Lamar Smith

Education

About me

For the last 25 years I have had the privilege to work in the Entertainment Industry as a dancer, dance captain, show manager, production manager, director, choreographer, studio manager, rehearsal administrative assistant for theme parks, theaters, cruise ships and touring companies. I've had lots of success in the above area and am looking to continue sharing the experiences I have gained and learning new tools to add to my toolbox of life.
Additional information:
Lamar A. Smith
14695 Briar Forest Dr. #1201 * Houston, TX 77077 * removed * removed

CARRER SUMMARY: More than 20 years of professional experience and proven success in the Entertainment Business onstage and behind the scenes as a Dancer, Dance Captain, Studio Manager, Choreographer, Show Manager, Production Manager, Director and Administrative Assistant.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Administrative Assistant Royal Caribbean Production Studios Miami, Florida 01/2004 – 05/2016
• Created & implemented scheduling for 14 large dance and vocal studios.
• Managed day-to-day Risk Management operations & medical needs for over 150 cast members.
• Successfully coordinated all travel & transportation needs for over 150 cast members.
• Overseen daily administrative needs for 10-15 production teams (i.e. - scheduling meetings, copying, filing, etc.)
• Assisted with contract management for over 1000 performers a year.
• Led studio orientations for over 1000 performers and 100 production team members a year.

Production Show Manager Busch Gardens Entertainment Corporation Tampa, Florida 07/2008 – 01/2011
• Managed over 15 diverse and international entertainment/variety acts/musical revue production shows.
• Overseen administrative needs for over 15 productions including: Creating rehearsal schedules, leading rehearsals, and casting performing staff.
• Managed several successful special event productions.
• Conducted continual maintenance of show products to quality standards.
• Assisted with the creation of concepts, designs, budgets, timelines and implementation of production shows throughout the year.
• Assisted with auditioning, casting & supervising talent in all production shows throughout the park.

Choreographer/Director Busch Gardens Entertainment Corporation Tampa, Florida 03/2008 – 06/2011
• Created and developed all choreography for new show.
• Assisted Artistic Director with blocking and movement.
• Taught all blocking and choreography to performers.
• Created all blocking charts.

Rehearsal Director Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Hollywood, Florida 01/2004 – 5/2016
• Taught all show choreography and blocking to over 300 cast members,
• Directed & maintained initial Show Producer/Director/Choreography integrity and intent.
• Installed over 100 production shows and themed evening numbers onboard RCCL ships.
• Managed all show rehearsals, both on land and at sea.

Company Manager Six Flags Elitch Gardens Denver, Colorado 06/1998 – 10/1998
• Supervised a 10-member cast and 4 technicians.
• Assisted Entertainment Manager with daily operational paperwork.
• In charge of and managed all show rehearsals.
• In charge of cast scheduling and payroll.
• Responsible for any show re-blocks.

Show Manager Up With People International Denver, Colorado 01/1997 – 01/1998
• Responsible for supervising a 2-hr. production show with 160 cast members traveling around the world for 1 year.
• Responsible for leading all dance/acting workshops.
• Responsible for managing all show rehearsals.
• Helped to implement a body-mind-soul program within the cast as well as in some school projects around the world.
• Responsible for any show re-blocks.
• Helped to implement programs on building self-esteem and fitness in several schools around the world.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Adobe Reader, Lotus Notes, 10-key
• 20 years of dance experience in all styles of Jazz, Musical Theater & Hip Hop.
• 15 years of choreography experience for theme parks, show choirs, musicals & cruise ships.
• 5 years of Group Fitness experience – Zumba & BeMoved

Skills

Languages Spoken	German
Dance Styles	African dance styles, Ballet, Ballroom, Bollywood, Breakdance, Cha Cha Cha, Contemporary, Disco, Flamenco, Hip Hop, House, Jazz, Jitterbug, Jive, Krump, Line Dancing, Rock n Roll, Street Dance, Swing Dance, Tap, Zumba
Vocal Types	Baritone, Falsetto, Tenor
Athletics	Cheerleading