Kara Lawson

KARA LAWSON p: (248)- e:-EDUCATION B.F.A. Drama Tisch School of the Arts, New York​ ​University | New York, NY | May 2016 Coursework included: Sociology, child brain development and psychology, politics and philosophy of the body, theatrical history and analysis EMS Course​ | ​University of Illinois at Chicago | Chicago, IL | May 2018 WORK EXPERIENCE Director of Alumni Relations, Fusion Film Festival ​| New York City | Sept. 2013 – May 2016 ● ● ● ● Created and edited content for monthly emails Communicated with other departments to coordinate festival events Corresponded with alumni to curate showcases of current work Built mailing list of 10+ years of festival alumni Reservationist, The Water Club ​| New York City | September 2016 – August 2017 ● ● ● ● Completed and filed contracts for guests attending special events Compiled onboarding information and created standard training procedure Managed telephone and email inquiries Maintained an inventory of office supplies Stage Manager, Atlantic Acting School ​| New York City | January 2016 – May 2016 ● ● ● ● Organized rehearsal and performance schedules and reserved spaces Took rehearsal notes and distributed them to design team Managed communication among the creative, marketing, and business teams Coordinated all aspects of the show during performances Key Hourly, BBQ Supply Company​ | Chicago | September 2017 - June 2018 ● ● ● Oversaw employees during shift, ensuring proper operating procedure Responsible for ordering, scheduling, and daily customer service Organized workflow practices and delegated responsibilities Transcriber, Rev ​| New York City & Chicago |​ ​January 2017 – Present ● ● Transcribe interviews, meetings, and other official or individual records accurately Maintain a high level of privacy Software experience​:​ Basecamp, Gmail, Google Drive (Calendar, Docs, Sheets), 7shifts, OpenTable, Toast, Mailchimp, Wordpress, Instagram, Tumblr, Wix, Payable, Skype, GroupMe, WhatsApp, Paypal