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Administrator/Musician/Event Coordinator/Sound & Video Engineer/Voice Teacher (Classical/Gospel/Musical Theater/R&B/Pop)/Stage Manager/Child Care Provider Difference Maker. Compassionate leader with 5 plus years of experience working with children. Encouraged positive change through summer camp program in the Greater Charlotte area. Extensive experience with creation and implementation of positive and encouraging programming for children of all ages. Collaborator among various church and community organizations in the Greater Charlotte area. Created an engaging and welcoming atmosphere for creativity and positive personal expression. Exceptional musician with the ability to work well under pressure. Core Qualifications Mentor Sound Engineer Video Engineer Administrator Private Voice Instructor Event Coordinator Stage Manager Child Care Provider

Bethany Wherry

University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), Cincinnati, OH Bachelor of Music, Voice Performance Mary Henderson-Stucky, Voice Teacher Governors School for the Arts (GSA), Norfolk, VA Certificate of Completion, Voice Department Robert L. Brown, Voice Teacher

Education:

2003-2008 1999-2003

Summer Staff, Summer Camp 2013 Education Department, Childrens Theatre of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Prepared classroom spaces for use Cleaned play materials for child use Created and facilitated theater games for the campers Supervised all camper meal times Organized storage facilities Created lesson plans for camper aftercare Traveled to satellite locations Supervised all class transitions Assisted administrative staff as needed Assisted during all camper showcases Assisted classroom teachers as needed Communicated with main library staff Resident Stage Manager, The Mayfield Players Mayfield Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC Generate rehearsal schedule in conjunction with the Resident Director Communicate with all cast members throughout rehearsal process Maintain acting company roster Maintain email listserv Reserve rehearsal and performance space Create cue list for each performance Call all technical cues for each performance Train new technical team members (props, sets, sound, lighting, etc.)

Professional Experience:

June August 2013

September 2012 Present

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Create performance ticketing protocol Oversee ticket sales Collaborate with Resident Director and Resident Playwright to achieve artistic vision for each show Build prop pieces Build set pieces (occasionally in conjunction with a carpenter) Oversee prop/set storage and maintenance Produce all printed materials for distribution including tickets, schedules, calendars, scripts, etc.

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Director, ImagineME! Summer Day Camp May 2009-Present Mayfield Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC Create summer schedule of activities (field trips, guest speakers, classes) Manage student information and records Oversee all teaching and volunteer staff Manage summer budget and expenses Manage daily activity logistics Serve as the liaison for all Imagine...ME! Summer Day Camp community business Plan, organize and facilitate end of camp festivities Serve as liaison between the program, Pastor and administrative staff Generate regular financial reports to present to the Trustee Board Present State of the Camp address to the congregation Plan, organize and facilitate staff meetings Collaborate with Food Service Team to plan a nourishing food schedule Generate Payroll for all staff Coordinator/Sound & Video Engineer, Audio Visual Ministry September 2008 Present Mayfield Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC Create duty schedules for church programming Maintain audio file archive Create CD duplication and sales protocol Maintain all CD sales records Serve as liaison between the ministry, Pastor and church administration Train all new staff on equipment and protocol Oversee operations during ministry events Consult with Pastor and administration on future steps/progress for the ministry Edit all audio files created from ministry events On-Site Events Coordinator June 2008 Present Mayfield Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC Coordinate and organize registration paperwork and processes Generate schedule of events for participants Facilitate staff meetings Enhance communication between all volunteers and staff Supervise 100+ volunteers Manage logistics for professional band, guest artist, cafeteria and educational staff Acting liaison between the church, artists, management companies, hotels and airlines Hosted various artists including: Gospel Star Beverly Crawford, Gospel legend Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Gospel singer and songwriter Oscar Williams, classical duo Terry and Sam McKelton, musicologist and scholar Dr. James Abbington, theologist Dr. Luke Powery Stage Manager, Dr. Wanda H. Wherry: Seasons of Belief Mayfield Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC September 2012

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Collaborated with Dr. Wherry on her creative vision for the show Created lighting and sound design for the show Created a call book for the show Called all technical cues for the performance Trained all technical personnel on applicable equipment Organized training for all back of house staff Organized training for all front of house staff Acted as liaison between the artist and all technical staff

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Stage Manager, Once on This Island, Jr. April May 2012 OnStage, Childrens Theatre of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Oversaw cast attendance Maintained correspondence with Production Team Created prompt book for the show Called all technical cues for the performances Generated rehearsal schedule for cast members Maintained cast roster (based on attendance) Created/distributed daily rehearsal reports Communicated with the Director and Assistant Stage Manager daily Communicated directly with all students and parents Stage Manager, Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Concert January 2012 Elwood Edna Foundation, Charlotte, NC Coordinated and organized rehearsal and performance sign-in process Created schedule of events for participants Maintained all choir rosters Maintained open communication with all choir members regarding concert information Coordinated communication between all participants (conductors, producer, dancers, choir, band) Served as liaison between theater technical staff, box office, front of house staff, and foundation administration Created call book for the show Called all technical cues for the performance Artist in Residence, Ernesto, The Billy Goats Gruff October 2010 July 2011 Opera Express, Opera Carolina, Charlotte, NC Learned all music required for the role Attended all rehearsals Performed for over 1,000 children grades K-5 Interfaced with children after each performance to encourage careers in music Assembled and struck entire set for each performance Customer Service/Subscription Sales Rep, Ticketing Department December 2009 February 2011 North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center (NCBPAC), Charlotte, NC Assisted theater patrons directly in acquiring tickets Managed customer account information and ticket information Answered phone and email inquiries regarding programming at the NCBPAC Took subscription orders over the phone Processed subscription paperwork Dealt directly with NCBPAC patrons to modify their orders Generated reports and managed data using both Paciolan & AudienceView ticketing systems Sales Associate, Box Office April 2009-March 2010 3

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Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC Assisted theater patrons directly in acquiring tickets Assisted house management staff as an usher for necessary performances Managed customer account information and ticket information Answered phone and email inquiries On-Call Lead/Background Singer July 2008 February 2009 NocNoc Productions, Inc., Charlotte, NC Learned all music required for each gig Attended all rehearsals Performed for weddings, corporate events, dances, night club events Sang various genres of music including jazz, hip-hop, R&B and rap Pageant Coordinator, Miss Black and Gold Pageant May 2008 Alpha Alpha Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, University of Cincinnati (UC), Cincinnati, OH Organized, scheduled and facilitated weekly rehearsals Created schedule of events for participants Coordinated and directed production Assisted the pageant chairman with organizational and logistical tasks Called all technical cues for the performance Stage Manager, Go Get Your Life Back August 2006- September 2007 AA Productions, Cincinnati, OH Acquired and organized props Managed all light, sound, curtain, and character cues Organized/maintained backstage area Gave rehearsal notes Provided all personnel with completely annotated copies of the script Created call book for the show Called all technical cues for the performance Team Member, Orientation Office September 2006-June 2008 University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH February 2005-June 2006 Organized cashier desk including cash box, receipt books, credit card payment station Helped students settle their overdue account balances Balanced the accounts ledger for the day Supervised other check-in stations during summer orientation Supervised Student Orientation Leaders during check in process Checked/answered email correspondence Input orientation registration reservations Input customer service surveys into the database Audited the customer service database Created Student Orientation Leader (SOL) advertisements Accepted/organized/reviewed SOL applications Coordinated catalog and file management Administered placement tests Served on the SOL applicant review committee Advised students on appropriate academic courses based on placement results The Dawn, LEgisto College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Learned all music required for the role Spring 2006

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Attended all rehearsals Communicated with my director and musical director clearly Ensured my peers felt comfortable working with and talking to me Maintained a professional demeanor at all times June-September 2005

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Childcare Provider Tycorp, Inc. Norfolk, VA Provided in-home and outside daytime care Created engaging activities and outings Provided nourishing meals

Dr. Peter M. Wherry Pastor Mayfield Memorial Missionary Baptist Church 700 West Sugar Creek Rd. Charlotte, NC 28213 (704) 596-7935 PWherry474@gmail.com

References:

Andrea Derreberry Education Program Coordinator Childrens Theatre of Charlotte 300 E. 7th St. Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 973-2837 andread@ctcharlotte.org

Ashley Lam Assistant Director of Education Opera Carolina 301 S. Tryon Street Suite 1550 Charlotte, NC 28282 (704) 332-7177 ext. 202 ashley@operacarolina.org