Timothy Carl Trueheart
TIM TRUEHEART
P: ------------ | E: TimT------------ | A: 8103 Greeley Blvd, Springfield, VA 22152
SUMMARY
Detail oriented graphic designer. 10+ years leading large groups as an art educator. Extensive experience developing day-to-day activities and cultivating student learning. 14+ years of improvisational acting and hosting experience. Proven adaptability to all types of audiences and environments. Designed and implemented entertaining and educational multicultural interdisciplinary programs. Utilized Best Practices to ensure optimal individual involvement. Focused on consulting, and producing creative content for live and web audiences.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Excellent Customer Service, Training Program Coordination, Project Management, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Live Streaming, Podcasting, Photography, Adobe Photoshop, ?Google Docs, Instagram, ?MICROSOFT Office, PowerPoint,? Twitter, Public Speaking, Graphic Design, Imaging, Photo Editing
District Trivia | The DC Metro Area
TRIVIA HOST 2018 – 2020
Demonstrated customer service skills when responding to trivia inquiries and requests thus increasing player participation and venue revenue.
Set-up essential equipment including speakers, microphones, and computer systems as well as facilitating the live event.
Benefited venues via various social media outlets by highlighting District Trivia events occurring in their establishment.
Coordinate with venues regarding audio levels, prizes, and scoring formats pre-and-post-event to ensure mutual satisfaction.
Provided podcast program content so participants enjoyed the most interactive trivia experience possible.
collaborated
Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live | Smithsonian National Zoo - Washington, DC
Puppeteer 2019
Collaborated with a diverse team of performers, producers, and technical crew for 3 shows a day 6 days a week.
Shared information with Zoo visitors concerning the eye-popping collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures.
Entertained and educated children while stimulating their imaginations in ways that will forever connect them to their world.
Performed 3 shows per day 6 days a week for live audiences averaging >200+ people.
Puppeteered a variety of dinosaur puppets, some weighing 100+ lbs
Effectively accommodated young visitors experiencing difficult emotions including anxiety and fear.
Facilitated immersive meet & greet experience with children and their families where they got to meet a real baby dinosaur
Comedy Walks Washington DC | Washington, DC
Comedy Tour Guide 2020 – Present
Designed fully interactive and immersive VIP walking comedy tour experience
Accommodated tourists’ individual needs while maintaining the integrity of the group.
Disseminated detailed dialogue and fun facts with maplike accuracy while guiding guests around the city.
DC Improv | Washington, DC
Door/Host 2014 – 2016
Box Office Associate 2016 – 2018
Delivered warm customer service while responding to phone and in person inquiries and requests.
Assisted in providing support services to accommodate handicap accessibility to the venue.
Maintained reservation schedule using multiple ticket sales software programs.
Protected in and outdoor line integrity using line management techniques improving guest procession in and out of the venue.
Alexandria City Public Schools | Alexandria, VA
Substitute Teacher K-12 2014 – 2017
Performed instructional and classroom management processes including taking attendance, explaining lessons, and maintaining a classroom culture conducive to learning.
Arlington County Public Schools | Arlington, VA
Art Teacher 2006 – 2014
Supported day-to-day pupil safety.
Provided individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
Organized storage areas and controlled material use to prevent loss and abuse, and to minimize distribution and collection time.
Planned and presented art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students’ work for the school and the community.
Maintained professional competence through in-service education activities and self-selected professional growth activities
Communicated with parents and school counselors on pupil progress and prepared pupil progress reports.
Participated in curriculum and other developmental programs like after school art club and open studio.
Performed any other duties as may be assigned by the administration.
Encouraged student engagement in difficult and challenging content.
Facilitated the student’s interpretation of emotionally evocative aesthetic material.
Virginia Commonwealth University – VCUarts | Richmond, VA
Master of Interdisciplinary Studies, Studio Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Crafts and Material Studies
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Education
Minor, African American Studies
TIM TRUEHEART
P: ------------ | E: TimT------------ | A: 8103 Greeley Blvd, Springfield, VA 22152
SUMMARY
Detail oriented graphic designer. 10+ years leading large groups as an art educator. Extensive experience developing day-to-day activities and cultivating student learning. 14+ years of improvisational acting and hosting experience. Proven adaptability to all types of audiences and environments. Designed and implemented entertaining and educational multicultural interdisciplinary programs. Utilized Best Practices to ensure optimal individual involvement. Focused on consulting, and producing creative content for live and web audiences.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Excellent Customer Service, Training Program Coordination, Project Management, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Live Streaming, Podcasting, Photography, Adobe Photoshop, ?Google Docs, Instagram, ?MICROSOFT Office, PowerPoint,? Twitter, Public Speaking, Graphic Design, Imaging, Photo Editing
District Trivia | The DC Metro Area
TRIVIA HOST 2018 – 2020
Demonstrated customer service skills when responding to trivia inquiries and requests thus increasing player participation and venue revenue.
Set-up essential equipment including speakers, microphones, and computer systems as well as facilitating the live event.
Benefited venues via various social media outlets by highlighting District Trivia events occurring in their establishment.
Coordinate with venues regarding audio levels, prizes, and scoring formats pre-and-post-event to ensure mutual satisfaction.
Provided podcast program content so participants enjoyed the most interactive trivia experience possible.
collaborated
Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live | Smithsonian National Zoo - Washington, DC
Puppeteer 2019
Collaborated with a diverse team of performers, producers, and technical crew for 3 shows a day 6 days a week.
Shared information with Zoo visitors concerning the eye-popping collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures.
Entertained and educated children while stimulating their imaginations in ways that will forever connect them to their world.
Performed 3 shows per day 6 days a week for live audiences averaging >200+ people.
Puppeteered a variety of dinosaur puppets, some weighing 100+ lbs
Effectively accommodated young visitors experiencing difficult emotions including anxiety and fear.
Facilitated immersive meet & greet experience with children and their families where they got to meet a real baby dinosaur
Comedy Walks Washington DC | Washington, DC
Comedy Tour Guide 2020 – Present
Designed fully interactive and immersive VIP walking comedy tour experience
Accommodated tourists’ individual needs while maintaining the integrity of the group.
Disseminated detailed dialogue and fun facts with maplike accuracy while guiding guests around the city.
DC Improv | Washington, DC
Door/Host 2014 – 2016
Box Office Associate 2016 – 2018
Delivered warm customer service while responding to phone and in person inquiries and requests.
Assisted in providing support services to accommodate handicap accessibility to the venue.
Maintained reservation schedule using multiple ticket sales software programs.
Protected in and outdoor line integrity using line management techniques improving guest procession in and out of the venue.
Alexandria City Public Schools | Alexandria, VA
Substitute Teacher K-12 2014 – 2017
Performed instructional and classroom management processes including taking attendance, explaining lessons, and maintaining a classroom culture conducive to learning.
Arlington County Public Schools | Arlington, VA
Art Teacher 2006 – 2014
Supported day-to-day pupil safety.
Provided individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
Organized storage areas and controlled material use to prevent loss and abuse, and to minimize distribution and collection time.
Planned and presented art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students’ work for the school and the community.
Maintained professional competence through in-service education activities and self-selected professional growth activities
Communicated with parents and school counselors on pupil progress and prepared pupil progress reports.
Participated in curriculum and other developmental programs like after school art club and open studio.
Performed any other duties as may be assigned by the administration.
Encouraged student engagement in difficult and challenging content.
Facilitated the student’s interpretation of emotionally evocative aesthetic material.
Virginia Commonwealth University – VCUarts | Richmond, VA
Master of Interdisciplinary Studies, Studio Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Crafts and Material Studies
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art Education
Minor, African American Studies