Jessica Ren Basham

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OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position in 2015.

EDUCATION:

Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky

Bachelor of the Arts
Majors: Theatre (GPA: 3.9/4.0 scale)
Corporate and Organizational Communication (GPA: 3.8)
Minors: Performing Arts Administration
Musical Theatre
Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Calendar, Email, Doodle
Early Care Orientation On-Line (ECOOL) Certified
Accounting
Acting/Voice Lessons/Jazz Dance
Business Marketing/Writing
Costume Technology
Human Resource Management
Stagecraft

WORK EXPERIENCE:
T. J. Maxx, November2014-present
Associate:
Operate cash register/fitting room and provide customer service
Assist with the load-in/distribution of new products
Organize/clean existing products within store
Dollywood Entertainment, April-December 2014
Performer:
Dreamland Drive-In, Twas the Night Before Christmas
Performed 3-4, 55 minute shows per day
Set props, participated in quick costume changes, applied makeup
La Petite Academy, January-March 2014
Assistant Teacher:
Educated children ages 6 weeks to 6 years
Incorporated developmental curriculum into classroom
Engaged children in fun, healthy activities
Helped children learn basic social, cognitive, and motor skills
Western Kentucky University Housing and Residence Life, 2010-2013
Desk/Night Clerk:
Secured/maintained WKU residence halls
Assisted residents with room change requests, key returns, mail
collection/distribution, and roommate conflicts
Gained organization skills by maintaining visitation logs
Developed clear oral/interpersonal communication skills with others
Worked 10-20 hours per week while attending class

Beech Bend Park and Splash Lagoon, summer 2013

Actor (Comedy Western):
Sang, danced, acted, developed playwriting skills
Worked with firearms
Magicians Assistant:
Mastered mini cube, bamboo basket, compressed
Learned basic fire eating
Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC), summer 2012
Intern:
Worked in education, marketing, ticketing, and community outreach
Coordinated/participated in radio and film interviews
Wrote press releases
Drafted a SKyPAC/WKU Collaboration Proposal
Photographed headshots for childrens theatre cast
Counseled camps with Missoula Childrens Theatre
Missoula Childrens Theatre, summer 2011
Touring Actor/Director (TAD):
Casted, directed, acted, musically directed, choreographed, publicized Pinocchio
Constructed set, operated light/sound, maintained costumes, applied makeup
Managed finances; Worked with groups of 60+ children ages 5-18
Communicated with people of different ages, religions, and ethnicities, traveled
for extended periods of time, and produced a show with various casts
Green River Area Development District, 2009-present
Respite Care Provider:
Care for a child diagnosed with high functioning Autism
Help child develop motor, communication, and social skills
Develop experience with special needs and tutoring
HONORS & AWARDS:
Deans List (fall 2009-2013)
Dr. Bill Leonard Theatre & Dance Scholarship Recipient (2012-13)
Jerry Baker Fund for Theatre & Dance Scholarship Recipient (2011-12)
John B. and Brownie Young Memorial Scholarship Recipient (2009)
ACTIVITIES:
Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Treasurer, Alpha Psi Omega, academic honor society-theatre and dance (2012-2013)
Member, Alpha Psi Omega (2011-2013)
Member, Lambda Pi Eta, academic honor society-communication (2013)
Participant, 50+ theatrical productions
Volunteer, Relay for Life, American Cancer Society