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Blue McElroy

Blue McElroy

Writer/Voice Actor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Award-Winning Playwright @ Not So Nice Theatre | MFA Playwriting

  • Education

    • Booker T. Washington HSPVA

      2003 - 2008
      Theatre Theatre/Theater

    • Savannah College of Art and Design

      2010 - 2012
      Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Dramatic Writing

      My degree is multi-disciplinary in film, theater, English, and advertising. My skills include script writing for both screen and stage as well as experience copy writing for radio segments. My specialty is script doctoring and editing in order to formulate a more naturalized dialogue. I have also cultivated a background in editing and producing film. Additionally, I am skilled at social media and other aspects of production like content and web design.

    • Antioch University Seattle

      2008 - 2009
      Leap Now Program

      Activities and Societies: India Group, Independent study in Costa Rica, Retreat Group "M", Yoga, Meditation, http://www.leapnow.org/

    • Edinburgh Napier University

      2019 - 2021
      Master of Fine Arts - MFA Playwriting and Screenwriting

    • Richmond, The American International University in London

      2009 - 2010
      History

      I studied at Richmond the American International University for one year (two semesters) in the field of history. I took classes in international history taught in a multi-cultural setting.

  • Experience

    • SCAD Radio

      Jan 2010 - Nov 2012
      Writer/Voice Actor

      I wrote scripts and provided voice acting for “Back In Time Radio” segments featured on campus radio.

    • Independent/self employed

      Jan 2011 - Aug 2019
      Freelance Writer, Marketing, and Web Developer

      * Project management * Managed client social media accounts * Created white papers for a variety of clients * Managed S.E.O. strategies * Crafted presentations for Business to Business sales * Wrote and edited copy for websites, blogs, and videos* Edited client copy and internal communications

    • Savannah Film Festival

      Sept 2012 - Nov 2013

      For this annual event I acted as volunteer manager. I also managed the VIP lounge, ensuring the comfort and needs of those invited were attended to thoughtfully and efficiently. I managed and oversaw general operations (not related to production) such as the stage, backstage, light, and sound. I was also in charge of ticket sales. I also oversaw the theater opening.

      • Volunteer

        Oct 2011 - Nov 2013

      • Student

        Sept 2010 - Nov 2012

      • House Management

        Sept 2012 - Oct 2012

    • Bishop Arts Theatre Center

      Nov 2014 - May 2016
      Events and Facility Manager

      * Event planning and logistics * Overseeing event staff * Social media planning

    • Meraki Models & Talent

      Jan 2018 - Aug 2019
      Director of Marketing

      * Led a team of six overseeing company and client branding* Consulted with executives and CEO to coordinate marketing strategies for traditional and social media* Managed social media marketing of high level models and creatives* Created and implemented design strategies * Designed marketing events

    • Edinburgh Napier University

      Aug 2019 - Oct 2021
      Masters Student

      * Produced a new play for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2021* Graduated with a MFA in playwrighting

    • Not So Nice Theatre

      Aug 2021 - now
      Resident Playwright

      * Crafting commissioned plays for Theatre in Education* Liaising with founders to ensure compliance with company and government guidelines* Planning and leading writing workshops * Leading workshops and development of new productions* Manage the communication plan

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Microsoft Project Step by Step: Planning for Successful Project Management

      LinkedIn
      Jan 2023
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