Creativity Mentor

 

Pattie Miles, MFA

161 Center Road

Chimacum, WA 98325

pattiemilesCM@gmail.com

360.643.3493

                                                                                                                                                                                    

 

Objective

 

Creativity Mentor & Communication Specialist: Visionary performance art education non-profit leader with demonstrated abilities to lead the full spectrum of creative education from stage to classroom to community.

 

Strengths

     Strategic Planner                                                                                                                        Dynamic Communicator        

     Decisive Risk Taker                                                                                                                     Innovative Collaborator  

     Proven Fundraiser                                                                                                                      Authentic Relationship Builder

                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                             

Employment History

 

Matt Smith Improv & Communication Workshops – Trainer, Seattle, WA: 2014-Present

Assist Matt Smith with workshops in improvisation based communication skills. Teach corporate and non-profit teams break-thru ways to collaborate, communicate, manage risk and change, and have a great time at work.

• Consult and conduct training in collaboration, creativity, communications, story telling, presentation skills, leadership skills, training for trainers, and improvisation classes.

 

The Paradise Theatre School – Education & Artistic Director, Chimacum, WA: 2001-2013

Envisioned and developed innovative non-profit performing arts organization in previously unlikely spot ~ a historic church in Chimacum ~ and successfully brought it regional recognition in creative education, artist retreats, and performance over a 12 years of leadership, grit, humor, and goodwill.  By 2013, The Paradise served an average of 4,000 audience members and 300 students per year with a 10% increase every year.

• Provide artistic leadership, curriculum development, learning solutions, and operational effectiveness.

• Oversee strategic initiatives, community relations, marketing, fundraising, and strategic planning.

• Implemented action plans supporting organizational vision and mission

• Managed financial analysis and budgeting

• Balanced customer (student & audience) expectations with risk analysis

• Designed and taught year-round curriculum of classes for youth and adults in Acting, Directing, Playwriting, Improv, Theatre History & Criticism

• Directed 45 productions in 12 years

 

Centrum – Education & Training Program Manager, Port Townsend, WA: 2004-2007

Designed and managed Centrum’s respected education programs for grades 5 - 12, including oversight of both programs and people.

• Ensured high quality programing through faculty and staff hiring

• Satisfied participants by designing curriculum that engages and challenges students

• Engaged chaperone volunteers by creating strong internal systems of safety and regulation compliance.

• Worked collaboratively with Centrum leadership with emphasis on marketing, budgeting, and fundraising

• Aligned creative talent with organizational vision and mission.

• Managed workforce (staff, faculty, and volunteers) through engagement and retention efforts.

• Applied coaching skills to improve workforce ability to set goals, take action, and maximize strengths.

 

 

Edmonds Community College, South Seattle Community College, Peninsula College - Professor 1996-2010

Taught Public Speaking, Drama, English, and English as a Second Language

• Integrated curriculum theory and practice

• Utilized various methods of research and analysis including field work, archival research, interviews, and voice and movement analysis

• Transformed knowledge into learning through innovative curriculum, individual tutoring, and a commitment to accountability

 

Prior experience includes positions as Professional Organizer (2002 – 2010) Guest Coordinator for Straight Talk Radio Show (1992-1995); and In-store Advertising Supervisor for ACTMEDIA (1990-1992)

 

Education & Training

 

Master of Fine Arts in Acting from The University of Pittsburgh, 1990

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Dance from Western Washington University, 1986

Studied fundraising planning with Peter Drury, Development Director at SPLASH, 2012

Improv with Del Close, Rebecca Stockley, and Matt Smith

RASABOXES with Paula Murray Cole

 

Honors & Arts

• Member of Seattle Improv & Sketch Duo SMITTY & MILES

• Twice chosen to be on the panel of NPR’s radio quiz show SAYS YOU, 2013 & 2014

• GLADD Award for non-discrimination recognition, Jefferson County, WA. 2007

• Mazen Award for leadership, spirit of risk-taking, and camaraderie, 2004, 14/48 Projects, Seattle