Theatre Practitioner
Consultant/Coach
Professional Summary
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Skills
Micro-Expressions Public Speaking Viewpoints Creative Initiatives Movement Singing Dancing Organized Aerial Arts Innovative
Leadership Curriculum Development Project Management Engaging
Directing Producing Stage Combat Multi-Tasking Kinesics
Transforming a cereal box into a functioning purse
Work Experience
2018-Present
Founder/Owner, Studio E Coaching
Transforming Obstacles into Opportunities
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Expanding individuals' comfort zones through movement in order to discover, release and empower their own unique creativity
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Provide tools for organizations, groups, and individuals that guide connection and awareness through work with kinesics, proxemics and haptics
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Work with individuals as a life coach in a one-on-one setting to develop self-assurance in public speaking and enable self-growth
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Build theatre skills for individuals including audition work, character movement, script analysis tools
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Manage business sales, marketing, and structure of the studio
2014-Present
Adjunct Theatre Professor, Miami University
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Introduce the art of acting for the non-theatre majors by focusing on the development of basic acting skills through improvisation and scene work
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Help students appreciate theatre, as future audience members, by engaging in a hands-on look at theatre production
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Build the connection between theatre arts and business skills with kinesics awareness and ensemble work
2020-Present
Chief Operating Officer, Carmine Entertainment
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Overseeing operations of the company and the work of executives
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Establish policies that promote company culture and vision
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Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication
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Implement business strategies, plans, and procedures
2017-Present
Movement Consultant & Intimacy Choreographer, Various Companies
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Facilitate and stage scenes that involve moments of intimacy, including but not limited to moments of sexual tension and physical touch
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Establish means of communication and barriers to ensure a safe creative setting for all involved in the choreographed scenes as well as those in the creative process overall
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Collaborate with the creative team to realize the physical life of piece of work. This includes creating or staging specific moments of movement, incorporating the use of physical language, and introducing methods or practices for individuals or ensemble work.
2011-Present
Teaching Artist, Various Companies
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Work on ensemble-building techniques and devising styles to cultivate self-confidence and increase emotional intelligence
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Provide opportunities for professional development in movement-based theatre
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Introduce students & educators to original movement and physical acting techniques
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Encourage creativity & healing through the art of movement & imaginative play
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Current companies include: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, Pones, Inc.,
Education Theatre Association, Community Arts Iniative, Inc., Teaching Artist Alliance
Education
2005-2009
New York University - Tisch School of the Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Acting Performance: Experimental Theatre Wing
2019-2021
Northern Kentucky University - Haile College of Business
Master of Business Administration - Focus in Entrepreneurship
Micro-Credential: Business Management Decision Making
Expected 2022
iNLP Center
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Certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming
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Certification in Life Coach Work
Interests
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