Katie Farmer

Experience

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  Freelance

  May 2005 - now

  • Set and Prop Designer

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Film Maker and Special Effects Artist

    May 2005 - now
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  University of St. Thomas-Houston

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Communications Dept. Secritary

  • Worked for Dr. Robin Williamson, Dr. Livia Bornigia, and Prof. Nichole Caserez,• Also worked with Prof. Laura Harrison on her documentary: • Ant Farm, which was shown at multiple film festivals• Interned a FOX 26 News, Sports Dept.

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  Memorial Athletic Club and Aquatic Center

  Nov 2009 - Sept 2014

  Fitness Instructor and Certified Personal Trainer

  • Coached people to find what it takes to achieve their Fitness Training and Life Goals.

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  KMPH Fox 26

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

  Intern

  • Wrote and Edited for the Sports Department.

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  Memorial Drive United Methodist Church

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2015

  Video and Audio Producer and Editor

  • Video Editor, Audio Engineer, Camera Operator, and Web and Social Media Moderator, using Final Cut Pro and Yamaha Sound Board Operator for Services which include set up and use of lavaliers, handheld microphones and sound monitors.• Graphics operator using ProPresenter. Other Software Includes DVD Studio Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier Print Write, Subsplash, Churchplant media and Disc Label.

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  Talk 650 CBS Radio

  Jan 2012 - Sept 2012

  Intern

  • Booked and Scheduled Guests On-Air

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  M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

  Feb 2013 - Dec 2015

  Intern in the Arts and Medicine Program with Ian Cion

  • Mural Designer Using Adobe Photoshop, Textile Artist• Works featured In The International Space Station, Space Center Houston and Museum of Fine Arts Houston

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  School of Rock

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2021

  • Studio Coordinator, Booking Agent, Drum Instructor, Drum Technician, House Band Show Director, and Media and Marketing Moderator and Spokesperson.• Filmed and edited a music video which led my student to be invited to sing on stage with Foreigner.• Four Year All-star Tour Coordinator for cross country national tours from Houston to St. Louis to playing at Lollapalooza in Chicago with members of Porno for Piros, MoPop Festival in Detroit, House of Blues Las Vegas, recording at Sunset Sound in LA and more.• Devised and implemented strategies to create new revenue streams and cut operational costs. Show less

  • School of Rock AllStars Tour Manager

    Jul 2016 - Aug 2021

  • Studio Coordinator and Drummer/Tech

    Aug 2015 - Aug 2018
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  Toonagers Comedy Series

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Producer and Video Editor
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  Lahna Turner

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2023

  Production Assistant & Video Editor

  PA on All Female Comedy TourArchivist For Documentary about the late comedian, Ralphie May.

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  Scare You to Sleep Podcast

  Jan 2020 - Sept 2020

  Contributing Writer

  Listen to my story being read at 35:55: https://www.stitcher.com/s?eid=66815565&refid=asa

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  School of Rock

  Nov 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Music Director, House Band Show Director, Studio Manager, Booking Agent, Poster Designer, Music Video Editor, Drum and Keyboard Instructor• Increased student count by 50%.• Managed school throughout Covid-19 Pandemic by converting all students and programs to remote.• Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency• Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.• Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability. Show less

  • General Manager

    Sept 2018 - Jun 2022

  • School of Rock Writer

    Nov 2021 - Feb 2022
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  Universal Studios Hollywood

  Apr 2024 - now

  Ride Operator

  Making sure guest have a safe an magical day. This job requires great communications skills, quick thinking and decision making, technical understanding of the ride etc. and great teamwork skills.

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  Worldwide Starship Foundation

  Nov 2024 - now

  Head of Social Media