Rachel G. Fain – Resume
- Designed classroom learning courses for corporate new hires and existing staff
- Shadowed current employees to learn job function prior to writing courses
- Distilled and organized complex information and processes into easily understood lessons
- Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure course accuracy and relevance
LA Stage Times, Sierra Madre Playhouse, City of Hope, Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp., etc. Freelance Writer, Editor and Proofreader (2008-present)
- Wrote, edited, copy edited and/or proofread articles, Websites, letters, internal communications, technical papers, marketing collateral and other materials
- Copy edited, proofread and formatted dissertations and theses
- Assisted creative writers in development and editing of poetry, novels and memoirs
- Managed development of Websites, brochures and other collateral materials, from conception and copywriting through design and implementation
- Maintained verbal and visual identity for company branding
- Liaised with graphic designers, artists, printers and other associates
Los Angeles World Affairs Council Consultant (2012; 2014-2015)
- Produced hardcover book as vehicle for fundraising
- Planned gala fundraiser; managed budget, logistics, volunteers; secured band and other entertainment and guest speaker Eddie Izzard
- Researched and located new office space to support change in company image
East West Players Associate Producer (2015)
- Planned two fundraising dinners; assisted with volunteer training and coordination, silent auction, event logistics, venue and vendor communications, day-of-event flow
- Assisted as needed with pre-production for live theatrical performance
Reclining Nude on La Cienega Production Manager (2015)
- Managed communications and logistics for live theatre performance
- A George Schlatter Production
Los Angeles Theater Center House Manager (promoted, 2014-January 2015); Assistant House Manager (2011- 2014)
- Managed front-of-house operations for 4-theater complex, including concessions and ushers
- Developed systems and spreadsheets for rentals and concessions inventory & sales; hired, trained & managed staff of 25; tracked budget and payroll; planned events for rental clients; solved patron issues
WriteGirl Associate Editor (2008-2013); Classroom Teacher (2011-2013)
- Taught weekly creative writing workshop to pregnant and parenting teens; motivated resistant and disinterested students to participate in class
- Guided volunteers working with teen moms and other at-risk youth
- Mentored at-risk teens one-on-one in creative writing
- Developed day-long, creative writing workshops for teens with a team of volunteers
- Member of six-person editorial team for WriteGirl, a non-profit dedicated to empowering high school girls through creative writing; read submissions and collaboratively chose work to be included in annual anthology, edited selections for length and content
- Publications include Listen to Me, 2008; Silhouette, 2009; Beyond Words, 2010; Intensity, 2011; No Character Limit, 2012; You Are Here, 2013; each the winner of multiple book awards
U.S. Census Bureau Crew Leader (2010)
- Lead crew of 20 door-to-door survey takers for 2010 US Census; assigned work; monitored individual performance and offered praise/support/constructive criticism as needed; performed spot checks; interceded on problem cases to gather necessary data from reluctant residents; promptly and accurately reported findings
- Trained two highly successful teams of Census workers; explained concepts to a diverse group of workers
Center Theatre Group Editorial Manager, Education Dept. (promoted, 2004-2009); Department Coordinator, Education Dept. (promoted, 2004-2006); Coordinator for Artistic Staff, Mark Taper Forum (promoted, 1999-2004); Production Assistant (1998-1999)
- Directed the entire inter-departmental production process for printed and web-based education and marketing materials; included team management, budget, content development, images/clearances
- Produced educational conferences; planned and structured workshops, hired instructors, managed budget and logistics facilitating the smooth execution of each event
- Designed standards-based classroom curriculum for high school students with detailed teacher’s guide; equipped teachers, previously unfamiliar with the material, to effectively inform and excite their students
- Created engaging and informative magazine-style articles for adults
- Conceived and coordinated post-play activities for family performance events, including dance workshops, sing-alongs and Q&A sessions with artists
- Maintained verbal and visual identity for company branding
- Liaised with graphic designers, artists, printers and other associates
- Produced 1-2 week developmental workshops; planned and structured content, hired session leaders, managed budget and logistics facilitating the smooth execution of each event
- Produced season retrospective video for CTG’s education department; collected images and quotation material, created script, secured voice-over and testimonial speakers, directed recording sessions and organized all material for the video editor
- Produced plays and special events; assured efficient functioning of the artistic and production staff collaboration
- Sole producer of a retreat for Board of Directors; developed and created a presentation, resulting in the successful opening of new facilities; secured expert speakers, managed budget and logistics
- Handled travel, correspondence, phones, filing and other organizational tasks
- Supported the stage management team to facilitate the rehearsing and running of plays
Bovard Auditorium Production Manager (1996-1998)
- Managed client relations for a 1200-seat theater
- Conducted detailed interviews to determine and exceed client needs and expectations; communicated event requirements to staff to ensure proper execution of events
- Redesigned client-related procedures and paperwork for optimal efficiency and internal communication resulting in a more prepared staff and smoother events
Barnes & Noble Booksellers Operations Manager (1995-1996)
SuperCrown Bookstore Store Manager (promoted, 1993-1995); Assistant Manager (1992-1993)
- Operated $2-10M retail outlets, including all staffing issues, customer service and inventory control
Smith College, Northampton, MA Studies in Theatre & Mathematics
References available upon request.