Gabriela G.

Experience

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  Manhattanville College

  Sept 2011 - May 2013

  • Prepared study guides, taught units, lead discussion groups, tutored, and proctored exams • Created new storage for costume inventory, tripling the amount of usable space• Sorted jewelry inventory of 100+ pieces• Made minor repairs to garments (hems, buttons, linings, etc.) for all mainstage productions

  • Supplemental Instructor

    Sept 2012 - May 2013

  • Costume Assistant

    Sept 2011 - May 2013
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  Self-Employed

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2020

  Stage Manager

  Stage managed over 20+ productions, special events, tours, concerts, and festivals.

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  Thomas A. Edison School

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Student Teacher

  • Taught literacy through drama (playwriting, improvisation, mask work, etc.) to 450 students K-5• Addressed needs of students with disabilities and students with varying degrees of fluency

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  Walt Disney World

  Sept 2014 - Jan 2015

  Attractions Hostess

  Disney College ProgramSpaceship Earth - EPCOT• Guided thousands of guests while meeting efficiency and safety requirements• Maintained the “Disney experience” for guests, multi-tasking ride operation with customer service

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  Your Move - Jersey City's Modern Dance Festival

  Sept 2015 - Oct 2018

  Stage Manager

  • Managed a modern dance festival curating 12-30 international and local choreographers per year• Worked as a liaison between choreographers and designers to guide technical process

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  Third Rail Projects

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2019

  • Prepared supply of mixed drinks and tonics for intimate venue serving 180+ audience per week• Maintained inventory, utilizing multiple food suppliers to lower weekly budget• Ensured safety and organization of food storage/preparation areas and improved paperwork • Handled emergencies in a fast paced, high stress, immersive environment• Updated company paperwork to streamline training practices and improve team performance, trained 20+ new staff• Instrumental in the development of emergency protocols in an immersive setting• Organized a prop inventory of 150+ items, doubling the amount of available storage space• Catalogued 200+ pieces of ephemera, locating source materials and creating replacement designs

  • Bar Manager

    Feb 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Assistant Stage Manager & Stage Manager Swing

    Apr 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Assistant Stage Manager (Swing)

    Jun 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Production Assistant

    Jan 2016 - Jun 2016
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  Company XIV

  Jul 2019 - Nov 2019

  Assistant Stage Manager & Stage Manager Swing

  • Set 100+ props and performed safety checks for an intimate burlesque/cirque venue• Handled emergencies in a fast paced, high stress environment while running backstage tracks• Improved paperwork by implementing new organizational systems

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  Switchboard Games

  Nov 2020 - Mar 2024

  • Hosted 225+ events in a year, entertaining 5,000 people globally (including Fortune 500 Companies)• Used teambuilding exercises to build connections through fun for small and large groups (2-300)• Provided game instruction and entertainment while managing Zoom functions (Breakout Rooms, Chat)• Trained new hosts during live events • Generated Trivia/Game content, including themed scripts• Created a shared content database to improve team communication and performance• Improved branding by copywriting and designing e-mail templates, scripts, and video reel templates• Directed creative content by storyboarding, writing scripts, and overseeing video production• Implemented outreach strategies to different clients according to their needs, including market research

  • Trivia and Games Host

    Aug 2020 - Mar 2024

  • Asst. Director of Fun & Engagement

    Nov 2020 - Jan 2022
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  Lucky Brand

  Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

  Sales Lead/Keyholder

  • Top seller, generating $80,000 in sales in one quarter• Performed opening/closing procedures, balancing registers and compiling bank deposits• Led team to fulfill sales goals, including task assignments and daily break schedules• Reconciled timesheets to ensure accurate payroll records

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  PlayHardLookDope

  Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

  Newsletter Editor/Graphic Designer/Keyholder

  • Copywrote and designed e-mail newsletters via Campaign Monitor• Designed marketing materials (flyers, posters, and signage) via Canva• Crafted text campaigns via Attentive platform to drive sales• Personalized styling sessions to find the perfect jewelry & apparel for special events, gifts, and daily use • Ample knowledge of semi-precious gemstones, including physical and spiritual properties

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  Free People

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Changed store displays on a weekly basis according to visual directives and available inventory• Utilized visual merchandising techniques to increase sales, raising MTD sales +15-20% to LY on average• Managed team of 10+ stylists on Loss Prevention and Inventory Processing, decreasing loss by 3%• Maximized limited store space, improving team efficiency, workflow, and accuracy• Led team to surpass monthly targets by creating daily and hourly sales goals per stylist• Top seller, contributing 10% of overall store sales• Increased Jewelry sales, making it one of the top 10 selling classes for 6+ months • Led 2023 Inventory Preparation (mapping, laying fixtures, pre-counting, creating contingency plans)• Worked with Store Brand leader to strategize and meet monthly goals for a streak of 6 months Show less

  • Assistant Visual Manager

    Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Senior Stylist/Keyholder

    Jan 2022 - Oct 2022
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  Belka Strelka LLC

  Aug 2023 - Oct 2023

  Second Assistant Director

  • Maintained daily call sheets and production paperwork• Communicated with multiple departments to meet production deadlines• Managed Payroll in accordance to SAG-AFTRA rules and regulations during the WGA Strike• Supervised on-set, including adherence to schedules and safety monitoring• Provided 2-3 catered meals per day for cast & crew ranging from 13-50 members • Problem solved transportation coordination and hotel accommodation issues• Secured extras and production assistants in multiple cities over the course of a 30 day shoot Show less

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  RISÜ Restaurant

  Mar 2024 - now

  Bartender & Server

  • Crafts fine cocktails and mixed drinks for up to 85 guests at full capacity• Serves gourmet tapas to patrons, catering to allergies & food sensitivities• Performs opening/closing procedures, maintaining a clean & organized bar

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  Tantalum Restaurant

  Sept 2024 - now

  Server

  • Serves Modern Californian-Asian fusion in a semi-fine dining environment• Utilizes upselling strategies for an unforgettable & personalized dining experience• Maintains section ranging from 25-40 guests, including wine & dessert service• Manages large parties up to 25, including special accommodations for events