Rebecca Dorman
Newtown
Summary
Strategic leader with a strong background in project management and team collaboration. Drives initiatives that align with organizational goals while optimizing processes and enhancing communication. Delivers impactful results through effective mentoring and support, fostering high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Install Director
RWS Global
Long Island City, NY
01.2019 - Current
- Lead in-studio or on-site rehearsals, sound checks, and run-throughs
- Serve as the primary contact for performers scheduling and daily support
- Monitor performer safety, attendance, and artistic preparedness
- Completed daily operational reports and performance evaluations, tracking logistical elements to support production needs.
- Installation: Lead the physical and creative installation of new shows, cast changeovers, and special events directly from New York to onboard
- Creative Direction: Teach and re-teach staging, choreography, and musical direction to new casts while strictly upholding original brand standards and integrity
- Quality Control: Monitor daily performances and technical cues providing maintenance notes and artistic fine-tuning
- Documentation: Use production tools like StageWrite to document blocking, technical cues, and staging changes as well as uploading rehearsal videos for cast and team to see progress and help with the process of learning
Install Director
Celebrity Cruise Line
Miami, FL
08.2026 - Current
- Teach and maintain new and existing entertainment content across multiple ships
- Manage shared production databases including scripts, cue-sheets, blocking books, and show videos
- Lead safe and efficient onboard technical and cast installations during active transitions
- Direct and coach vocalists and dancers to align with the brand's theatrical standard
- Daily operation of entertainment productions including facilitating schedules, reports, staging, pre and post production meetings, and communication with cast, production team, and onboard team
Dance Instructor
The Dance Academy
Holland, PA
01.2024 - Current
- Teach fundamental and advanced dance steps in genres like ballet, hip-hop, jazz, tap, pom, and lyrical
- Design lesson plans and lead structured warm-up drills for recreational and competitive students aging from 5 to 18
- Choreograph original routines for recitals and competitions
- Observe and teach students movements and provide safe and constructive technical corrections
- Instructed diverse classes in various dance styles, adapting lessons to meet student needs.
Company Manager, Dance Captain, Dancer, Aerialist
Holland America Cruise Line
01.2015 - 01.2025
- Watched performances, took notes, and gave feedback to keep shows crisp and the integrity remained
- Led daily physical warm-ups and lift calls to verify that partner work and acrobatics or aerial work was safe
- Created schedules and would collaborate with the Entertainment Director to create the best guest experience
- Sent reports and videos on all performances, injuries, technical issues, wardrobe issues, onboard issues, and comments from guests after each cruise was completed
Associate Director
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom Amusement Park
Allentown, PA
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted in production of show with singers, dancers, and band, ensuring coordination of all performers
- Communicated production schedules and expectations to team members.
- helped with design, costuming, props, lights, and staging
- Collaborated on design, costuming, props, lights, and staging to create cohesive visual presentation
Judge
Inferno Dance - Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, MD
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Evaluated dance performances based on established criteria and provided constructive feedback to various ages of dancers across the US
- Facilitated adjudication processes, ensuring fairness and transparency in scoring methodologies
- Evaluated dance performances to ensure adherence to competition standards and regulations.
- Provided constructive feedback to dancers, enhancing performance quality and technique.
Associate
Kennywood Park
West Mifflin, PA
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Contributed to the success of one production show and one puppet show.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and safety standards across the park.
Choreographer
Playland Park
Rye, NY
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Choreographed production show and three costume character shows, enhancing overall performance quality and audience engagement
- Developed innovative choreography for seasonal performances, enhancing audience engagement and overall show quality.
- Collaborated with performers to refine dance techniques, ensuring consistency and precision in routines.
Seasonal Sales Associate
Gap- Newtown, PA
Newtown, PA
10.2014 - 01.2015
- Organized merchandise to enhance store layout and improve shopping experience., Assisted customers with inquiries to ensure satisfaction, customer service, and registry work
- Assisted customers in locating products, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of sales floor and fitting rooms.
Intern
Art with a Heart- Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, MD
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Created sample art projects to help communicate and assist others in their art process
- Assisted and taught art classes for underserved communities, adults with disabilities, and adults with dementia
- Collaborated with team members to create engaging art materials.
- Provided feedback on program effectiveness to enhance participant engagement
- Maintained inventory of art supplies, ensuring availability for projects
Seventy-Sixers Dance Camp Counselor
Seventy-Sixers- Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Coordinated and planned group activities to provide children with class attendance and care.
- Supervised daily camp activities, ensuring safety and engagement for all participants.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among campers, promoting a positive community environment.
Community Center Assistant
Towson University Glen Complex- Towson, MD
Towson, MD
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Keeping the front desk and entrance area of Tower B dorm complex and students safe, checking ids, signing in guests, providing any assistance students, staff, or guardians need.
- Assisted in organizing community events, enhancing engagement and participation.
- Provided administrative support, ensuring efficient communication among staff and participants.
- Managed scheduling for facility usage, optimizing space allocation for various activities.
Dancer and Costume Character
Sesame Place- Langhorne, PA
Langhorne, PA
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Portrayed characters in diverse shows and parades, engaging audiences and enhancing event experiences
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Family Science and Human Services, Children and Youth
Towson University
Towson, Maryland01-2014
No Degree - Tourism And Travel Management
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA02-2027
Skills
- Production coordination
- Directing performances
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Strategic leadership
- Organizational development
- Decision-making
- Analytical thinking
- Relationship building
- Analytical thinking
- Corporate communications
Affiliations
- Towson University Dance Team, Captain and Member
- Gained leadership, organizational, and communication skills as well as and patience
Timeline
Install Director
Celebrity Cruise Line
08.2026 - Current
Associate Director
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom Amusement Park
08.2024 - 09.2024
Dance Instructor
The Dance Academy
01.2024 - Current
Install Director
RWS Global
01.2019 - Current
Associate
Kennywood Park
05.2018 - 06.2018
Choreographer
Playland Park
05.2018 - 06.2018
Company Manager, Dance Captain, Dancer, Aerialist
Holland America Cruise Line
01.2015 - 01.2025
Seasonal Sales Associate
Gap- Newtown, PA
10.2014 - 01.2015
Intern
Art with a Heart- Baltimore, MD
09.2013 - 12.2013
Judge
Inferno Dance - Baltimore, MD
01.2012 - 01.2021
Seventy-Sixers Dance Camp Counselor
Seventy-Sixers- Philadelphia, PA
01.2011 - 01.2013
Community Center Assistant
Towson University Glen Complex- Towson, MD
01.2011 - 01.2012
Dancer and Costume Character
Sesame Place- Langhorne, PA
01.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor’s Degree - Family Science and Human Services, Children and Youth
Towson University
No Degree - Tourism And Travel Management
Penn Foster Career School