Motivated 17-year-old high school student seeking opportunity to gain hands-on experience and apply skills. Very familiar with fast-moving, high-intensity work and handles such roles with confidence. Comfortable with leadership roles and responsibility due to experiences in life. Fast learner and loves new experiences. Connects well with others, builds relationships and handles tasks with minimal oversight. Great multitasker and time manager excited to learn from professionals. Prepared for challenges of position and ready to use abilities in communication and problem-solving to meet company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Theater Production Stage Manager
Prestonwood Christian Academy
Plano, Texas
08.2019 - Current
Prepare rehearsal studio by gathering set furniture, props and costumes.
Spend copious hours months prior to performances to rehearse with cast and crew, taking note of every technical detail director wants implemented in production.
Run entire shows during performances via headset. Examples of tasks completed during this endeavor include calling curtain to open and close, instructing crew on when to initiate scene change, resolving any obstacle that interferes with operations, and reviewing each technical detail after performances to ensure future events run smoothly—all but latter taking place during lively, high-intensity live theater production.
Collaborate with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of artistic vision.
Work with director to develop effective use of rehearsal times.
Enforce safety measures due to potential stage equipment hazards.
Remain composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
Participate in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
Alleviate issues between actors on set to keep projects running smoothly and efficiently.
Resolve issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Manage continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
Future Problem Solvers / 6th - Current / State Qualifier
Stage Manager / 9th - Current
Chi Sigma / 9th - Current
National Honor's Society / 10th - Current
International Thespian Society / 10th - Current
Tennis / 11th - Current
Accomplishments
Has maintained a 4.0+ GPA throughout high school while taking 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Received two school awards for role as the production stage manager.
Collaborated with Prestonwood Christian Academy in the development of Godspell, The Importance of Being Earnest, It's A Wonderful Life, Little Women, The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane, and Music Man.
Achieved many successful school shows through effectively helping with stage management and administrative tasks.
Achieved more efficient note-taking practices for school's stage management program by introducing Adobe Acrobat.
Used Google Sheets to create insightful props and crew-movement spreadsheets.
Successfully trained and supervised newer student production staff during a small window of time.