Kenna M. Lindsay

Producer and Artist with a deep curiosity about what motivates people to engage in communities and art.

PRODUCTIONS

Teddy Gainz, Itch.io Game Jam — Team Gainz Productions

AUGUST 2021- PRESENT

Executive Producer

Develop lightweight, repeatable processes, standards, workflows and tools that keep the team nimble in our fast timeline
Manage other Producers and Team Leads
Developed and revised production strategy as the project evolved
Own and Manage Team Google drive and project assets
Ensure we are resourcing both the short term needs as well as looking ahead and planning for the next big challenge of marketing our indie game and ourselves.

The Supers, Z Space SF CA — Circus Center

JANUARY 2020 - FEBRUARY 2020

Prop Designer and Fabricator

Research and design development, working closely with the Director and Stage Manager on a shared vision.
Gathered, designed and fabricated all the props.
Worked well within the timelines set by the Artistic Director/Technical Director/Stage Manager.
Staying within the budgets set for each production.
Collecting all receipts and online purchases to be turned in for each production.
Striking and returning props to proper locations at the end of each production. Assisting with Strike of each production.
Maintaining the organization and storage of prop shop and storage locations.
Maintaining a clean and safe workspace, knowledge of OSHA best practices
Report blockers to Technical Director or Artistic Director.

Circus Center Cabaret, Circus Center SF CA - Circus Center

2017-2020

Production Assistant

Assisted Front of House welcoming guests responded to numerous public inquiries and disseminated accurate information while maintaining a high level of customer service.
Assisted with set up and strike of the set monthly through the production run including custodial
Followed Theater OSHA Safety Guidelines for a theatrical shop
Assisted with backstage technical needs and running of the show

The Hired Help, The Rathskeller SF CA — Epic Immersive Theater, Artist Residency

SEPTEMBER 2019

Writer, Director, Performer, Producer

Developed original concept and co-wrote script
Created budget and hired cast
Scheduled rehearsals and shows
Directed rehearsals
Sold out all performances

EXPERIENCE

Runway Innovation Hub, SF CA — Project Manager

APRIL 2021 - AUGUST 2021

Coordinated 25,000 sq ft office move from one building to another
Arranged distribution and sale of office furniture to reduce financial impact of move on Runway’s business
Gathered, and presented quotes from a variety of contractors

Circus Center, SF CA — Executive Administrator

APRIL 2020 - SEPTEMBER 2020

Transitioned in person circus into an agile distributed circus
Reported directly to Executive Director (ED) throughout pandemic transition
Worked closely with ED to establish new KPIs for the Circus

Circus Center, Clown Conservatory, SF CA — Clown Administrator

JULY 2019 - AUGUST 2020

Provided administration and organization for Clown Conservatory Program
Production Assistant to Clown Conservatory stage productions
Effectively communicated between interorganizational stakeholder interests

San Francisco Mercantile Flagship Store, SF CA — General Manager

SEPTEMBER 2016 - AUGUST 2018

Planned all day-to-day operations of the Haight Street store
Hired, trained and, managed team of 6
Delivered daily performance reports to owner/operator
Reviewed, implemented, and a/b tested new products and merchandising plans
Using data from our sales database, delivered insights that resulted in informed purchasing and increased sales

EDUCATION

Clown Conservatory Circus Center, SF CA —Clown and Physical Theater Performance

AUGUST 2018 - APRIL 2019

Relevant Coursework: Physical comedy, the history of circus and clowning, acrobatic performance, show production, script writing, film production, writing for film, social media content production, viral comedy incubator

University Of Texas at Dallas - UTD, Richardson TX - Psychology Undergraduate Courses

NOVEMBER 2014 - AUGUST 2016

Relevant Coursework: Abnormal Psychology

Colin College, Plano TX - Psychology Undergraduate Courses

NOVEMBER 2014 - AUGUST 2016

Relevant Coursework: Human Sexuality, Spanish, College Algebra

Visual Studies Workshop, Rochester NY - Summer Institute

JUNE 2011

Relevant Coursework: HTML & CSS For Artists, Bookbinding for Artists with Scott McCarney, Multimedia Video with Scott McCarney

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester NY — BFA Professional Photographic Imaging, Minor in Gender Studies GPA 3.4

AUGUST 2008 - MAY 2012

Relevant Coursework: Darkroom and digital photography techniques, industry standards, and history. Multimedia video class, creative nonfiction writing, traumatic images, women's stories women's film

VOLUNTEERING

Rape Crisis Center of Colin County, Plano TX — Crisis Hotline & Hospital Advocate

OCTOBER 2015 - AUGUST 2016

On call outside of office hours.
Took crisis line calls and went to the assigned hospital in order to advocate for the survivor in crisis.
Assisted Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners with forensic exam and provided the survivor and family with emotional support and resources they have access to through the Crisis Center.
Collected demographic information from survivors and clients which is used by the Crisis Center to apply for grants and other funding.

AWARDS & ORGANIZATIONS

IGDA Foundation Diverse Game Developers: Virtual Exchange - Velocity Program
RIT Computer Science House
RIT Photo House - President, Historian, Fundraising

SKILLS

Excel, Asana, Gsuite
Communications
Scheduling/ Time management
Organization
Kindness under stress
solutions-oriented
content creation
digital production
social media behavior
Research analytics
Professional freelance photographer

REFERENCES

Available on Request