Katie Snyder
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Compassionate healthcare clown with extensive experience in creating magical moments for patients and families. Committed to enhancing care delivery through improvisation and interactive engagement, impacting over 10,000 individuals annually.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Clown
USC Comic + Care
LA General Medical Center
06.2018 - 06.2024
- Created cathartic and magical experiences for patients across pediatric, burn, and emergency units hospital-wide.
- Engaged with 10,000 patients, families, and staff annually to enhance care delivery.
- Extended services to The Painted Turtle, CHLA, and the Children's Bureau.
Humanitarian Clown
Gesundheit! Institute
- Engaged in week-long trip to San Jose, Costa Rica, alongside Patch Adams and diverse clowns.
- Attended daily workshops conducted by Patch Adams and Susan Parenti to enhance skills.
- Delivered joy to individuals of all ages at schools, prisons, and homeless shelters through music, play, and human connection.
Lead Karaoke Host
Kara Karaoke
- Facilitated karaoke events for private gatherings, delivering seamless entertainment experiences.
- Set up and dismantled event equipment efficiently for various occasions.
- Engaged guests of all ages with interactive karaoke quizzes and games.
Theatre Director and Voiceover Coach
Kids On Stage
- Facilitated auditions, rehearsals, and direction for in-person and virtual musicals for students aged 7-12
- Collaborated with creative director to design curriculum for new class offerings.
- Developed weekly class plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Instructed students on voiceover fundamentals for animation.
Assistant Director and Camp Instructor
TADA Stages
- Choreographed musical numbers and blocked scenes for K-5th grade productions.
- Taught vocal techniques to students in musicals from K-5th grade.
- Directed mini musicals for summer camp participants in 3rd-5th grade.
- Spearheaded Triple Threat acting showcase for ages 11-14, enhancing performance skills.
Leasing Assistant
One Museum Square
- Guided prospective tenants through apartment complex, highlighting units and amenities.
- Oversaw scheduling of weekly tours to maximize engagement.
- Assisted current and prospective tenants with inquiries via phone for effective communication.
Intern and Head Mentor
Young Storytellers
- Recruited mentors and conducted weekly curriculum updates for program enhancement.
- Guided volunteer mentors and fifth-grade students through scriptwriting activities.
- Spearheaded semester-end Big Show by recruiting volunteer actors and coordinating performances.
Education
Theatre B.A - Acting
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA06-2018
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NAFHCO
Skills
- Event coordination
- Audience engagement
- Performance direction
- Curriculum development
- Ukulele proficiency
- Puppeteering
- Scarf juggling
- Professionally trained singing
- Improvisational skills
- Shenanigans of all kinds
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Community Emergency Response Team
Timeline
Healthcare Clown
USC Comic + Care
06.2018 - 06.2024
Humanitarian Clown
Gesundheit! Institute
Lead Karaoke Host
Kara Karaoke
Theatre Director and Voiceover Coach
Kids On Stage
Assistant Director and Camp Instructor
TADA Stages
Leasing Assistant
One Museum Square
Intern and Head Mentor
Young Storytellers
Theatre B.A - Acting
University of Southern California
Show Me Your Bits! -
NAFHCO