Travel Coordinator with Strong Communications Skills

LYDIA NEWMAN

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New York City based communications specialist, social media manager, pilates instructor, customer service worker, and artist with a passion for building community.

EDUCATION

University of Virginia 2019-2023

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Drama Graduated with High Distinction

Honors: UVA J. Sanford Miller Arts Scholar in Drama: selected to be a member of an arts organization that provides students with the opportunity to apply for grants, make connections with fellow artists, and have increased access to resources in the arts; completed a Distinguished Majors Thesis in the Media Studies Department on Women in and Fans of Broadway Musicals about U.S. History; Dean’s List (all eligible semesters Fall 2021 onwards).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Instructor, IM=X Pilates, New York, NY Oct. 2025-Present

● Teach Mat and Reformer Pilates classes to a group of 1-12 clients

● Analyze client needs and tailor class to fit ability and desired difficulty

Social Media Manager, Server, Black Oak on Fifth, New York, NY Jan. 2025- Present

● Craft and plan social media posts including reels and graphics

● Provide a welcoming, positive environment in a fast-paced Brooklyn restaurant

Producer, 54 Below, New York, NY Feb. 2025, Jan. 2026

● Create a budget for rehearsals and artist contracts

● Coordinate and schedule multiple rehearsals

● Communicate with the venue (54 Below) and a team of 10+ musical and theatre artists

Social Media Coordinator, Virginia Film Festival, Charlottesville, VA (Seasonal) Aug.-Nov. 2024; Aug.-Nov. 2023

● Developed communications strategies and provided strategic planning for e-newsletter (17,000+ subscribers), social media, and website content

● Provided administrative support at festival events, greeted industry guests and sponsors

● Designed flyers, graphics, and digital media to promote the Virginia Film Festival

Server, La Palapa Grill and Cantina, Ellicott City, MD Jan.-Aug. 2024

● Served food and drink to patrons in a positive and friendly manner, created a welcoming environment

● Communicated effectively with guests, serving staff, host staff, and managers Social Media Manager, Server Firefly Restaurant and Game Room, Charlottesville, VA Nov. 2023-Jan. 2024

● Planned, designed, and scheduled posts for FIREFLY’s social media accounts

● Greeted patrons, noted beverage and food orders, delivered items to patrons

● Created a friendly and welcoming atmosphere

Social Media Specialist, Virginia Theatre Festival, Charlottesville, VA (Seasonal)June-Aug. 2023

● Crafted and posted social media content for the University of Virginia’s professional summer theatre

● Tracked and recorded social media and ticketing analytics

Ticket Agent, UVA Arts, Charlottesville, VA Oct. 2021-May 2022, Jan.-May 2023

● Provided customer service, executed tasks in a fast-paced environment

● Demonstrated attention to detail and communication skills, gained proficiency in Tessitura ticketing software

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

UVA First Year Players

Assistant Director, Publicity Chair, Historian, Social Chair Aug. 2019-May 2023

● Welcomed new students to UVA's largest theatre organization, acted as a resource for first year and transfer students

● Managed Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram of the University of Virginia’s largest student-run theatre organization, developed marketing and social media plan, designed and distributed merchandise

SKILLS

Communications, Social Media Promotion, Production, Media Analysis, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Performing Arts, Acting, Elementary Spanish, Certified IM=X Pilates Instructor, CPR Certified, Valid NY Driver's License (standard and manual).

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