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Olivia Potter

Orange,CA

Summary

Passionate individual pursuing a degree in Theatre Performance and a Minor in Musical Theatre. Energetic, with outstanding interpersonal, analytical and critical thinking skills. Poised to build valuable experience and ready to contribute to team success. Familiar with life and ways to help students integrate and navigate the performance educational processes. Experienced summer camp leader adept at teaching classes, overseeing staff and aligning operations with student needs and compliance requirements. Detail-oriented, performance-oriented and articulate with excellent program management, team leadership and decision-making skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Top-notch abilities in event planning, student coaching and enrollment management. Attentive, diligent and personable. Offers excellent communication and organizational abilities along with skill in MS Office and fluency in virtual work. Outgoing and Dependable Volunteer Friendly and helpful. Experience helping non-profit organizations, driven by cause, and to work diligently to accomplish a measurable impact.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

DKA Chapter Chair

Delta Kappa Alpha
05.2023 - Current
  • Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents.
  • Chaired meetings, disseminating information, and fielded questions.
  • Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making.
  • Managed workflow and calendars of Chairman's office to support meeting planning and development.
  • Planned recruitment and renewals of designated committees.
  • Recruited Trained and worked closely with several volunteer committee's Communicated with project staff to coordinate committee-related activities.
  • Coordinated, generated and created documents to distribute to committee.
  • Oversee implementation of all aspects of retreat, to include; Research, Budget, Housing, Inclusion, Transportation, Events, and all meals for 130 people.


Summer Camp Coordinator

KU Studios
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
  • Communicated with parents about campers' activities, as well as evaluated campers' progress and provided feedback to parents
  • Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
  • Created and taught original content and choreography for End of Camp Performance of that material
  • Recognized and adapted to different learning styles to productively communicate and teach materials to staff and students.
  • Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in dance and drama pedagogy.
  • Collaborated with 2 assistant teachers to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Assistant Stage Manager

Berger Theatre
05.2023 - 05.2023
  • Built, placed and moved sets to match specific scenes.
  • Checked lighting and music against production plans and quickly addressed issues.
  • Helped with actor, scene and prop blocking.
  • Helped actors and crew remain focused and attentive during shows.
  • Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of artistic vision.
  • Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
  • Prepared rehearsal studio by gathering set furniture, props and costumes.
  • .Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.

Theatre Performance and Dance Teacher

KU Studios Home Of Kids Unlimited
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Train Mentor teachers ages 11-17 to implement dance and vocal techniques. Trained Mentor teacher to foster love of performance art, and how to inspire students to pursue passions and interest.
  • Created and developed original Choreography and lesson plans for weekly classes. Planned, prepared, and delivered those lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Assessed student progress regularly to identify students needing individualized help, provide feedback and select suitable material for dancers.

Education

Bachelors of Fine Arts - Theatre Performance

Chapman University
Orange, CA
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Ironwood Ridge High School
Tucson, AZ
05.2021

Skills

  • Experience in leadership
  • Team collaboration
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Event Planning, Coordination, and Implementation
  • Student Relations
  • Recordkeeping
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Relationship Management
  • Community Outreach
  • Operations Management
  • Microsoft Outlook Office navigation
  • CPR and Advanced First Aid Certified, Children and Adult

Timeline

Summer Camp Coordinator

KU Studios
06.2023 - 08.2023

DKA Chapter Chair

Delta Kappa Alpha
05.2023 - Current

Assistant Stage Manager

Berger Theatre
05.2023 - 05.2023

Theatre Performance and Dance Teacher

KU Studios Home Of Kids Unlimited
06.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelors of Fine Arts - Theatre Performance

Chapman University

High School Diploma -

Ironwood Ridge High School
Olivia Potter