Karina Ferry
(c) 410-***-**** Apartment 4J
ablaim@r.postjobfree.com
Baltimore, MD 21201
Employment Experience
Starbucks Coffee Company - Baltimore, MD. (September 2008- Present)
Shift Manager
Manage daily operations, cash handling, and customer satisfaction at busy
downtown location.
. Full responsibility for maintaining corporate expectations of product
quality and service.
. Cash handling and reporting for each shift.
. Managing and maintaining inventory.
CENTERSTAGE - Baltimore, MD. (October 2006 - June 2008)
Rentals Manager/Development Event Coordinator
Plan, market, and execute all outside rental events as well as plan and
manage events in the Development Office.
. Marketing, management, sales, contracting, invoicing and tracking
payment for Rental Events with annual net revenue goal of 40K.
. Planning and facilitating an average of 40 events yearly, including
all aspects of events (e.g., receptions, dinners, galas, corporate
meetings, full theatrical performances) for groups ranging in size
from 8 to 600.
. Communicating events needs to the Production Office (e.g., lighting,
sound, operations, and costume departments) to guarantee all needs are
met and conveying possibilities and limitations to internal and
external clients.
. Tracking of event RSVPs for multiple events.
. Floral design and arrangement, d cor, booking catering, entertainment,
and supplemental event staff.
Missoula Children's Theater - Missoula, MT. (August 2000 - June 2001,
February 2006 - September 2006)
Tour Actor/Director
As part of a two-person team, managed, directed and performed in full
musical productions across the country for a traveling children's theater.
Responsibilities included:
. Casting, directing, stage managing, and performing with a new cast
weekly.
. Working with up to 60 children, ages 5 - 18.
. Directing theater-oriented workshops for teachers and/or children.
. Maintaining team's financial records.
Atlantic Risk Management - Columbia, MD. (December 2004 - February 2006)
Assistant Account Manager
Supported account managers in the Property and Casualty Insurance
department.
. Supplied Clients with up-to-date Certificates of Insurance, FR-19s and
MVRs.
. Entered and prepared proposals of insurance, statements, surveys,
endorsements, and applications.
. Conducted office management duties, which supported all departments.
. Planned annual events and monthly luncheons for groups ranging in size
from 10- 100 people.
Smyth Jewelers - Timonium, MD. (July 2004 - December 2004)
Sales Support
Assisted customers and supported sales staff in a high-end, customer-
service-intensive jewelry store.
. Prepared items for presentation and finalized customer sales.
. Provided inside sales support through digital photography, e-mail, and
telephone.
M&S Grill - Baltimore, MD. (April 2004 - July 2004)
Server
Provided excellent food and beverage service in a busy, upscale downtown
eatery.
Hampstead Players - East Barnstead, NH. (October 2001 - January 2002)
Tour Actor
As part of a two person team, traveled throughout the U.S. performing 2
classic children's shows.
. Maintained team's financial records.
. Performed multiple roles in two shows, simultaneously.
Z'Tejas Grill - Columbia, MD. (June 2001 - February 2004)
Service Manager
Managed the front of the house at a busy, upscale restaurant. Diverse,
interpersonal responsibilities included:
Ensured customer satisfaction.
Hired, scheduled and supervised a 30+ member staff.
. Managed liquor inventory, costs, and purchasing.
Previous positions at Z'Tejas included Hourly Manager, Bartender/Trainer,
and Server/Trainer.
Program knowledge
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook AMS Database
Internet Aloha, Micros, Squirrel (Point
of Sale)
Multi-line phones Fax, postage, binding &
folding machines
Audience View Database
Education
Goucher College- Baltimore, MD. (Masters Candidate)
. MAAA- Master of Arts in Arts Administration
Catawba College - Salisbury, NC. (August 1996 - May 2000)
. B.A. degree in Theater.
. President, Alpha Psi Omega theater honors society.