Sean Rocke

Experience

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  University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Assistant Stage Manager, The Nebraska Repertory Theatre

  Assistant Stage Manager for productions of "The Last Five Years", "Moonlight and Magnolias", and "The Drawer Boy".

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  Signature Theatre Company

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Production Management Intern

  Assisted in the day-to-day operations of a rapidly growing Off-Broadway theatre company, purchased $600,000 of equipment for a Frank Gehry-designed performance complex, oversaw production needs for developmental workshop sessions, interviewed competing companies for various facilities bids, arranged overhire, deliveries, and A/V equipment for events and press conferences

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  Hangar Theatre

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Production Management Intern

  Provided administrative support for an 11-week, 13-show summer season, acted as lead production manager on second stage experimental Wedge series, tracked petty cash expenditures and logged receipts, communicated interdepartmentally by attending meetings and facilitating communication

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  Hangar Theatre

  May 2012 - Aug 2013

  Assistant Production Manager

  Provided administrative support for a 10-week, 14-show summer season, acted as lead production manager of children’s theatre KIDDStuff series, tracked all expenditures and budgets for all technical departments, organized scheduling and space reservation in four different rehearsal complexes, and planned future season scheduling, staffing, and budgets

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  Chicago Shakespeare Theater

  Sept 2013 - Nov 2016

  Managed all production office calendars and proactively coordinated and monitored use of space throughout the building; processed production payroll for up to 60 employees on a weekly basis; initiated HR actions for new employees, including drafting job postings, serving as the primary point of contact for applicants, screening resumes, and completing preliminary onboarding; managed the tracking of production expenditures and budget reporting for individual projects and across a multi-million dollar season budget; wrote, coordinated, and tracked all designer contracts; wrote and edited copy for designer bios in all published material; managed the Production Internship Program; served as the first point of contact in the production office to artists and technical personnel; managed the planning and setup of production meetings and events. Show less Worked full-time in the production office of a multi-million dollar, Tony Award-winning regional theater company producing over 14 productions each season; created, maintained, and distributed season, production, and department operations calendars; assembled and edited production-related content for all program materials; facilitated and tracked designer seating during preview performances; acted as administrator for company-wide employee online learning program, managed set-up and took notes for all production meetings, assisted with processing payroll and tracking of production department expenditures; assisted with arranging overhire technicians and stage managers; maintained supply inventories for first-aid, hospitality, and office supplies. Show less

  • Production Office Manager

    Jun 2015 - Nov 2016

  • Production Management Apprentice

    Sept 2013 - Jun 2015
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  Blue Man Group

  Nov 2016 - Mar 2020

  Was responsible for managing the day-to-day financial systems of the organization, including daily coordination with accounts payable, weekly settlement, monthly expense reviews, and providing general support to managers and supervisors who are responsible for managing their department budgets. Under the direction of the Resident General Manager, assisted in preparing and monitoring the annual budget. Served as a member of the Company Management team, providing HR administrative support and helping to monitor employee morale. Interacted effectively with people at all levels of the organization, both locally and in other cities. Show less

  • Production Administrator

    Oct 2017 - Mar 2020

  • Company Management Coordinator

    Nov 2016 - Oct 2017
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  Perrett Laver

  Feb 2021 - Feb 2025

  Responsible for administrative coordination of executive-level searches, with a focus on the Social Impact and Environment sector. Responsibilities include overseeing internal delivery; ensuring quality and serving as a key contact for client relationships; supporting complex logistics of meetings and interviews; coordinating advertising strategy; preparing and proofreading written materials; reviewing contracts; and providing prompt, friendly support to clients and candidates

  • Senior Project Manager

    Oct 2021 - Feb 2025

  • Project Manager

    Feb 2021 - Oct 2021
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  Schuler Shook

  Feb 2025 - now

  Director of Administration and Human Resources