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Resume

*A PDF download is available at the bottom of the page.
SELECTED EXPERIENCE

Assistant Production Manager

ZACH Theatre - Austin, TX
  • Assist with budget and season planning for a 17-show season as part of this non-profit theatre's $7.9 million operating budget.
  • Coordinate and oversee production schedules including maintaining calendars for three venues and two rehearsal spaces.
  • Prepare and execute all production contracts as well as recruit and negotiate designers for the Education Program.
  • Maintain regular communication between all areas of production. 
  • Provide additional production support as needed including obtaining music rights, advancing special events, and arranging flights, housing, and catering for artists.

Production Manager

Theatre B - Fargo, ND  
  • Hired, trained, and supervised staff and recruited new volunteers including 13 high school students at this nonprofit presenting house
  • Established and managed the technical deadlines along with a $6,500 budget for a four show season in a 71-seat venue.
  • Ensured the quality of the productions and expanded publicity resulting in increased ticket sales and a $14,000 increase in profit.
  • Collaborated with outside organizations in planning special events.  
  • Promoted from Stage Management position.

Safety Coordinator
The Santa Fe Opera - Santa Fe, NM
  • Created and directed safety programs and procedures.
  • Oversaw accident reports and worker's compensation insurance for a staff of nearly 700.
  • Managed a budget of $25,000 for campus-wide safety supplies.
  • Initiated a maintenance schedule for all safety equipment and set goals for improving safety within the organization.
  • Promoted from Assistant Safety Coordinator position.

Technical Director
Florida State University - Tallahassee, FL
  • Managed a $2,400 scenic budget for a 490-seat proscenium theatre production.
  • Created construction drawings, material orders, weekly shop calendars, and load-in/out plans.
  • Tracked build materials, collected receipts, and documented the money spent in order to remain under budget.
  • Trained the student deck crew and led fire drills.
  • Oversaw a crew of seven including one assistant technical director

Student Theatre Association Liaison
Florida State University - Tallahassee, FL
  • Collaborated with student directors, designers, and technicians to create student-run productions throughout their six show season.
  • Guided students in promoting and developing this new organization.
  • Facilitated communication between students and theatre staff.
  • Oversaw the maintenance of the space and led students in creating a safe work environment.
SKILLS/PROGRAM KNOWLEDGE
CPR/First aid certified
Proficient in OSHA reg. 
Competent in fall protection
Quicken/Quick Books
Basic accounting
Type 60+ WPM
Basic French fluency 

Microsoft Office
AutoCAD
Partworks
Carpentry/sewing
Scenic Painting
Read music
Play flute/oboe


EDUCATION
Florida State University 
M.F.A. Technical Production - 2014

North Dakota State University 

B.A. Theatre Arts (design/tech) - 2008

REFERENCES
Robert Coleman
Program Director
MFA Technical Production Program
Florida State University
Tracy Armagost
Assistant to Production Director
The Santa Fe Opera
Carrie Wintersteen
Executive Director
Theatre B
Robert Richoux
Technical Director
ZACH Theatre
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