Manager Assistant
Resume:
KATHLEEN JOHNSTON
*** *. **** ******, *** Angeles, CA 90037. 419-***-****. ************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a flexible, professional position in which my communication skills, teamwork and leadership abilities
are utilized towards some greater purpose
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Performed in store demonstrations in various stores across the US. Was responsible for sales, customer
interaction, booth and product maintenance and communication with the other members of the team
Produced a one woman show-- collaborated on the story, organized the production team and raised the money
to stage and star in a one woman show called, “My Catatonia.”
Collaborated in creating a large number of film and theatre project as an actor and sometimes as crew-- I work
well in teams and know how to take and give direction. Alternate resume available on request.
Served as local co-manager and regional trainer for “The Power of One,” a touring anti bullying show. Set up the
show at every venue, coordinated props, costumes and other particulars for the show and ensured that
future staff met company standards of performance.
Collaborated in the creation of a creative curriculum in acting for Avancez Talent Management for all ages and
experience levels and acted as an instructor of said curriculum
Collaborated in the creation of a creative curriculum in theatre for children for Kuumba Arts Camp, Academy
SRT and Country Day Creative Arts and acted as instructor for each respective curriculum
Organized paper records and created working database of patients for small, family run surgery center
Responsible for guiding patients through the administrative process before surgery
Assisted with billing for medical facility
Responsible for maintaining contact with insurance companies to ensure payment of medical claims
Fundraised for Greenpeace and assisted in training new employees
Trusted with key holder and monetary responsibilities for retail facility
Created visual displays and ensured proper store maintenance in fast-paced retail facility
Assisted patients of many nationalities in navigating large medical facility and communicating with the medical
staff
Responsible for organization of student applications to arts masters program as well as communication between
the department and applicants
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Actor: 2002- present; Self-employed. I’ve been working professionally as an actor since 2002.
Actor/trainer: 10/09-1/12; Soren Bennick Production’s “The Power of One,” Philadelphia, DC, Boston, Miami,
Los Angeles
Agent: 4/10- present; US Jesco International, In store promotions, Philadelphia, New York, Los Angeles
Frontline Representative: 9/09- 12/09; Greenpeace USA, Philadelphia, PA
Instructor of Theatre: 6/09- 7/09; Metairie Park Country Day Creative Arts summer camp, Metairie, LA
Instructor of Acting, “Seuss Takes the Stage”: 6/09; Academy SRT, New Orleans, LA
Instructor of Theatre: 4/09- 5/09; Kuumba Arts Camp, ASHE Cultural Center, New Orleans, LA
Instructor of Acting: 1/08- 7/09; Avancez Talent Management, Metairie, LA
Billing and Office Assistant: 9/07- 3/08, 6/08- 5/09; Avenue Surgical Suites, New Orleans, LA
Assistant Manager: 2/08- 12/08; AA Concepts, New Orleans, LA
Assistant Manager: 11/08- 3/08; The Body Shop, New Orleans, LA
Office and Admissions Assistantship: 8/04- 5/07; Department of Film, Theatre and Communication Arts,
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
EDUCATION
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
• Masters of Fine Arts in Acting, (2007)
Muskingum College, New Concord, OH
• Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, Summa Cum Laude (2004)
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Summa Cum Laude (2004)
Springfield High School, Holland, OH, Salutatorian, 2000
SKILLS
General:
Working with people, Passing on knowledge, leadership, organization, communication, responsibility, delegating,
handling money, event preparation
Technical:
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Access; Experience creating and maintaining databases;
Can speak conversational German
REFERENCES
Michael Sheahan: President, Soren Bennick Productions, USA; 416-***-****, ************@*****.***
Kiley Willis: Regional Manager, US Jesco International, New York, NY: 816-***-****, ***********@*****.***
Patti Ming: Head of Accounts: Avenue Surgical Suites; New Orleans, LA
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