Piper Woods
Producer And Barista
New York
Summary
Experienced with project management, process optimization, and strategic planning. Utilizes analytical thinking and effective communication to enhance organizational performance. Track record of implementing innovative solutions and leading teams to achieve operational success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Director of Operations
Kitchen Sink Theatre Company
01.2024 - Current
- Produced full-staged productions, seeking talent, interviewing candidates, selecting material, and organizing readings and rehearsal schedules to ensure high-quality performances.
- Designs and executes fundraising events and cabarets. Writes proposals for state and local grants: secured the 2024 Broadway Greening Grant for the company.
- Managed budgets and contracts for shows, overseeing designer fees, actor salaries, rehearsal space funding, costumes, sets, and theater payments to maintain financial integrity. Contacts venues to secure performance spaces.
- Maintains a safe and healthy work environment. Currently in process of applying for 501(c)3 designation.
- Ensured workplace safety by implementing health protocols and procedures. Currently in process of applying for 501(c)3 designation.
Barista
Ralph Lauren Coffee
01.2025 - 2026
- Prepared high-quality beverages following established recipes and customer preferences.
- Operated coffee-making equipment, ensuring proper use and maintenance for optimal performance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, adhering to health and safety standards.
Experience Guide
HERO NYC
01.2024 - 2025
- Oversaw interactive gallery experience, managing ticketing, space maintenance, and guest participation while supervising a team of 15 and educating guests on museum options.
- Developed educational content to enhance visitor understanding of local history and culture, resulting in increased engagement.
- Guided participants through urban exploration activities, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Developed knowledge of local history and culture to enhance participant experience.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of community outreach programs.
Walking Tour Guide
Top Dog Tours
01.2024 - 2024
- Led walking tours across New York City neighborhoods, including Chinatown, Little Italy, SoHo, Greenwich Village, and the Lower East Side, ensuring patron safety on busy Manhattan streets.
- Prioritized guest safety and satisfaction through adherence to best practices in tour management, enhancing overall tour experience.
- Conducted engaging tours, providing informative commentary on historical sites and local culture to enhance guest understanding and enjoyment.
Retail Associate
Madewell
01.2023 - 2024
- Engaged with customers to understand their needs and preferences. Executed POS transactions. Packed and sent orders.
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to improve overall shopping experience.
- Maintained store organization and visual merchandising standards to enhance customer engagement.
Teacher
Children’s Acting Academy
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Instructed acting, improv, comedy, voice, and dance to children aged 4 to 8, fostering creativity and self-expression. Integrated improv and acting games, monologue coaching, and voice and speech training into curriculum to enhance students' performance skills. Choreographed weekly dance routines, promoting teamwork and physical coordination among young campers. Organized camper schedules.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student creativity and performance in acting techniques.
- Facilitated interactive workshops, encouraging students to explore diverse acting styles and methods.
- Guided students in character development, fostering individual expression and emotional connection to roles.
Donation Solicitor
Muhlenberg Red Door Dialers
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Contacted alumni and parents of alumni to raise nearly $20,000 for financial aid, directly benefiting the school. Engaged potential donors in conversations to strengthen their connections with the school, encouraging contributions.
- Drafted legal documents, including contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
- Researched case law and legal precedents to support client positions effectively.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their legal needs and develop tailored strategies.
Counselor
Science Museum of Long Island
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Engaged with children in educational activities ages 4 through 12. Coordinated and supervised science-oriented activities, engaging children in hands-on experiments like dissecting dogfish, squid, and grasshoppers, creating rockets, building robots, and performing physics and astronomy experiments to enhance their understanding of scientific concepts. Trained children in basic survival techniques, fostering essential life skills and promoting confidence in outdoor environments.
- Facilitated engaging educational programs for diverse groups of visitors.
- Supported team in developing interactive exhibits and workshops.
- Assisted in conducting evaluations to enhance visitor experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre and Women & Gender Studies
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA01-2023
Skills
Operations management
Logistics management
Project coordination
Digital marketing
Training and mentoring
Group management
Environmental awareness
Expert communication
Interpersonal skills
Social perceptiveness
Cultural sensitivity
Websites
Certification
Alcohol Service Training - 2025
Timeline
Alcohol Service Training - 2025
08-2025
Barista
Ralph Lauren Coffee
01.2025 - 2026
Director of Operations
Kitchen Sink Theatre Company
01.2024 - Current
Experience Guide
HERO NYC
01.2024 - 2025
Walking Tour Guide
Top Dog Tours
01.2024 - 2024
Retail Associate
Madewell
01.2023 - 2024
Teacher
Children’s Acting Academy
01.2023 - 08.2023
Donation Solicitor
Muhlenberg Red Door Dialers
01.2022 - 01.2023
Counselor
Science Museum of Long Island
01.2015 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre and Women & Gender Studies
Muhlenberg College