Executive Director Bar Porter

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Carrigan O’Brian

603-***-**** **************@*****.*** Portland, ME

APRIL ‘24- PRESENT ‘24 Audience Services Manager

Maine State Music Theatre Brunswick, Maine

● Oversee 12+ staff on an intensive day-to-day schedule for over 8 shows a week; manage timesheets, hiring and training, assist in coordinating the work schedule

● Manage and maintain records in patron manager for a major subscription-based theater; answer all incoming calls, take messages

● Assist in facilitating musical theater productions for up to 598 seats; coordinate ticket changes and last minute cancellations, uphold fire codes and safety procedures

● Assist in running special events; setting up and break down of annual fundraising and community-oriented events for the theater

OCT ‘22- APRIL ‘24 Assistant to the Executive Director & Administrative Manager ProArts Playhouse Maui, Hawaii

● Front-of-House; welcoming artists, accommodating audiences, volunteers, community members and tourists

● Provide direct support to the ED in co-selecting overall season of events, researching financial grants and developing fruitful partnerships with community organizations

● Select and implement business phone line (OpenPhone)

● Create, send and track outgoing checks, invoices & donation receipts

● Interface with ticket-purchasing patrons daily as well as board members, staff, and contractors

● Track and virtually file music licensing reports, checks & deposits

● Co-plan, set up and break down for events for the theater

● Facilitate lights, sound and projections for presentations & shows JUNE ‘21- JAN ‘22 Bar Porter

Four Seasons Resort Maui, Hawaii

● Maintain bar inventory including sodas, liquor, glasses and drink garnishes

● Full dinner service at bar tables for high expectation guests

● Create & build signature cocktails, mocktails and drinks for entire restaurant

● Curate organization, cleanliness and overall design of the bar JUNE ‘22- AUGUST ‘22 Teaching Artist

Maui Academy of Performing Arts Maui, Hawaii

● Assistant teach and teach 5 hours/day kids aged 5-8

● Instruct kids in singing, dancing, performing theater and making arts and crafts NOV ‘21- JUNE ‘21 Gallery Attendant

Welzie Art Gallery at the Andaz Resort Maui, Hawaii

● Introduce guests to artist’s work and process

● Help clients make purchases according to their specific needs and interests

● Shipping and handling incoming and outgoing art orders

● Helping to curate art sculptures & paintings in the gallery (value of $10,000+)

● Lead 75-min boutique-style art classes (ages 6+) teaching basic artistic techniques MAY ‘21- PRESENT Office Assistant & Yoga Teacher

Mangala Yoga Studio, Island Power Yoga, Wahi’hoola Maui, Hawaii

● Manage retail and track inventory using MindBody

● Create unique yoga sequences & teach 6-8 classes/week

● Answer phone calls, walk-in inquiries and emails relating and report to the manager of the studio

JAN ‘17- AUG ‘21 Lead Program Representative & Teaching Artist The National Theater Institute Waterford, CT (remote)

● Increase program applications by 30% by creating a more equitable application and diversifying recruitment

● Design collaborative theater workshops for students around the U.S.A. 2

● Manage budget, recruitment team meetings and travel logistics

● Manage events (in-person and virtual) for program alumni, college professors & theater educators

SEPT ‘17- DEC ‘17 Executive Assistant

Arts in the Armed Forces Brooklyn, NY

● Schedule and organize calendar for Executive Director

● Respond to web inquiries, military clients and talent submissions

● Manage travel logistics for VIP creatives

● Research potential donors, board members, and creatives and maintain constant knowledge of NYC theater scene

SEPT ‘17- DEC ‘17 Community Engagement Intern

The 52nd Street Project Hell’s Kitchen, NY

● Supervise students ages 10-18 twice a week & help with homework and college applications

● Create content for social media posts

● Stage manage two shows per semester with just 15-hours of prep time and run lightboard, projections and sound effects

MAY ‘17 - AUG ‘17 Bar Manager

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center Waterford, CT

● Operate 50+ person barspace with outside patio during busy double-show nights

● Negotiate contracts with beer and wine distributors

● Orchestrate bar-based events for donors, creative teams, and special guests

● Motivate staff to provide a clean, safe, friendly and positive work environment SEPT ‘13 - MAY ‘17 Events Coordinator

Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY

● Answer incoming and outgoing calls and record accurate messages in excel

● Design posters using microsoft pages/photoshop and distribute across campus

● Support graduation & President’s annual Holiday party SUMMER ‘15 & ‘16 Trip Leader

Overland Summers Williamstown, MA

● Co-lead 6-week community service and hiking trips for high school students abroad

● Regulate spending under a budget and record spending using company format

● Mediate tension between students and tend to every student equally Education Volunteer Work

Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY The 52nd Street Project NYC Bachelor of Arts, May 2017

Accademia Dell’Arte Arezzo, Italy Artists Striving To End Poverty NYC Spring 2016

National Theater Institute Waterford, CT Casa De Esperanza Yonkers, NY Fall 2015

School Year Abroad Zaragoza, Spain T.I.G.E.R. Teen Plymouth, NH 2012/2013 School Year

Additional Skills/Awards

E-RYT 200, Babysitter 12+ years, Conversational in Spanish, CPR-certified by the Red Cross, Updated Driver’s License & Passport, Droznin Movement & Dance Experience, Teaching/Curriculum Building, G-Suite, Mailchimp, Stripe, Salesforce, Farm-hand experience, Basic Photography & Videography skills

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