Elana Elyce Sullivan

Ø Thirteen years of working with and mentoring youth and young adults in arts programs

Ø Vast experience in a variety of fields contributes to strong problem solving and strategic planning

Ø Attention to detail and an ability to plan a project effectively, always considering the “big picture”

Ø Highly organized, focused and creative, resulting in success with multiples priorities and deadlines

Ø Exceptional interpersonal skills with diverse populations

Ø Energetic, motivated and dependable

Ø Unfailing integrity, always trusted with confidential information and finances

Accomplishments

Ø Increased core group of teens from 7 to 17 within first five sessions with that group

Ø Received maximum amount possible with very first grant application ($5,000)

Ø Successfully streamlined program administrative requirements, including attendance, session plans and invoicing

Ø Increased network of collaborative partners for youth programming

Ø Presenter at the Annual Pedagogy & Theatre of the Oppressed Conference in May 2006

Ø 30% of young people leaving our program stay in direct communication with me

Related Experience

2003- 2007 Matrix Theatre Company, Detroit MI

Director of Education/Program Director/Youth Theatre Program Manager

Initially brought in as a two-time improvisation workshop facilitator, I was soon asked to join the company part-time as Program Director to work with ages 11-14 in introductory level theatre training; within seven months I was offered the full-time position of Youth Theatre Program Manager, then within the next year promoted to Director of Education. With ever-expanding responsibilities, generally I:

¡ prepared lesson plans and taught theatre and play writing to middle and high school students;

¡ directed/marketed/booked performances; designed flyers and programs;

¡ developed after-play talk back structures

¡ budgeted for programs; wrote grants; compiled/wrotereports for funding sources;

¡ managed registration; database maintenance; conducted program evaluations;

¡ hired and supervised contract and guest artists; hired and trained teen apprentices;

¡ coordinated/supervised summer employment and performance program;

¡ created company specific age appropriate theatre training/playwriting curriculum for ages 5-18;

1996 –1998 Summer Youth Arts Program/Peddy Players Summer Theatre, Detroit MI

Drama Instructor/Director

For these two programs I taught basics of theatre/acting, ensemble building, and audition skills to ages 6-18 in preparation for a final production; directed full musical and small scale productions for showcases prior to final; supervised production staff and crew

1982- Present General Theatrical Experience (see Career Details for more)

Actress, Improviser, Instructor, Director, Producer

Professional and community theatre; facilitate workshops; involvement in over 60 productions

Beneficial Experience

2000-2001 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Detroit MI

Management Trainee

Top performer in the region regarding main areas of customer service and sales; office responsibilities included tracking personal progress and training; completing callbacks (system used to keep customers aware of their of rental status); creating and nurturing positive relationships with local body shops, dealerships, and auto insurance companies; maintaining and generating corporate accounts; marketing; record-keeping; managed vehicle maintenance; cleaned vehicles; drove customers; mastered RALPH computer system specific to the company

1998-2000 Wayne State University Law School, Detroit MI

Coordinator- Career Services

Scheduled appointments and events; coordinated on-campus interviews for law students; assisted students with obtaining employment; maintained employment hotline for alumni; contributed, edited and published weekly and monthly newsletters; managed website; compiled databases and initiated mass mailings; operated video equipment; managed confidential information; compiled student data for official records; supervised assistant(s); created more efficient methods of overall operation

Education

Summary of Qualifications