Kathleen Mueller
Seattle,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented Project Coordinator for video and theater productions with 20+ years of experience. I have a zest for finding creative solutions to complex problems. Seeking to use proven project management and design skills to further my creative scope and abilities.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production and Volunteer Manager
Live Arts
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Recruited and trained new volunteers with show goals and objectives in mind.
- Managed a team of volunteers, ensuring efficient scheduling and effective communication.
- Elicit and evaluated volunteer experience, making necessary adjustments as needed.
- Promoted organizational values of "building theater and community" among volunteers.
- Supported volunteers by providing training, mentoring, developing and cultivating partnerships to support volunteers.
- Recognized outstanding contributions by organizing appreciation events that celebrated the achievements of dedicated volunteers.
- Collaborated with various departments to identify specific needs for volunteer assistance, matching skills to appropriate opportunities.
- Established strong relationships with local colleges, universities, and organizations to develop potential partnerships and recruit new volunteers.
- Created production schedules and collaborated with production volunteers to communicate objectives and goals.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled volunteers.
- Streamlined daily operations for increased efficiency, overseeing production scheduling, budget management, and facility management.
- Collaborated with volunteer directors and production teams to achieve desired artistic vision for productions.
- Streamlined communication between departments for smoother rehearsal and production processes.
- Provided strong leadership under high-pressure situations while prioritizing the well-being of all team members involved.
Freelance Production Coordinator
Silverthorn Films
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Coordinated communication between production team and clients, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Created and maintained detailed reports and schedules of all production tasks.
- Ensured timely delivery of projects by closely monitoring schedules and milestones.
- Assisted in pre-production planning to establish clear goals and expectations for each project.
- Supported lead editor and optimizing post-production performance.
Technology & Communications Coordinator
First United Methodist Church
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Coordinate & produce weekly live-stream of Sunday service
- Technological resource for staff and church members
- Assisted with planning, production and execution of email blasts, digital signage boards, special event flyers, web site and social media campaigns.
- Maintained website using content management systems and associated plugins.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential integration into existing infrastructure, enhancing overall system capabilities.
Production Stage Manager
UVA, Dept of Drama
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with directors and producers to achieve desired artistic vision for productions.
- Streamlined communication between departments for smoother rehearsal and production processes.
- Oversaw successful execution of technical cues during live performances, ensuring seamless transitions between scenes.
- Ensured continuity in performances by maintaining detailed records of blocking notes, prop placements, and costume changes.
- Organized rehearsals schedules, maximizing productivity and minimizing conflicts among cast members and crew.
Volunteer - Stage Management, Sound Design, Technical Coordinator
Live Arts
09.2011 - 07.2022
- Stage management of several productions
- Sound Designer and Technical Coordinator for various productions
- Tech and Front of House volunteer for 2013, 2014 & 2018 Fringe AHSTF.
Web Content Coordinator
UVA School of Medicine & HealthSystem Marketing
08.2015 - 08.2019
- Work with departments to develop dynamic content presentation in WordPress through plugins, widgets and HTML coding.
- Collaborated with marketing and design teams to develop and plan site content, layout, and style.
- Used content management system to analyze user engagement and website traffic metrics.
- Directed content of website by gathering information and integrating data from other departments.
- Streamlined content management processes by utilizing CMS tools such as WordPress and Plone.
- Developed comprehensive style guides and templates to streamline content production processes.
- Trained junior team members in best practices for web content management and digital marketing strategies.
Customer Service Coordinator
Cardboard Safari
11.2011 - 12.2012
- Process all customer orders for both wholesale and retail customers
- Lead customer service representative and shipping coordinator
- Maintain accounts for all customers in Quickbooks
- Update and maintain retail website.
Facility Manager & Senior Editor
Thoughtstream Medi
05.2002 - 11.2011
- Manage day-to-day operations – assess needs and create budgets for each project
- Track and ensure production schedules stay on time and within budget
- Schedule facility
- Coordinate additional freelancers
- Editor – Avid - DS, Smoke 2K, Final Cut Pro – Digital Studio, Avid – Media Composer
- Compression services for web and DVD deliverables.
Facility Manager
Henninger Media Services
07.1999 - 05.2002
- Manage day-to-day operations – assess client needs and budget for each project, schedule, invoicing, bookkeeping
- Assistant editor and dubbing duties.
Television Production Specialist
Health System at UVA
12.1994 - 06.1999
- Producer, Videographer, and editor of staff and patient education videos
- AV support/conference support
- Supervise three-person department
- Billing for all projects
- Maintain equipment and ordering needed equipment and supplies for the department.
Television Technician I
KCTS - Seattle
04.1991 - 03.1994
- Graphics operator, audio technician and camera operator for in-studio productions
- Switcher/technical director for in-studio productions
- General grip and stagehand duties
- Assistant Facilities Scheduler and Production Technician Supervisor.
Technician
WTVS - Detroit
07.1986 - 01.1994
- Graphics operator and camera operator for in-studio productions
- General grip and stagehand duties
- Assistant Facilities Scheduler and Traffic Coordinator.
Assistant Systems Analyst
Seattle Art Museum
03.1991 - 10.1992
- Assistant manage 150 person Novell network
- Assistant manage Raiser’s Edge museum membership database
- Train new employees on network and Raiser’s Edge database software
- Data Entry.
Production Assistant
US Senate - Democratic Policy Committee
01.1990 - 02.1991
- Manage and operate Senate Information TV
- Produce summaries of bills and amendments and voting results via graphic generator.
Education
Film & Video -
University of Illinois at Chicago Circle
06.1986
Skills
- Program Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team building
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Volunteer Coordination
- Technology proficiency
- Scheduling
- Motivation and Encouragement
Certification
- Google IT Support, 01/2020, 01/2021
- Technical Support Fundamentals
- The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking
- Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User
- System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services
- IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts
References
- Stace Carter, Founder, Criolla Digital Cinema, 434-249-8444, stace.carter@gmail.com
- Marianne Kubik, UVA Drama Associate Professor, 434-825-1071, mmk4g@virginia.edu
- Larry Goldstein, Director of Development, Innisfree Village, 434-981-1556, Larry.goldstein@gmail.com
Timeline
Production and Volunteer Manager
Live Arts
06.2022 - 06.2024
Technology & Communications Coordinator
First United Methodist Church
09.2021 - 02.2023
Production Stage Manager
UVA, Dept of Drama
04.2021 - 02.2023
Freelance Production Coordinator
Silverthorn Films
08.2019 - 06.2023
Web Content Coordinator
UVA School of Medicine & HealthSystem Marketing
08.2015 - 08.2019
Customer Service Coordinator
Cardboard Safari
11.2011 - 12.2012
Volunteer - Stage Management, Sound Design, Technical Coordinator
Live Arts
09.2011 - 07.2022
Facility Manager & Senior Editor
Thoughtstream Medi
05.2002 - 11.2011
Facility Manager
Henninger Media Services
07.1999 - 05.2002
Television Production Specialist
Health System at UVA
12.1994 - 06.1999
Television Technician I
KCTS - Seattle
04.1991 - 03.1994
Assistant Systems Analyst
Seattle Art Museum
03.1991 - 10.1992
Production Assistant
US Senate - Democratic Policy Committee
01.1990 - 02.1991
Technician
WTVS - Detroit
07.1986 - 01.1994
Film & Video -
University of Illinois at Chicago Circle
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