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Viola Whitaker

San Clemente,California

Summary

Focused leader with good multitasking, conflict management and people skills. Experienced with maintaining crew members' focus on production needs. Professional and hardworking at all times. Stage Manager offering two years of expertise in resource coordination to deliver successful productions. Expert in clearly communicating the director's vision to designers and technical crew members, developing rehearsal schedules, and managing all performance assets.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
03.2023 - 10.2024
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
  • Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.

Director

San Juan Hills Theatre Company
01.2023 - 05.2023

San Juan Hills' Production of "WHODUNIT," a Murder Mystery

  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
  • Focused teams on developing innovative approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs for effective production.

Front of House Manager

San Juan Hills Theatre Company
11.2022 - 12.2022

San Juan Hills' Production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

  • Addressed guest concerns and resolved all issues to guests' satisfaction.
  • Maintained positive team environment by encouraging teamwork and respect in accordance with company mission.
  • Demonstrated leadership by keeping up with cleanliness and organization and delegating roles to employees.
  • Resolved guests complaints while maintaining positive customer environment.

Assistant Stage Manager

San Juan Hills Theatre Company
01.2023 - 05.2023

San Juan Hills' Production of "Chicago"

  • Documented stage manager script suggestions.
  • Helped actors and crew remain focused and attentive during shows.
  • Built, placed and moved sets to match specific scenes.
  • Checked lighting and music against production plans and quickly addressed issues.
  • Helped with actor, scene and prop blocking.
  • Coordinated paperwork for stage manager and production team.
  • Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of artistic vision.
  • Worked with director to develop effective use of rehearsal times.
  • Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.

Education

San Juan Hills High School
San Juan Capistrano, CA
06.2025

Skills

  • Self-Motivated
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Active Listening

Timeline

Barista

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
03.2023 - 10.2024

Director

San Juan Hills Theatre Company
01.2023 - 05.2023

Assistant Stage Manager

San Juan Hills Theatre Company
01.2023 - 05.2023

Front of House Manager

San Juan Hills Theatre Company
11.2022 - 12.2022

San Juan Hills High School
Viola Whitaker