My name is Courtney Kessler
&
I want to help facilitate & create
the art of live performance
in an ethical & creative way.
Who Am I?
I am a graduate from Michigan State University with a major in Media & Information and double minors in Arts & Cultural Management and Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
I am especially enthusiastic about theater and film with a particular focus on the creation of new and original work. I aim to bring new experiences to audiences while also providing a platform for others to share their stories. We all face hardships, it is through the experience of live theatre where we find ourselves.
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As Sarah Ruhl said
“The theater is one of the few places left in the bright and noisy world where we sit in the quiet dark together, to be awake."
What Have I Done?
Administrative Assistant January 2019-Present
Paradise Steel | South El Monte, CA
✪ Serve as primary point of contact for an average of 30 incoming phone calls per day, addressing inquiries and resolving concerns.
✪ Manage calendar maintenance, strategically coordinating meetings, appointments, events, and travel arrangements; Streamline processes to effectively track, order, and maintain inventory.
✪ File documents to maintain an organized and efficient office environment; Coordinate with the in-person assistants to make sure the office runs smoothly.
Front of House July 2021-September 2021
The Public (Shakespeare in the Park) | New York, NY
✪Assist in the seating of guests, address safety concerns regarding COVID regulations, and any other issues that may present
✪ Monitoring physically distanced sections and ensuring guest are wearing their masks and complying, Ensuring no one is on their phone or recording
✪ Check proof of vaccination and directing guests to the places they need to be.
Guest Service Representative May 2019-August 2019
Live Nation | Irvine, CA
✪ Provide seamless guest experiences for those attending events and performances at the Five Point Amphitheater.
✪ Actively solve problems relating to seat relocation, medical attention, security, and any other issues that arose.
✪ Interact and confer with guests to provide event and venue information while ensuring the best possible experience; Communicate effectively with supervisors and other departments via radio.
Social Media Coordinator May 2019-August 2019
Michigan State Women's Water Polo| East Lansing, MI
✪ Develop an active social media presence on Twitter and Instagram; Integrated live tweeting of games and live streams for fans unable to attend.
✪ Film and edit videos shared by the Collegiate Water Polo Association to showcase the team and promote upcoming games.
✪ Measure social media analytics and engagement to reach a wider audience.
Intern August 2018-May 2019
Meridian Entertainment | Lansing, MI
✪ Conduct market research and analyzed current trends, researched venues and artist availability and past statistics; Compile data found into spreadsheets using Excel.
✪ Create, implement, and execute marketing strategy plans for clients; Design media badge passes for upcoming performances.
✪ Serve as a point of contact for phone calls and emails; Coordinate interviews between multiple media partners and artists.
Summer Intern June 2018-August 2018
Theatre Delicatessen | London, United Kingdom
✪ Design video and graphic content to market upcoming shows and promote outreach; Organize and consolidate video library
✪ Assist in the planning and execution of major events; Serve as additional support on off-site events
✪ Write blog posts, event and performance descriptions; Mange company Twitter through Hootsuite.
Original Programming Intern May 2017- August 2017
Herzog and Co | North Hollywood, CA
✪ Maintain and create new organizational systems within the office including, binders of call sheets, release forms, and hard copy interviews.
✪ Correspond with locations to arrange times to scout and shoot; Assist on shoots by handling any problems that arose and working with the clearance department Excel sheets to facilitate the approval of footage to air.
✪ Present original concept and pitch deck to executive leadership.
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