Starleisha Michelle Gingrich

Starleisha Michelle Gingrich

Water Safety Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Community storyteller and director; theatre professional; avid romance reader and writer

  • Education

    • Messiah University

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Theatre/Theater
  • Experience

    • American Red Cross

      Jun 2007 - Aug 2008
      Water Safety Instructor

      Taught Group and Individual swimming classes

    • Buttercreme Cupcakes

      Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
      Sales Associate

      Organized display casesSold baked goods to customers from the community

    • Messiah College Theatre Department

      Aug 2010 - May 2011
      Personal Assistant to the Technical Director

      Ordered supplies Advertised for the theatre seasonScheduled publicity deadlines

    • Neighborhood Center, INC

      Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
      Assistant Teacher

      Assisted in the 5-6 year old classroomTaught students elementary skillsChaperoned field trips (ages 5-15)Managed various learning activities (ages 5-6, 12-14)

    • Messiah College Theatre Department

      Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
      Personal assistant

      Graded assignmentsResearched various theatre organizationsWorked closely with the professor on topics in theatreFiled plays and monologues into a database

    • James Buchanan High School

      Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
      Director of Plays

      Directed, choreographed and designed "Thoroughly Modern Millie" Oversaw a cast of about 30 students and a crew of 10 students Stage managed and ran the light board for performances Curated costumes, props, and set pieces

    • The State Theatre in State College, PA

      Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

      Assists the box office manager with ticketing, training, and inventory. Proficient in Vendini Ticketing SystemHelps to build and maintain working relationships between the theatre and the public, sponsors, and Penn State University Box office; concessions; event staff.

      • Assistant Box Office Manager

        Jan 2015 - Aug 2015
      • Box Office Supervisor

        Aug 2014 - Jan 2015
    • American Music Theatre

      Sept 2015 - Aug 2018
      Box Office Sales Associate

      Fielding phone callsProcessing ticket ordersHelp to manage daily box office tasks

    • Cavod Academy of the Arts

      Oct 2017 - May 2019
      Beginner Acting Instructor

      Beginner Acting Instructor for ages 8-14 Taught basic theatre skills Organized age appropriate activities for two classes Co-directed the end of the year production "Dear Edwina Jr."Gave end of the year assessments and recommendations to each student

    • Lancaster Country Day School

      Aug 2018 - Mar 2021
      Administrative Assistant/Registrar
    • Disrupt Theatre Company

      Jul 2020 - now
      Founder/Executive Director
    • Stitch Fix

      Mar 2021 - May 2021
      Stylist
    • City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania

      Mar 2021 - May 2021
      Communications Intern
    • The Fulton Theatre

      Oct 2021 - Dec 2022
      Education And Outreach Coordinator
    • Sophie Stargazer Boutique

      Nov 2021 - Mar 2023
      Retail Sales Associate
    • YWCA Lancaster

      Feb 2023 - Dec 2023
      Communications & Community Outreach Specialist

      Communications & Community Outreach Specialist for the Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center

    • Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

      Apr 2023 - now
      • Front Desk Attendant

        Nov 2024 - now
      • Host Supervisor

        May 2024 - Dec 2024
      • Hostess

        Apr 2023 - May 2024
    • LancasterHistory

      Jan 2025 - now
      Education and Programs Manager

      Refining and developing programs for LancasterHistory, including the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy opening in downtown Lancaster in 2026.

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