Theresa Dunipace
Upland,CA
Summary
Project and Production Coordinator with 18+ years of experience supporting live entertainment, media, and event-based organizations. Expertise in project coordination, social media management, stakeholder communication, scheduling, budget oversight, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to manage complex timelines, lead teams, analyze performance metrics, and support operational excellence in fast-paced environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Staff
Innova Disc Golf
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Maintain webpages on players' info and photos
- Managed posting schedules, and monitored performance metrics to evaluate content effectiveness, and inform future campaigns.
- Increased audience interaction and brand visibility through consistent content delivery and trend-aware posting strategies.
- Strengthened community engagement by responding promptly to messages, comments, and audience inquiries.
- Aligned marketing, design, and product teams by managing content schedules and campaign timelines across multiple platforms.
Board Member / House Manager / Event Coordinator
Southern California Shakespeare Festival
01.2011 - 12.2021
- Organized front-of-house operations and end-to-end event logistics for live performances and festivals.
- Oversaw vendor relations and venue setup to ensure on-time readiness and service quality.
- Aligned cross-functional teams (creative, technical, and operations) for accurate and on-time performance delivery.
- Facilitated communication between creative and technical teams to support smooth execution and issue resolution.
- Managed high-value budgets cost-effectively to support efficient operations and resource optimization.
- Oversaw inventory, supplies, and operational resources across multiple concurrent projects and events.
- Recognized for consistently delivering smooth, well-organized festival and event experiences.
- Represented the organization at community meetings and events to strengthen partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
- Partnered with leadership on policies, procedures, and programs to improve operational effectiveness.
- Coordinated complex schedules and daily workflows to support high-performance team operations.
- Resolved customer and patron issues promptly to ensure service satisfaction and repeat engagement.
House Manager / Front of House Manager
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Managed schedules, workflows, and day-to-day front-of-house operations for live performances.
- Led logistics planning and staff coordination to maintain consistent audience and service standards.
Stage Manager (Special Project)
California State University, San Bernardino
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Led logistics planning for rehearsals and performances, coordinating timelines, personnel, and technical needs.
- Facilitated communication between directors, designers, and crew to support on-time execution.
House Manager / Concessions / Crew
Unbound Production
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Supported interactive theater operations through front-of-house management, concessions coordination, and crew support.
- Assisted with audience flow, performance logistics, and on-site problem resolution.
- Interactive Theater - One Season
Production Manager (Film Credit)
Lydia (Film)
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Managed production logistics, schedules, and on-set operations to support timely project delivery.
Crew / Theater Technician
Lewis Family Playhouse
01.2005 - 12.2011
- Operated lighting and sound equipment during live performances while supporting load-ins, strikes, and set changes.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure technical accuracy and safe backstage operations.
- Supported theatrical productions through technical setup, equipment operation, and backstage coordination.
Technician / Crew
Citrus College
01.2004 - 12.2008
- Operated lighting and sound equipment during live performances while supporting load-ins, strikes, and set changes.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure technical accuracy and safe backstage operations.
- Supported theatrical productions through technical setup, equipment operation, and backstage coordination.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication & Media Studies
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
08-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Project and production management
- Strategic planning
- Budget oversight
- Resource allocation
- Event logistics
- Vendor and stakeholder relations
- Risk mitigation
- Social media management
- Content scheduling
- Performance analytics
- Team leadership
- Training and development
- Workflow prioritization
- Graphic design tools
- Scheduling tools
- Content creation strategies
- Online performance analytics
Personal Information
Title: Project and Production Coordinator
Timeline
Social Media Staff
Innova Disc Golf
01.2017 - 12.2022
House Manager / Front of House Manager
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
01.2014 - 12.2018
Stage Manager (Special Project)
California State University, San Bernardino
01.2014 - 12.2014
House Manager / Concessions / Crew
Unbound Production
01.2013 - 12.2013
Production Manager (Film Credit)
Lydia (Film)
01.2013 - 12.2013
Board Member / House Manager / Event Coordinator
Southern California Shakespeare Festival
01.2011 - 12.2021
Crew / Theater Technician
Lewis Family Playhouse
01.2005 - 12.2011
Technician / Crew
Citrus College
01.2004 - 12.2008
Master of Arts - Communication & Media Studies
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY