Ricardo Melendez
Norfolk,Virginia
Summary
I am a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Always ready to help team achieve company goals, I am seeking a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am a detail-oriented team player with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and I am always ready to help the team achieve company goals with the willingness to take on added responsibilities in order to meet team goals. My experiences as a performer, educator and administrator make me an excellent candidate for a forward thinking employer looking to further their footprint and achieve their goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Old Dominion University/ Theater Department
09.2014 - Current
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
- Worked with colleagues and administrators to create robust education programs.
- Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
- Completed classroom planning by creating and preparing exams, classroom discussions and lectures.
- Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
- Applied multitude of valid methods to employ and assess students' understanding of content.
- Displayed professional demeanor and served as role model for students.
- Used Canvas software to keep accurate records of students' attendance and grades.
Theater Arts Teacher
Governor's School For The Arts
09.2004 - Current
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
- Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide future growth.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
- Enhanced academic programs with innovative methodologies and collaboration.
- Managed Thespian society operations with elected students to promote individual thought and creativity.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Producing Director
Actors' Workshop Of Virginia
08.2014 - 09.2023
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
- Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.
Associate Artistic Director
Todd Rosenlieb Dance
09.2004 - 09.2023
- Achieved individual and troupe success through enhanced collaborative and communications skills.
- Directed day-to-day artistic operations and made strategic decisions to further organizational goals and fiscal objectives.
- Oversaw installation and operation of on-set sound and lighting equipment to achieve superior production results.
- Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
- Created arts organization's seasonal performance and exhibition program and selected performers and artists for upcoming events.
- Developed targeted marketing and sales strategies to promote successful organizational and artistic outcomes.
- Scheduled seasonal theater productions and engaged dancers and stage personnel to execute professional quality performances.
- Auditioned, selected and coached actors to execute high-quality performances and enhance production value.
- Managed theater's budget and interacted with charities, sponsors and trusts to obtain operating funds.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive pieces to enhance creativity and gather fresh ideas.
Artistic Director
Ballets De San Juan
05.2002 - 07.2004
- Achieved individual and troupe success through enhanced collaborative and communications skills.
- Directed day-to-day business operations and made strategic decisions to further organizational goals and fiscal objectives.
- Oversaw installation and operation of on-set sound and lighting equipment to achieve superior production results.
- Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
- Created arts organization's seasonal performance and exhibition program and selected performers and artists for upcoming events.
- Developed targeted marketing and sales strategies to promote successful organizational and artistic outcomes.
- Scheduled seasonal theater productions and engaged dancers and stage personnel to execute professional performances.
- Auditioned, selected and coached actors to execute high-quality performances and enhance production value.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive pieces to enhance creativity and gather fresh ideas.
Education
Master of Arts - Theatre Arts
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN05.1993
Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Special Projects
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Innovation and Creativity
- Coordinate Projects
- Coordinate Schedules
- Budget Management
- New Program Development
- Fundraising Events
- Committed and Trustworthy
Accomplishments
Best Male Performer Award
Nijinsky NIJINSKY’S LAST DANCE International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival, Ireland 2008
Meritorious Achievement Award,Excellence in Performance WORKING. Kennedy Center ACTF 2021
Nominated Best Play CLOAKED International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival, Ireland 2011
Nominated Best Cultural Achievement MY DORIAN International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival, Ireland 2014
Meritorious Achievement Award,Excellence in Performance WORKING. Kennedy Center ACTF 2021
Bursary Award- Angel on Eros International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival, Ireland 2023
Outstanding Play Award- Angel On Eros Fresh Fruit Festival, NYC 2023
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Old Dominion University/ Theater Department
09.2014 - Current
Producing Director
Actors' Workshop Of Virginia
08.2014 - 09.2023
Theater Arts Teacher
Governor's School For The Arts
09.2004 - Current
Associate Artistic Director
Todd Rosenlieb Dance
09.2004 - 09.2023
Artistic Director
Ballets De San Juan
05.2002 - 07.2004
Master of Arts - Theatre Arts
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Butler University
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