Data Entry Clerk
Resume:
Joy Pace
Professional Experience & Objective
Seeking new challenges in creative environment. I am a multi-talented leader, consistently successful with planning and operational improvements and performance. Experience in office management, event planning, production direction, time management and calendar scheduling, policy development, staff management procedures, and positively impacting overall morale and productivity.
Experienced coordinator and director with over 20 years of experience in theatre and education. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving student learning, performance, and enrollment, and driving communication.
Work History
Accord Services, Inc - Lake Charles, LA 2021- Current
Executive Assistant to Kermith Sonnier, Public Adjuster after Hurricane Laura until Fall of 2023
Moved to a contract basis of writing reports, fixing and preparing expert reports for trial, correcting estimates in Xactimate
Kept his schedule and managed communication from Law Firms and Insurance Companies and the insured homeowners we were helping.
Kept up with invoices and billing of the law offices as well as the checks to the insureds from the insurance companies.
Assigned inspections to adjusters & helped with daily office duties and trained new staff
Itinerant Theatre - Artistic & Executive Director Lake Charles, LA 2011 - Current
Audition, select and supervise staff
Lead groups of four to 21 in delivering high-quality live theatre productions and promotional events
Manage theater's budget and deal with funding bodies such sponsors and grantors
Create organization's program and select seasonal show lineup
Schedule and manage crew and cast members to complete theatre production for artistically underserved markets
Develop marketing and sales strategies to maximize business success
Achieve success by fostering teamwork, strong collaboration & consistent communication
Sowela Technical & Community College (2020-current) & Angelo State University, Bossier Parish Community College, Lone Star Montgomery University- Adjunct Professor – Lake Charles, LA, San Angelo, TX, Bossier City, LA The Woodlands, TX 2013 -2017
Taught Theatre courses, providing instruction to up to 65 undergrad students per semester.
Tracked student assignments, attendance and test scores and entered into online database to provide real-time progress monitoring.
Completed and submitted reports to administration detailing course activities and plans.
Utilized various methods, including exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension and monitored student performance using automated reporting system.
McNeese State University – Theatre Program Coordinator Lake Charles, LA
2006 - 2013
Created curricula, tests and exams to reinforce student learning in Theatre subjects
Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program
Evaluated academic performance and social relationships to identify and help struggling students
Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background
Developed communications and information for faculty and theatre program meetings
Managed theater's budget for all productions
Managed day-to-day business operations and made strategic decisions
Coordinated with admin to drive production and support obtaining necessary equipment
Set and oversaw production schedule for season of 4-5 productions per academic year.
Contact me: ******************@*****.***
599 Jefferson Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70605
Skills
Multi-tasking
Organized
Works Well Under Pressure
Office Management
Writing/Computer literate
Proficient in Excel
Negotiation skills
Event management
Staff management
Strong presentation skills
Comprehensive understanding of budgeting
Ability to interpret blueprints
Preparing documentation
Culturally sensitive/Personable and outgoing
Conflict resolution/Relationship management
Positive reinforcement/Active listening/Interpersonal skills
Punctual/Effective time management
Teaching/tutoring
PowerPoint presentations
Strong collaborator
Education
University of Connecticut - Storrs, CT
Graduate Certification in Arts Administration
Virginia Commonwealth University-
Richmond, VA
Master of Fine Arts in Directing
Centenary College of Louisiana -Shreveport, LA
Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications
Centenary College of Louisiana- Shreveport, LA
Endorsement: Church Careers
Recognition
2015 - Awarded The Kennedy Center Medallion –
to honor individuals that have made extraordinary contributions to the teaching and producing of theatre Most importantly, recipients have demonstrated a strong commitment to the values and goals of KCACTF and to excellence in educational theatre. It is the most prestigious regional award given by KCACTF and is considered one of the great honors in theatre education.
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