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Travis Harold Coles

Savannah,Georgia

Summary

I am excellent at managing multiple obligations and tasks while performing at a high level.

I have served diligently and consistently on the Metropolitan Planning Commission.

I founded and have served as the Executive Producer of The Bay Street Theatre, which is entering it's 16th year. Duties include set-construction, sound and lighting programming and operation, direction, singing and acting.

I am a former member of the Collective Face Theatre Ensemble for 7 years.

I have been the General Manager of Club One for 16.5 years, and have been employed by the company for 19.5 years.

I am an active licensed Realtor in the state of Georgia, currently under the Keller-Williams Coastal Area Partners brokerage, with exceptional marketing skills and property sales background. Enthusiastic professional with drive and determination to succeed in new business development. Excellent communicator skilled at relating with people at all levels and offering flexibility of working well on teams or individually.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Realtor

Keller Williams
11.2017 - Current
  • Negotiated, facilitated and managed real estate transactions.
  • Created and implemented marketing plans to drive sales.
  • Communicated with clients to understand their property needs and preferences.
  • Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
  • Negotiated contracts on behalf of clients.

Commissioner

Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Planning Commission
05.2016 - Current


  • Served as a Savannah City Council appointed member of the Savannah-Chatham County Metropolitan Planning Commission.
  • Interacted with and mitigated developer's, environmentalist's, and citizen's needs and concerns. 
  • Interacted with members of the community on planning and zoning related matters.

Executive Producer

Bay Street Theatre
01.2009 - Current
  • Founded The Bay Street Theatre, as an in-house theatrical troupe for Club One.
  • Made partnerships with area non-profits an integral part of BST's mission.
  • Determined and monitored schedules to meet demanding timelines.
  • Oversaw social media accounts related to each production.
  • Effectively collaborated and directed a team of creative and diverse individuals in various professions and levels.
  • Supervised the production team, identified problems and provided solutions.
  • Approved the procurement of needed services, resources, equipment and supplies.
  • Maintained a thorough knowledge of all aspects of financing, marketing and distribution.
  • Set and controlled budgets for all projects.
  • Employed crew members and contractors while negotiating rates of pay.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure that artistic and technical standards were met.
  • Successfully produced over 30 productions to include large musicals and smaller plays.
  • Acted in many productions, including as Billy Flynn in Chicago, Dr. Frank N Furter, Riff Raff, Brad, Narrator, and Dr. Scott/Eddie in The Rocky Horror Show Live, Rod in Avenue Q, Beetle Bamford in Sweeney Todd, and Ernst Ludwig in Cabaret, among many others. 
  • Successfully programmed lighting and sound, as well as hanging and installing lighting and sound equipment in all productions.
  • Constructed sets to accommodate a non-traditional space.

General Manager

FPE Inc.
10.2008 - Current
  • Strengthened company's business by leading implementation of additional diversity in entertainment. 
  • Created the Bay Street Theatre company which has produced over 30 shows to date. 
  • developed and instituted outreach to multiple area non-profits to partner with and raise funds for.
  • Oversaw a staff of over 30 and maintained a high level of professionalism.
  • Assisted in operations of sister companies such as Ampersand and Creative Approach.  
  • Reviewed SOP's and altered operations to increase efficiency.
  • Created goals to increase diversity and inclusion both within our staff and our patrons.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Richmond Hill High School
Richmond Hill, GA
2002

General

Armstrong State University
Savannah, GA

Skills

  • Staff development
  • Skilled in Excel
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Methodology implementation
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Powerful negotiator
  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Public speaking
  • Musical theatre strength as a performer
  • Theatrical technician: sound, lighting, and set design/construction
  • Self-motivated
  • Report writing
  • Project Management
  • Theatrical production
  • Budget Management

Timeline

Realtor

Keller Williams
11.2017 - Current

Commissioner

Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Planning Commission
05.2016 - Current

Executive Producer

Bay Street Theatre
01.2009 - Current

General Manager

FPE Inc.
10.2008 - Current

High School Diploma - undefined

Richmond Hill High School

General

Armstrong State University
Travis Harold Coles