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Work History
Education
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Certification
Accomplishments
Interests
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Matthew Penny

Raleigh,North Carolina

Summary

At Camp Durant, I spearheaded a transformation as the Dining Hall Director, optimizing operations to conclude staff shifts by 8 PM, a significant improvement from the prior 1 AM releases. Demonstrating exceptional team management and facilities management skills, I successfully enhanced staff efficiency and dining hall cleanliness, marking a first-year achievement in the camp's history. I am a motivated Scenic Designer and Master Carpenter with 4 years of experience turning creative concepts into striking visuals. Driven to maintain consistency with the intended style while producing a stunning final product. Determined to remain attentive to detail while working efficiently to deliver projects within set budget.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Scenic Designer

Enloe Theatre
06.2024 - Current
  • Executed designs that adhered to overall creative vision and direction.
  • Gathered information to determine best execution of creative ideas.
  • Remained under budget through project management.
  • Designed set of Enloe Theatre's production of Radium Girls.
  • Worked with technical teams to effectively incorporate lighting, sound and other features.
  • Managed 2 Associate Scenic Designers
  • Used Sketchup to create scenic renderings and 3D models
  • Find and borrow possible scenic pieces.

Master Carpenter

Enloe Theatre
05.2022 - Current
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Execute Scenic Designer and directors vision of show.
  • Create detailed cut lists and calculate required resources.
  • Complete lumber runs to acquire needed resources.
  • Supervise construction of all scenic elements.
  • Assist in collection of borrowed set pieces.

Dining Hall Director

Camp Durant
03.2024 - 07.2024

I worked as the Dining Hall Director which meant I was in charge of keeping the 700 person dining hall clean and ensuring everyone was properly fed. The previous season at this summer camp there were major issues with the hours the staff were working as well as the quality of work. I was hired to specifically solved those issues. The staff went from staying until 1:00 AM to getting out at 8:00 PM. This was my first year on staff and I had the privilege of being the first first-year dining hall director in the camps history.

  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.

Assistant Set Designer

Enloe Theatre
12.2022 - 05.2024
  • Executed designs that adhered to overall creative vision and direction.
  • Gathered information to determine best execution of creative ideas.
  • Remained under budget through project management.
  • Designed scenes for Enloe Theatre's production of The Little Mermaid, Clue, and Les Mis
  • Remained under budget through project management.

Education

High School Diploma -

Enloe High School
Raleigh, NC
06.2025

Skills

  • Policy Enforcement
  • Team Management
  • Facilities Management
  • Performance Assessment
  • Design implementation
  • Material Selection
  • Concept Development
  • Teamwork skills
  • Project Management
  • CAD Drafting
  • Scenic Design and Construction
  • Construction management
  • Visual storytelling

Certification

WIlderness First Aid

National Youth Leadership Trained

Red Cross CPR & First Aid

Accomplishments

I achieved the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 318. My Eagle Project was created for the charity Refugee Hope Partners. It consisted of three cabinets imbedded in a wall with cabinet doors that look like windows to provide more lighting options in the space.

Interests

In my free time I enjoy doing woodworking I have created many different things including a set of four side table that combine into one larger table I also enjoy doing gardening and yard work, I am working on creating a small herb garden I spend a lot of my free time cooking and baking, I really enjoy baking cookies I spend at least an hour every day working out and striving to better myself through strength training and cardio

Timeline

Scenic Designer

Enloe Theatre
06.2024 - Current

Dining Hall Director

Camp Durant
03.2024 - 07.2024

Assistant Set Designer

Enloe Theatre
12.2022 - 05.2024

Master Carpenter

Enloe Theatre
05.2022 - Current

High School Diploma -

Enloe High School
Matthew Penny