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Mackenzie Maples

Summary

Versatile performer and educator with background in theater. Multi-talented self starter and team player. Flexible with meeting new challenges and tackling changing priorities in creative environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teaching Artist

Improv Playhouse
12.2022 - Current

Serves as as Director, Music Director and Choreographer for the companies youth musical theatre productions for students ranging in ages 8-18.

  • Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.

Lead Host

Paradise Park Chicago
02.2021 - 08.2023
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating in a high volume, fast paced setting.
  • Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.

Teaching Artist

Mudlark Theatre Company
09.2022 - 09.2022

Lead after school theater classes at schools across the Chicagoland area.

  • Creating and maintaining a classroom culture of support, respect, participation and growth.
  • Develop and implement curriculum aligned with program goals and company mission with a focus on empathy and community building.

Student Ambassador/Tour Guide

Columbia College Chicago
08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Greet prospective students and provide detailed information about the school/their specific area of study.
  • Assisted in creating an environment that is welcoming to all prospective students and family members, while having a strong knowledge of the school and able to answer specific questions.
  • Worked in the office and assisting in organizing admission events.

Sales Associate

Justice For Girls
05.2016 - 12.2019
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.

Arts Administration Intern

Chicago Chamber Choir
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Developed skills in collaborating with venues for the choir
  • Assisting in running the concerts during the performance season
  • Taking over various social media accounts to promote their work.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theater And Television Writing

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago
05.2022

Skills

  • Innovative Teaching Methods
  • POS Systems (OpenTable, Toast, Aloha)
  • Conducting Tours
  • Guest Experience Management
  • Reservation Documentation
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Public Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Staff Training

Certification

  • Licensed Mandated Reporter - September 2022

Timeline

Teaching Artist

Improv Playhouse
12.2022 - Current

Teaching Artist

Mudlark Theatre Company
09.2022 - 09.2022

Lead Host

Paradise Park Chicago
02.2021 - 08.2023

Student Ambassador/Tour Guide

Columbia College Chicago
08.2019 - 05.2022

Arts Administration Intern

Chicago Chamber Choir
09.2018 - 05.2019

Sales Associate

Justice For Girls
05.2016 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theater And Television Writing

Columbia College Chicago
Mackenzie Maples