Andy McGuire Resume

Andy McGuire

andy@unfinishedink.org
Bachelors in Arts from Central College, Pella, IA - Graduated: 2010 - Major: Theatre


Arts Administrator

Theatre Educator

Community Developer

Employment

  • Executive Director | May 2022-Present
    Education Director | Nov. 2012-May 2022

  • Adjunct Instructor of Theatre | Jan. 2014-Present
    Stage Director | Sep. 2013-Present

  • Guest Director | Feb. 2023
    Guest Performer | Nov. 2021

Andy directing during Summer Theatre Camp.
Photo by Grace Richardson

Community Development/Volunteering

Oskaloosa City Square, the hub of the Oskaloosa Community.

  • Comprehensive Planning Committee | Aug. 2021-Present
    Placemaking Planning Committee | Jan. 2019-Jan. 2021
    Arts & Culture Placemaking Committee | January 2019-Present

  • Committee Member | Sep. 2021-Present

  • Board Member | Jan. 2020-Dec. 2023
    Past Chair of the Board | Jan. 2022-Dec. 2022
    Chair of the Board | Jan. 2021-Dec. 2021
    Vice-Chair of the Board | Jan. 2020-Dec. 2020

  • Board Member | Jun. 2017-Dec. 2019
    Vice-Chair of the Board | Jan. 2017-Dec. 2019
    Treasurer | Jul. 2017-Jan. 2017

  • Founding Member | Aug. 2019-Present

  • Board Member | Aug. 2021-Present

  • Board Member | Dec. 2013-Present
    Vice-Chair of the Board | Jan. 2018-Present
    Board Chair | Jan. 2014-Dec. 2018

Skills

  • Mac Experience, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Basic Vectorworks, Tix, Poster design, Brochure Design, Basic Audio Editing, Basic Video Editing, Basic Photo Editing.

  • Project Creation, Performance, Stage Directing, Improv, Basic Audio Design, Video Design, Basic Q-lab, Basic Lighting Design, Basic Set Design and Construction, Audio Equipment set-up, Lighting Hang and focus, Basic Lighting and Sound repair, Box office, Light and Sound board operation, Budgeting, Contract Negotiation, Scheduling.

  • Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Collegiate, Improv, Acting & Directing Classes, Teambuilding workshops, Confidence Building, Creativity Building, Citizenship Building, Critical Thinking Development, Theatre Skills Workshops, Game Creation.

Pinkalicous school show at the Auditorium. 1st & 2nd Grades from every school district in Mahaska County.

Shelter on top of Brian Head Mountain, Brian Head UT.
Photo shot & edited by Andy McGuire

Previous Employment Experience

  • Des Moines Art Center, Security Guard | Sep. 2012-Nov. 2012
    Des Moines Playhouse, Theatre Instructor, Summers 2011-2013
    Des Moines Playhouse, Education Intern | Summer 2010

  • Improv Playhouse, Asst. Director/Performer
    Emerald City Theatre, Instructor
    Spotlight Youth Theatre, Instructor

  • CLIMB Theatre, Actor/Educator

  • Little Angel Puppet Theatre | Arts Admin Intern
    Network Theatre | Performer