Resume

• 2007

  Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

  Directing and Theatrical Production

  University of Southern Mississippi

• 2005

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

  Theatre/Theater

  Georgia Southern University

• 1994

  Master of Education (MEd)

  Counseling

  Georgia Southern University

• 1987

  BSEd

  Secondary Education and Teaching

  Georgia Southern University

• Competency in basic data entry and word processing (Microsoft Word

  Excel

  PowerPoint)

  Conceptualizing and directing stage productions

  Beginner comfort level with Adobe Indesign

  Photoshop

  Vectorworks

  Working one-on-one and in a classroom setting with children

  teenagers and adults

  Conceptualizing

  researching and implementing long-term programs and projects

  Designing and implementing curriculum programs

  Aspinwall

  Stephens County High School

  Storytree Theatre

  Southern Arena Theatre

  Franklin County High School

  The Lost Colony

  Trident Technical College

  The Lost Colony

  Pierce County High School

  The Footlight Players

  Midtown Productions

  Threshold Repertory Company

  South of Broadway Theatre

  Blackshear

  Georgia

  -Ensured student competency in specified Quality Core Curriculum and Georgia Performance \n Standards for Language Arts\n-Managed classroom and student records on a daily basis\n-Served as Student Support Team Coordinator\n-Served as Academic Advisor\n-Participated in a wide variety of both interdisciplinary and department-specific team projects\n-Assisted in evaluating and setting benchmarks for Georgia EOCT in 9th grade Language Arts and \n Georgia High School Graduation Test in English

  Teacher

  Language Arts

  Pierce County High School

  Charleston

  SC

  -Conduct auditions and select cast\n-Collaborate with artistic and administrative staff in designing

  realizing

  and promoting a fully staged \n production\n-Create and follow rehearsal schedule\n-Direct actors in blocking

  scenework

  etc.\n-Design and assist in preparation of scenery and/or costumes\n *Please see online portfolio for production titles and awards (www.jeaspinwall.com)

  Guest Director/Designer

  The Footlight Players

  Midtown Productions

  Threshold Repertory Company

  South of Broadway Theatre

  Carnesville

  Georgia

  -Developed and implemented curriculum for career/personal development course\n-Participated in a wide variety of interdisciplinary team projects\n-Enhanced parent participation in high school issues\n-Managed classroom and student records on a daily basis\n-Served as academic advisor

  Teacher/Co-Coordinator Life Connections Program

  Franklin County High School

  Manteo

  North Carolina

  -Facilitated communication between director

  production staff

  and other personnel\n-Oversaw performance and safety of cast and crew during rehearsal period and daily performances\n-Assisted Production Stage Manager in maintaining safe and effective working environment\n-Facilitated communication between production staff and volunteers\n-Maintained confidential personnel records

  Assistant Stage Manager

  The Lost Colony

  Charleston

  South Carolina Area

  -Develop

  implement

  and evaluate season of productions \n-Develop and oversee organization annual budget \n-Foster the development of good relations with other cultural organizations by participating in \n meetings and joint activities where appropriate \n-Report to the Board of Directors on a regular basis to give an update on artistic activity\n-Serve as director

  costume

  scenic

  properties

  and sound designer for all shows produced

  Co-Founder

  Artistic Director/Production Designer

  Storytree Theatre

  Manteo

  North Carolina

  -Collaborate with artistic and administrative staff in designing

  realizing

  and promoting a fully staged \n production\n-Create and follow rehearsal schedule\n-Direct actors in blocking

  scenework

  etc.\n-Design and build costumes for production

  Guest Director/Costume Designer: The Tale of the Frog Prince

  The Lost Colony

  Manteo

  North Carolina

  -Oversaw shop personnel\n-Maintained budget reports

  completed and carried out purchase orders\n-Created annual documentation of costumes used for current season

  Assistant Costumer

  The Lost Colony

  Charleston

  SC

  -Manage classroom and student records\n-Ensure student mastery of course material\n-Provide students with essential tools for appreciating theatrical productions

  Adjunct Instructor: Introduction to Theatre

  Public Speaking

  Interpersonal Communication

  Trident Technical College

  Hattiesburg

  Mississippi

  -Designed and assisted in building costumes\n-Attended production meetings; communicated with producer

  director

  technical director

  and other \n designers\n-Worked in conjunction with costume shop supervisor to manage budget\n-Served as member of front-of-house staff

  Costume Designer

  Southern Arena Theatre

  Toccoa

  Georgia

  -Established Career Center and initiated comprehensive career education/guidance program\n-Served as school testing coordinator\n-Coordinated all scholarships and several awards programs\n-Facilitated the involvement of community agencies/resources in the career education program\n-Provided career counseling/guidance for entire student population

  Career Counselor

  Stephens County High School

  Pierce County High School

  Bob Knowles Award for Outstanding Artistic Integrity and Professional Discipline in the Production of The Lost Colony

  The Lost Colony

  2005/2006 STAR Teacher

  Pierce County School District

  2013 Best Production

  Driving Miss Daisy

  Charleston Theatre League

  2013 Best Ensemble

  Driving Miss Daisy

  Charleston Theatre League