Samantha Giustiniani

Experience

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  Kean University

  Apr 2008 - May 2009

  Department of Theatre Office Assistant

  Communicate and assist professors, students, and employees of Kean UniversityAnswer telephones, direct calls, and take messagesMaintain library database and recordsOrganize projects, information, and files to better aid students and professors

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  The Learning Experience

  Jul 2008 - Jan 2013

  Managing Director/Training Director - Charlie Choo Choo Enrichment Programs

  Manage all instructors in New Jersey and across the country; schedules, hours for payroll, inventories, concerns, hiring, firing, HR paperwork (fingerprinting, and government and company policy forms)Write, update, and edit enrichment curricula to be conducted in schools in multiple statesManage employees in Paychex system and process payrollManage billing for services rendered, create invoices, and process online payments from clientsUpdate and keep track of company projections, profit & losses, staffing charts, and franchise/corporate location informationSchedule and take part in meetings with locations country wideWork together with multiple centers to build workable schedules, resolve issues, and conduct evaluationsPrepare documents and purchase orders for credit card reconciliation, and any instructor expensesMarketing to third party locations, facilitating a custom schedule for each third party schoolTrain upcoming instructors on protocol, and both theatre and music curriculums Show less

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  Kean University

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2009

  Teacher’s Assistant (Intern Position), World Theatre History I

  Liaison between the material and professor and the students for better understanding of the material and lessonsAssist Dr. Choate in developing quizzes and examsBuilt lesson plans and lectured accordinglyConsulted students on their study progress for exams, papers, projects and general understanding of the material

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  Performing Arts Academy, Count Basie Theatre

  Apr 2010 - now

  Teaching Artist

  Design lesson plans for multiple theatre-based classesWork with children three to seventeen on various aspects of theatre including acting technique, voice, diction, character development, performance skills and theatrical vocabularyWork with education staff to develop and create new class themes and areas of study in order to evaluate and elevate programsRegularly assess students and give them personal guidance

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  Kean University

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2012

  House Management

  Front of house management for 2011's Fall production of "Hannah," and Fall 2012's "Farragut North."Set up and organize front of house materials; press packages, company information, dramaturgical display(s), actor and production informationOrganize and take part in production eventsGreet patrons and regulate seatingAssist with front of house reports

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  Kean University

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Academic Specialist

  Liaison for the Union County Academy of Performing Arts program at Kean UniversityWork with students at UCAPA as they simultaneously complete their senior year of high school and freshman year of college as theatre majorsAssist students with class schedules, assist in registration, transitioning to college, and guidance through the processWork in conjunction with professors in all departments regarding student progress, performance, and class requirements

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  Count Basie Center for the Arts

  Feb 2013 - now

  Department and programmatic budgeting; work with Development Department to plan for grant and funded programmingAdministrative and programmatic management of two county-wide arts education initiative of currently 17 schools; initiative committees of stakeholders in education, philanthropy, arts and culture organizations, government, health and wellness, etc. Work with consultants to deliver training, administrative support, assessment and evaluationAdministration and management of multi-district partnership with Kennedy Center's Partners in EducationStrategic planning and designing of programs, budgets, planning, roll-out, staffing and day-to-day managementCommunity outreach and engagement projectsManagement of outreach and mission driven educational workCollaborate with other departments and public performance events to find opportunities to connect with educational and mission driven work Show less Work with schools to facilitate the participation in featured performances at the theatreWork with booking agencies and managers to schedule school and sensory friendly programming for venueWork closely with Operations, Security and House Management to assure the safety of all during school show performancesManage a collective Impact Initiative between Monmouth and Ocean CountiesWork with consultants, working, organizing schedules and meetings with stakeholders, develop and manage budgets, proposals, project overviews and oversee administration of initiativeAid in the administration of Professional Development workshops for multi-district partnership with Kennedy Center's Partners in Education; Negotiating contracts with Teaching Artists Facilitators, travel accommodations, supplies, and facilities Manage staff of Teaching Artists doing all Outreach work in local schools/venuesLight grant writing, reporting, and management for educational funding and support Show less Work with schools to facilitate the participation in featured performances at the theatreBuild relationships and contacts with school administrators and organizers for eventsEdit, arrange, and compile student and teacher study guide materials to help translate performance(s) from stage to classroom curriculaAid in administration of Professional Development workshops for multi-district partnership with Kennedy Center's Partners in EducationDesign and facilitate arts integration lesson plans for teachersModel and coach teachers on arts-based practices in the classroomManage social media marketing for the Performing Arts Academy Show less

  • Vice President, Education & Outreach

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Senior Director of Education & Outreach

    Jul 2019 - Jun 2023

  • Director Of Education & Outreach

    Jul 2017 - Jun 2019

  • Education & Outreach Manager

    Jul 2014 - Jun 2017

  • Education & Outreach Administrator

    Feb 2013 - Jun 2014