Mairzy Yost-Rushton

• Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
• Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
• Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
• Offered career assistance to students by conducting mock interviews, providing relevant job opportunities and teaching networking skills and strategies.
• Guided personnel through selection and ordered of textbooks for program courses.
• Conducted on-going program assessment, enrollment and retention tracking.

• Helped librarians prepare instructional material and displays for Department of Theatre and Dance
• Assisted librarian with conducting library orientation for new assistants.
• Placed orders for textbooks, scripts, CD's and other materials each year for the Department of Theatre and Dance
• Kept detailed records of Departmental book orders and requests

• Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
• Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
• Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
• Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
• Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
• Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
• Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
• Supported loss prevention goals by monitoring shopper behavior.
• Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits or exchanges.
• Folded and arranged merchandise in attractive displays to drive sales.
• Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.

Recruited, hired and trained top actors and designers and staff with eye for performance.

• Supervised design and production staff developing innovative designs for Theatre productions while managing deadlines.
• Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
• Oversaw, guided and coached actors and production team members.
• Fostered highly communicative, collaborative team culture
• Collaborated with production on task list creation to meet overall project goals on time.
• Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.
• Carefully prepared production blocking and statements of vision for light cues, sound cues, special effects, setting, costume and props..

• Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to client demands.
• Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
• Investigated and resolved departmental problems.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspaces, working closely with employees to systemize tasks.
• Delegated daily tasks to employees, streamlining daily progress and efficiency.
• Promoted positive customer experience through day-to-day supervision and management of facility.
• Communicated with staff, patients and trainers to encourage highest quality of service.
• Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
• Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
• Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
• Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
• Managed, trained and motivated personnel to continuously improve knowledge and abilities in fitness field.

• Utilized client feedback to maintain customer partnerships and increase revenue.
• Managed files and financial records for photographer
• Mentored clients on preparation, what to expect from a session and follow-up consultations with photographer
• Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for clients and photographer and stylist
• Organized spaces, materials and catering support for client-focused meetings.
• Consulted with clients on wording, composition and lay-out for professional actor resumes
• Liaised with customers, stylist, photographer and reproduction services to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to photographer and/or stylist
• Confirmed relevant client information and payment methods
• Monitored office supplies by checking inventory and placing orders.

• Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
• Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
• Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
• Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
• Prepared specialty desserts for customers for special occasions.
• Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
• Suggested appropriate food and drink pairings to increase per-ticket sales.
• Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
• Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
• Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
• Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
• Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
• Upsold drink specialty items, wine selections and desserts to increase overall sales and exceed targets.

• Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
• Analyzed scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
• Participated in rehearsals to adequately prepare for performances.
• Wrote original or adapted material of various styles for performances.
• Completed voice-overs for advertisements and recorded audio books for the blind.
• Toured across the USA with three different bus and truck tours.
• Researched roles by reading material, watching performances and interviews and studying people similar to portrayed character.
• Sang and danced with creative ensembles and troupes for dramatic and comedic performances.
• Acted in over 50 productions, sometimes performing alongside various well-known actors and actresses.
• Mentored new and aspiring actors by sharing tips and tricks related to networking, auditions and landing parts.
• Conducted interviews with media professionals, bloggers, and online personalities to promote performances.
• Supported production needs by setting up and breaking down stages, moving props and distributing supplies.
• Perfected skills through private pursuits, lessons and group activities while attending numerous auditions each week.
• Collaborated with directors, producers, writing staff and performance teams to determine optimal performance strategies and perfect approaches.
• Committed to diligent rehearsal of lines both with partner and groups to optimize deliveries.