JESSIE KNOWLES

jessieknowles@comcast.net (423) 503-4974 619 Miles Rd., Signal Mountain, TN 37377

MEDIA PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT

Sabo Entertainment, LLC, Chattanooga, 2012
Producer/ director/ editor of Chatroominations (short film)

Sabo Entertainment, LLC, Chattanooga, 2011-2012

Personal assistant to owner- duties included: photography, marketing and graphic design, copy editing, social media management, PR, talent relations, appointments and scheduling

Chattanooga State Media Services, Chattanooga, 2009-2011

Producer/ director/ videographer/ editor of over 20 promotional videos for website Producer of Presidents talk show Face to Face Social media coordinator for Fine Arts Department

Chattanooga State Student Life, Chattanooga, 2009-2010

Editor-in-chief of Chattanooga States campus newspaper, The Communicator
Scholarship position

Chattanooga State Media Services, Chattanooga, 2007-2008

Online assistance/ equipment checkout and distribution

The Tivoli Theater/ The Memorial Auditorium, Chattanooga, 2003, 2005, 2006
Head dresser and costume construction for national touring production of Dr. Dolittle Wardrobe assistant for national touring production of 42nd St. Technical support and electrics load-in for national touring opera, Tosca
IATSE 140 eligible (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees)

The Chattanooga Theater Centre, Chattanooga, 2004, 2005

Sound designer for Sordid Lives, Circle Theater
Sordid Lives was performed in competition at the Tennessee Theater Association Conference in 2004

Stage manager for Sordid Lives, Mainstage Theater

Chattanooga State Professional Actor Training Program, Chattanooga, 2003-2005

Stage manager for Vanities Set construction and painting, house manager, make-up and hair for various productions

Camp Broadway / Dodger Productions, New York City, 2002

Producing director of documentary/promotional video

LoveCreek Productions / Samuel French One Act Festival, New York City, 2002
Playwright of Genesis and Revelations Director and co-producer with SunVine Productions
Genesis and Revelations premiered at the American Theater of Actors in August, 2002

Emerson College, Los Angeles, Boston, 2002

Producer of Film III project, The Ashland Prophecy Co-producer and casting director of graduate thesis film, The Humour of Shadows

New Actors Workshop, New York City, 2000

(New Actors Workshop is a two-year professional actor training program founded by George Morrison, Mike Nichols, and Paul Sills.)

Office administrator

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TEACHING ARTIST EXPERIENCE

Northwest Whitfield High School, Dalton, 2009 present
Workshops in musical theater and audition techniques Poetry and Shakespeare competition judge Scholarship pageant judge

English Speaking Union, Chattanooga, 2010

National Shakespeare competition judge

Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy, 2010

Guest artist for Odyssey fundraising gala

St. Andrews Center Fine Arts Academy, Fall, 2009

Acting and improvisation teacher for 8-12 year old students

Creative Arts Guild, Dalton, 2008 - 2009

Private vocal coach Beginning guitar and piano teacher

Tyner Middle School, Chattanooga, Spring, 2007, 2009

Co-writer and director of A Change in Time (written in collaboration with 6th-8th grade students) Set and costume designer, props, lighting

Chattanooga Parks and Recreation, Kidz Kamp, Chattanooga, Summer, 2006

Improvisation and theatre teacher Director of final projects

Camp Broadway/ Dodger Productions, New York City, Fall, 2005, 2006
Teaching artist for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade performance Performer in Broadway workshop of Into the Woods Leader of structured improvisational games for 6th-12th grade students

THEATRE DIRECTING
A Woman Called Truth A Change in Time The Spirit of the Dream Genesis and Revelations No One Will Be Immune Words, Words, Words A Midsummer Nights Dream Sandra F. Asher original play Sandy Smith original play David Mamet David Ives William Shakespeare Ensemble Theater of Chattanooga Tyner Middle School, Chattanooga Tyner Middle School, Chattanooga Samuel French One Act Festival, NYC Emerson College, Boston Emerson College, Boston Stuyvesant High School, NYC

SOFTWARE
Final Cut Pro 7, Soundtrack Pro, Cool Edit Pro, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, iPhoto, GarageBand, Beginner level training in Adobe Creative Suite

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INTERNSHIPS
Dreamworks SKG/ Casting Department Los Angeles, Fall, 2002 Tribeca Theater Company New York City, Spring, 1997 Public Art Fund New York City, Fall, 1996

ORGANIZATIONS
Listing in Biltmore Whos Who Member of Chattanooga Film Society Member of Chattanooga Songwriters Association

SERVICE/ RETAIL EXPERIENCE

Open Hands Catering, Chattanooga, 2004-2005
Server and Bartender at The Chattanoogan Hotel, The Trade Center, The Chattanooga Choo Choo Convention Center, The Mayors Mansion Bed and Breakfast, The Grandview Hotel

T.G.I. Fridays, Chattanooga, 2003

Waitress

Louis Boston, Boston, academic year, 1999-2001

Cashier / Receptionist at a high-end designer clothing store Experience dealing with celebrities

Brew Moon Brewery, Boston, Summer, 1999

Waitress

CoCo and Z, New York City, Summer, 1998

Assistant manager at a childrens clothing store

PlaySpace West, New York City, Summer, 1996-1997

Cashier / Childcare / Party Planner / Receptionist at an indoor playground Supervisor of over 100 birthday parties with up to 40 kids each Leader of arts and crafts projects

EDUCATION
Chattanooga State, Two Year Professional Actor Training Program, Certificate in Acting, 2003- 2005 Emerson College, BA in Theater Studies, minor in writing, Honors, Boston, 1998-2002 New Actors Workshop, six-week summer session, New York City, 1998 Stuyvesant High School, top-ranked math and science magnet, New York City, 1994-1998 Professional Performing Arts School, New York City, 1992-1994

REFERENCES
Joe Helseth Barry Snyder Barry Wilde Will Sturtevant Robert Hobgood Personal Assistant to President of Chattanooga State Barry Snyder Studios Chattanooga Real Estate TVA IATSE 140 / Chattanooga State Theatre Dept. 423-653-7819 423-330-4159 423-593-3431 423-314-3991 423-697-2424