Instructor Resume
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Resume:
Qualifications
years program development and management
years direct solicitation, grant preparation and special event fundraising skills
years budget management skills
years staff management
years research and report writing skills
Outstanding verbal and written communication
years broad international experience and cross-cultural skills from employment, service, and research in Southern Africa, Europe and Southeast Asia
Mastery of Windows , Mac OSX, and Microsoft Office Suite
Functional fluency: Spanish, ZuluEducation
University of Southern California
M.F.A. in Theatre, Dramatic Writing concentration May
University of California, Los Angeles
M.A. in African Studies, Urban Planning and Folklore & Mythology concentration June
B.A. in Anthropology June
Non-Profit Management Experience
Finance Team Assistant Event Coordinator
Obama for America, Los Angeles, CA April -November
Contributing to the L.A. finance team’s distinction as most successful national fundraising chapter, in high-activity chapter office for multimillion dollar fundraising campaign, conceptualized and implemented event themes; coordinated venue logistics including security and troubleshooting, stage and volunteer management, and guest support for several prominent celebrities and elected officials including the First Family.
Project Coordinator, Julian C. Dixon Institute for Cultural Studies
Natural History Museum, Los Angeles, CA May -August
Effectively conceptualizing and implementing innovative strategies which resulted in increased community participation in the Museum’s programs, developed innovative research and community development programs, workshops, conferences, and events; prepared grant and funding proposals; created volunteer program including recruitment and management of volunteer/intern staff; established and fostered partnerships with community organizations and museums including the Autry National Center and the Skirball Cultural Center; managed all aspects of Institute operations in Director’s absence.
Founder and Producing Artistic Director
Los Angeles Theater Project, Inc./CASA Theater, Los Angeles, CA November -June
Laying foundation for the long-term growth and vibrancy of the CASA Theater Art Space and the Los Angeles Theater Project, Inc., established (c)() non-profit corporation dedicated to performing arts in the Los Angeles community; developed legal and programmatic framework for organization; managed fiscal responsibilities; initiated fundraising campaign through relationship management, direct solicitation, and proposal submission; produced theatrical events managing artists and volunteer staff; established collaborations with other theatre companies and production groups for programming and community outreach efforts.
Related Professional Experience
Instructor (Sociology, Theatre, Humanities)
Various Institutions, Los Angeles, CA May to Present
Managing instructional tasks for secondary and college students at institutions including the University of Phoenix, Los Angeles Trade Technical College, University of Southern California School of Theatre and Los Angeles Unified School District, plan lessons tailored to varied learning styles; conduct relevant research; facilitate discussions; grade and review assignments; advise students.
Residence Coordinator, Office for Residential Education
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA August -May
Fostering the academic success and social development of Troy Hall’s + undergraduate student residents, supervised, trained, motivated and counseled staff of resident advisors; managed range of academic, co-curricular, and social problems experienced by residents; enforced and evaluated residence hall policy to ensure student safety and well-being; trained staff and residents in effective peer support; compiled detailed reports on hall matters for Director and University.
Political-Economic Assistant
U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy, Republic of the Marshall Islands December -May
In support of U.S. diplomatic efforts in the Marshall Islands, conducted research that helped the U.S. draft the Compact of Free Association with the Marshall Islands financial and land-rental agreement; composed speeches for the Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission; composed cables (direct correspondence) to U.S.-based officials reporting on social events, island political affairs and community feedback; liaised with Marshall Islands elected officials.
Facilitator
Department of Drama, University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa March -January
For a collaborative project between the University and the Tathum Art Museum, founded and facilitated creative writing workshop and discussion group for local women; instructed group members on creative writing methods; laid foundation for program’s continuance through identifying and training facilitators from within the group to sustain workshop.
Honors
Conference Delegate
International Council of Museums Oral History Conference, Nafplio, Greece October
Participant in Council internal committee’s annual conference themed ‘Can Oral History Make Objects Speak?’
Graduate Teaching Fellowship
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA May
Recognition earned for high achievement as graduate student.
Delegate
Committee of Education and Culture, National Summit on Africa, Washington, DC February
Selected from national pool, in collaboration with various prominent academics and African and U.S. leaders wrote detailed legislative recommendations in National Plan of Action for U.S. Relations with Africa presented to former President Bill Clinton.
Research Fellow
University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa July -October
Facilitating the Nomkubulwane Oral History Project now housed at the Alan Paton Center archives in South Africa, conducted ethnographic research collecting oral histories on indigenous movements and theater to inform development project planning; compiled research findings into detailed report.
References Available Upon Request
