Mason McAvoy
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Out-going and motivated multimedia artist looking for work that will allow her to express herself creatively and collaborate with others. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Figure Model
Drexel University, Westphal
Philadelphia, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Held static poses for up to 20 minutes.
- Demonstrated flexibility and animation of the human form.
- Participated in fittings.
- Arrived early for fittings and scheduled modeling gigs.
Community Engagement Coordinator
Creative Resilient Youth
Philadelphia, PA
12.2023 - Current
- Managed social media, emails regarding programming, and wrote the monthly newsletters.
- Assisted with program planning and expansion.
- Hosted weekly and monthly events with various themes around mental health, self-expression through art, and future world-building.
- Designed flyers and social media posts for upcoming events.
- Conducted interviews for the formation of a new youth cohort.
Host
LMNO - Starr Restaurants
Philadelphia, PA
10.2023 - Current
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Greeted incoming guests to escort to assigned dining area and present menus.
- Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
- Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
- Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
Alumni Network Chair
Bloomberg Arts Initivative
Philadelphia, PA
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Wrote monthly alumni newsletter detailing upcoming events, listing job opportunities in the arts, alumni spotlights, and other pertinent information.
- Attended regular meetings to discuss events for increasing alumni engagement.
Puppeteer
Bread + Puppet Theatre
Glover, VT
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with director Peter Schumann and fellow puppeteers to write and choreograph an original theater piece in two weeks.
- Toured from Glover, VT to Washington, DC.
- Organized meals, housing, and other travel necessities before and during the tour.
- Rehearsed the show and practiced movement improvisation.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment from trucks.
- Organized tools and supplies for use during production.
- Assisted in stage and technical setup and breakdown for performances.
- Repaired puppets and other props as needed.
Studio Assistant
Margery Amdur
Philadelphia, PA
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Experimented with different ways to add texture and volume to textiles.
- Offered insight on presentation of exhibition pieces.
- Kept a daily catalogue of tasks with notes about discoveries.
- Art handling and packing for exhibitions.
- Filming and editing Instagram Reels documenting daily tasks in the studio.
- Maintained sewing machines.
- Organized the studio space.
Retail Associate
Bargain Thrift Center
Philadelphia, PA
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Put out clothing racks and kept the store regularly stocked and organized.
- Created price tags and merchandise signs for new items.
- Initiated friendly conversation with customers to determine level of assistance required.
- Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
- Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.
- Engaged with customers to determine appropriate items to fit needs.
- Rang up retail purchases and processed payment cards, returning appropriate cash and coin to customers.
Apprentice
Bread and Puppet Theater
Glover, VT
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed the Saturday Idiot Show and Mass, and the Heart of the Matter Circus and Pageant.
- Handled large puppets.
- Collaborated with Peter Schumann on Caribou circus act.
- Repaired damaged puppets.
- Handled archival puppets from the Bread and Puppet Museum.
- Collaborated with Resident Company puppeteers on show direction.
- Tended to farm chores i.e. outhouse, cooking shifts in the kitchen, stacking fire wood, tending to the garden and compost, etc.
- Managed the costume room.
Mosaic Studio Assistant
Jessica Gorlin Liddell
Philadelphia, PA
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Glazed and fired ceramic tiles and student work.
- Cut glass and ceramic tiles.
- Assisted primary Teaching Artist with facilitating workshops.
- Assisted with designing mosaic murals.
- Managed material inventory, restocked supplies, and gathered items for use in classes, residencies, or commissions.
- Maintained an organized studio environment.
- Prepped materials for future projects.
- Managed all types of inventory, restocked supplies and gathered items for use in productions.
Fiber Arts Apprentice
Vivian Wise
Philadelphia, PA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Learned how to properly operate a sewing machine.
- Designed and constructed garments from pre-made and original patterns.
- Developed basic sewing skills.
- Utilized applique techniques to create intricate designs.
Executive Creative Director/Executive Producer
Reprogramming Music Video
Philadelphia, PA
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Storyboarding
- Constructed and decorated masks and costumes.
- Managed cast and crew on filming days to successfully capture desired shots.
- Collaborated with student filmmakers in the planning and filming stages of the project.
- Co-directed and performed in the music video.
- Co-edited the video.
- Selected videographers and a makeup artist for the shoot.
- Developed a budget and held a fundraiser to support the cost of materials.
- Created a photo album documenting the process from start to finish.
Board of Directors Member
Girls Rock Philly
Philadelphia, PA
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Reviewed operational activities for results purposes to better determine which strategies were working and which ones required improvements.
- Member of the Programming Committee.
- Involved with the name change process, participating in brainstorms and prep-work for creating documentaries.
Mentor
Bloomberg Arts Internship
Philadelphia, PA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Facilitated group professional development workshops in-person and over Zoom.
- Supervised sizeable groups of interns on Cultural Site visits.
- Communicated with work site supervisors.
- Talked with interns during office hours, sharing positive life experiences to encourage improved self-esteem and boost socialization.
- Provided guidance through questions about post-secondary life and professions in the art world.
Front Desk/Hostess
North Bowl
Philadelphia, PA
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
- Served guests with enthusiastic, helpful demeanor to promote positive, memorable experiences.
- Supported customer needs by providing information and answering questions concerning facility, promotions, events and organizational rules and policies.
- Bussed tables and cleaned bowling balls to mitigate the spread of germs.
- Resolved guest concerns or complaints and kept supervisors informed of escalating situations.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation and customer services.
Front Desk Receptionist
FORMATION Sauna + Wellness
Philadelphia, PA
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
- Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
- Maintained cleanliness of the front room and sauna areas.
- Tended to the laundry from the sauna and massage tables.
- Received incoming calls and coordinated with staff to fulfill customer requests.
- Booked appointments and handled rescheduling.
Workshop Facilitator
Girls Rock Philly
Philadelphia, PA
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Led small group of 15 students in a discussion focused on youth organization and activism.
- Planned and implemented logistics for weekend-long workshops and events.
- Used distance learning technology to facilitate musical collaboration and meet performance objectives.
- Taught a group of students how to use an online digital audio workspace.
Intern
Bloomberg Arts Initiative, Project 440
Philadelphia, PA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and strong communication skill, remaining open to learning new things every day.
- Drafted social media posts for the Project 440 Instagram and facebook pages.
- Read and edited grant proposal drafts.
- Conducted research and polls working towards end of summer presentation.
- Accepted instruction from management regarding assignments and tasks.
- Assisted with administrative tasks to better understand industry processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Julia Reynolds Masterman High School
Philadelphia, PA06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Media and Culture
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PASkills
- Art Studio Management
- Composition
- Songwriting
- Intermediate Sewing
- Paper Mache, Tile Making, Illustration, Sculpting
- Proficiency in Logic Pro X, Adobe Premiere, Powerpoint
- CPR and Basic First Aid Certified
- Strong Communication
- Leadership
- Attentive Listening
- Fast Learner
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Team Player
- Hospitality
Accomplishments
- Touring member of Bread and Puppet Theatre, Spring 2024
- Managed, directed, and edited multiple music video shoots.
- Apprentice with Bread and Puppet Theatre, August 2023.
- Lead singer/songwriter of Foreland Basin.
- Solo music project, Yova, featured as an up-and-coming Philadelphia artist in an article in Paste Magazine.
- Performed at Dark Days Eclipse Festival 2023, organized by Solar Music Management in Yachats, Oregon.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Figure Model
Drexel University, Westphal
08.2024 - Current
Puppeteer
Bread + Puppet Theatre
03.2024 - 04.2024
Community Engagement Coordinator
Creative Resilient Youth
12.2023 - Current
Alumni Network Chair
Bloomberg Arts Initivative
11.2023 - 07.2024
Host
LMNO - Starr Restaurants
10.2023 - Current
Apprentice
Bread and Puppet Theater
08.2023 - 08.2023
Studio Assistant
Margery Amdur
07.2023 - 10.2023
Retail Associate
Bargain Thrift Center
01.2023 - 10.2023
Mosaic Studio Assistant
Jessica Gorlin Liddell
11.2022 - 07.2023
Fiber Arts Apprentice
Vivian Wise
09.2022 - 06.2023
Executive Creative Director/Executive Producer
Reprogramming Music Video
05.2022 - 10.2022
Mentor
Bloomberg Arts Internship
05.2022 - 08.2022
Board of Directors Member
Girls Rock Philly
01.2021 - 09.2022
Front Desk Receptionist
FORMATION Sauna + Wellness
01.2021 - 03.2021
Workshop Facilitator
Girls Rock Philly
06.2020 - 08.2020
Front Desk/Hostess
North Bowl
12.2019 - 08.2021
Intern
Bloomberg Arts Initiative, Project 440
06.2019 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Julia Reynolds Masterman High School
Bachelor of Arts - Media and Culture
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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