Instructor

Posted on: 2009-07-03

Qualifications 6 years program development and management 5 years direct solicitation, grant preparation and special event fundraising skills 4 years budget management skills 4 years staff management 10 years research and report writing skills Outstanding verbal and written communication 3 years broad international experience and cross-cultural skills from employment, service, and research in Southern Africa, Europe and Southeast Asia Mastery of Windows 2000, Mac OSX, and Microsoft Office Suite Functional fluency: Spanish, ZuluEducation University of Southern California M.F.A. in Theatre, Dramatic Writing concentration May 2005 University of California, Los Angeles M.A. in African Studies, Urban Planning and Folklore & Mythology concentration June 2001 B.A. in Anthropology June 1999 Non-Profit Management Experience Finance Team Assistant Event Coordinator Obama for America, Los Angeles, CA April 2007-November 2008 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 2005-August 2006 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 0101 Theater, Los Angeles, CA November 2004-June 2006 Laying foundation for the long-term growth and vibrancy of the CASA 0101 Theater Art Space and the Los Angeles Theater Project, Inc., established 501(c)(3) non-profit corporati1on 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 2002 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 2003-May 2005 Fostering the academic success and social development of Troy Hall’s 700+ undergraduate student residents, supervised, trained, motivated and counseled staff of 14 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 2001-May2002 In support of U.S. diplomatic efforts in the Marshall Islands, conducted research that helped the U.S. draft the 2003 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 1997-January 1998 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 2005 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 2005 Recognition earned for high achievement as graduate student. Delegate Committee of Education and Culture, National Summit on Africa, Washington, DC February 2000 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 1997-October 1997 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