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Mel Barber

Mel Barber

Branson,MO

Summary

With over 35 years of experience, this supervisor and entertainer is well-prepared for leadership in the entertainment industry. Throughout their career, they have consistently demonstrated their ability to organize and direct diverse teams, leading them towards successful outcomes. Their expertise lies in conflict resolution, scheduling, and performance management. They have a strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and consistently high-quality results. In dynamic environments, they are recognized for their reliability and strategic thinking.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Cast Supervisor

Sight & Sound Theater
01.2017 - 02.2023
  • Supervised a team of 50 plus direct reports to maintain the Company and Directors show vision through long term and yearly contracts.
  • Organized timecards including pay, scheduling, and PTO
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow supervisors and managers.
  • Conducted interviews, supported auditions and led the hiring/casting process in partnership with Directors
  • Responsible for show integrity and positively influencing Show Operations team and culture.
  • Leadership for all Stage Management team members
  • Conducted thorough post-production evaluations, identifying successful strategies and areas of improvement for future projects.
  • Enhanced overall production quality by closely monitoring cast performances and providing constructive feedback.

Entertainer

Presleys Jubilee
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Onstage performance including lead and harmony vocals
  • Performed Interviews and participated in marketing promotions for guests, media, and commercials
  • Preparation of bi-weekly television show performances of the Presleys Jubilee on RFD TV
  • Musician - Accomplished rhythm acoustic guitar player for all shows live and recorded
  • Greeting and thanking bus groups in person after every performance to ensure a positive guest experience

Animal Department Supervisor

Sight & Sound Theater
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Supervised a team of 7 animal trainers and handlers in their day to day duties feeding, cleaning, training, and preparing for live and/or recorded shows
  • Maintained timecards and schedules for the team and animals
  • Liason with health, county and animal welfare departments to maintain standards of care and proper paperwork
  • Coverage of tracks or tasks with animals in show as needed
  • Worked along side the team for cleaning of stalls, grooming of animals, and care of the facility.
  • Trained new employees on overall company and department-specific policies and procedures.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for employees, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth or improvement.
  • Maintained stock of items, cleanliness, organization, and provided excellent customer service.
  • Planning, research and purchase of animals for theater needs.

Deck Chief

Sight & Sound Theater
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Tackled issues with crew members and actors immediately to achieve quick and effective resolution while keeping projects on schedule.
  • Called out performance technical cues using wireless headsets.
  • Governed the well-being of cast and crew through equipment and stage safety procedures.
  • Liaised between crew and director, relaying information regarding blocking, cues and positions.
  • On deck supervision of a crew of 12 Stage Hands
  • Led in show problem solving and solutions to ensure the show would go on
  • Learned all deck tracks to be able to swing in at any time for any team member
  • Documented and reported safety-related concerns or incidents.

Professional Entertainer

Theme Parks, Cruise Ships, Theaters, Road Tours
05.1988 - 12.2015
  • Performed in various venues throughout the United States and Caribbean.
  • Theme park performer and cast lead from age 15 to present-Worlds of Fun, Opryland, Dollywood, Silver Dollar City, Six Flags over Texas
  • Multiple National Tours Matt Davenport Productions both performing and managing
  • Cruise Ships Premier Cruise Lines, Royal Carribean
  • Theaters-Sight & Sound, Dick Clark, Caravelle, Shoji Tabuchi
  • Lead singer and rhythm guitar various live bands

Skills

  • Leadership experience
  • Effective conflict resolution
  • Effective problem solving
  • Network development
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Versatile music artist
  • Creative vision
  • Talent scouting
  • Scheduling
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word

Timeline

Cast Supervisor

Sight & Sound Theater
01.2017 - 02.2023

Animal Department Supervisor

Sight & Sound Theater
01.2016 - 01.2017

Entertainer

Presleys Jubilee
01.2015 - 12.2017

Deck Chief

Sight & Sound Theater
01.2015 - 01.2016

Professional Entertainer

Theme Parks, Cruise Ships, Theaters, Road Tours
05.1988 - 12.2015

Training

Sight & Sound Theater -various leadership training courses for 7 years

Voices Entertainment -Production assistant and producer Voices Entertainment

Dick Clark Theater -Writer, producer, theater building consultant 

Matt Davenport Productions -Stage/Road Manager and booking agent

Six Flags Over Texas Show Lead


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