Beau Brandner
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1203 13th Street South
Moorhead, MN 56560
701-367-9678
brandnerbeau@gmail.com

SPECIAL SKILLS

            Microsoft Office, Digital and 35 mm Photography, basic Photo Shop and Illustrator, Master of Ceremonies for events, leading talkback discussions, creating and teaching educations standards based lesson plans, data research, ability to learn quickly, teamwork and management skills, effective customer service skills, driving large vehicles and towing trailers.


LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Road Manager, NPPA, Fargo           

2007-2009
PTA Teacher, FMCT, Fargo            2008-2009
Volunteer Coordinator, FMCT, Fargo                                               2007
Assistant manager/Supervisor, The Gap, Fargo 2005-2006
Juggling Teacher, Fargo Public Library, Fargo            Summer 2003, 2005
Master Electrician, MSUM Theater, Moorhead            2000-2002
Stage Manager, MSUM Theater, Moorhead 2001
State Master Councilor, DeMolay, ND            1998-1999
Sex and Drug Education, “Think It Through Review”, Bismarck 1998-1999

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Volunteer Coordinator/Volunteer Archivist/Assistant Technical Director,
FMCT,                                     2007-Present

  • Recruit volunteers to help create and run productions at the theater.
  • Work along side other volunteer agencies to find ways to serve our volunteer base.
  • Design, construct, light and acquire props for productions at the theater.
  • Oversee all technical aspects of shows I designed.

Road Manager/Theatre Company Member, Northern Prairie Performing Arts
(Fargo Moorhead Community Theater),
Fargo                                    2007-2009

  • Perform educational standards based shows at schools in the tri state area.
  • Engage in talk back sessions, creating and teaching standards based lessons for the kids ranging from theatre games to racism and tolerance.
  • Office work including database entry, labeling, faxing, emailing, researching, initial and follow up calls, and filing.
  • Make contact with Teachers and Administrators while on the road.
  • Oversee packing, load-ins and load-outs, and traveling schedule of the shows to ensure accurate time lines.
  • Trouble shoots problems and oversees the actors of the company while traveling.

Master of Ceremony/Disc Jockey, The Music Man, Inc.
            Fargo                                     2004-Present

  • MC various events and interact with crowd in entertaining and energetic ways.
  • Compile and play appropriate music for different events.
  • Assemble and tear down sound systems and lighting equipment.

Chauffer, Legacy Limousine, Inc.
Fargo                                    2006-Present

  • Cater to clients in a professional or casual manner depending on the needs of the situation.

Assistant Manager/Supervisor/Sales Coach/Sales Associate, The Gap
Fargo                                     1999-2000, 2003-2006            

  • Supervised the sales floor, including: deployment of employees, implemented breaks and break coverage, trouble shot technical and customer issues, and provided feedback to employees.
  • Trained employees on register functions, store brand standards, and costumer engagement.
  • Actualized floor layouts and window displays.
  • Promoted sales events and product lines.

Straw Hat Player/Master Electrician, MSUM,
Moorhead,                        Summers of 2000-2002

  • Performed in main stage plays and musicals.
  • Implemented lighting designs and repaired lighting equipment.
  • Operated lighting during performances.
  • Constructed and painted scenery for over 20 productions.
  • Assisted in theatrical rigging of scenery.

Cheryl Nelson Lossett Performing Arts Series Events, MSUM
Moorhead,                               1999-2002

  • Loaded and unloaded professional touring groups.
  • Basic rigging, masking and lighting for various events.
  • Operated lighting and sound equipment.

Tree Construction, Botanical Silk
Mandan                         Summer 1999

  • Designed and fashioned artificial trees from 3 ft to 15 ft in size.

Bellman, Holiday Inn,
Bismarck                        1998-1999

    • Attended to guest’s luggage and personal needs.
    • Assisted front desk clerks with guest services and phone calls.
    • Assisted catering staff with food service and banquet room events

    EDUCATION           
                Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, Emphasis in Performance, May 2003
                Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM), Moorhead MN
               
                Associate of Arts Degree, May 1999
                Bismarck State Collage (BSC), Bismarck ND
               
                High School Diploma, May 1997
                Century High School (CHS), Bismarck ND

    References available upon request