Maggie Kovach

Experience

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  California State University, Fullerton

  Jan 2016 - May 2019

  Worked in stage management, technical direction, and multiple other leadership roles on over 20 productions. Managed casts and crews of 80+ students, coordinated productions from initial concept to performance between multiple student, staff, and guest designers, directors, and performers.Stage Manager of California State University, Fullerton's productions of Children of Eden (2018); Taking Steps (2018); Bernarda Alba (2017); Hamlet (2017); Opera Scenes (2016); Various Student Productions (2016 - 2018)Technical Director for California State University, Fullerton's productions of The Magic Flute (2019); The Importance of Being Earnest (2018); Bell, Book, and Candle (2017). Show less

  • Marketing and Development Assistant

    Aug 2017 - May 2019

  • Stage Manager / Technical Director

    Aug 2016 - May 2019

  • Lead Scenic Lab Carpenter

    Jan 2016 - May 2019
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  PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Stage Management Team

  Responsible for running and overseeing backstage, and communicating the needs of the show between the actors, crew, and stage manager in a live theatre setting. Placed in charge of coordinating & receiving backstage tours and guest stage appearances with VIP Donors and television personalities.Summer 2018 Season - Assistant Stage Manager, "Hunchback of Notre Dame" & "Mamma Mia!" Summer 2017 Season - Production Assistant, "Beauty and the Beast" & "Twelfth Night" plus fulfilling deck crew duties on productions of "Newsies" and "Lend Me A Tenor the Musical." Show less

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  Disneyland Resort

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  Entertainment Technical Services

  Technician at the Disneyland Resort, working on Fireworks Speculators, Fantasmic!, and special events. In-depth work with the parkwide Fireworks Video Networking System, inspecting and operating human flight rigging, and general technical maintenance on lighting, video, and rigging equipment.

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  OC United

  May 2020 - Jan 2021

  Marketing and Communications Intern

  Content creation, promotional development, social media marketing, and copy writing for Orange County based nonprofit seeking to provide care for foster youth, those experiencing homelessness, and under-resourced neighborhoods.

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  The Parable Group

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  Email Marketing Specialist

  Manages an active data-driven email program for an industry-specific digital marketing agency. Responsible for creating & delivering 6+ million emails monthly from multiple email lists to personalized audiences for a wide range of clients. Specialist in HTML email design, copywriting, and analytics.

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  Solidarity (NPO)

  Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

  Media Coordinator

  Coordinates and creates media content with a focus on equipping under-resourced Latino communities in Orange County. Curates and manages an educational resource library for external partners on the topics of immigration, education inequity, and youth violence. Writes and publishes regular monthly newsletters and specialized email/social media campaigns. Event photographer/videographer.

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  SLO Brew

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  Event Sales & Marketing Coordinator

  Marketing & project managing public and private events at a variety of venues on the Central Coast. Fostering local partnerships to drive community engagement in events. Design & copywriting for web, email, and print collateral to drive event bookings & alcohol sales. Content creation and curation of multiple social media accounts with a variety of audience interests, from local products to large-scale lifestyle.

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  Downtown SLO

  Jan 2023 - now

  Events Manager

  Event Management and Operations for 20+ iconic events yearly, with a focus on driving foot traffic to a vibrant and diverse Downtown district. Events include Summer Concerts in the Plaza, the Annual Downtown SLO Holiday Parade, and various placemaking initiatives beloved by thousands.