RANAE KEANE-BAMSEY, M.A. Address: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Email: click contact EXPERIENCED EDUCATOR & TEAM MENTOR
Proven leader with over a decade of experience in education, marketing, sales, programming, management and administration. Demonstrates the ability to acquire technical knowledge and skills rapidly. Innovative problem solver, and creative thinker. Exceptional communication abilities in both interpersonal interactions and as a public speaker.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
- Team Leadership & Direction
| | - Performing Arts & Health Education
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- Marketing Campaigns & Promotions
| - Program Planning & Budgeting
| - Tourism Activities & Water Sports
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- Event Design & Production
| | - Computer & Technology Literacy
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EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATOR – INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 1991-present
-Teach, adjudicate and advise for schools, art organizations and individuals.
-Substitute teach for K-12 schools including Hualalai Academy and Innovations Public Charter School.
-Choreograph, direct and produce stage productions.
PHOTOGRAPHER – EMOTION GALLERIES 2008-present
-Provide artistic photography services including staging, photographing, archiving, website maintenance and developing marketing materials.
PHOTOGRAPHER – KONA WEDDINGS 2011-present
-Specializing as sunset photographer of over 80 wedding ceremonies, vow renewals, and receptions.
-Convert RAW files and edit images in Photoshop PS5.
-Develop slideshows, order prints and arrange displays.
-Manage social media websites and maintain the company websites.
-Present print and digital product packages as well as close sales and enter transactions in POS systems.
-Assist the wedding coordinators with customer service, reservations, flowers, ceremony set-up and tear-down.
-Grip and light for senior photographers and company owners on peer photo sessions.
-Serve as a non-denominational licensed wedding officiant as needed.
-Perform as a hula dancer and Polynesian entertainer as needed.
RESCUE DIVER – KONA, HAWAII 2009-2011
-Provided services for multiple SCUBA, SNUBA and snorkel dive operators leading swims in the open ocean, assisting SCUBA divers, instructing SNUBA, crewing ocean vessels, shooting underwater photography/videography while serving as a rescue diver.
SALES & MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE – MERRILL INC 2009-2010
-Shared sales presentations and booked guests at time shares, hotels and resorts. -Developed marketing tools.
ECO RESORT HOST – HAWAII GLAD TRAVEL 2008-2009
-Greeted and educated guests about green living practices including water catchment, solar energy and recycling.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - KINETIC ENERGY 2001-2008
-Served 500 families weekly. -Created the mission, vision and strategic planning.
-Performed needs analysis.
-Planned and tested curriculum development.
-Developed and implemented operating systems, business plans, marketing plans and financial analysis.
-Maintained short term, long term and project budgets.
-Recruited, hired, trained and supervised 3 managers, 36 instructors, 11 administrative staff, and 18 interns.
-Served as the public relations liaison with the local businesses, public school systems, area financial development, government, universities, etc.
-Managed the Pro Shop, ordered inventory, established relationships with 13 vendors and attended trade shows.
-Spoke and presented informances to regional special interest groups as well as to national organizations.
-Served on various boards and committees within the industry.
-Produced 325 performances, taught over 4,000 students and adjudicated 50 competitions/juries.
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - RKB DANCE COMPANY 2005-2008
-Choreographed original works and restaged significant works in RKB contemporary choreographic repertory. Recruited, auditioned and trained dancers.
FESTIVAL COORDINATOR – AMERICAN COLLEGE DANCE FESTIVAL 2001-2003
-Organized 2 consecutive annual festivals attended by 750 participants from 28 university/college institutions -Provided over 200 classes and presented 15 unique evening length concerts.
-Arranged 6 world-renowned industry professionals to adjudicate.
-Coordinated a 55-person volunteer staff in 9 facilities within the community.
-Facilitated communications with university dance departments throughout the nation.
INSTRUCTOR - UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA 2000-2003 -Taught over 2,000 students per year in courses such as dance performance, applied choreography, creative movement for youth, ballet, modern, jazz, tap, ballroom, aerobic weight control and wellness general education classes.
-Served as Artistic and Executive Director of the UNI Orchesis Dance Company.
-Produced and directed 28 concerts including the UNI Orchesis 75th Year Anniversary Dance Gala and Reunion.
-Lectured and presented informances throughout the country for workshops and art education programs.
-Evaluated and supervised student progress and individual studies.
-Published writings and research, as well as composed creative works.
-Founded the Movement Outlet Dance Company.
-Presented lectures and master classes as a guest professor at the University of Coimbra in Portugal.
-Served on faculty boards and committees.
-Moderated 8 curtain talks with Directors of visiting companies for the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
DIRECTOR- YOUNG PEOPLES' DANCE THEATRE 1998-2000
-Managed and taught 58 instructors to present creative movement programming in area elementary schools.
-Expanded the company to 6 times its original size, created mission/vision statements, designed the marketing plan, wrote lesson/unit plans and prepared grants.
-Refocused the company to a creative movement base.
PROJECT COORDINATOR- CAMP ADVENTURE WORLD SERVICES 1998-2000
-Developed recreational programming for US military dependents in Asia, Europe, South America and throughout the United States.
-Delivered program content on site in Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, Iowa and Hawaii.
-Trained and managed a staff of 150 students from various universities throughout the US, as well as civilian employees stationed on base.
-Budgeted and allocated funds for programming and operations.
-Enforced policies and procedures.
-Reported to the US Navy and US Air Force Youth Departments.
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT- UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA 1998-2000
-Taught 6 sections of Personal Wellness general education labs each semester.
-Assisted with research projects within the School of Health, Physical Education & Leisure Services.
-Attended faculty meetings and served on various committees.
DIVISION DIRECTOR- MARCHING AUXILIARIES OF AMERICA 1995-1998
-Traveled and delivered program content on site in 38 states across the country in large multi-day conference settings to over 7,000 young adults.
-Collaborated with a staff of 50 movement educators to perform, teach, adjudicate and manage various projects.
-Responsible for performances, programming, and safety procedures specific to each location.
-Arranged travel and living accommodations on a biweekly basis for the next site.
-Assisted with the Orange Bowl halftime spectacular.
RESIDENT ASSISTANT- UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA 1995-1998
-Provided paraprofessional advising for 50-65 undergraduate students each semester.
-Confronted, resolved and developed programs addressing issues on diversity, racism, alcohol/drug abuse, academic performance and social acceptance.
-Conducted safety rounds in order to assure security and enforcement of university policies. -Managed administrative tasks, including program marketing, building access, maintenance requests, incident reports, facilities reports and managed the main office for a dormitory housing over 440 students.
OWNER- SIOUXLAND AERIALS 1991-1995
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA 1994-2000
B.A., Commercial Fitness, Instruction and Promotion
B.A., Dance Theater
M.A., Leisure Services: Youth & Human Services, Program Management & Non-Profit Administration
OBJECTIVE:
To attain a position where my communication skills as an educator, my creativity as an artist, my background in marketing and my professional experience in business management will add to a program that aims to serve, helps people grow and makes the community a better place in which to live.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION:
Ms. Sue Boyum – K-12 Performing Arts Teacher, Hualalai Academy
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Dr. Christopher Edginton – Secretary General, World Leisure
Click here for a letter of recommendation from Dr. Christopher Edginton
Ms. Claudia & Mr. Kevin Merrill – Owners, Merrill INC.
Click here for a letter of recommendation from Ms. Claudia Merrill
Dr. Carol A. Weisenberger –Associate Professor of History, University of Northern Iowa
Click here for a letter of recommendation from Dr. Weisenberger
Dr. Jay A. Edelnant - National Chair of Kennedy Center/ American College Theater Festival
Click here for a letter of recommendation from Dr. Edelnant
* Additional letters of recommendation available upon request.
PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL REFERENCES:
*References are available upon request to respect privacy, please contact requesting a list of references.