Freight Manager

Posted on: 2006-10-06

Carolyn West 2227 Craigtown Road Ellijay, Georgia 30540 706-258-8149 Objective: To re-enter the entertainment field in a growth oriented position which utilizes my expertise in the areas of management, entertainment coordination and production in the entertainment industry. Skills: • Strong organizational skills • Stage management/Behind-the-scene professional • Strong self-starter, able to work without supervision • Handled high-profiled clients • Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment under pressure • Strong work ethic and reliable • Capable of scheduling, booking shoot locations and overseeing on-air talent • Perseverance, energy and creativity Relevant Experience: Dollar Tree Ellijay, GA Freight Manager 3/2006 to Present MKS Instruments Boulder, CO Inventory Manager 4/2001 to 10/2001 West Company Chicago, IL and various cities Entertainment Coordinator 7/1994 to 8/1997 Worked on the side as a contractor for public and community event and theaters such as: Providence Performing Center, Chicago Theater, Wisdom Bridge Theater, Marriott Lincolnshire Theater and Gorton Community Theater. • Coordinated production plans and directed activities of stage crew and performers during rehearsals and performance. • Read script during each performance and gave cues for curtain, lights, sound effects and prompting performers. • Producer, Stage Manager, Assistant Director, and event coordinator for Professional and Community Theaters Capitol Records Hollywood, Ca Artist & Repertoire Executive Assistant 8/1993 6/1994 Internship Oversaw special guests and artist's needs while visiting and in charge of all incoming tapes, performance CD's and letters. Tape dubbing and duplicating, mailing Handled high-profile clients Education: California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA B.A. Communications 1994 • as a senior project, directed and created a television program called, "One-On-One" interviewing people in the workforce. • Area of concentration: Radio and Theater. • Specialty Music Director, Stage Manger, Assistant Director, Disc Jockey. Volunteer: • Special Olympics • Inner City Missionary • Small Group Leader • Drama Ministry • Benevolence