Courtney Anderson Brown

www.coubrown.wix.com/courtneyabrown
(989) 948-4238

coubrown@gmail.com

Education
2009-2014

Marquette, MI
GPA 3.71

Northern Michigan University

Bachelor of Arts: English, French, Theatre & Entertainment Arts

Awards
Nominated:
Received:

NMU Outstanding Student (Any Class Standing)

NMU Outstanding Graduating Senior-Female
NMU Student Commencement Speaker
Michigan Campus Compact Commitment to Service Award
NMU Superior Edge: Citizenship, Leadership, Diversity, Real World
Americorps: Michigan Service Scholar Volunteer Scholarship
NMU Student Leader Fellowship Program: Top Block Award
Michigan Campus Compact Heart and Soul Award
Michael D. Nunnally Volunteer Award
NMU Volunteer of the Month
NMU Presidential Harden Scholarship
NMU Deans List

2011,2012, 2013, 2014

2014
May 2014
2013
2010-2013
2012
2012
2011, 2012
April 2011
February 2011
2009-2013
2009-Present

Professional Experience
English/French
Student Teacher

Gwinn Area High School

Responsibilities:

Plan and implement lessons in classes with 18+ students

Start: January 2015

End: May 2015

following the Michigan Standards for English and Foreign

Language
Report to supervising teacher
Facilitate communication between school and parents/guardians
Provide a safe learning environment in all classes
Participated in school Drama Club and French Club

Costume Intern

Midland Center for the Arts: Center Stage Theatre

Responsibilities:

Create and/or design costumes for the summer season

Start: June 2014

End: August 2014

Clean and organize collection and shop

Help supervise/teach summer sewing camps
Attend all shows to care for actors/costumes
Laundry/costume maintenance

English Teaching
Assistant

Teaching Assistant Program in France: Lyon

Responsibilities:

Work with students to improve their oral and comprehension of

English: Ages 14-19

Start: October 2013

End: May 2014

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Tutoring, lesson planning, classroom teaching with supervision

Organize the English Language Club and English intensives

Crew Member

McDonalds Corporation

Responsibilities:

Service trained including: drive-thru, counter, register

Start: May 2013

End:

McCafe machine trained

Light food prep: parfaits, salads, fries, etc.

Autism
Professional

Private Residence-Direct Care

Responsibilities:

Provide care for two 8-year-olds in their house

Start: May 2013

End: September 2013

Work on communication skills, including verbal and nonverbal

Assist with daily tasks (including toileting) for each youth
Prepare activities to strengthen fine and gross motor skills
Light housekeeping

Substitute Teacher

Professional Education Services Group

Responsibilities:

All grade levels K-12

Start: September 2012

End: May 2015

Manage classes on a temporary basis

Create daily reports on classroom conduct for teachers

Program Aide

Child and Family Services of the Upper Peninsula

Responsibilities:

Provide supervision for youth grades K-6 before/after school

Start: June 2010

End: May 2013

Plan activities that both teach and inspire creativity for youth
Prepare a nutritious snack for afternoon youth
Record/handle payments from parents
Communicate changes in behavior to parents and teachers

Costumes: Stitcher

NMU Forest Roberts Theatre

Responsibilities:

Construct costumes for FRT productions, including hand-sewing,

commercial and custom patterns

Start: August 2010

End: December 2014

Assist Costume Designers with costumes for FRT productions

Serve as Wardrobe Mistress/assist actors with their costumes
Accurately measure actors for garments
Research purchase opportunities
Organize stock into correct categories and periods
Maintain dressing room orderliness
Attend strike for every main stage production

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Director &
Stage Manager

Lake Superior Youth Theatre

Responsibilities:

Artistic Director for youth summer shows for 60+ youth: Wonka
Jr., The Mouse That Roared

Start: March 2010

End: October 2014

Fulfill responsibilities of Production Stage Manager: Alice in

Wonderland, Marquette Goes Hollywood, Annie, Jr.
Train youth crew in production protocol
Manage budget set for show
Communicate all rehearsals and information to parents
Work closely with Producer/Director and volunteers to ensure all
aspects are completed
Promote shows with publicity: posters, websites, etc.
Create and maintain schedules for construction, rehearsals, etc.
Other involvement: Please see Theatre resume

Box Office Manager

Lake Superior Theatre, Inc.

Responsibilities:

Prepare the LST Box office for summer business

Process donor and tax exempt orders
Promote season to possible local sponsors
Write grants to local Rotary clubs to sponsor shows
Sell tickets and track amount sold per show
Collaborate with House Manager to accurately record total profit

Box Office Staff

Lake Superior Theatre, Inc.

Responsibilities:

Promote season to patrons

Sell tickets and track amount sold per show
Maintain general box office organization and cleanliness

Honors Program
Freshman Fellow

Northern Michigan University

Responsibilities:

Maintain program website, including finding new content and

updating calendars
Conduct interviews with NMU Faculty and peers for new website
content
Assist Principal Secretary with planning Honor Program events
Present speeches at major scholarship competitions
Promote the Honors Program through posters, letters, and
website

Start: May 2011

End: September 2012

Start: July 2010

End: August 2010

Start: August 2009

End: May 2010

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Organizations
NMU Student Ambassadors

Represent NMU to prospective high school students

2013

NMU Golden Z Club

The collegiate branch of Zonta International;

volunteering for the betterment of women

2012-2013

NMU First Nighters Club:

Student Representative

Committee for the Forest Robert Theatre boosters

and donors

2011-2013

NMU Student Performing Arts:

President

Student organization promoting volunteerism in all

of the performing arts

2011-2013

NMU French Club

Student organization dedicated to promoting the

French language and culture

2009-2013

Sigma Tau Delta

National English Honor Society

Inducted: 2011

Pi Lambda Theta

National Education Honor Society

Inducted: 2011

NMU Student Leader

Fellowship Program

Leadership and theory class, quarterly skill builder

workshop attendee and presenter, 1 year internship
and mentorship

2010-2012

NMU Lake Effect Show Choir

Auditioned vocal ensemble specializing in

performing modern music with choreography

2010-2012

References
General:
Nicole (Nikke) Nason
Artistic Director-Lake Superior Youth Theatre
Former Arts & Culture Director-City of Marquette
nikkearts@gmail.com
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(906) 362-6453
Dr. Kia Jane Richmond
NMU Associate Professor
Academic Advisor
krichmon@nmu.edu
(906) 227-2713
Shelly Young
Child and Family Services of the U.P.-Program Coordinator
Supervisor
syoung@cfsup.org
(906) 869-1082
Dr. David Wood
NMU Associate Professor
Honors Program
dwood@nmu.edu
(906) 227-2112
Tami Seavoy
Student Leader Fellowship Program Mentor
tami.seavoy@mghs.org
(906) 249-1746-home
Theatre:
Laurelei Horton
Costume Shop Supervisor
lhorton@mcfta.org
(989) 631-5930
Kimberly Hegmegee
Forest Roberts Theatre Technical Director
khegmege@nmu.edu
(906) 227-1634
Keli Truckey
Artistic Director-Bears 2012
fordtruckey@gmail.com
(906) 226-4505-home

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