Darcy Gerhart
Toronto,ON
Summary
Creative theatre director with eight years experience in the food and beverage industry, seeking new opportunities in event planning and co-ordination.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food & Beverage Server
Campechano Restaurant
06.2022 - Current
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
Theatre Director / Producer
Alumnae Theatre - Fireworks Festival
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls while delivering enjoyable theatrical presentation
- Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
Theatre Director / Producer
Toronto Fringe Festival
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Used social media channels to hire actors and design team, and promote audience attendance
- Managed company email account and communications
- Developed artistic design concept for successful theatrical event
- Conducted meetings with production team to discuss production progress and to attain objectives.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Drama, Literature & Critical Theory
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON08.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Social Media
- Communications
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Public Speaking
- Organization
- Event Design
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Sales
- Conversational French
Certification
Smart Serve
Diploma in Acting - National Theatre School of Canada
Timeline
Theatre Director / Producer
Alumnae Theatre - Fireworks Festival
09.2023 - 11.2023
Theatre Director / Producer
Toronto Fringe Festival
01.2023 - 07.2023
Food & Beverage Server
Campechano Restaurant
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Drama, Literature & Critical Theory
University of Toronto
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