in Acting from Acting
01.2014
University Overview
Skills
- Acting
- Public Speaking
- Dance
- Creative Writing
- Web Content Writing
- Adobe Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Table Bussing
- Food Inspection
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Front of House Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Active Listening and Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Service-Oriented
- Attention to Detail
- Emcee Experience
- Creative Thinking
- Ensemble Collaboration
Timeline
Acting Teacher
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts
02.2020 - Current
Sales Specialist
Apple
09.2019 - 01.2020
Assistant Stage Manager
Rorschach Theatre
10.2018 - 11.2018
Sales Associate
Mead Center for American Theater
03.2015 - 05.2015
Host
Glory Days Grill
11.2013 - 01.2014
Professional Hip-Hop Dancer
Jonathan Del Palmer
06.2009 - Current
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts
Certificate in Acting from Acting
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