1. ERIN McBRIDE AFRICA, MFA
1331 W Central Ave #12 • Santa Ana, CA 92704 • erin.africa@yahoo.com
Master of Fine Arts, 2009
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
Claire Trevor School of the Arts, Department of Drama, Emphasis in Directing
Bachelor of Arts, 2000
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
Department of Theatre Arts, Honors
CAREER PROFILE: I am seeking a position that will challenge me and benefit from my unique skill set as
a theatre professional with office experience. My education and experience as a theatre director has
taught me to utilize my management, organizational, and computer skills while pushing myself to think
and work creatively.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
House Manager September ’06 – June ‘09
Claire Trevor School of the Arts, University of California, Irvine
• Managed audience areas of several University venues during theatrical performances
• Trained and supervised student ushers
• Completed reports documenting details of each performance including ticket sales
• Trained in CPR and first aid in case of any audience emergencies
Teaching Assistant September ’06 – June ‘09
Claire Trevor School of the Arts, University of California, Irvine
• Assisted and provided support to professor Cliff Faulkner with Development of Theatre A, B, & C and
professor Robert Cohen with Acting Theory
• Met individually with students to provide mentorship and advisement
• Graded student essays with an emphasis on clear thesis statements, strongly supported arguments,
and elegant grammar
• Administered and graded weekly quizzes and journal entries
• Operated PowerPoint presentations
Administrative Assistant (Temp) October ’05 – June ‘06
Girardi & Keese Law Firm, Los Angeles, CA
• Provided administrative support to a busy law office handling major class-action lawsuits
• Played a vital role in maintaining databases (Microsoft Access) of client medical records, running
queries and creating documents to be used during trials and settlement negotiations
• Developed a system to track and manage incoming and outgoing mail related to numerous multi-
client lawsuits
Administrative Assistant/Shipping & Receiving Clerk (Temp) March ’05 – June ‘05
Cooper Lighting Corporate Office, Canoga Park, CA
• Tracked all shipments received by and sent out from a lighting manufacturers’ warehouse
• Maintained an inventory database of parts and products for the warehouse
• Filed invoices and work orders
Administrative Assistant/Data Entry (Temp) November ‘04 – February ‘05
Washington Mutual Corporate Office, Canoga Park, CA
• Processed financial transactions using industry-specific software
• Completed daily general ledger reconciliation (Microsoft Excel)
• Provided telephone assistance to bank tellers and customers

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Children’s Department Supervisor/Customer Service October ‘00 – September ‘04
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Encino, CA
• Trained and supervised part-time booksellers
• Created merchandise displays for the children’s department
• Provided excellent customer service and sales
ARTS MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Director June ’02 – June ‘05
Claire Trevor School of the Arts, University of California, Irvine
• Directed eight theatre productions while working towards a Master’s degree
• Chose and researched plays, submitted proposals, and conducted casting for each production
• Created rehearsal schedules, meeting schedules, and design deadlines
• Provided leadership and guidance to a team of designers working to create each production
• Provided instruction, leadership, and inspiration to the casts of each production
• Led discussion panels with invited audience members
• Completed evaluations of the work of the designers and actors in each production
Producer/Director September ’06 – June ‘09
The S.O.B. Theatre Co., Hollywood, CA
• Co-produced three seasons of theatre productions for a small theatre company
• Recruited designers and staff
• Developed company policies and marketing strategies
• Created budgets, project goals, and deadlines
• Contributed to the design and maintenance of the company website
• Arranged booking of rehearsal halls and performance venues
• Planned and ran board meetings
• Directed three company productions
Stage Manager (Contractor) May ’02 – May ‘04
Department of Theatre, California State University, Northridge
• Managed rehearsals and performances of University productions
• Planned daily rehearsal schedules
• Mediated correspondence and planning between directors, designers, and staff
• Kept records of all onstage and backstage operations
• Supervised and evaluated technical staff and cast
Concessions Manager (Seasonal) May ’99 – September ‘01
Shakespeare & Company, Lenox, MA
• Managed concessions at four performance venues for a busy summer theatre festival
• Trained, scheduled, and supervised staff
• Established accounts with food, beverage, and clothing distributors
• Ordered and stocked merchandise throughout the season
• Generated daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports
• Provided excellent customer service
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Excel Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Access Multi-line Telephones
Microsoft PowerPoint Excellent English Grammar
Microsoft FrontPage Strong Editing SKills