Melissa Weisman

STAND-UP COMEDIAN

• Performed live shows at various venues throughout region.
• Wrote all my own material.
• Hosted three successful shows that I produced.
• Secured repeat bookings from venues due to exceptional audience response and professionalism during performances.
• Expanded fan base through consistent, high-quality online content creation on various platforms.
• Increased event bookings via effective networking within the entertainment industry and social media promotion.
• Optimized stage presence and timing by analyzing performance recordings, resulting in improved audience reactions.
• Mentored aspiring comedians, offering guidance on writing techniques, stage presence, and career development strategies.
• Refined improvisational skills through practicing 'crowd-work' (audience involvement/engagement), providing a fun and entertaining experience for audience members and the entire crowd.
• Collaborated with other entertainers to create engaging acts.
• Used social media to promote events and build audience.
• Networked with industry professionals to build contacts and maintain steady stream of work.
• Established collaborative environment, encouraging innovative ideas and solutions by running a bi-weekly writers workshop with up-and-coming and established comedians.

STAND-UP COMEDY SHOW RUNNER

• Was the MC/host for all my shows.
• Developed show concepts and themes to engage audience members.
• Received positive press reviews for memorable performances for three shows that I produced (featured in an article for top 15 comedy shows to check out).
• Developed strong rapport with venue staff members by displaying professionalism both onstage and offstage.
• Collaborated with event organizers, vendors, and sponsors.
• Booked both up-and-coming talent and established comedians from all over the globe who were featured on TV, comedy festivals, and have major followings on social media.
• Ran social media accounts with reels, promotions, ads, and influencers promoting the venue with reels.
• Enhanced show quality through collaboration with fellow comedians to refine content and delivery.
• Maintained an organized calendar system to track upcoming gigs, rehearsals, travel arrangements, and promotional appearances effectively.
• Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.