Creative Services Director with expertise in concept development, program design and implementation,  and efficiency best practices eager to contribute and make an immediate impact on community-related programs for child and adolescent populations.   

 

Child Learning Modalities   Program Development   Efficiency Practices   Effective Communication

Strong Leadership Skills   Program Evaluation   Team-Focused   Task Delegation

• Creative Content Design   Out-of-Box Thinking   Concept Development   Staff Mentoring and Training

 

Ø  Strong analytical background with the ability to work independently on multiple projects with specialized experience in theater and video production and direction, audio and visual applications, research and development, design and implementation of numerous educational mediums, as well as collaborative relationship building. 

Ø  Comprehensive understanding of child learning processes and behavior due to advanced field training.  

Ø  Knowledgeable in all facets of lesson plans including curriculum development and implementation, classroom etiquette, and numerous teaching methodologies.

Ø  Excel in defining and implementing policies, procedures and operational systems that boost productivity, efficiency and quality of the learning media.

Ø  Competent leader and mentor who is able to create a team environment, including building collaborative relationships, training peers to perform at maximum efficiency, and the capacity to form cross-functional coalitions in order to ensure knowledge is shared across departmental lines.

Ø  Proven ability to adapt strong process knowledge and technical skills to diverse organization needs. 

 

 

 

 

 

Video Director, Englishunt (Seoul, South Korea)                                       2009-Present

 

  Primary responsibilities include management and contribution to concept development and direction of children s videos.  Specific functions include;

  Perform variety of multi-dimensional characters in educational videos;

  Developed numerous project pieces including scripts, lyrics, and content;

  Edited videos to ensure various content is fluid and relevant to specific audiences. 

 

 

 

Artistic Director / Instructor, Singing Stars (Seoul, South Korea)             2008-2009

 

  Primary responsibilities included development and production of educational theatre for children s audiences.  Specific functions included;

  Built sets, filmed and edited video, organized costumes and props;

  Developed various theater based curricula;

  Instructed young children in theatre arts and guided growth and development.

 

Artistic Director, Gyeonggi English Village (South Korea)                           2006-2008

 

  Primary responsibilities included development and production of various educational theatre for children s audiences.  Specific functions included;

  Developed functional educational program designed to act as an interactive and entertainment based learning medium;

  Directed and performed numerous ESL performances;

  Trained staff to be Edutainers , specifically ways to enhance educational awareness while employing entertaining tactics to increase efficacy and attention spans of childhood populations. 

Managing Director, UpStage Theater (Colorado)                                           2005-2006

 

  Primary responsibilities included production of wide array of children s theatre as well as development of educational curriculum related to performances.  Also performed staff assessment and analysis of staff efficacy related to specific job functions.  

 

Department Director C Theater, Independent Lake Camp (Pennsylvania)            2003

 

  Primary responsibilities included managing and assigning educational curricula to appropriate personnel.  Specific functions included;

  Ensured a positive and conducive learning environment was instituted by individualizing instructional programs per audience needs;

  Produced numerous theatrical performances in a cross-functional and fast paced environment;

  Guided educational process through focused training techniques;

  Evaluated and instituted professional development plans for staff as well as provided immediate feedback related to performance.   

 

Earlier Experience

 

- Casino Manager, Dostal Alley  

 

- Owner / Manager, Central City Sweet Shoppe  

 

- Operations Manager, KB Toys   

 

- Department Director, Independent Lake Camp  

 

- Camp Counselor / Theater Instructor, Independent Lake Camp 

 

n B.A. C Theatre / Emphasis C Acting and Directing, University of Northern Colorado

 

 

Mike Nance

 010-2349-6453 / abc@xyz.com

 

 

 

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Dear RECIPEINT NAME:

Recent research into COMPANY NAME prompted me to immediately update my resume for your review.   Based on my knowledge of this company, I am very interested in interviewing for STATE POSITION YOU ARE SEEKING. I offer several years as a Creative Content Designer and Director, specifically focused on educational mediums for child populations.  I have an in-depth understanding of creating educational programs and ensuring relevance for specific targeted demographic groups.  My resume reflects the diverse set of skills I possess and am capable of employing in your organization.  

            I am an exceptionally hard worker and my peers consider me a strong team player.  My enthusiasm comes from utilizing my skill set to benefit the organization and streamlining and improving processes as evidenced by my accomplishments and contributions to my past employers.  I am also capable of assimilating into a new environment easily and feel that I could quickly become part of your team.  I enjoy the chance to work directly with various departmental resources in both learning and mentoring fashions. I am selectively seeking a company who is progressive thinking and in need of a professional who can make an immediate and positive impact on productivity and processes.

            After your review of my resume, I hope you will agree that this would be a mutually beneficial arrangement.  I plan to call you early next week. At that time, I can answer questions concerning my background and experience and we can discuss the desirability of an introductory meeting.  Please contact me sooner if you wish to talk before then.  I look forward to speaking with you.

Sincerely,

Mike Nance