Charmille's Experience

I have applied these skills in both non-profit and commercial projects. Please see below for more examples. PROFILE A solution-centered creative worker experienced in live production, dialogue facilitation, operation streamlining, staff training and development, talent and crew management, and creative direction. WORK HISTORY I.A.T.S.E. Local 500 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Production Staff – Technical Crew January 2015 – Present • Provides stagehand, wardrobe, light console, and follow spot operator services as local crew for Broadway musicals, plays, and dance concerts at state-of-the-art multi-space venues with 250 – 2,600 seating capacity Rhythmic Rapture North Miami, FL 33261 The mission of this project-based non-profit organization is to advance the healing powers of music and dance. Education and preservation are at the center of the three pathways to healing – the Performing Arts, Science, and Spirit. President May 2007 – Nov 2017 and Aug 2020 – Present • Overall operation and financial management including policy development • Outreach to secure clients, community partners, grants, and other resources • Provided administrative and production support to other non-profit organizations for special projects aligned with the mission. Teaching Community Artist May 2007 – Nov 2017 • Provided performing arts classes tailored to the client’s objective. Special care was given to establish a safe space for participants to express individual uniqueness. Focused effort on providing Multiple Intelligence Theory pedagogy to creative thinkers and movers by using cross-curriculum integration with arts such as Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) and Social Emotional Learning (SEL). • Choreographed work with consideration of participants’ skill level and learning capacity within the timeframe of the final presentation • Guided education clients on producing student presentations within budget and available resources Intercept Management Corporation Davie, FL 33330 Production Staff – Technical Crew September 2001 – July 2016 • Provided stagehand, wardrobe, and follow spot operator services as local crew for large celebrity music concerts and live televised award shows at arenas and stadiums with 21,000 – 65,000 capacity. Florida International University – Intercultural Dance & Music Institute Miami, FL 33199 Program Coordinator August 2004 – May 2007 • Managed all grants o Produced all grant-related activities – negotiated schedule and contract provisions; booked event venues and talent; addressed technical needs o Submitted all application and final report requirements; ensured contract compliance o Processed payments for all vendors and balanced the grant budget. • Assisted Director with administrative duties – public relations, marketing, and development • Supervised volunteers, students, and professional contractors DanceArts Foundation, Inc. / Isadora Duncan Dance Ensemble Miami Beach, FL 33139 Company Manager September 2003 – May 2005 • Managed all shows, bookings, and grants • Supervised performers, webmaster, marketing, production, and other professional contractors IROKO Dance & Music Company, Inc. Miami Beach, FL 33139 Assistant Director October 2002 – July 2003 • Managed all productions by facilitating communication between artists, venues, and presenters regarding show details and technical needs • Assisted Director with grants, schedule, and contract management EDUCATION AND CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Safety – IATSE: • OSHA 10 / General Entertainment Safety Certification – 2020 • Community and Workplace CPR/AED – 2019 Administrative: • Tour Management 101 – www.tourmgmt.org • Concert Business Basics – https://www.jenkellogg.com/ • Innovative Planning Pathway – http://www.toastmasters.org/ • Microsoft Office applications intermediate certificate (Word, Excel, Outlook, & PowerPoint) • Customer Service phone or in-person Entertainment Technician – IATSE: • Basic Lighting Console Operation, ETC programming, taught by Daniel Sell • Stagehand 101 Training by Danny Mac, John Mulvaney, Michael Matthews, and Ralph Cambon • Basic Audio Training and Intro to DMX taught by Daniel Sell • Advanced Entertainment Electrics taught by Michael Matthews Art Education and Therapy for Training and Development • Art Therapy Consulting and Services – Sustaining Innovation Conference • Jacob’s Pillow – Curriculum in Motion • Florida Alliance for Arts Education – Arts Integration • Start with the Arts Inclusion Strategy for People with Disabilities Bachelor of Arts in Dance – Cum Laude, 2002 Florida International University, Miami, Florida