ELIZABETH

BLEVINS
312 Van Damin Avenue • Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 • CELL: 630- 460-9016 • E-MAIL: elblevi@msn.com

PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am passionate about enhancing my professional skills in a dynamic and creative environment through both my course work and professional
experiences. I seek opportunities and responsibilities that will enable me to be original, effectively solve problems, take on professional
challenges, and apply and develop my leadership skills.

EDUCATION
Butler University, Indianapolis, IN B.S. Arts Administration–May 2020, G.P.A. 4.0
Honors Program, Course Work: Principles and Practices of Arts Administration, Promotional Writing, Basic Excel Skills, Accounting I&II, Organizational
Behavior, Microeconomics

Glenbard West High School, Glen Ellyn, IL Diploma – June 2016

Graduated with Honors, performed in and directed numerous plays, held key roles in multiple productions, performed in Chamber Choir, held leadership
positions on both the choir and theatre student boards

EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION INTERN, BUTLER ARTS CENTER, CLOWES MEMORIAL HALL AUG – MAY – ’17, ‘18
● Demonstrated technical skills by creating a new pre-show presentation for the Children’s Matinee Series
● Utilized research skills and critical assessment in evaluating productions for next year’s season
● Spearheaded use of the Adobe Suite to improve distributed digital and print materials
● Successfully completed a grant application and wrote a grant proposal a week in advance of the deadline

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING/OUTREACH, FOUNDER, SANDBOX STUDENT PRODUCTIONS AUG – MAY – ’17, ‘18
● Strategized and executed an email marketing program to best reach the target audience at Butler University
● Coordinated with local and international charities to raise money for social-justice causes


VOLUNTEER, ANY GIVEN CHILD INDIANAPOLIS AUG – MAY – ’17, ‘18
Indianapolis, IN 46208
● Demonstrated initiative by being the first student volunteer for the Kennedy Center Program
●Utilized organization skills by taking and distributing the minutes of the general and steering committee meetings

PRODUCTION INTERN, OAK PARK FESTIVAL THEATRE INTERN – SUMMER ‘17
Austin Gardens, Oak Park, IL 60301
● Expanded technical knowledge of theatre by set-building, prop-making, and costume maintenance
● Demonstrated self-sufficiency in nightly set-up and take down of the lighting system and operation of the light board during performances

ASSISTANT TEACHER, BACKYARD DRAMA, GLEN ELLYN, IL SUMMER – ’15, ’16

● Created a safe environment for children of all backgrounds to come together and express themselves through theatre games and performances

ASSISTANT TEACHER, ST. MARK’S DRAMA CAMP, GLEN ELLYN, IL SUMMER – ’15, ’16
●Organized and lead a variety of activities to introduce children to the fundamentals of theatre and performance in a fun and safe way

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER FOR “CHAMBER MUSIC”, Butler University NOV – ’16
Directed by William Fisher
● Applied organization skills and attention to detail assembling all needed materials to ensure punctual and efficient rehearsals

CO-DIRECTOR OF “INCOMPLETE”, Glenbard West HS DEC – JAN – ’15, ‘16

Written by Kellen Hinchey
● Utilized local publications to showcase the controversial nature of the project and generate greater community attendance
● Established biweekly meetings with technical designers to collaboratively design lighting, posters, costumes, and publicity

DIRECTOR OF “HELP WANTED”, Glenbard West HS NOV – JAN – ’14, ‘15

Written by Gabrielle Winter and Ellen O’Brien
● Utilized social media to achieve record-breaking student attendance and ticket sales earning over $2000
● Organized an extra performance of the show to meet audience demand and further increase profits

PUBLICITY HEAD FOR “MOON OVER BUFFALO”, Glenbard West HS NOV – FEB – ’12, ‘13
Business Director and Department Head, Mike Fox
● Increased attendance by 40% with first application of social media for publicity of a high school production
● Managed a team of sixteen students to create the show’s marketing collateral

HONORS AND AWARDS

Butler University Honors Program, Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Fraternity, Certificate for Highest First Year GPA, Larry Schue Scholarship
ADDITIONAL INTERESTS
Hobbies / Activities: Conversational French, Singing, Running, Yoga, Knitting, Travel, Reading, Writing, and Live Performances of all kinds