Sarah McDaniel
El Paso,TX
Summary
I am a recent graduate of UTEP with a profound dedication to the art of theater and creative writing. My professional ethos is characterized by passion, diligence, and adept collaboration skills, enabling me to effectively work with diverse teams. My keen interest lies in the craft of writing, specifically in the domains of screenplays and short stories. I am a multi-talented Content Writer well-versed in research, writing, and editing a wide range of content. I am also an outgoing entertainer who creates enjoyable performances using various talents and routines of singing, dancing, and comedy. I'm trained in a wide range of performance and acting techniques and I'm a highly energetic and collaborative team player with proven punctuality and dependability. I thrive in fast-paced professional environments and I'm well-versed in working in independent and team-oriented productions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Entertainer
Part Of Your World Entertainment
El Paso, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Children's Birthday Parties
- Worked within designated budgets when planning events or performances.
- Participated in regular team meetings to provide feedback on past performances and plan future ones.
- Engaged with guests during breaks in the performance to ensure their satisfaction with services provided.
- Interacted with parents to discuss their child's needs and preferences for an event or show.
Actor/ Stage Hand
Tower Productions
El Paso, TX
09.2021 - Current
- Film Company
- Studied scripts to learn about characters' personalities, goals, and motivations.
- Appeared in commercials, music videos, web series, short films, independent films.
- Demonstrated physical movements necessary for realistic portrayal of characters' emotions.
- Maintained professionalism on set by arriving early, following directions, and staying focused.
- Researched real-life counterparts of fictional characters to gain insight into their behavior.
- Adapted performances based on feedback from directors and producers.
Editor for School Journal
UTEP
El Paso, TX
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided feedback on content structure and organization of documents.
- Edited manuscripts for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
- Worked closely with publishing team members to meet deadlines.
- Worked closely with graphic, photo, and video teams to plan and produce compelling content.
- Edited and proofread social media and blog posts.
- Managed multiple writing and editing assignments in dynamic environment within stated timelines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - THEATER ARTS & CREATIVE WRITING
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
El Paso, TX12-2023
Skills
- Poised under pressure
- Organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Creative problem solving
- Communication and team bonding skills
- Strong work ethic
- Computer proficiency
- Energetic and Adaptable
- Audience Engagement
- Creative Writing
- Childcare Experience
- Conflict Resolution
- Efficient Time Management
- Live Audience Entertainment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Story Shaping
- Research
- Story Pitching
- Writing Stories
- Voice Projection
- Character Development
- Adaptable
Societies
- ALPHA LAMDA DELTA
- SOCIETY OF COLLEGIATE LEADERSHIP HONOR SOCIETY
Hobbies and Interests
- Acting
- Writing
- Poetry
- Hiking
- Volunteer Work
- Baking
- Modeling
- Street Photography
- Fostering Animals
- Gardening
- Journaling
- Puzzling
- DIY Projects
Affiliations
- Since I can remember, I have been fostering stray animals. I've found a plethora of homes for stray dogs and cats and I hope to one day have my own nonprofit organization to continue finding strays forever homes.
- Outside of my education, I have found a deep-rooted passion for modeling and photography. I am represented by a modeling agency where I have learned valuable skills such as networking and body confidence.
- I am a person who likes to stay active. In my free time, I like to let my creativity roam free and I have taken on many home improvement projects and DIY projects.
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- I was a part of UTEP's first Undergrad Literary Journal in which I was an Editor for the Journal's poetry section and I was also a Project Manager for social media content. My non-fiction piece "Childhood" was featured in El Underground's first issue!
- I kept my 4.0 GPA for each semester and I graduated from UTEP within three years.
- I was one of few students chosen to apply for the position to be the Banner Bearer for my college graduation
Timeline
Editor for School Journal
UTEP
08.2023 - 12.2023
Children's Entertainer
Part Of Your World Entertainment
08.2022 - Current
Actor/ Stage Hand
Tower Productions
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - THEATER ARTS & CREATIVE WRITING
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
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