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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Timeline
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Alaska Jarvis

North Richmond,NSW
Alaska Jarvis

Summary

Driven by a passion for creative excellence and productive teamwork, I utilised design and team collaboration skills in past workplaces to enhance production organisation and audience/customer engagement. I am an expert in branding strategies and production management as I consistently deliver high-quality materials and maintain positive relationships with customers and fellow team members, meeting tight deadlines and exceeding employer expectations without compromising on creativity or detail.

Overview

1
year of professional experience

Work History

Penrith Musical Comedy Company

Graphic Designer
05.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed creative design for production materials, social media posts, backdrops, and flyers.
  • Created engaging social media graphics that drove audience engagement and increased online visibility.
  • Conceptualized creative designs for production materials.
  • Designed creative digital displays used in online advertising for thr current production.
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
  • Created original artwork for range of uses within the production.
  • Applied animation techniques to create dynamic visual elements.

North Sydney Kids Musical Theatre Company

Costume Coordinator
01.2024 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Participated in production meetings regularly to stay updated on script changes and potential impact on costume requirements.
  • Organised fittings and alterations schedules, ensuring the timely completion of all costume requirements.
  • Maintained cleanliness of costumes by implementing proper care instructions, prolonging their lifespan over multiple performances and future productions.
  • Developed cost-effective sourcing strategies for costume materials, maintaining high-quality standards within budget constraints.
  • Implemented organization systems for storage of costumes, reducing time spent searching for specific items during the production.

North Sydney Kids Musical Theatre Company

Production Assistant
01.2024 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
  • Completed wide range of tasks in diverse production areas to support operations.
  • Assisted in meeting tight deadlines by efficiently coordinating tasks with other team members.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in handling various production roles as needed, enhancing versatility within the team.
  • Operated fly towers, radio and other backstage equipment during the production process.
  • Maintained schedules, managed deadlines, and communicated with teammates to support production needs.
  • Created and distributed social media/marketing posts and advertisements.

North Sydney Kids Musical Theatre Company

Set Prop Master
03.2023 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Broke down each scene in shows to identify required necessary items, bringing each set to life.
  • Coordinated transportation of large or fragile props between storage facilities and the theatre, minimising damage risks.
  • Used Software to create models visuals for effective presentation.
  • Trained and supervised backstage team members in proper handling and placement of props on set.
  • Set up and labeled offstage prop tables to assist cast in quickly locating necessary props.
  • Attended rehearsals to note each props' placement and use.
  • Established safety protocols for the handling and use of potentially hazardous materials or objects on set, reducing the likelihood of incidents.
  • Managed budgets effectively, negotiating deals with suppliers and the production team for cost minimisation on props.
  • Performed regular quality control checks on all props, guaranteeing that they met established standards before being used on stage.

Escac Rehearsal Space

Volunteer
05.2023 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Assisted with the organisation of an event.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve customer needs.
  • Supported an engaging, fun, and smooth-running event by helping with organisation and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to customers and team members.
  • Balanced and organised the cash register and pay square by handling cash, counting change, creating transactions, and emailing/printing receipts.
  • Handled transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to category and price.
  • Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.

Education

Hawkesbury High School
Freeman's Reach, NSW

Higher School Certificate from EngSTD, MathSTD, VA, Music, LegStudies
09.2023

Skills

  • Graphic Design
  • Marketing media
  • Branding strategies
  • Production Management
  • Production Standards
  • Creative Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Honest and Dependable
  • Team Collaboration
  • Decision-Making
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Sales proficiency
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Payment Processing
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Accomplishments

Completed Higher School Certificate in 2023


English STD - Band 4

Mathematics STD - Band 4

Visual Arts - Band 5

Music - Band 6

Legal Studies- Band 4

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Graphic Designer

Penrith Musical Comedy Company
05.2024 - Current

Costume Coordinator

North Sydney Kids Musical Theatre Company
01.2024 - 05.2024

Production Assistant

North Sydney Kids Musical Theatre Company
01.2024 - 05.2024

Volunteer

Escac Rehearsal Space
05.2023 - 06.2023

Set Prop Master

North Sydney Kids Musical Theatre Company
03.2023 - 05.2024

Hawkesbury High School

Higher School Certificate from EngSTD, MathSTD, VA, Music, LegStudies
Alaska Jarvis