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Sarah Pelzer

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Creative, detail-oriented professional with a background in production sewing, arts administration, and customer-facing roles. Seeking a Front of House position at La Movida to combine my love of textiles, community, and teaching with exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills. Artistic production professional equipped with background in managing creative projects from inception to completion. Known for fostering collaboration and driving team success with focus on adaptability and reliability. Expertise in creative direction and project management combined with commitment to delivering outstanding results.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Arts Administrator, Surtitles

Vancouver Opera & Other Companies
01.2014 - Current
  • Supported artists and staff across departments, maintained accurate records and filing systems
  • Facilitated clear communication across roles and languages (fluent French and Italian)
  • Balanced multiple deadlines in fast-paced, detail-sensitive performance environments

Co-Artistic Producer

Lucky Penny Opera Society
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Oversaw all aspects of production including scheduling, budgeting, audience cultivation, and communications
  • Managed resources, organized events, and collaborated with creative teams to prepare for performances
  • Experience with studio setup, public-facing events, and community outreach

Production Manager & Stage Director

Victoria Conservatory Opera Studio
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Coordinated team logistics, schedules, and production resources
  • Ensured smooth day-to-day operations in a busy rehearsal and performance environment
  • Worked with youth in an educational environment to provide both a high-quality learning experience and stage production.

Seamstress & Retail Assistant

Floating Gold Iceberg
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Performed high-quality production sewing for a local independent clothing label
  • Worked in customer-facing retail with a focus on friendly, informed, and individualized service
  • Assisted with display setup and basic store maintenance

Seamstress

Smoking Lily
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Completed production sewing in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining exceptional quality
  • Worked with a variety of fabrics and patterns in a creative studio setting
  • Operated hand screen printing tools to produce high-quality screen prints on various materials.

Education

BFA - Theatre/Acting

University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
03.2009

Performance Certificate - Voice

The Glenn Gould School of Music
Toronto, ON

Skills

  • Sewing & Fabric Knowledge: Strong understanding of garment construction, materials, and hand/machine sewing
  • Customer Service: Professional, friendly demeanor with experience in retail and education environments
  • Studio & Inventory Support: Experience organizing supplies, preparing workshop materials, and maintaining tidy shared spaces
  • Technology: Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, basic Adobe and Canva, email systems, cash handling & POS
  • Soft Skills: Detail-oriented, creative, adaptable, excellent communicator, independent and collaborative worker
  • Soft Skills: Detail-oriented, creative, adaptable, excellent communicator, independent and collaborative worker
  • Soft Skills: Detail-oriented, creative, adaptable, excellent communicator, independent and collaborative worker

Availability

Available 4+ days/week, including weekends. Open to flexible scheduling and occasional events.

Timeline

Co-Artistic Producer

Lucky Penny Opera Society
01.2020 - 01.2022

Production Manager & Stage Director

Victoria Conservatory Opera Studio
01.2015 - 01.2016

Director, Arts Administrator, Surtitles

Vancouver Opera & Other Companies
01.2014 - Current

Seamstress & Retail Assistant

Floating Gold Iceberg
01.2008 - 01.2009

Seamstress

Smoking Lily
01.2007 - 01.2008

BFA - Theatre/Acting

University of Victoria

Performance Certificate - Voice

The Glenn Gould School of Music

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