Teresa Freeman
Clermont,FL
Summary
Positive minded professional with extensive live event experience in performance and production related roles. Seeking to utilize my experience and technical education to transition from performer based roles to production or technical positions.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Entertainment Character Performer/Costume Hostess
Walt Disney World Resort
Lake Buena Vista, FL
06.1994 - Current
- Executed and maintained choreography and blocking for multiple roles in daily operational and seasonal shows.
- Deliver high-energy performances following detailed character guidelines in extreme weather conditions.
- Ensured efficient costume transitions by working closely with team members in diverse live show environments.
- Clean, maintain, and distribute costumes for live shows, parades, and musicians.
Technical Crew Member/UCP Gala
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with team to set up and dismantle audio and lighting equipment for events.
- Work with team to hang, focus, and cable lighting fixtures in accordance with light plot documentation.
- Performed designated duties for both rehearsals and live performance.
Logistics Office Manager/Logistics Staff
Winter Party Festival
Miami Beach, FL
03.2015 - 03.2020
- Coordinated the setup and breakdown of onsite event logistics office.
- Oversaw the entire process for event supplies including sourcing, receiving ,inventory control , disbursement and retrieval.
- Supervised volunteer staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
Assistant Lighting Designer/Production Assistant
One Magical Weekend
Orlando, FL
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Assist Lighting Designer with load in, setup, focusing and programming.
- Document and prioritize production related needs to be completed to align with event timelines.
- ensures the completion of venue opening, turnover, and closing responsibilities.
Technical Crew Member/Headdress Ball
Hope And Help Center Of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
09.2001 - 09.2016
- Load in and load out of event Audio and Lighting equipment.
- Assembled trussing, hung, cabled, and focused lighting fixtures based on light plot specifications.
- Perform rehearsal and show related duties as assigned.
Production Assistant/ASM One Mighty Weekend
Mark Baker Presents/Johnny Chisholm Presents
Orlando , FL
06.2002 - 06.2014
- Assist with pre-event ticket distributions and sales.
- Set up greenroom spaces aligning with performer rider specifications.
- Organized and directed performer movements between designated areas during events as per event timelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Live Event Production Design
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Merchandising
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ05-1994
Skills
- Production Assistant Experience
- Basic Training in ETC ION/NOMAD
- Basic Training in GRAND MA3
- AutoCAD 2021
- Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Teams
- Extensive experience in team based envoirnments
- Critical Thinker
- Easily adaptable to changing responsibilities
- Willing to learn and implement new technologies
Certification
- Certificate in stage technology July 2021
Timeline
Technical Crew Member/UCP Gala
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida
03.2024 - 03.2024
Assistant Lighting Designer/Production Assistant
One Magical Weekend
06.2015 - 06.2019
Logistics Office Manager/Logistics Staff
Winter Party Festival
03.2015 - 03.2020
Production Assistant/ASM One Mighty Weekend
Mark Baker Presents/Johnny Chisholm Presents
06.2002 - 06.2014
Technical Crew Member/Headdress Ball
Hope And Help Center Of Central Florida
09.2001 - 09.2016
Entertainment Character Performer/Costume Hostess
Walt Disney World Resort
06.1994 - Current
Associate of Science - Live Event Production Design
Valencia College
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Merchandising
Brookdale Community College