Trés McMichael

Experience

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  Everyman Theatre

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Marketing Intern

  - Researched relevant community groups/organizations throughout the Greater Baltimore area and added their current contact information to a database for the upcoming production season- Converted scripts for the upcoming production season for Closed Captioning Devices- Generated social media post to promote summer classes and events at the theatre.- Completed various administrative task for the managing department including education, marketing, and development.

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  Mill Mountain Theatre

  May 2016 - Jul 2016

  Apprentice

  - Performed in two traveling youth productions and an apprentice showcase on the Trinkle Main Stage.- Participated in outreach programs, with a focus on literacy, at community centers and libraries in the Roanoke region.- Worked in the scene-shop building set pieces and as a teaching artist for the theatre.- Completed administrative tasks in the office with staff including developing a youth workbook for the musical “Into the Woods” and organizing documents in preparation for an audit Show less

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  A BroaderWay Foundation

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  Creative Team Intern

  - Member of the Creative Team and worked alongside professional artists, educators, and business leaders from across the United States to execute the educational components of "Camp Broaderway".- Collaborated with Theatre Arts and Spoken word team to help generate curriculum and daily lesson plans- Worked with 80 girls between the ages of 10 and 14 as they learned about the performing arts, leadership, and self-confidence.- Supported the Stage Manager and Associate Producer with production and office management tasks. Show less

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  Elon University

  Sept 2017 - May 2019

  - Collected data from the Music Theatre students, faculty, and staff on their experiences surrounding bias and diversity within the academic department.- Collaborated with Center for Leadership (CFL) and Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education (CREDE) to develop seminar curriculum.- Presented with the Director of the CFL and Director of the CREDE in front of 100 students, faculty, and staff across two days.- Created google website with videos, articles, and on and off-campus resources to continue dialogue, courageous conversation, and personal reflection.- Developed as a part of Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows Common Good Project.- Has received invitations to present seminars to other academic and co-curricular groups across campus. Show less - Conducted a national mixed-methods research study on the perceived partner availability for emerging adult black men who identify as gay.- Worked alongside Dr. Buffie Longmire-Avital to create the study instrument and code-book.- Developed various social media and marketing materials, including a website, to advertise the study.- Learned how to utilize research platforms such as Qualtrics and Dedoose.- Secured a partnership with Global Protection Corp. to distribute sexual wellness packages to all participants in the study.- Currently devising a multimedia theatrical work to present the study findings for audiences. Show less - Supported fall appeal projects, including coasters, Luminary Campaign, and #GivingTuesday- Bench-marked recurring (monthly and annual) donation programs at peer institutions and other schools or non-profits. Made recommendations regarding first-time and recurring donor gift upgrades- Contacted alumni via phone or email to update their recurring donations, soliciting upgrades if applicable.- Generated social media post and email language sent to alumni and donors for fall appeal projects. Show less

  • Performing Arts Leadership, Inclusion, and Diversity Seminar: Developer and Facilitator

    Sept 2018 - May 2019

  • Apartment Manager

    May 2017 - May 2019

  • Research Assistant

    Feb 2017 - May 2019

  • Office of Annual Giving Intern

    Sept 2017 - Dec 2017
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  Maryland Leadership Workshops (MLW)

  Nov 2017 - now

  - Director for Advanced Middle School Leadership Program "Bridge"- "The concept for this program arises from the need to accommodate 7th, 8th and 9th-grade student leaders who’ve been through our program before (or have equivalent leadership experience) and are ready for more intensive training and practice prior to entering Senior High Workshops. Modeled after our Advanced Leadership Seminar, this will be a small program of 25-30 delegates with a dedicated staff who will create the curriculum from scratch each year to meet the particular needs of the students." Show less - Was responsible for the staffing, preparation, and implementation of the “Middle School Experience in - Leadership” summer program. Had responsibility for the welfare of the program, its staff, and 130 domestic and international participants.- Assessed program goals and objectives and made modifications to the curriculum or program structure necessary to enhance the program experience.- Developed and implanted new program components and emergency rain plan.- Fostered a supportive, comfortable environment for all staff members which is as conducive as possible to personal and professional growth.- Observed, evaluated, and gave feedback on as many aspects of the program as possible. Show less

  • Active Staff/Outreach Facilitator

    May 2015 - now

  • Program Director

    Nov 2018 - Sept 2019

  • Assistant Director

    Nov 2017 - Oct 2018
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  National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Presenter (First Place)

  - Presented selections of African-American spirituals at the state, regional, and national level as a part of the Hal Johnson Spirituals Competition through the National Association of Teachers of Singing- Adjudicated by 3 panels of vocal scholars and professors on my vocal tone, musicianship, and artistry as well as authentic interpretation of the negro spirituals arranged by composer Hal Johnson- Consulted African American spiritual experts and scholars to grasp the historical contexts and texts of each spiritual- Worked with a faculty mentor and vocal coach, Dr. Polly Butler Cornelius, to select and prepare the vocal repertoire. Show less

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  NAACP

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  National ACT-SO Intern

  - Instrumental in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the 40th “Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics”, a yearlong achievement program and scholastic competition including 32 categories.- Served as the primary organizer and project leader for the inaugural NAACP ACT-SO Film Festival hosted at the AMC Rivercenter in San Antonio, TX.- Performed administrative duties including reviewing inventory, researching local service providers, scheduling rehearsals, and updating the Alumni Database.- Worked as a member of the production team and as a room facilitator during the National Competition. Show less

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  Earth Treks Climbing and Fitness

  Jul 2019 - Feb 2020

  Front Desk/Instructor
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  Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater

  Sept 2019 - May 2020

  Co-Director and teaching artist for two "Voices of Now" devised theater ensembles. - Assists in the administration of the D.C. Ticket Partnership, including scheduling, lesson planning, curriculum material assistance and teaching in-school workshops connected to main-stage productions - Researches and writes student study guides and curriculum connections for main-stage productions- Serves as a teaching artist for the Voices of Now devised theater program during the school year

  • Teaching Artist

    Jan 2020 - May 2020

  • Allen Lee Hughes Community Engagement Fellow

    Sept 2019 - Feb 2020
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  DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative

  Feb 2020 - Sept 2021

  Education Programs Manager

  - Oversees the relationships with the cultural institutions and individual members participating inthe Arts and Humanities for Every Student (AHFES) program- Manages Program Assessment Coordinators and works with Assessment/ Evaluation Consultant to design and analyze assessment instruments and provide feedback to AHFES Providers - Work with Deputy Director of Community Engagement and Any Given Child DC Capacity Building Committee to execute Professional Development Institutes and other Professional Development workshops and convenings for the arts and humanities education community of practice Show less

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  Association of Arts Administration Educators

  Oct 2020 - Sept 2021

  Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Research Fellow

  - Researching effectiveness of applied theater techniques as a tool for advancing the understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) concepts and learning objectives with undergraduate arts administration majors.- The study focuses on the role of group exercises, incorporating adapted activities by Michael Rohd and Augusto Boal, to facilitate EDI learning, including the concepts of intersectionality, anti-racism, and decolonization.

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  The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

  Sept 2021 - now

  - Responsible for engagement and management of a diverse group of stakeholder and civic/community collaborators ensuring that all are included, appreciated, and valued. - Center anti-racist practices in project management and in the approach to key project tasks that pertain to establishing and maintaining concerted creative efforts to leverage the arts for non-arts outcomes with historically underrepresented or historically marginalized communities across the region.- Design community driven programs that are engaging, inclusive, and participatory based on the vision set forth by the VP and Artistic Director of Social Impact which allow marginalized voices and perspectives to be heard Show less

  • Senior Program Manager (Social Impact Civic Alliances)

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Program Manager (Social Impact Civic Alliances)

    Sept 2021 - Oct 2023