KATIE McMANUS www.katie-mcmanus.com

650 Franklin Ave., Brooklyn NY 11238 contact@katie-mcmanus.com | 303.906.7852

EDUCATION ACTORS STUDIO DRAMA SCHOOL at PACE UNIVERSITY Expected May 2017 Masters of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Acting under the tutelage of the Actors Studio. Graduate GPA: 3.88 cumulative. UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO at BOULDER - School of Arts and Sciences May 2014 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Film Criticism and Theory with Significant Coursework in Business Administration (27 credit hours). Undergraduate GPA: 3.73 degree; 3.37 cumulative. • Relevant Projects:

• Theatre Management Pitch (Chips Theatre Company) - Theatre Management Spring 2013 In a team of five, developed and pitched a new, local theatre company. Worked as Marketing and Social Media consultant by outlining a marketing plan tailored towards the local Boulder community. Also behaved as Human Resources Manager, creating a staffing and salary plan for the company.

• Operations Management Project (St. Vincent Hospital) - OPIM Spring 2014 Behaved as e-commerce/e-business and marketing manager in a team of four that developed and pitched a management plan to update Leadville, Colorado’s St. Vincent Hospital by improving current facilities and operations, while implementing a world-class sports therapy and rehabilitation center. 1st Place project out of ten teams; 2nd overall team in the course (of 300+ students).

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Irresistible Films - London, United Kingdom PR, Marketing & Sales Assistant Intern / Production Assistant June 2013 - August 2013 • Researched locations, costumes, directors, presenters and the like for various productions. • Assisted in the coordination and organization of casting calls and auditions. • Performed production office tasks; i.e. ringing clients, paperwork, inventory, post, errands, etc… • Managed social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Tumblr, Pinterest). • Wrote / publicized original Irresistible Films press releases.

Boyer’s Coffee Company, Inc. - Denver, Colorado Event Staff - Marketing Ambassador May 2011 - September 2012 • Attended and set up for various events that Boyer’s Coffee Company, Inc. sponsored; i.e. the

BolderBoulder 10K. • Answered relevant questions pertaining to the Boyer's Coffee Company brand, products, distribution

and sales information for potential customers. Fundraising Coordinator - Creator of the "Partnering with Colorado" Fundraising Program May 2011 - September 2012 • Created and spearheaded the “Partnering with Colorado” fundraising program, which utilized various

Boyer's Coffee blends for sale and use, for many local Colorado organizations. • Easy, sustainable and profitable, with foundations in grassroots marketing and strategy. • Worked in partnership with TDA_Boulder Advertising to create a brochure, program logo design and

fundraising form.

Dream Careers, Inc. - London, United Kingdom Media Manager May 2014 - August 2015 • Captured, organized, edited and distributed all media throughout the summer. • Managed all program social media platforms (Instagram, Youtube, Google+). • Managed the official London program website; i.e. wrote all content, promoted events, etc. • Created weekly and daily promotional materials with a return of 85%+ at all sponsored events. • Successfully organized, facilitated and led unsponsored events. • Responsible for the wellbeing and professional development of 100 undergraduate and graduate

students throughout the ten week program.

Dream Careers, Inc. - Remote Position Program Advisor September 2014 - February 2015 • Inspired applicants to enroll by educating students (and parents) about the various Dream Careers

programs across the globe and guided them through the application process. • Delivered exceptional customer service whilst conducting phone, email and Skype outreach.

• Reviewed all live chat transcripts, followed up when necessary and keep supervisor and other program advisors up to date with pertinent information.

University of Colorado at Boulder - Boulder, Colorado Call Center - Caller May 2012 - September 2012 • Called University of Colorado alumni, parents and current students and informed them of the going-on's at the University. • Successfully raised funds upwards of $8,000 (over 2.5 months) via telephone for the University of Colorado's various campuses and programs (including academic, artistic, athletic). • Entered and updated alumni contact details in the customer relationship management software, according to administrative guidelines.

RELEVANT SKILLS • Languages: English (native); Spanish - basic working proficiency (non-fluent). • Positive, assertive and confident communicator (a “people person). Organized, mature; takes initiative. • Basic understanding of / experience with point-of-sale registers. • Microsoft Office proficient (75WPM); highly efficient computer skills.

PERSONAL INFORMATION • Dual-citizen of the Republic of Ireland (EU employment status). • Played 7 years of competitive, traveling women’s lacrosse - Captain, All-State, All-American Honorable

Mention, Team Colorado. • Singer, writer, snowboarder, cyclist, movie-goer, certified fangirl of anything fantastic. • Aspires every day to be more like Captain Kirk (currently accepting applications for Vulcan First

Officer).