Michelle Brown 			 [Send email using form at bottom]

Qualifications Summary__________________________________________
 A multi-tasking, self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills who works
well in a team or alone                                                          
                   
      Excellent verbal and written communications as well as adept
problem-solving and decision-making skills                                       
                                           
      Proficient in : Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Fund E-Z, Internet
research and E-mail
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2007-2008	Poetry Alive!    Actor		Asheville, NC

Nurtured existing and developed new business relationships
Efficiently managed time and company resources while touring
Maintained cordial business relations while in close proximity for extended time
period

Duties: delivering interactive performances, workshops and managing the
logistical side of continuous travel for seven months.

2006-2007	CUNY Creative Arts Team		Teaching Artist	           	              
New York, NY

Contributed to and participated in curriculum development
Acted as sounding board, facilitator and teacher to advance student development
Effected positive change in troubled schools by revealing gang activity

Duties: performances, teaching, internal and external workshops, to correct
behavior and advance student development.

2003-2006              Center For Family Support 		Early Intervention
Coordinator 	New York, NY

Independently recouped thousands in lost billing revenue
Moved company toward complete reconciliation for areas of charge
Persisted in improving information flow resulting in $20,000 savings on budget

Duties: monthly billings, customer care, quarterly budget reports (for areas of
charge), maintaining credit card and petty cash accounts.

2001-2002	Poetry Alive!	Actor	Asheville, NC

See above description


1999-2001              Oklahoma State University                    Graduate
Assistant	Stillwater, OK

Aided student exploration of both theoretical and practical applications of
theatre
Fostered transitional ease for incoming students by being available and
accessible
Nurtured self sufficiency by aiding students to explore options, take control
and problem solve

Duties: teaching Intro to Theatre (lecturing, tests, grading etc.), supervising
in costume and scene shops and office hours.


Education_____________________________________________________________

B. A. Theatre, Alfred University 1998       
M. A. Communications, Oklahoma State University 2001