Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate about the arts.
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KIM HARRISON
O'Fallon,Missouri
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Francis Howell School District
Theatre Director
08.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Managed theatre non-profit arm for fundraising and event production.
- Developed budgets, business plans and tax filings for non-profit.
- Developed volunteer parent board and conducting monthly meetings to plan future programs and events.
- Participant in curriculum development team, developing new concepts based on evolving standards of education in the arts.
- Developed and implemented lessons fulfilling curriculum program both in person and via online delivery.
- Planned and utilized appropriate instructional and learning strategies and materials.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Utilized technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
Ferguson Florissant School District
Music Director
08.2013 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
Madera Unified School District
Music Director
09.2010 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Designed and implemented new curriculum for Guitar and Piano programs at the high school level
- Procured and Utilized technology to implement new theory program
- Worked collaboratively with all Fine Arts teachers to create cross-curriculum instruction
- Developed curricula as part of a team Anti-bullying campaign.
Wish Project International
Executive Director
11.2009 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
- Conducted top-tier media interviews, highlighting key messages of major developments and enhancing company reputation.
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
- Managed fundraising efforts for humanitarian missions in Uganda.
- Traveling team member for clean water efforts, medical clinics and hygiene education
- Defined and developed funding sources to support existing and planned program activities.
- Wrote and submitted grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies.
Wishing Well Theatre
Executive Director
11.2009 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Worked cooperatively with City Administration and Employees for facilities management and business contracts.
- Supervised volunteer staff and cast to produce quality productions.
- Oversaw marketing plan including advertising, sales and promotion and press
- Developed annual business plan
- Identified and implemented revenue and profit opportunities to enhance revenues
- Drafted and submitted all monthly financial reports
Education
Clovis High School
High School Diploma
University Overview
Brandman UniversityVisalia, CA
Coursework Towards MA - Educational Leadership Administration from Educational Leadership Administration
05.2013
University Overview
Chapman University
MA - Teaching
05.2011
University Overview
University of Colorado Denver
BA - Sociology
12.2006
University Overview
Skills
- Creative Vision
- Student-Centered Learning
- Fundraising Strategies
- Assignment Evaluation
- Performance Organization
- Curricula Planning
- Instructional Methods
- Course Materials Preparation
- Student Advising
- Fine Arts Theory
- Presentation Skills
- Decision-Making
Languages
German
Limited Working
Malay
Limited Working
Timeline
Theatre Director
Francis Howell School District
08.2017 - Current
Music Director
Ferguson Florissant School District
08.2013 - 01.2017
Music Director
Madera Unified School District
09.2010 - 05.2013
Executive Director
Wish Project International
11.2009 - 05.2013
Executive Director
Wishing Well Theatre
11.2009 - 05.2013
Clovis High School
High School Diploma
Brandman University
Coursework Towards MA - Educational Leadership Administration from Educational Leadership Administration
Chapman University
MA - Teaching
University of Colorado Denver
BA - Sociology
Credentials And Licenses
Credentials And Licenses
- Missouri State Teaching Certification MUSIC-VOCAL K-12/MUSIC-INSTRUMTL K-12 – Permanent
- Missouri State Teaching Certification SPEECH AND DRAMATICS K12 – Permanent
- Level 3 – CME Certification
- College Board Certified – AP Music Theory
Credentials And Licenses
Credentials And Licenses
- Missouri State Teaching Certification MUSIC-VOCAL K-12/MUSIC-INSTRUMTL K-12 – Permanent
- Missouri State Teaching Certification SPEECH AND DRAMATICS K12 – Permanent
- Level 3 – CME Certification
- College Board Certified – AP Music Theory