Manager Assistant

Jonelle DeBlanc abi648@r.postjobfree.com

*** **** *** ******, **** Beach, MS 39560 Phone 702-***-****

Experience Summary

Total work experience of 10+ years with large scale, multi cultural, multi disciplinary, live theatrical,

permanent and touring shows. Emphasis on managing and streamlining initial set ups, costume along with

supply organization and inventory management.

Splendor Salon & Spa, Gulfport & Biloxi, MS 09/2009 – Present

Office / Facilities Manager

Manage day to day operations of salon, building issues, payroll and tax prep, vendor orders.

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Create policies, procedures, safety guidelines and update MSDS.

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Develop and implement successful marketing campaigns via email, direct mail and media.

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Track and predict growth along with needs of the salon (e.g. personnel, supplies and retail)

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Feld Entertainment, Palmetto, FL 12/2008 – 09/2009

Specialty Crafts Lead Temp

Responsible for refurbishment, maintenance and new build of items on multiple shows.

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Responsible for stitching, painting, dying & millinery in house and at off site locations.

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Inventory and organization in costume warehouse and costume shop stock.

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Blue Man Group, Las Vegas, NV 05/2007 12/2008

Wardrobe/Makeup Assistant

• Oversee Blue Man and Band needs for nightly performance, outside gigs, appearances, photo shoots and

filming.

• Run both Head and Assistant tracks with timely execution of stage cues.

• Implemented organizational and inventory system of all back stock and nightly used materials.

• Maintain founders’ long term integrity and continuity of the show’s costumes and makeup.

The Mirage/Cirque du Soleil’s The Beatles “LOVE”, Las Vegas, NV 02/2006 02/2007

Wardrobe Attendant

• Liaise with creation, production staff and artists during creation, staging, rehearsals and media events

ensuring their costuming and rehearsal clothing needs are met.

• Research and maintenance of electric “tiny foggers” used in artists’ costumes and props.

• Creation and run of dresser tracks, cues and nightly duties.

• Maintain designer and director’s vision and continuity of the show’s costumes.

Dublin Worldwide/Spirit of the Dance, Spirit of Christmas & Christmas on Broadway

Head of Wardrobe 2005 Tour

• Supervise 8 12 local wardrobe staff in various cities. Buyer and creator of many costumes used

• Oversee costume, equipment and budget needs for 35+ performers and crew on both tours.

Creation and build team of "Spirit of Christmas” at Kodak Theater Los Angeles, CA

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Liaise with production houses and manufactures to ensure deadlines are met.

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Beau Rivage Casino & Resort, Biloxi, MS 01/2001 08/2005

Wardrobe and Craft Assistant

• Fittings, alterations, painting, dying, millinery, shoe and wig maintenance on rotating large scale

productions.

• Personally assist headlining acts with their wardrobe needs.

• Creation of large set and scene pieces for special events.

• Coordinate with each shows production staff on their individual needs.

Grand Casino and Resort, Biloxi, MS 04/1999 – 10/2001

Wardrobe Mistress

• Coordinate with incoming tours wardrobe heads to fulfill their show run needs.

• Maintain designer’s vision, integrity and continuity of costumes, make up and wigs.

• Nightly run of show cues and daily alterations and maintenance of costumes.

• Coordinate load in and set up of rotating touring shows’ wardrobes as needed.

ESPN, CSI, Showtime, various US cities 05/2000 – 08/2005

Freelance as Stage Manager & Tape AD

• Stage Manager for live sporting events.

• Liaise with event producer and on air talent.

• Responsible for tracking and editing on the fly for bilingual, live network broadcasts.

Educational Background

AA, Theatre 1999, Mississippi Gulf Coast College, Gulfport, MS

Certificate, Clinical Herbalist – 2002, Southeast School of Botanic Medicine, Pass Christian, MS

H.S. Diploma, College Prep – 1997, Long Beach High School, Long Beach, MS

Additional Training and Special Skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency. Knowledge of Share Point.

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Theatrical safety training from Cirque du Soleil covering OSHA rules and regulations, MSDS, bloodborne

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pathogens and fall hazard.

Expert in airbrush techniques, paint and dye color matching.

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Highly skilled in sculpting both open and closed cell foam for character work.

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Experience and training in mold making, casting, latex, vinyl and silicone.

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Expert in application of prosthetic pieces and bald caps.

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General Interest / Hobbies

Painting, Photography, Western and Eastern Herbalism and Ayurveda

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