Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Cooking
Languages
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Helene Dunlop

Williamstown,Vic

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Theater Actor

Eagles Nest Company
01.2023 - Current
  • Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
  • Made necessary adjustments to acting, following guidance and requests from directors.
  • Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
  • Offered suggestions to directors regarding roles, scenes and lines to improve output.
  • Studied scripts to successfully portray characters in dramas and comedies.

1st Assistant Director

Multiple
10.2022 - Current
  • Completed editing by cutting and arranging footage to create final versions of films.
  • Utilized lighting, camera angles and movement to create visual styles of films.
  • Directed actors and crews to create vision for films and bring scripts to life.
  • Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew, and cast members and obtaining permits.
  • Wrote scripts by creating stories and dialogue for films to establish plots and characters.
  • Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs, and devise shooting schedule.
  • Approved decoration and furnishing for sets to create desired visual styles.
  • Approved designs for actors to create stylist wardrobes suited to each film.
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
  • Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
  • Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
  • Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
  • Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.

Professional Actor

Multiple
01.2020 - Current
  • Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform scenes and convey stories.
  • Provided constructive feedback and insight into performance of colleagues role.
  • Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
  • Made necessary adjustments to acting, following guidance and requests from directors.
  • Studied scripts to successfully portray characters in dramas and comedies.
  • Traveled to set locations to complete onsite filming.
  • Kept in good physical shape to increase fitness and movability on set.
  • Performed alongside various well-known actors and actresses.

Nutritionist

Happy2feed
01.2014 - 05.2018
  • Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
  • Monitored calorie count for individual patients in accordance with specific nutritional needs as specified by physicians.
  • Monitored quality control procedures to guarantee preparation and delivery of healthy menu choices.
  • Managed multiple nutritional educational groups to increase client nutrition knowledge.
  • Assessed clients' nutritional and health statuses to prescribe appropriate eating and exercise plans.
  • Provided in-depth information on nutritional care to maximize health.
  • Produced clear and concise meal and exercise plans for clients based on specific dietary needs and medical requirements.
  • Provided appropriate follow-up according to patient's individual treatment goals and referred patients to outpatient and community services as appropriate.
  • Referred patients to appropriate outpatient settings for additional diet education and support.
  • Assisted patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.

Store Manager

Politix
03.2007 - 02.2009
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Submitted orders for new inventory.

Theater Actor

Multiple
01.1989 - 01.2005
  • Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
  • Made necessary adjustments to acting, following guidance and requests from directors.
  • Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
  • Offered suggestions to directors regarding roles, scenes and lines to improve output.
  • Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
  • Studied scripts to successfully portray characters in dramas and comedies.
  • Performed alongside various well-known actors and actresses.
  • Kept in good physical shape to increase fitness and movability on set.
  • Learnt different styles and schools of acting to broaden work prospects.
  • Traveled to set locations to complete onsite filming.
  • Received positive audience feedback in various theatrical shows.
  • Applied techniques, using sense memory, character analysis and script analysis to bring characters to life.
  • Worked with acting coaches to improve skills for auditions.
  • Developed characters through improvisation and script analysis.
  • Delivered unique and compelling performances on both stage and screen.
  • Gained valuable on-set experience by working with established directors.
  • Participated in professional workshops and master classes to hone acting skills.

Education

No Degree - Creative Writing

Kristy Sexton
Brisbane, QLD

No Degree - Compelling Characters

Greg Apps
The Audition Technique
09.2023

No Degree - Acting

Kristy Sexton
Brisbane, QLD
09.2022

Advanced Diploma - Nutritional Medicine

ACNT
Sydney, NSW
04.2014

Skills

  • Memorization Skills
  • Script Interpretation
  • Television and Film Experience
  • Accepts Direction and Coaching Graciously
  • Adaptable
  • Acting
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Live Performances
  • Exceptional Interpersonal Skills
  • Exceptional Communicator
  • Agile

Accomplishments

  • Played lead role in multiple short films and stage play.
  • Finalist at Avignon theatre festival 1995
  • Member of AACTA and MEAA

Cooking

Passionate about creating new recipes and seeing people enjoying them. I have a dream of supporting better food education in Australia, especially with well organised canteen offering proper meals to students in a healthy environment. 

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Theater Actor

Eagles Nest Company
01.2023 - Current

1st Assistant Director

Multiple
10.2022 - Current

Professional Actor

Multiple
01.2020 - Current

Nutritionist

Happy2feed
01.2014 - 05.2018

Store Manager

Politix
03.2007 - 02.2009

Theater Actor

Multiple
01.1989 - 01.2005

No Degree - Creative Writing

Kristy Sexton

No Degree - Compelling Characters

Greg Apps

No Degree - Acting

Kristy Sexton

Advanced Diploma - Nutritional Medicine

ACNT

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