Description

Stephanie Jayko

(518) 791-9227 • stephanie.jayko@gmail.com

Event Manager

Experienced Stage, Production, and Event Manager seeking to utilize my background in technical theater and event production as a foundation for continued expansion of responsibilities in the production of large scale theatrical events and entertainment spectacles.
Accomplished Production and Event Manager with 8+ years of experience providing leadership and management of theatrical productions and events, seeking a new opportunity. Extensive experience managing and coordinating all aspects of large-scale theatrical productions and high-profile corporate events with budgets of over $500,000. Well-developed skills coordinating event logistics, managing scheduling, overseeing technical planning and execution, managing vendor relationships, directing event set-up and tear-down, and coordinating communication with keynote speakers and entertainers. Dedicated leader with exceptional organizational, time management, and communication skills and a diverse background in the arts that includes management and performance in theater, circus, dance, and opera productions.

Areas of Expertise
Event Management – Stage Production Management – Coordinating Event Logistics – Technical Planning & Execution – Vendor Relationship Management – Financial Management – Coordinating Communication – Managing Staff & Entertainment – Show Calling – Theatrical and Event Production Experience

Knock Out Productons, Dallas, TX 2014 – 2016

Producer – 63rd & 64th Johnny Sides Gala & DPD Rookie of the Year Awards

Manage logistics and planning for technical aspects of presentations.
Assess and hire entertainment, catering, decor, and media companies.
Create and manage marketing plan and implementation.
Manage all graphics and presentations.
Create and manage fundraising and volunteer efforts and committees.
Coordinate and foster relationship with charity partners.
Call the show and create and manage production schedules.
Coordinate production equipment and personnel orders.
Collaborate with board members and manage notable speakers such as Dallas Chief of Police, David Brown, Fox 4 Reporter, Lori Brown, Dallas County District Attorney, Susan Hawk.
SPG CREATIVES, Various Locations 2014 – 2015

Project Manager/ Production Stage Manager – Museum of the Bible

Manage the production of events across the country for up to 500 people with budgets of over $500,000.
Manage logistics and planning for technical aspects of presentations.
Call the show and create and manage production schedules.
Coordinate production equipment and personnel orders.
Collaborate with senior executives and manage notable speakers and performers, including former President George W. Bush, Glenn Beck, Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal.
SNAP! PRODUCTIONS, Dallas, TX   2015 – 2016

Producing Assistant – Various Prjects

Coordinated tech run-through and provided on-site production help.
Aided in event set-up, tear-down, and technical management.
Served as production liaison for keynote speakers, such as Bill Clinton and Guy Kawasaki.
CARNEGIE HALL, New York, NY 2014

Production Assistant – Guys and Dolls

Assisted the Stage Manager with the tracking and scheduling of performers, props, and costumes.
Worked with notable actors such as Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, and Patrick Wilson, and notable production crew such as Jack O’Brien (Director), Joshua Bergasse (Choreographer), and Peter Hanson (Stage Manager).
IMSMFL, INC., Dallas, TX 2014

Event Staff – Samsung National Sales Meeting

Managed participant registration, tracked event schedule, and coordinated event communication.
Aided in event set-up and tear-down and served as a liaison to the keynote speaker, Rorke Denver.

DALLAS THEATER CENTER, Dallas, TX     2011 – 2014

Production Coordinator

Participated in planning, development, and evaluation of theatre production activities.
Arranged rights/royalties, ordered scripts, maintained production schedules, and monitored deadlines.
Maintained production budgets, tracked revenues, monitored purchases, and kept up-to-date accounts.
Assisted with budget preparation and performer hiring and scheduling.
Coordinated production programs, including soliciting materials, editing, and layout of content.
AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER, Dallas, TX 2012

Stage Manager – Do You Hear the People Sing

Organized and directed all back stage operations during the one-night, special engagement show.
Scheduled and managed talent and ran rehearsals at all locations.
Coordinated staging, props, and costumes and tracked script and music changes.
Worked with the Dallas Pops Orchestra and Turtle Creek Choral.
VARIOUS COMPANIES, New York, NY – Ithaca, NY – Dallas, TX    2007 – 2015

Stage Manager

Oversaw and directed all aspects of daily performances, rehearsals, and training for various productions. Managed cast and crew, schedules, props, costumes, scenery, lighting, and sound.
Called shows, which included maintaining a thorough understanding of technical and performance elements.
Rehearsed, maintained, and implemented safety plans and procedures for the stage.
Created, maintained, and distributed the cast line-up and show reports at the end of each performance.
Maintained cast rotation books and maintained and revised calling scripts as necessary.
Monitored attendance at rehearsals, trainings, and meetings and documented performer disciplinary issues.
Maintained a Stage Manager bible for each production, including gathering all technical information.
Assistant Lighting & Sound Designer/Electrician

Worked with Directors, Choreographers, Set Designers, and Costumer Designers to create atmosphere, lighting, and sound of productions while considering visibility, safety, and cost.
Assisted the Lighting and Sound Designers with all production lighting and sound needs, including taking notes, helping with research, attending meetings, and maintaining artistic vision.
Attended production meetings and rehearsals and assisted with load-in and prep.
Coordinated with the Lighting and Sound Designers, Electrician, and Stage Managers on focus and calls.
Props Artisan/Scenic designer & Artist

Constructed hand props and set decorations and assisted with load-in and strike of all productions.
Purchased supplies, processed financial paperwork, and helped maintain positive vendor relationships.
Education

ITHACA COLLEGE, Ithaca, NY

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theater Arts (With Distinction), 2011

Emphasis in Stage Management & Theatrical Technologies

Professional Development

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY, Orlando, FL – Character Performer/ Puppeteer 2010

LAKE GEORGE OPERA FESTIVAL, Saratoga, NY – Stage Manager/Scenic Artist 2008 & 2010

Experience History

David A. Fisher Productions,Breakout Producer, Susan G. Komen Leaders Conference, Prod. David A. Fisher, Ft. Worth, TX
Planet Productions, Stage Manager, Stream – Ignition 2016, Prod. Brian Brothers, Dallas, TX
Snap! Productions, Asst. Stage Manager, JLL Academy 2016, Prod. Amber Jenkins, Orlando, FL
AlliedPRA, Event Staff, Acelity National Sales Meeting 2016, Prod. BI-Worldwide, Grapevine, TX
Snap! Productions, Producing Assistant, Bell Helicopter Leadership Summit, Prod. Amber Jenkins, Hurst, TX
BlueC Studio, LLC, Production Staff, Norvatis: Life In Color, Prod. Priscilla Lord, Dallas, TX

Dallas Jr. Chamber of Commerce
Producer & Chair, 63rd Johnny Sides Gala & DPD Rookie of the Year Awards, Prod. Stephanie Jayko, Dallas, TX

Culture Map Dallas, Assistant Events Manager, Innovation Edition Happy Hour, Man. Candace Emerson, Dallas, TX
SPG Creatives, Production Stage Manager, Museum Of The Bible Events National Debut Events, Prod. John Steenhoven, Various Cities
Snap! Productions, Production Assistant, AT&T: ERG Conference, Prod. Amber Jenkins, Dallas, TX
Snap! Productions, Production Assistant, ISNetwork Conference, Prod. Amber Jenkins, Grapevine, TX
Culture Map Dallas, Assistant Events Manager, Taste Maker Awards, Man. Candace Emerson, Dallas, TX
Lone Star Circus, Production Manager, Fall For The Arts, Dir. Fanny Kirwich, Dallas, TX
Lone Star Circus, Production Manager, City of Arlington Concert Series, Dir. Fanny Kirwich, Arlington, TX
Lone Star Circus, Production Manager, National Mayoral Conference, Dir. Fanny Kirwich, Dallas, TX
Xquisite Events Dallas, Production Manager, Xquisite Events Dallas, PM Chris Patel, Dallas, TX
BuzzEngine, Event Staff, Lego KidsFest, Prod. BuzzEngine, Dallas, TX
Option, Event Staff, NSA Annual Convention, Owner Luis Romero, Ft. Worth, TX
Plexus Worldwide, Event Staff, Plexus Freedom Convention, Prod.Tara Salvatelli, Dallas, TX
Carnegie Hall, Production Assistant, Guys and Dolls, PSM Peter Hansen, New York, NY
Second Thought Theater, Stage Manager, Cock, Dir. Alex Organ, Dallas, TX
IMSMFL Inc., Production Staff, Samsung National Sales Meeting, Prod. Susan Grant, Dallas, TX
Dallas Theater Center, Production Liaison, Annual Fundraising Gala 2013, Prod. Joel Farrell, Dallas, TX
Dallas Theater Center, Stage Manager, The Single Girl’s Guide Workshop, Dir. Kevin Moriarty, Dallas, TX
Dallas Children’s Theater, Production Assistant, 2013 Rosewood Awards, PSM Melissa Cashion, Dallas, TX
BASE Entertainment, Production Assistant, DINER Workshop @ Lincoln Center, PSM Peter Hansen, New York, NY
Dallas Theater Center, Production Liaison, Annual Fundraising Gala 2012, Prod. Joel Farrell, Dallas, TX
Kitchen Dog Theater, Stage Manager, RUTH, Dir. Tim Johnson, Dallas, TX
American Airlines Center, Stage Manager, Do You Hear The People Sing, Dir. Jennifer Bender, Dallas, TX
Dallas Theater Center, Production Coordinator, Seasons 2011-2014, PM Jeff Gifford, Dallas, TX
Opera Saratoga, Asst. Stage Manager, Cosi Fan Tutte, Dir. David Lefkowitch, Saratoga, NY
Homecoming Players, Stage Manager, My Great Dead Sister, Dir. Rachel Hockett, Ithaca, NY
Home Grown Dance Festival, Stage Manager, Always Already Arriving, Chor. Lindsay Gilmour, Ithaca, NY
The Kitchen Theater, Stage Manager, On the Bottom, Dir. Mike Poe, Ithaca, NY
Ithaca College Main Stage, Stage Manager, Chicago, Dir. Greg Bostwick, Ithaca, NY
Ithaca College Main Stage, Stage Manager, Eurydice, Dir. Wendy Dann, Ithaca, NY
Ithaca College Main Stage, Stage Manager, Chapters: A Evening of Repertory, Chor. Stefanie Bland, Ithaca, NY
Ithaca College Main Stage, Asst. Stage Manager, L’Enfant et les Sortileges & Cendrillon, Dir. David Lefkowitch, Ithaca, NY
Ithaca College Main Stage, Asst. Stage Manager, The Exonerated, Dir. Cynthia Henderson, Ithaca, NY
Ithaca College Main Stage, Asst. Stage Manager, Hedda Gabler, Dir. Jeffery Tangman, Ithaca, NY

Technical Experience

David A. Fisher Productions, Graphics Operator, Susan G. Komen Leaders Conference, Prod. David A. Fisher, Ft. Worth, TX
Nomad Productions, Vid. & Graphics Engineer, Citrix Annual Meeting, Prod. Head Doug Turner, Santa Barbara, CA
Nomad Productions, Camera Operator, Children’s Cancer Fund Gala, Prod. Head Doug Turner, Dallas, TX

Nomad Productions, Video Technician, Trinity Christian Academy Picnic, Prod. Head Doug Turner, Addison, TX
Dallas Jewish Com. Center., Senic Designer, Seussical the Musical, Jr., Prog. Dir. Alise Robinson, Dallas, TX
Kitchen Dog Theater, Projections Designer, Se Llama Cristina, Dir. Christie Vela, Dallas, TX
Asst. Lighting Designer, Se Llama Cristina, LD Aaron Johansen, Dallas, TX
Asst. Lighting Designer, A Turn of the Screw, LD Aaron Johansen, Dallas, TX
Dallas Children’s Theater, Asst. Lighting Designer, Rapunzel, LD Aaron Johansen, Dallas, TX
Second Thought Theater, Asst. Lighting Designer, In A Forest Dark And Deep, LD Aaron Johansen, Dallas, TX
Electrician, Booth, LD Aaron Johansen, Dallas, TX
Lone Star Circus, Asst. Sound Designer, Alors on Dance, Dir. Fanny Kerwich, Dallas, TX
Opera Saratoga, Scenic Artist, Festival Staff, PM David Yergan, Saratoga, NY
Project X Theater, Electrician, The Little Deaths, Burlesque, LD Aaron Johansen, Dallas, TX
Ithaca College Main Stage, Props Artisan, Metamorphoses, S.D. Katie Woodward, Ithaca, NY
Electrician, La Finta Giardiniera, L.D. Steve TenEyck, Ithaca, NY
Props Artisan, The Last Night of Ballyhoo, S.D. Samantha Yager, Ithaca, NY

Additional Skills

Experienced in both Mac and PC platforms, Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, Web Site Development, Data Processing, Reading Music, Proficient Pianist and Clarinetist, Competitive Ballroom Dancer, Hip-hop dance, Jazz dance, Tap dance, Basic Circus training, Basic Hand Puppetry, Theatrical Painting and Artistry, Theatrical Electrics and lighting, Basic Sound Engineering and Design, Qlab, Video Operations, Camera Operations, Live Streaming, Black Magic Video Systems, Basic Carpentry, Hand and Machine Sewing, Costume Design, Basic Accounting, Conversational French, SLR Photography, Basic Photoshop, Social Media Marketing and Networking, Quickbooks, Pro Video Player, Playback Pro, Pro Presenter, Hog Lighting Systems, and more.

Education

ITHACA COLLEGE, Ithaca, NY

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theater Arts (With Distinction), 2011 – Emphasis in Stage Management & Theatrical Technologies
References Upon Request