Emani J Parks
Philadelphia
Summary
Dynamic professional recognized for strong character development and performance refinement. Extensive experience in collaborating with directors and actors to enhance storytelling through engaging on-stage performances.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Cynthia Mcknight
Philadelphia
05.2026 - Current
- Coordinated team meetings to improve communication and foster collaboration among staff.
- Conducted meetings with director to ensure consistent team building and effective production management.
- Communicated with theater companies on budgeting and scheduling to align production needs.
- Reviewed script for key themes and character motivations.
- Generated innovative concepts for enhancing character depth.
- Identified suitable actors for upcoming production roles.
Creative Directior/Image Consultant
Self-employeed
Philadelphia
04.2023 - Current
- Led creative brainstorming sessions to generate unique ideas and solutions.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and translate it into design work.
- Designed work that strongly communicated brand narrative, goals and concepts.
- Developed innovative concepts for diverse client projects across various industries.
- Researched emerging trends in design and technology to stay ahead of industry changes.
- Directed photo shoots with external vendors to ensure quality standards were met.
Professional Actress
Small House Productions
Philadelphia
01.2022 - Current
- Performed diverse roles in theatrical productions, showcasing versatility and adaptability.
- Engaged audiences through dynamic line delivery and emotional range, fostering strong emotional connections during performances.
- Collaborated with directors to interpret scripts and develop character portrayals.
- Worked with directors, producers, and other actors to develop characters for stage productions.
- Engaged in rehearsals, refining performance techniques and enhancing stage presence.
- Enhanced character physicality through effective body language and facial expressions, adding depth to portrayals.
- Created backstories for each role played in order to better understand motivations behind actions taken by characters in the script.
- Reviewed feedback from directors after each scene was completed in order to make necessary adjustments on future takes of the same scene if needed.
- Attended auditions and castings to secure acting roles.
- Performed in live theater productions such as musicals, dramas, comedies, and improv shows.
Assistant Creative Director
Philly Create
Philadelphia
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with designers and writers to produce innovative content.
- Presented creative concepts to clients at meetings and pitch sessions.
- Developed creative concepts for marketing campaigns and client presentations.
- Coordinated brainstorming sessions to generate fresh ideas and strategies.
- Researched industry trends to inform creative direction and client proposals.
- Facilitated communication between clients and creative teams for project clarity.
- Assisted in managing project timelines and ensuring adherence to deadlines.
- Identified opportunities for improvement within existing processes or procedures.
- Created presentations for clients outlining project goals and objectives.
Ensemble/Lead Actress/Performance Dancer
John Graves Productions
philadelphia
03.2017 - 12.2021
- Portrayed diverse characters and elicited emotional responses in various theater productions.
- Interpreted scripts to deepen understanding of character motivations and refine line delivery.
- Attended rehearsals regularly to maintain consistent preparation for performances.
- Engaged with audiences during promotional events to increase production visibility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Imhotep Charter High School
Philadelphia, PA06-2013
Some College (No Degree) - TV/Film Production
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DCSkills
- Script analysis
- Character development
- Creative direction
- Performance refinement
- Performance evaluation
- Creative brainstorming
- Trend research
- Project management
- Team coordination
- Brand communication
- Multitasking
Timeline
Assistant Director
Cynthia Mcknight
05.2026 - Current
Creative Directior/Image Consultant
Self-employeed
04.2023 - Current
Professional Actress
Small House Productions
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Creative Director
Philly Create
01.2021 - 08.2023
Ensemble/Lead Actress/Performance Dancer
John Graves Productions
03.2017 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Imhotep Charter High School
Some College (No Degree) - TV/Film Production
University of The District of Columbia