Event Planner/Coordinator

Franklin & Marshall College                                                     May 2023

Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in Sociology and Theatre; GPA: 3.97, Honors List (3.7+)

Highlighted Courses

Introduction to Directing: analyzed styles of contemporary directors, learned to run a production staff

Theatre in the Digital Age: analyzed how theatre has shifted with the introduction of new technologies over the last 30 years

Playwriting: using interviews conducted on campus, wrote a two-act play about the human condition and institutional religion

Director of 9 to 5: The Musical (August 2022 – January 2023)

• Created an effective timeline for productions, including an intensive schedule for technical week
• Formed a staff of 12 and delegated all responsibilities of production amongst them
• Raised $5000 for Players Theatre Club through ticket sales, program advertisements, and specialty concessions
• Led rehearsals averaging at 12 hours weekly; responsible for style, scene blocking, and logistics 

President of Kite & Keys A Cappella (January 2022 – December 2022)

• Fundraised $1000 in first four months via membership dues, local business partnerships, and ticket purchases
• Improved attendance by implementing attendance policy and communication process
• Required all members to take bystander awareness and assault intervention training
• Started clubs first ever archive to maintain accuracy of position roles, operations, timeline of projects and succession plans 

Director of The Best of the Worst (January 2023 – Present)

• Organized a team of 24 cast members and 14 production staff
• Wrote a 100-page musical script, using a collection of songs from Broadway shows
• Served as the choreographer (responsible for 6 out of 12 dances in the production) and costume designer

Assistant Director of the staff-led Student New Works Festival (January 2023 – April 2023)

• Met one-on-one with eight students to develop and rehearse their works (student-written 10-12 minute monologues)
• Led class when the department chair was absent
• Performed my own 10-minute written work during the festival

Event Liaison Franklin & Marshall Event Services (August 2019 – Present)

• Led a team of nine other employees during the summer events season
• Communicated with and confirmed plans with clients
• Received deliveries and helped maintain large inventories
• Oversaw the distribution of keys and fob access during the summer season
• Assisted in the facilitation of events and was on call in case any client needs arose

Social Chair of Players Theatre Club (January 2022 – January 2023)

• Hosted events for up to 60 club members, including formals, performances, self-care and bonding activities 
• Balanced the social chair budget through operating fundraisers that allowed the purchase of club merchandise, decorations, and meals for club members
• Received social event host training facilitated by Franklin & Marshall College

Team Building

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