ALANA STRONG

281.796.3413 ​| ​alanak.strong@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE

Theatre Teacher (November 2019-Present)

kidsActing in Austin, Texas
● Directing the musical ​Matilda​ with students ages 5-15
● Facilitate theatrical activities
● Hosting class through YouTube videos and facilitating weekly Zoom meetings

Inside Account Executive (May 2019-November 2019)

SHI International in Austin, Texas
● Maintain client relationships with current account holders
● Acquire new business through various prospecting methods
● Manage projects and supply chains
● Work daily in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Dynamics CRM

Favor Care Specialist (June 2018-May 2019)

Favor Delivery in Austin, Texas
● Review and reply to Runner and Customer questions through email, sms, and voice
● Research both technical and non-technical issues to find a workaround or solution
● Document, reproduce, and escalate bugs to the Technical Support team
● Innovate and manage change in process and communication
● Advocate for improving Runner and Customer experiences

Theatre & Speech Teacher (August 2017-June 2018)

Kahla Middle School in Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
● Taught Theatre Classes and a Professional Communications High School Credit Course
● Director of after school Theatre Production program, Drama Club, and Speech Team
● Developed and allocated departmental budgets to optimize spending
● Organized, coordinated, and marketed student performances, fundraisers, and events
● Produced the first play since the school’s opening, increasing interest at theatrical events
● Managed schedules of several students to create an effective rehearsal schedule
● Directed ​Calabasas Street ​and ​Alice in Wonderland

Administrative Assistant (​May 2015- February 2017)

Construction Component Sales, Inc. in Austin & Houston, Texas
● Responsibilities included managing social media and data entry
● Became familiar with GoldMine, Excel, Salesforce

Presenter (​October 2016)

UIL Superconference at the University of Texas
● Co-facilitated an interactive workshop on the Theatre Studies program
● Co-facilitated theatrical community building activities
Student Intern (​August- November 2016)
Gorzycki Middle School in Austin, Texas
● Advanced 6​th​ Grade Theatre
● Observed and facilitated daily routines and activities
Anderson High School in Austin, Texas
● Directing the Young Performer Class at UT
● Directed a 10-minute play from ​The Bully Plays​ with no budget and limited resources

Director and Teaching Artist (January 2013- August 2014)

Applause Theatrical School & Theatre Company in Houston, Texas
● Taught summer camps, acting classes, and directed musicals with students ages 7-15
● Facilitated theatre activities including improvisation and community building
● Designed lobby displays with a marketing team
● Coordinated volunteers

Community Outreach (​January 2012- January 2014)

Mind Dance Marketing in Houston, Texas
● Maximized community engagement
● Represented our clients by performing commercial demonstrations
● Executed community impact activations to promote our brand at events such as Astros
Games, Houston Rodeo, Univision Birthday Parties, etc.

Camp Teacher (June 2013)

Bridgeland Theatre in Cypress, Texas
● Co-taught a week-long theatre camp for students ages 4-10
● Facilitated storytelling theatre activities
● Taught lessons on costume and stage makeup
● Co-produced a storytelling showcase

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Studies (August 2013- May 2017)

● The University of Texas at Austin

Theatre EC-12 Certification (Expires October 2022)

Speech 7-12 Certification (Expires October 2022)
EC-12 PPR Certification (Expires October 2022)

SKILLS

Communication, Event Planning, Customer Service, Managing a Budget, Marketing Event Execution,
Organization, Active Listening, Microsoft, Problem-Solving