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Debra Iris Batton

ST KILDA,VIC

Summary

Dynamic and reliable professional with a proven track record at Havoc Circus Oz, adept in project support and fostering team environments. Excelled in liaising between performers and technical crews, significantly enhancing show quality. Skilled in time management and verbal communication, consistently delivering positive outcomes in high-pressure situations.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant to Producer

National Circus Festival
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Working in a team environment, to get jobs done for the festival opening
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Proficiently setting up venues for specialised activities including a meeting room for discussion, and a circus tent for a performance.

Assistant Producer

Havoc Circus Oz
06.2024 - 10.2024
  • Acted as liaison between technical crew and performers to ensure the seamless integration of sound and lighting requirements to support the show.
  • Contributed to setting up the venue for each performance including setting chairs, curtains, and staging.
  • Assisted in the organisation of Havoc, a circus show with a 40 piece community orchestra and a mix of 35 professional and non professional circus artists.
  • Contributed to promotional content through taking images to be used in trailers and teasers, generating excitement around the 2 performances.
  • Organising meetings for show directors, venue and technical teams.

Co Director

Spaghetti Circus
04.2023 - 09.2024
  • Fostered an inclusive environment that valued diversity of age, experience, and background among the spaghetti performance troupe.
  • Created content for the show Monumental with the Spaghetti Performance Troupe through task based activities and skill sharing.
  • Contributed to all aspects of the performance including liasing with costume, lighting, rigging and sound designers.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry students or parents (customers) and finding solutions wherever possible.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Dance, Physical Education

Rusden College, (now Deakin University)
Clayton, VIC

Skills

  • Polite, caring and friendly
  • Fast Learner
  • Time Management
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Team Player
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Project Support
  • Positive and professional
  • Calm Demeanor
  • Energetic, physically capable
  • Reliable

Timeline

Assistant to Producer

National Circus Festival
09.2024 - 10.2024

Assistant Producer

Havoc Circus Oz
06.2024 - 10.2024

Co Director

Spaghetti Circus
04.2023 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Education - Dance, Physical Education

Rusden College, (now Deakin University)
Debra Iris Batton