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Leslie Carranza

Leslie Carranza

Student Stage Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Stagehand at Local 2; Mental Health First Aid Instructor

  • Education

    • Augustana College

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Cultural Anthropology

      Activities and Societies: Latinos Unidos, Cantilena Women's Chorus, WAUG radio, Martini Swingers DJ for student run radio station, choir member of Cantilena Women's chorus, member of Latinos Unidos, Student stage manager for Performance Hall Management, Sceneshop assistant for Theater Department, member of Martini Swingers; Volunteered at World Relief Moline, Palomares Social Justice Center, Father Gary Graf Center, Casa de Los Ninos - Casa Guanajuato; Graduated with a major in Anthropology, minor in Latin American Studies

  • Experience

    • Augustana College

      Aug 2011 - May 2015
      Student Stage Manager

      Resolve conflict among patrons and coworkers during busy events within school venues; Instruct ushers and gallery guards of proper protocol in school venues and art museum; Improvising and solving problems under limited time and resources, i.e. equipment, staffing; Communicating needs with performers and presenters effectively for time sensitive events

    • Heartland Alliance

      Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
      Family Reunification Specialist (Amate House fellowship)

      Advocating for the safe placement of unaccompanied minors apprehended by ICE with family, friends, or other existing connections they have in the United States. Assisting in the milieu when necessary, especially in times of influx or when extra help is needed.

    • Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

      Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
      After School Program Coordinator (Amate House fellowship)

    • Taller de José

      Jun 2017 - Nov 2020

      Pilot program applying model of accompaniment to Proviso Township area; case management, interpretation, referral services; connecting people to services and vice versa. Administrative tasks, responding to inquiries via phone, email, and in person, ensuring the office is more or less running smoothly.

      • Compañera and Quinn Center Site Coordinator

        May 2019 - Nov 2020

      • Office Administrator

        Jun 2017 - May 2019

    • Midwest Foods

      Mar 2021 - Oct 2021
      Van Driver

    • Chicago Opera Theater

      Oct 2021 - Mar 2022
      Stagehand, over-hire

    • IATSE Local 2

      Jun 2022 - now
      Stagehand, Regular Extra

    • NAMI Metro Suburban

      Sept 2023 - now
      Mental Health First Aid Instructor

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mental Health First Aid Instructor

      National Council for Mental Wellbeing
      Sept 2023

    • Mandated Reporter

      Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Associate Board Member

      Issued by Amate House on Aug 2019
      Amate HouseAssociated with Leslie Carranza

    • sounding board member

      Issued by WBEZ-FM 91.5 on Jan 2020
      WBEZ-FM 91.5Associated with Leslie Carranza

    • Donation coordinator

      Issued by Windy City Rollers on Jan 2019
      Windy City RollersAssociated with Leslie Carranza

    • Animal Care Associate

      Issued by PAWS Chicago on Feb 2017
      PAWS ChicagoAssociated with Leslie Carranza

    • Adult Education Tutor and Office Assistant

      Issued by Father Gary Graf Center on Mar 2015
      Father Gary Graf CenterAssociated with Leslie Carranza