Sophie (Salem) Polinske
Wauwatosa,WI
Summary
Detail-oriented and dedicated to the work that's assigned. Optimistic about the outcomes of current projects. Able to pick up things quickly, with a strong willingness to learn and grow with the people around me and be a strong leader.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Custodian
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
01.2016 - Current
- Maintained the cleanliness of church facilities and grounds weekly.
- Swept, mopped, and vacuumed the floors and carpets.
- Cleaned windows, walls, ceilings and vents using ladders or scaffolding when necessary.
- Refilled restroom supplies, such as toilet paper, paper towels, and soap.
Fly Crew Head
Tosa East Players
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Worked with people to successfully communicate and complete theatrical rigging tasks.
- Communicated with large groups of people for proper meeting times and locations, as well as communicating tasks to be completed.
- Taught others about rigging tasks and hanging techniques to safely and efficiently hang scenery and set pieces.
- Regularly checked and maintained safety protocols on rigging work to ensure that it was completed properly.
Events Crew Head
Tosa East Players
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Coordinated with large groups of people to plan organized events and activities for the club.
- Communicated directly with the theater director and board members for the proper dates and times of events and activities.
- I worked to set up and take down each event.
- Maintained proper organization for all supplies used for each respective event.
Link Crew Leader
Wauwatosa East High School
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Communicated and planned activities for incoming freshmen, and other students new to high school.
- Welcomed new students into the community and built bonds with them to make them feel comfortable.
- I gave tours and answered questions for the school and all clubs offered.
- Regularly sent emails to check in with students on academic work and their comfort level while transitioning into high school.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Production
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05-2029
High School Diploma -
Wauwatosa East High School
Wauwatosa, WI06-2025
Skills
- Event planning and project management
- Theatrical rigging expertise
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance and procedures
- Time management
- Leadership skills
- Sanitization techniques
- Minor repairs
Accomplishments
- Graduated high school with High Academic Honors
Affiliations
- International Thespian Society
- Tosa East Players
- Wauwatosa East Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)
Timeline
Fly Crew Head
Tosa East Players
09.2023 - 06.2025
Link Crew Leader
Wauwatosa East High School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Events Crew Head
Tosa East Players
01.2023 - 06.2025
Assistant Custodian
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
01.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Wauwatosa East High School
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Production
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee