Paige Beckman
Fountain Hills,AZ
Summary
Enthusiastic, creative and resourceful communicator with years of experience in the performing arts, training and special event programming and marketing in Minneapolis, MN and Fountain Hills, AZ.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Artistic Director/Owner
Paige Productions Youth Theater
09.2021 - Current
- Founded successful theater company for kids
- Responsible for all day-to-day business operations and strategic decisions to further theater goals & objectives
- Creatively develops theatrical performances including casting, direction, music direction, choreography etc
- Responsible for all aspects of website design, social media & marketing, ticketing & financial platforms
- Manages press releases, customer service, box office and all other aspects of theatrical business
Performing Arts Coach
Studio of Paige Beckman
01.2010 - Current
- Coaches ages 6-60 in public speaking, vocal music and theatrical performance skills
- Responsible for marketing business through networking, creative outreach and use of social media
- Plans and produces a variety of professional recitals showcasing creative abilities of students
- Creates events, programming, refreshments, entertainment, sound system, special lights and decor for events.
- Coordinates entertainment and special events with libraries, civic groups, retirement communities
Creative Director In Charge Of Show Experience
North Pole Experience
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Directed all artistic, theatrical, video & musical elements for world-renowned holiday experience
- Created customer service training program for employees to serve 60,000+ annual visitors
- Responsible for recruiting, auditioning, hiring and firing, & wrote contracts for 200+ performers annually
- Served as public speaker for large scale auditions, TV interviews, and large employee training sessions
- Helped champion and create online lesson training program with 135+ teaching elements
Theatrical Education Director & Instructor
Fountain Hills Theater
05.2010 - 09.2021
- Marketed events, designing programs, brochures and social media ads to promote events
- Took original arts program from a financial loss prior to 2010 to an gross profit of $40k in 2016
- Expanded classes from 6 students to 28 students, program became profitable in less than one year
- Won Arizoni Award for Theater Excellence for play direction in 2018 and musical direction in 2016
- Directed plays and instructed classes and for students ages 5-15 in theater camps and education
Entertainment And Special Events Producer
Evergreen Community Church
01.1996 - 01.2014
- Planned "thematic" services, fundraising & special holiday events for audiences of 100-2,000 people
- Wrote, directed and edited fundraising videos resulting in $70K worth of pledges in one night
- Conducted surveys and used information to help improve service attendance by 40%
- Worked with performers and staff to put on weekly services including various artistic elements
- Responsible for overseeing large teams of performers, musicians and technical staff each week
Team Leader And Process Improvement Analyst
UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Supervised staff of 30 individuals in two different costumer service focused units
- Calculated staff statistics, team results and business projections ensuring employees met set goals
- Responsible for all aspects of hiring, firing, bonus and salary increases as well as performance reviews
- Designed spreadsheets, Power Point programs, official company documents and online process improvements
- Chosen to write, edit and artistically design company-wide training manual and program for new employees
Corporate Trainer/Event Coordinator
UnitedHealthcare Insurance
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Achieved international certification as AchieveGlobal Customer Service Training Program facilitator
- Facilitated groups in creative, multi-media, two-day customer service training programs
- Organized team building and morale boosting classes, pep meetings and special events for employees
- Artistically designed posters, visual aids, manuals and hand-outs using computer graphics and design
- Responsible for rolling out and implementing service programs throughout company's Minneapolis site
Corporate Trainer
MetraHealth Insurance
06.1994 - 06.1996
- Initiated departmental process improvements helping to streamline business practices
- Wrote, edited and artistically designed departmental corporate training manual
- Designed computer classes for Microsoft Word, Excel and internal company software and computer systems
- Interviewed and was responsible for hiring, firing and performance reviews for all new employees
- Supervised and trained new employees in a classroom-based computer environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Theatre Arts (Acting, Directing, Speech, Vocal Performance and Dance)
University of Minnesota/Scottsdale Community College
Mankato, MN/Scottsdale, AZSkills
- Internationally certified facilitator of AchieveGlobal customer service training program
- Accomplished at producing multi-media art shows incorporating music, theater, video and fine art
- Experienced public speaker, speaking at women's events, churches, Jaycee's conventions
- Experienced theatrical director and musical director Also skilled at writing scripts and speeches
- Featured performer on radio & TV ads, 40 plays and musicals
- Adept at developing training manuals, fliers, visual aids, marketing materials
Additional Information
- Adept in systems including Google Suite, Microsoft Office and all Apple Systems
- Skilled in use of Google Slides, PowerPoint, Lucid Charts and Smartsheet
- Experienced in creative editing programs including I-Movie and Audacity
- Experienced in Net Promotor Score assessment including the Delighted system of NPS reporting
- Experience in using Deputy scheduling and Zenefits Human Resources platforms
- Experienced in using and originating on-line training program using Lessonly platform
- Member National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)
Timeline
Artistic Director/Owner
Paige Productions Youth Theater
09.2021 - Current
Creative Director In Charge Of Show Experience
North Pole Experience
09.2017 - 01.2019
Theatrical Education Director & Instructor
Fountain Hills Theater
05.2010 - 09.2021
Performing Arts Coach
Studio of Paige Beckman
01.2010 - Current
Team Leader And Process Improvement Analyst
UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company
01.1998 - 01.2000
Entertainment And Special Events Producer
Evergreen Community Church
01.1996 - 01.2014
Corporate Trainer/Event Coordinator
UnitedHealthcare Insurance
01.1996 - 01.1998
Corporate Trainer
MetraHealth Insurance
06.1994 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Science - Theatre Arts (Acting, Directing, Speech, Vocal Performance and Dance)
University of Minnesota/Scottsdale Community College
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