PROFILE

An accomplished, highly experienced, entertainer with a proven record of success in performance and live entertainment. With over 20 years work experience, adept with assessing the unique needs of each stakeholder and ensuring that all requirements are aligned and fulfilled.

CONTACT

PHONE:

(27-078*******

Social Media Contact:

Email: adz415@r.postjobfree.com

HOBBIES

Writing, Yoga, Travel

REFERENCES

Veronica Baxter

Associate Professor

University of Cape Town

Tel No: 021-***-****

adz415@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS

Strategic Planner

Effective Communication

Collaboration

Great Problem solver

Detail Orientated

Risk Management

Leadership

Negotiation

Report Writing

VOLUNTEER WORK:

Charity worker (Oxfam) –(London)

Presentations for Youth Mentor work

(London)

Presenter for travel abroad programmes

TV work

Showreel:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WfUn3fz2PKQ9Xg63dZcfRH3JLyxDkjvm/view

LERNICE PARKER

Live Entertainer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Name of Company: Princess Cruises

Position: Ocean Events Manager (ie. Forward Planner)

January 2023 – July 2023

Responsible for creating draft schedules in the Hotel Operations Scheduling Tool against established deadlines and presenting these schedules to the responsible onboard departments for approval or modification.

Effectively entered and maintained voyage and event schedules for both current and future voyages.

Responsible for ensuring all published current and future events are accurately reflected in all shipboard systems.

Name of Company: Brooker Productions

Position: Live Entertainer, Name of Performance: How did I get here?

November 2021 – December 2022

45 minute high energy solo performance piece written by myself.

Worked alongside Show Director for budgeting and billing for entertainment.

Managed rehearsal time with stage production team.

Name of Company: Baxter Theatre

Position: Performer, Name of Performance: Women of Owu

September 2021 – November 2021

Ensured that the ‘Women of ‘Owu’ met guest satisfaction.

Managed the budget and ensured financial and operational targets of the performance were met through the pandemic.

Lead a team of staff and performers with policy and strategy for live entertainment.

Name of Company: Little Theatre

Name of Performance: Theatre is Dead, Long live Theatre

Position: Performer and Stage Manager

February 2021 – March 2021

Assisted in the areas of concessions, box office, café and other guest service responsibilities.

Managed theatre budgets and analysed financial data utilizing daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.

Oversaw all theatre departmental functions and other duties as assigned with the guidance of the Director of Operations.

In charge of rehearsal routines and practice performance methods for show.

Live performer, ie. introduced shows by making announcement on public address systems.

Name of Company: Second Chance Theatre

Position: Performer and Theatre Maker

March 2019 – September 2019

Name of Performance: The Coloured Place

Devising and arranging plays with prisoners.

Co-ordinated events and various activities for fundraising.

Arranged high level security for shows to protect the public.

Monitored & evaluated guest comments & plans of improvement.

Live Performer and all administrative duties.

Name of Company: Cultural Care

Position: Travel Host Presenter

December 2017 - October 2020

Introduced and hosted presentations on travel abroad programmes to a large audience.

Wrote and memorised scripts on products and packages for travel.

Interviewed guests and performed all administrative duties.

Kept the programme running to schedule, positively and quickly responsing to questions.

Name of Company: Royal Caribbean Cruises (USA)

Position: Wedding Officiant and Program Administrator

January 2017 – December 2017

Monitored all company related correspondence, notices, policies, procedures for the Cruise Division which included all aspects of theatre, dance, musical and comic entertainment.

Managed health and safety operations for Stage Management, Lighting and entertainment staff namely the Muster drill which included reviews for emergencies.

Created and conducted masterpiece ceremonies as a wedding officiant creating lasting lifetime memories for couples.

Name of Company: Crealy Theme Park & Resort

Position: Entertainment Host

October 2014- December 2016

Assisted the Entertainment Director in co-ordinating all entertainment, recreational and social activities.

Served as a effective master of ceremonies and headed activites such as Musical Bingo, Trivia’s, Dance Classes, Character Mascot.

Name of Company: London Borough of Southwark

Position: Personal Assistant to Head of Service

October 2011- September 2014

Answering phone calls, organisation of travel itineries, typing minutes in meeting, organising and planning meetings.

TV Work - Movies (Actress) (2008 -2022)

Deal or No Deal - Casino Manager - Friend- Googlebox Entertainment

Dead in France - Murdered neighbour - Inroad Pictures - London

Die Sentrum - Mum - Cape Town

Roots - Mum Cape Town

EDUCATION

Infyniti Media Scriptwriting

Film and TV course

KZN Film and TV Commission Offices

March 2022 - August 2022

University of Cape Town

BA(Hons) Theatre and Performance

Acting Specialisation with Anthropology, Xhosa, French and Philosophy Studies

January 2018- December 2021

Theatre Related – Vocational Courses

Introduction to Theatre – Boulder Colorado University (2003)

Introduction to Acting – Startek London (2007)

Acting & Theatre – Capital Screen Arts (2010)

London Borough of Southwark -London

Administrative Courses - Oct 2012– July 2014

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, First Aid at Work, Introduction to Project Management, Presentation and Public Speaking skills, Effective Communication, Event Management, Report Preparation and Production

TEFL.TP

(Teaching English as a Foreign Language) through Theatre and Play - Taught English through Drama in Ukraine, Italy, Spain (2009-2011)

Durban Business College

Executive Secretarial and Public Relations Diploma – Jan 1998-Jan 2000

Strategic Communication & Media, Business Administration, Typing, Introduction to Public Relations, Introduction to Event Management, Public Relations, Communications

Northlands Girls High School

January 1993 – December 1997 (High School Diploma)

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