John Flynn
917-***-**** • **********@*****.*** • Los Angeles, CA
Author, Educator, Director, and Producer with extensive experience creating compelling content, managing projects, and mentoring diverse teams. Adept at producing engaging multimedia content, streamlining operations, and delivering results under tight deadlines. Skilled in project management, creative consulting, and public speaking. Seeking to leverage expertise to create value and drive success for my future employer. EXPERIENCE
Podcast Producer / Host
Self-Produced 2019–Present
• Produced and hosted podcasts with average weekly downloads in the thousands.
• Scheduled and interviewed high-profile guests, ensuring engaging and informative episodes.
• Wrote, recorded, and edited scripts and audio files, achieving timely weekly releases. Project Manager
Public Works Department, Burbank, CA 2021–2024
• Spearheaded a city-wide compliance initiative impacting 500+ businesses, saving the city of Burbank millions in potential fines.
• Completed the project five months ahead of schedule by streamlining processes and fostering cross-department collaboration.
• Trained multiple employees on recycling and waste management protocols for future city initiatives. Teacher / Director / Performer
Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, Los Angeles, CA 2013–Present
• Designed and conducted classes and seminars for corporate teams and aspiring performers.
• Directed award-winning one-person shows, including productions for Jenny Slate (Saturday Night Live) and Teruko Nakajima (winner of six Hollywood Fringe Festival Awards, including Best Solo Show).
• Managed production schedules, budgets, and talent for live shows in New York, Los Angeles, and national tours. Writer / Director / Performer
Rockwell Table & Stage, Los Angeles, CA 2014–2020
• Authored a musical that won six LA Ovation Awards, including Best Musical, and transferred to a successful NYC run.
• Coordinated complicated production logistics for sold-out shows, ensuring smooth collaboration between cast and technical staff.
• Developed strategies to handle challenging audience dynamics, ensuring performances remained professional and engaging.
Creative Consultant
Funny or Die, Los Angeles, CA 2015
• Contributed creative segments to the reality competition series America’s Next Weatherman.
• Collaborated with writers and production teams to refine scripts and ensure factual accuracy.
• Supported hosts and judges with personalized scripting, improving on-air delivery. Education
BFA in Theater Arts
Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY