Lauren Ladd

• Directed cruise operations for American Cruise Lines small-ship itineraries.
• Coordinated vessel schedules with shoreside teams and onboard departments.
• Oversaw guest service standards across boarding, sailing, and departure processes.
• operations management, hospitality, event planning/coordination/hosting, public speaking, sales, vendor relations, guest experience leadership, bartending, operated sound system

• Managed event emceeing and improvisation to engage the audience.
• Performed live entertainment for Goodtime III guests during cruise events.
• Engaged audiences with character work and upbeat stage presence.
• Handled unexpected events on stage or in the audience with poise, ensuring seamless continuation of the performance.

• Brought royal characters to life at events, engaging children through interactive storytelling and improv.
• Rehearsed scripts, cues, and choreography for stage performances.
• Engaged guests through interactive games and audience participation.

• Prepared meals and snacks following family preferences
• entertained and cared after seven girls , ages ranging from 6 months to 10 years old

• Prepared students for tournaments through topic research and public speaking coaching.
• Supported student confidence through mentoring, encouragement, and individualized coaching.
• Specialized in interpretation categories while teaching high school students characterization and performance skills.

Summa Cum Laude