Taylor JensenTheatrical Artist and Administrator

jens1395@d.umn.edu • (952)797-2801

Education:University of Minnesota Duluth Bachelor of Arts

Graduated: December 2014Major: Theater

Minor: Business Administration

Pertinent Employment History:

Other Employment:

The Duluth Playhouse Children’s Theatre Education Instructor June, 2013 - December, 2013

Supervisor: Kate Horvathctainfo@duluthplayhouse.org

As a Children’s Theatre Education Instructor, I provided a curriculum for my classes involving theatre and dance exercises improving technique and confidence. My students ranged from the ages of 6-years-old to 14-years-old. In my classes we worked on projection, articulation, character development, as well as musical theatre dance techniques. At the end of each semester the classes performed in a showcase at the Duluth Playhouse.

Perkins Family Restaurant and Bakery, Duluth, MN

Manager/ ServerAugust, 2013 - December, 2014

Supervisor: Jim Wheratt(218) 727-4188

As a manager at Perkins I was responsible for the restaurant during peak business hours. This included managing my servers as well as our back of house and kitchen staff. During my shift I would check in with guests and ensure their experience at Perkins was smooth and relaxing. At the end of the night I would close the restaurant and count our cashier’s till and safe for the day. Overall my main duties inculded customer service and satisfaction.

Damon RunnalsExecutive Director The Southern Theater

damon@southerntheater.org(612)340-0155

Rebecca Katz HarwoodAsst. Professor University of Minnesota Duluth rkatzhar@d.umn.edu

(218)726-8955

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Relevant Experience:

Stage 2 Theater CompanyBoard of Directors

Managing DirectorMay, 2013- December, 2014

As the Managing Director for Stage 2 I implemented new financial management processes and served as a project manager for the development of a secure, online database for the company to use to keep track of ticket sales and other production notes. I did all of the accounting for Stage 2 and served as a production manager for sev-eral of the season’s performances.

The Southern Theatre House Manager/ Bar ManagerMay, 2014- Present

At The Southern Theater I have contributed to many projects including a kickoff launch party for The South-ern’s new ARTshare program, and annual Gigantus fundraiser. I also headed a “Big Clean” project where I organized and recruited the help of volunteers to deep clean the space and declutter to make room for the new resident theatre companies. I have helped with the financial accounting and day to day administrative office tasks, on top of serving as House Manager and Bar Manager during performances.

Children’s Theatre Company Production Management InternJanuary,2015-Present

As the Production Management Intern I assist the Production Manager, Ellen Baker, in her day to day office duties. I create contracts and agent agreements for directors and designers, and assist Ellen with the contact and communication between the Children’s Theatre Company and the artist. I also work with the Assistant Production Manager as we work on scheduling and communicating with groups renting our facilities.