1. DAVE KARASIK
720.470.1490 • karasikpark@gmail.com
EXPERTISE: Experienced professional with background in communications, teaching, administration, and
theatre seeks to obtain a position that utilizes his strong communication and customer service
skills.
EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Lone Tree, CO
Master of Arts in Secondary Education
Emphasis: English Language Arts
Graduated: May 2008
GPA: 3.82
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY, Denver, CO
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Emphasis: Performing
Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications
Emphasis: Broadcast Performing
Graduated: December 2005
Honors: Alpha Psi Omega College Dramatics Honor Society
EXPERIENCE:
July 2011 - Present Institutional Capital LLC, Administrative Assistant / Front Desk / General Office
Chicago, Illinois • Manage multiple Outlook calendars for conference rooms for internal and client meetings
• Maintain office and building security access, ID badges, and visitor systems (iVisitor; Kastle)
• Communicate with various vendors and accounts
• Maintain inventories and place orders for office / kitchen supplies
• Greet and assist incoming clients and guests; manage incoming calls, general emails, etc.
• Collate, sort, and distribute inter-office documents, mail, FedEx, and UPS shipments
January 2012 - Present iO Theater, Intern
Chicago, Illinois • Oversee ticket prices, sales, orders, and preparations
• Maintain a record of all ticket sales, receipts, deposits, and processes
• Communicate with staff and clientele to ensure theater events run smoothly
• Provide theater patrons with ongoing customer service regarding complaints and other issues
June 2008 – May 2011 Arvada High School, English Teacher / Theatre Director
Arvada, Colorado • Instructed language arts classes with purpose of developing proficient reading and writing
comprehension skills; grammar; and research skills
• Developed and implemented curriculum by designing creative lesson plans using various
strategies and technologies in order to promote increased student engagement
• Analyzed student growth using formal and informal assessments; studied data trends to
implement more effective reading and writing teaching strategies
• Maintained constant and effective communication with students, parents / guardians, fellow
staff, and administration
• Directed and produced two major and various minor theatrical productions per year
• Budgeted and fundraised finances for multiple theater accounts
• Marketed, advertised, and promoted all theatrical shows throughout school year
June 2010 – May 2011 Bovine Metropolis Theater, Improvisation Instructor/Rehearsal Coach
Denver, Colorado • Developed, coordinated, and lead rehearsals using various styles and forms
• Implemented curriculum for various improvisational theater classes and levels

2. • Responsible for class and rehearsal attendance and correspondence
February 2006 – August 2008 Encore Performing Arts Academy, Theater Arts Instructor
Littleton, Colorado • Wrote plays for direction and production
• Directed various theatrical productions
• Developed and instructed lesson plans for various theater classes
• Scheduled private and group acting classes, rehearsals, and productions
ACTIVITIES:
Improvisation / Sketch / Solo Comedy - Graduated from iO Training Center; Second City Conservatory
• Performs around city including iO, Second City, ComedySportz, Annoyance.
• Teach / coach teams of all experience levels locally and nationally for workshops, festivals, and
universities.
Writing – Graduated from iO Writing Program
• Writes and performs various stage and film sketches / plays / shows.
Sports – Weight training; biking / bike maintenance; football; roller hockey
LANGUAGES: Native English speaker; Basic comprehension of Spanish; Beginning Russian
SKILLS: iOS familiarity; GarageBand; iMovie; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint);
Microsoft Movie Maker; Vegas Pro Video Software; Photoshop; Infinite Campus; Blackboard;
Public Speaking; Writing; Editing; Administration; and Customer Service.