Melissa Toomey
Montclair,NJ
Summary
Dynamic educator and marketer with a proven track record in event management and student engagement, notably at Bloomfield College/Montclair State University. Excels in creating impactful marketing materials and fostering educational growth through innovative teaching methodologies and workshop facilitation. Skilled in digital marketing and building strong relationships, consistently enhancing community and student experiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
First Year, Pre-College Writing & Composition Instructor/Adjunct -Summer
Bloomfield College/Montclair State University
Bloomfield, NJ
01.2022 - Current
- Teaching Freshman Rhetoric/Composition courses
- In depth coaching in language and composition for academic writing
Artistic and Marketing Associate
Luna Stage Company
West Orange, NJ
05.2015 - Current
- Handling writing for email, web, and marketing communications, social media, and website maintenance
- Creating film/video marketing materials, maintaining calendars, managing social media, managing PR/press lists, assisting in development events, mailings, and coordinating auditions
- Evaluating scripts, providing written feedback for plays under consideration for the annual New Moon One Act Play Festival, and other submission opportunities
Arts Electives, Humanities, and Yoga Teacher
Fusion Academy
Montclair, NJ
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Teaching Dramatic Writing/Screenwriting, Film, Theatre, Creative Writing, Poetry, Drama, English, Rhetoric/Composition, History, Government, Sociology, and Humanities courses (including classical and American literature) to grades 7-12
- Courses include study of classical poetry, drama, literature, arts, and cultural history, and more
- On site writing tutor for Screenwriting courses as well as introductory academic writing
- Teaching Yoga, Wellness, Health, Executive Function, and Community Minds Classes
Theatre Faculty
Arizona School for the Arts
Phoenix, AZ
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Teaching- Acting, Theatre Studies: Theatre History & Literature (Grade 9), and Theatre Performance I & II- Voice and Movement Concentration, Voice/Movement/Yoga for Actors (Grade 12), Middle School Theatre III & IV (Grade 7 & 8), Filmmaking/Video Arts (Grade 12)
- Directing high school Shakespeare and ensemble production(s)
Performer (Queen), Marketing Associate/Brand Ambassador
Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Performing the role of Queen for the 'Sovereign' dinner and tournament show
- Performing/Improvising pre and post show character interactions with guests, including (but not limited to) knightings, photo ops, birthdays, etc
- Brand Ambassador, performing and promoting the show at marketing and promotional events across the Scottsdale/Phoenix area, representing Medieval Times, including on television segments, local community events, educational events, and more
Activities and Tours -Sales & Desk Supervisor
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon, AZ
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Managing a team of guest representatives at the Activities Desk, tour guides, and transportation guides
- Sales, coordinating and booking scenic tours for Grand Canyon visitors
- Sales, coordinating, booking, and checking in activities such as mule rides and rafting trips, among others
- Coordinating and managing hiker bookings for the Phantom Ranch property
- Acting as a go-to resource for guest's questions regarding activities, transportation, and travel planning at the Grand Canyon
- Acting as a tour guide for Bright Angel Bicycle Tours
Artistic Director
Montclair Shakespeare Series
Montclair, NJ
05.2015 - 10.2018
- Founded the company
- The Montclair Shakespeare Series is a free Shakespeare concert reading series designed to bring professional caliber classical theatre to the community
- The series functioned under the Equity Staged Reading Contract
- Duties included: organizing fundraising campaigns, overseeing all casting, marketing, press, technical direction, venue rental, direction of readings, managing rehearsals, managing payroll/reimbursement/travel for talent
- Facilitating workshops with the local high school drama programs on text and voice work
- Creating and presenting audience program materials
- Directed productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night, and As You Like It
Work Exchange PM Manager/Front Desk, Admin Support, etc
Phoenix Youth Hostel and Cultural Center
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Company Overview: (aka HI Phoenix Hostel-The Metcalf House)
- Helping to organize and facilitate hostel activities, trips to local arts events, and group trips
- Running and booking the event space for local arts acts
- Running sales, check in/registration and orientation of guests, organizing/tracking reservations
- Assisting the General Manager with creating and implementing organization system and staff training procedures, among other miscellaneous administrative tasks
- Setting up/breaking down meals and special events at the hostel
- Providing on site/on call assistance to guests throughout the day and overnight
- (aka HI Phoenix Hostel-The Metcalf House)
Education
BFA - Theatre
SUNY Purchase College, Conservatory of Theatre Arts
Purchase, NYSkills
- Event Management
- Fundraising
- Sales
- Marketing
- Special Event Planning
- Brand Ambassador
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Engagement/Management
- Supervisory Experience
- Tourism
- Digital marketing
- Social media management
- Content creation
- Teaching methodologies
- Student assessment
- Workshop facilitation
- Team leadership
- Public speaking
- Record keeping
- Student rapport
- Student recruitment
- Marketing communication
- Customer service
- Project management
- Written communication
- Relationship building
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
First Year, Pre-College Writing & Composition Instructor/Adjunct -Summer
Bloomfield College/Montclair State University
01.2022 - Current
Arts Electives, Humanities, and Yoga Teacher
Fusion Academy
01.2021 - 01.2024
Performer (Queen), Marketing Associate/Brand Ambassador
Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
05.2019 - 05.2020
Theatre Faculty
Arizona School for the Arts
01.2019 - 01.2021
Activities and Tours -Sales & Desk Supervisor
Grand Canyon National Park
06.2017 - 10.2018
Work Exchange PM Manager/Front Desk, Admin Support, etc
Phoenix Youth Hostel and Cultural Center
06.2016 - 09.2016
Artistic Director
Montclair Shakespeare Series
05.2015 - 10.2018
Artistic and Marketing Associate
Luna Stage Company
05.2015 - Current
BFA - Theatre
SUNY Purchase College, Conservatory of Theatre Arts
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