Thomas Russell

Emotionally intelligent and skilled in creating meaningful connections with students of all ages

Proficient in public speaking with ability to convey complex information clearly

Excellent customer service skills resulting in strong institutional relationship building

CHILD DRAMA WORKSHOPS Wilmington, DE                                     December 2021 – February 2022

Theatre Programs Director (part time)

• Developed all new theatre classes for the 2022 summer camp program and designed unique performance-based features, games, and workshops within each different program specially created for the ages of Kindergarten to 5th grade.
• Researched and developed specific plays in order to create cohesive and attainable lesson plans, program outlines and details to be used by camp educators.
• Led and designed outreach programs for parents, teachers, schools, and potential students.
• Personally contacted individual schools and their department heads regarding scheduling to incorporate the theatre programs into their summer curriculum.
• In charge of hiring and interviewing potential educators and assigning them to specific programs, classes, and age ranges.        

TWO STONES TAP HOUSE Wilmington, DE 

Key Manager and Bar Tender (part time)                                                September 2022 – present

TWO STONES PUB Wilmington, DE 

Assistant General Manager (full time)                                          October 2018 – September 2021

• Managed front-of-house staff including hiring, weekly scheduling, training, liaison with back-of-house, leading by example, resolving issues and conflicts, running weekly meetings, enacting and enforcing rules and regulations, delegating tasks, working closely with other managers and owners
• Ensured quality of service, products, and guest satisfaction, and expedited food line 
• Accepted and ensured correctness of deliveries including filing and coding, leading weekly and monthly inventory control, creative input into special event/theme days, creating weekly Facebook posts with photos, promotions, and news

EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS, Wilmington, DE                                              March 2016 – October 2018

Customer Service Representative (part time to supplement teaching salary)

• Food preparation and meal service, taking orders, operating cash register, maintaining cleanliness of kitchen and restaurant
• Trained as and promoted to shift leader

THAT PERFORMANCE PLACE, Wilmington, DE and Elkton, MD

Teacher (part time)                                                                                     March 2016 – January 2018

• Developed and taught programs in acting, improv, and stage presence, to inspire and give confidence to students of diverse ages
• Administrative role included marketing, research, data entry, orientation tours, student registration

EDUCATION ENRICHMENT CENTER, Wilmington, DE 

Assistant Teacher                                                                                    November 2014 – March 2016

• Taught infants to Kindergarten, with ability to adjust to age and curriculum requirements
• Forged good relationships with parents and children of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities 

GYMBOREE PLAY AND MUSIC, North Wilmington, DE

Teacher                                                                                                          February 2014 – March 2015

• Taught play-and-learn gym, music, and art classes for children from mobile infants to 5 years
• Administrative support as needed, greeting students, handling inquiries, selling memberships
  
   

DELAWARE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Wilmington, DE  

Guest Services Associate                                                                     February 2012–December 2013

• Actively engaged guests to enhance their STEM museum experience; set up and led daily in-house programs with interactive, hands-on activities in a clear and age-appropriate manner; represented DCM at special events and community outreach 
• Communicated clearly and courteously with guests while maintaining DCM standards of safety and sanitation, and communicated guests’ comments and concerns to supervisors

CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN THE DIVINE, New York, NY           

Education Intern                                                                                                Summers 2008 and 2009

• After volunteering at the Cathedral for five years, became a college intern in the department of Public Education & Visitor Services; researched and studied Cathedral history, architecture, art, and architecture, to lead informative and engaging Cathedral Highlights tours to members of the public
• Collaborated with other college interns and department staff to create and lead educational programs for summer camp
• While maintaining a leadership role, created a bond with children to create an appealing, educational, and enjoyable camp experience

WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY, Danbury, CT

Kids’ College Teacher (part time)                                                          September 2005 – June 2007

• Assisted Director of this program in teaching performing arts to children, ages 4-14
• Ensured curriculum was age appropriate so children could enjoy learning and fully participate
• Maintained good mentoring connection with young children to ensure they remained engaged and progressively continued enrolling in successive classes as they grew up

SUMMER ON STAGE, Danbury, CT         

Summer Camp Counselor                                                                                                 Summers 2001 - 2007

• After being a camper for seven years became Junior Counselor and then Camp Counselor 
• Worked with children ages 7-13 giving guidance and encouraging self-confidence as well as teaching singing, acting, and dancing in preparation for final public performances 

Led team exercises/games, planned/coordinated activities, ordered supplies/lunches, managed rehearsals, and kept programs to a tight schedule

BA, Theatre, University of Lynchburg, formerly Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA                      2011 

TECE I and TECE II, Delaware Technical and Community College, Wilmington, DE                       2014