Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Sewing
Photography
Timeline
Teresa May-Hajdar

Teresa May-Hajdar

Dallas,TX

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance engagement and boost performance.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Theatre Manager

Bishop Lynch High School
12.2003 - 07.2023
  • Scheduled use of theatre and provided technical assistance, working closely with administration and staff.
  • Recruited and trained student technical staff.
  • Managed maintenance and rental account operations efficiently.
  • Negotiated price and service with vendors and renters.
  • Maintained off-campus storage area, including transportation for delivery of set pieces and costumes.

Producer

Bishop Lynch High School
09.1996 - 07.2023
  • Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects.
  • Liaised with director, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
  • Facilitated communication between production staff and school administration.
  • Trained and managed production staff and crew members to build highly qualified team.
  • Collaborated with marketing and advertising departments to launch publicity.
  • Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
  • Enforced adherence with safety regulations and industry standards to keep productions compliant.
  • Coordinated with vendors to obtain supplies needed for shoots at best value for money.
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
  • Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
  • Orchestrated license agreements for productions and music contracts.
  • Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
  • Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions.
  • Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
  • Oversaw lighting, audio and video-taping.
  • Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.

Student Activities Director

Bishop Lynch High School
08.2005 - 08.2010
  • Evaluated student programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
  • Developed partnerships with parents, students, faculty and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
  • Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
  • Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of 1,000 students and 100 instructors.
  • Represented activities program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
  • Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
  • Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Webmaster

Bishop Lynch High School
07.1996 - 09.2008
  • Instrumental in the original creation of the school's website.
  • Troubleshot issues with website and fixed scripting and use issues.
  • Conceptualized, planned and executed original designs for wide range of website properties.
  • Implemented content management and security resource tutorials to assist end-user training.

Director of Public Relations

Bishop Lynch High School
07.1994 - 08.2003
  • Maintained proactive media relations program by distributing news releases for placement.
  • Implemented content editorial calendar to plan marketing campaigns and manage content.
  • Developed brand media relations strategies that bolstered community awareness and knowledge.
  • Communicated with media weekly to build relationships and optimize press coverage.
  • Reported on press coverage recaps to determine areas for improvement.
  • Produced and distributed internal and external communications.
  • Coordinated press releases.
  • Collaborated with other departments to develop integrated branding and public relations strategies.
  • Wrote engaging and successful press releases to control information and public opinion.

Alumni Director

Bishop Lynch High School
07.1994 - 07.2000
  • Collaborated with alumni representatives to plan activities.
  • Managed individual budgets for each reunion class.
  • Managed database of all alumni, including personal information current occupation.
  • Collected news stories and personal updates on gratuates.
  • Wrote, edited and published a quarterly newsletter for distribution to 8,000+ alumni.

Asst. Director of Development

Bishop Lynch High School
07.1994 - 06.1998
  • Collaborated on strategies for fund-raising with parents and teaching staff.
  • Served as liaison between development staff and parent support groups.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bishop Lynch High School, Dallas, TX

Music / Theatre

Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX

Skills

  • Operations Oversight
  • Materials Planning and Logistics
  • Team Relationships
  • Event Staffing
  • Financial Reports
  • Special Promotions Planning

Sewing

An avid seamstress, I took over the costuming of the school's productions in 2010, developing an eye for character presence and stage accessability. 

Photography

Photography has always been a passion of mine, and I began photographing the stage productions at Bishop Lynch in order to provide a complete history of the fine arts at the school.

Timeline

Student Activities Director - Bishop Lynch High School
08.2005 - 08.2010
Theatre Manager - Bishop Lynch High School
12.2003 - 07.2023
Producer - Bishop Lynch High School
09.1996 - 07.2023
Webmaster - Bishop Lynch High School
07.1996 - 09.2008
Director of Public Relations - Bishop Lynch High School
07.1994 - 08.2003
Alumni Director - Bishop Lynch High School
07.1994 - 07.2000
Asst. Director of Development - Bishop Lynch High School
07.1994 - 06.1998
Bishop Lynch High School - High School Diploma,
Stephen F. Austin State University - , Music / Theatre
Teresa May-Hajdar