Kaycie Surrell

I assisted my team with the sourcing and purchasing of materials, building and painting props, graphic design, and running materials as needed

I transported gear and crew while following New Orleans EMTs and Paramedics as they responded to emergency calls during the night shift. I coordinated meals, supported crew members on set, prepared and packed items needed for each day, assisted with production social media curation, cleaned and maintained a safe space/environment for cast and crew, assisted with transportation of deliverables, and further assisted cast and crew as needed.

As the Curation & Community Engagement Coordinator for MPF I was responsible for creation and distribution of marketing materials for park events and concerts. I was also responsible for the curation of park-based gallery shows featuring work by Christine Tarkowski, Edra Soto, and Luftwerk in collaboration with the NRDC. In addition to my curative and creative work I also managed our social media platforms and was responsible for in-office administrative duties.

I contributed and edited pieces for F Newsmagazine's entertainment section. I developed connections with community partners and performers and interviewed some of Chicago's most exciting residents for news pieces for our award-winning paper.

I interviewed alumni and contributed news stories for SAIC's website and print magazine. I also assisted with layout and design and pitched stories to our managing editors.

I was responsible for managing and creating marketing materials for Missouri State University's Theatre & Dance Department during regular-season production and summer Tent Theatre productions. In this position, I also worked as the Operations Manager for all live shows and oversaw a team of 5-20 students and interns during live productions in operations and back-of-house roles. I developed lasting community and donor partnerships on behalf of Tent Theatre with the purpose of funding scholarships for cast and crew.

In this role I was responsible for leading a team of 7-15 dancers/performers and producing regular live shows. I also managed booking, marketing, design, live production, set design, wardrobe, and promotion.

I managed our social media elements to foster interaction, education, engagement and discussion regarding the Brew Co. through the use of online communities. I was also responsible for coordinating live music and both in and out of house events on behalf of the brewery.