Hi, I’m
KELLY KOMLEN-AMADEI
Dearborn,MI
Summary
A professional in the Metro Detroit area, seeking a position in Educational Program Management and Administration with a school district or non-profit organization.
Since 2009, I have been committed to developing and empowering youth through arts education. Positions with Detroit based non-profit organizations have provided the opportunity to become intimately familiar with the needs of youth today and their educational and social development. Strengths lie in leadership and communication skills, both oral and written and a passion for working with youth. Talented Instructor effectively facilitates learning for students of all ages by providing engaging, relevant instruction. Adapting teaching methods and instructional materials based on varying needs, abilities and interests of students. Proficient in crafting lesson plans with clear objectives easily communicated to students.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Arts and Scraps
STEM Instructor (Ages 5-14)
10.2019 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Taught lessons focusing on core STEM curriculum with educational art kits and lessons in elementary and middle schools in Detroit
- Brought STEM based lessons with educational art kits and lessons in and around Detroit for city events, church, and community groups.
Arts and Scraps
Education Programs Manager/Arts Administrator
01.2019 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Managed all educational outreach programs for the organization
- Planned and scheduled STEM classes and events including communicating with school administration and staff as well as making school visits
- Developed STEM curriculum and lessons for these classes and events
- Ensured that these STEM lessons provided the children to think, create and learn by exploring unique ideas
- Certified that these lessons represented the mission of the organization and STEM standards
- Provided administrative support to the Executive Director and organization
- Developed all aspects of yearly events for the staff.
Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit
Social Media and Production Marketing
01.2017 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Created both video and written content for Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit's Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts, including regular videos and photos
- Managed daily maintenance of activity for all social media accounts
- Developed all themes and content
- Oversaw success rate of activity and projected future content success
- Facilitated all student matinees logistics, including reservations, communications, after show talk backs and transportation
- Organized all logistics and hosted Pre and Post show VIP special events
- Manager of performance ushers.
Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit
Teaching Artist and Youth Mentor
06.2009 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Provided support and guidance to high school seniors with all aspects of college prep applications, scholarships, financial aid, planning and college auditions
- Supplied young artists with mentoring support in varying capacities
- Taught Acting and Theatre classes, ages 10-18
- Trained and mentored Stage Management students
- Provided private acting coaching for young artists.
Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit
Education Outreach Program Administrator
01.2009 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Coordinated all logistical aspects of Mosaic's First Stage programs
- Created and maintained weekly program status reporting
- Complied young artist personal, financial, and demographic information and maintained databases for that information
- Managed young artist evaluations
- Responsible for all communication with parents
- Facilitated parent and young artist meetings
- Executed logistics for First Stage Program showcases, including creation of marketing material.
Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit
Education Outreach Program Manager
01.2011 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Developed all curriculum for educational programs
- Analyzed underserved areas and schools
- Established new relationships with those underserved schools
- Created, facilitated, and managed all program and teacher evaluations
- Managed all teaching artists and program coordinators for all programs
- Facilitated all communication with school administration and educators
- Evaluated and reviewed teaching artists and program coordinators
- Measured program needs, success rates
Detroit Repertory Theatre
Marketing and Development
01.2005 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Responsible for grant research development
- Collaborated with Director of Development in Grant Writing and proofing
- Maintained databases for all current and prospective donors
- Oversaw all communication and relationships with donors
- Assisted Fiscal Officer with bookkeeping
- Organized annual donor and fundraising events
- Managed all donor and theatre mailings.
Education
Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI
Bachelor of Arts from Theatre
08.1999
University Overview
- Wayne State University, BFA – Theatre
- Wayne State University, Minor in Business Administration
- Moscow Art Theater, Russia
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Public Speaking
- Class Instruction
- Understanding of learning styles
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Ability to motivate students
- Group and individual instruction
Technical Summary - Skills
- Google Drive
- Google Apps
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Typing - 60 wpm
- Social Media Marketing - Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
Other Experience
- Theatre Director, Ferndale High School
- Past Director of Education, Shakespeare Royal Oak
- Past Theatre Director, Grosse Ile High School
Timeline
STEM Instructor (Ages 5-14)
Arts and Scraps
10.2019 - 03.2022
Education Programs Manager/Arts Administrator
Arts and Scraps
01.2019 - 01.2022
Social Media and Production Marketing
Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit
01.2017 - 01.2019
Education Outreach Program Manager
Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit
01.2011 - 01.2017
Teaching Artist and Youth Mentor
Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit
06.2009 - 01.2019
Education Outreach Program Administrator
Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit
01.2009 - 01.2019
Marketing and Development
Detroit Repertory Theatre
01.2005 - 01.2009
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts from Theatre