Emily Knight
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Dynamic Theatre Director with a proven track record at Bryan City Schools, adept at managing large teams and orchestrating complex productions. Skilled in creative vision and technical direction, I excel in problem-solving and time management, ensuring successful outcomes under tight deadlines while fostering artistic collaboration and coaching talent effectively.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Spangler Candy World
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted customers in product selection, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Maintained merchandise displays to ensure an appealing store layout.
- Created decorative displays and special in-house products/gifts.
- Participated in inventory management, ensuring stock availability and organization.
- Contributed to promotional events, increasing customer engagement and sales volume.
Theatre Director
Bryan City Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Oversaw lighting, set building, audio, and other production elements.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Managed between 30-50 students on and off-stage, including actors and crews.
- Scheduled auditions, rehearsals, and show previews in coordination with school admin.
- Coached actors and staged movements in a way that is visually intentional.
- Designed sets and assisted with set building.
Retail Manager
Earth Magic
06.2021 - Current
- Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences, current trends, and store products.
- Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
- Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
- Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees and customers.
- Calculated and submitted employee hours by hand to file payroll.
- Organized products and display cases to maintain store aesthetic and overall appearance.
Musical Theatre Director
Fountain City Festival
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Alleviated issues with quick problem-solving skills to keep projects on track, keep actors safe, and avoid delays or budget overages.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Collaborated with a music director and choreographer to create a seamless flow of scenes.
- Achieved a well-rounded, very difficult show within intense time constraints.
Restaurant Hostess
Sapporo
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
- Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
- Prepared dining room for service by cleaning , organizing tables and placing table settings.
- Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow.
Store Museum Tour Guide & Employee
Spangler Candy Company
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Maintained accurate records of tour customers for organizational maintenance.
- Utilized effective communication and problem-solving skills to quickly resolve customer issues.
- Recited an engaging and informative script, guiding tour members through the factory via trolley.
- Made and decorated gift baskets for candy displays.
Artist
Self Employed
2016 - 2019
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Created commissioned artwork for private clients.
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
- Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
- Produced sketches and drafts to refine artwork before completion.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Purdue University, Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne, IN12-2022
No Degree - Art
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GABryan High School
Bryan, OH07-2017
Skills
- Scheduling and planning
- Creative vision with strong graphic and visual sense
- Acting coaching
- Costume design
- Artistic collaboration
- Technical direction
- Casting management
- Crew direction
- Scene preparation
- Time management
- Organization
- Problem-solving
- Creative writing
Awards
Scholastic Regional Art Show: Gold Portfolio Award, Gold and Silver Key Awards, 2013-2017
Black Swamp Art Show, 2017
Focus Art Show, Juror's Top 20 Award, 2017
Timeline
Sales Associate
Spangler Candy World
01.2026 - Current
Musical Theatre Director
Fountain City Festival
05.2025 - 07.2025
Theatre Director
Bryan City Schools
08.2023 - Current
Retail Manager
Earth Magic
06.2021 - Current
Restaurant Hostess
Sapporo
06.2019 - 08.2019
Store Museum Tour Guide & Employee
Spangler Candy Company
05.2016 - 08.2017
Artist
Self Employed
2016 - 2019
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Purdue University, Fort Wayne, IN
No Degree - Art
Savannah College of Art And Design
Bryan High School