Zurat Odunewu
***************@*****.***
**** * ********* ******* *** L6 Ellensburg WA, 98926
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibironke-odunewu/
LANGUAGES
English
Yoruba
OBJECTIVE
A theatre enthusiast, skilled, personable and reliable actor and communicator, seeking to diversify my skills and explore another industry.
Looking for a position that reflects my experience, skills, and dedication, utilizing the opportunity offered, and contributing creatively to the company.
SKILLS
Detail oriented
Microsoft office suit proficiency
Leadership
Strategic planning
Communications
Negotiator
Traditional African dance choreographer
INTEREST
Meeting people
Learning new things
Traveling
EXPERIENCE
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSITANT/ CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Instructor TH 101 &107
(Sept 15, 2017 – June 15th, 2018)
Grading of scenes, final projects and play review,
syllabi creation to suit students’ needs
Film and Radio drama assignment and critique
Lab theatre games and scene build up
DANCE AND DRAMA DIRECTOR: NYSC CDS OYO STATE CHAPTER, BATCH A
Director, and Dance Instructor.
(2015-2016)
Corps members theater activities and rehearsals coordinator. Director initiation play. Choreographer of traditional African dances for social engagements.
OTHER WORKS
THESPIAN FAMILY THEATRE
2013– 2015
Role: actor
Ensemble
Lead
GLO CAF AWARDS
(2015)
Role: Talent manager
Company/Artiste Liaison
Artistes conveyor to place of performance.
XTRAMILE ENT. PLUS
(2009- PRESENT)
Role: scriptwriter, screen play and treatment.
Head script writer for movies and television advert
MULLTILINKS TELKOMS (BREAK THE BANK SHOW) (Nov 2009 To Dec 2009)
Role: Assistant Floor Manager and production assistant
audience sitting arrangements
coordinating production sequence
NIGERIA TELEVISION AUTHORITY
(2004)
Role: New reporter (cub)
EDUCATION
M.A THEATER PRODUCTION
(JUNE 8TH, 2018)
Central Washington University, Ellensburg WA, USA
Instructor TH 101, !07
Director A Husband’s Wife (Thesis)
B.A DRAMATIC ARTS
(May 14TH, 2014)
Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife, Osun Nigeria
Director Ajantala Pinocchio (Project play)
NATIONAL DIPLOMA MASS COMMUNICATIONS
(JULY 15TH, 2007)
The Polytechnic Ibadan, Eruwa, Oyo state Nigeria.
ANUNSA Induction Committee Secretary, Eruwa Chapter
CERTIFICATIONS
M.A Theatre Production
B.A Dramatic Arts
N.D Mass Communication
Diploma Microsoft Office Applications