Resume
Education
2021
University of Denver
Master of Arts in Creative Writing & Organizational Leadership
Denver, CO
GPA: 4.0 Relevant Coursework: Directing, Leadership, Stage Management, Speech Awards and Honors: Kimmy Foundation Community Service Professional Award, Big HeART Scholarship, January Elfman Scholarship (2024 Big Sur Children’s Writer Workshop)
2019
California State University Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts in Directing
Fullerton, California
GPA: 3.8 Relevant Course: Directing for the Camera, Directing for the Stage, Screenwriting
Awards and Honors: President’s Scholar Program, Presidential Award (Honors), Extraordinary Acts of Service Award, Barbara Paige Scholarship for the Performing Arts
Experience
Nov 2022 - Present
Entertainment Lead, Parades
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim, CA
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Consolidate casting data from multiple creative heads into one location for the operations team to reference
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Develop and communicate cast expectations, motivate, and inspire cast members to reach their full potential
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Provide feedback and direction in rehearsals for showmanship, character development, and motivation
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Manage schedule, operational budget, travel arrangements, accommodations, activities, personal appointments, and business meetings with discretion and flexibility
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Design, edit, and share presentations, ads, and promotional items utilizing Microsoft Office Suite
April 2017 – Dec 2022
Parade Support & Character Performer
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim, CA
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Represent the Disney brand through the performance of several characters at the Disneyland Resort
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Drive various multi-million-dollar floats safely and successfully up and down the parade route
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Supervise OSHA/Cal-OSHA compliance and partner with Safety Specialists on parade safety processes
May 2018 – March 2020
The 17th Door Reality TV Show Production Coordinator
Manic Mind Productions
Tustin, CA
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Researcher/ Assistant to CEO of Manic Mind Productions/ 17th Door, Robert Luther
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Manage schedule, travel arrangements, appointments, and business meetings with discretion and flexibility
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Design, edit, and share presentations, ads, and promotional items utilizing Microsoft Office Suite
Nov 2017 – March 2020
Youth Activities Coordinator
South El Monte Community Center
South El Monte, CA
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Mentor children, teenagers, and young adults in English and the basics of writing
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Plan and execute organization-wide events including Sports Camps & Writing Contests
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Form the first-ever Creative Writing Sector for the Community Center.