Resume
Kiersta Hoover
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
Minor in Writing
Texas State University
Dean’s List, Cum Laude
Associate of Applied Science in Technical Theatre
Specialization in Costuming Technology and Makeup Artistry
Austin Community College
Chancellor’s Honor List
SBEC Teaching Certification
Theatre EC-12
Other Professional Experience
Khoros
Social Media Coordinator
November 2020 - August 2022
Austin, Texas
Monitor and manage customers’ brands across major social media networks
Collect and analyze data to chart customer KPIs to provide insight and analysis on statistical trends and performance
Responsible for mining social conversations for relevant information and opportunities to engage
Walt Disney World Resort®
PhotoPass Photographer
January 2020 - March 2020
Orlando, Florida
Captured guest experiences to provide countless memories through high-quality photos across property
Provided top-tier Guest Services for guests of all ages such as answering questions and locating missing photos
Received 4 “Four Keys” recognitions for Safety, Courtesy, Show, and Efficiency
Costumer, Disney College Program
January 2018 - July 2018
Built, cleaned, sorted, and maintained both cast member and character costumes
Performed over 15 costume quick-changes per performance of Finding Nemo: The Musical
Received 5 “Four Keys” recognitions for Safety, Courtesy, Show, and Efficiency
ZACH Theatre
Volunteer
August 2018 - August 2022
Austin, Texas
Perform Usher duties for performances for main stage and children’s theatre
Assist in the organization and packaging of direct mail
Impact Arts, Inc.
Arts Education Intern
January 2022 - May 2022
Austin, Texas
Perform administrative duties and act as school liaison for the Heller Awards for Young Artists
Organize and assist with pre-production process for Summer Stock Austin
Assist in the educational planning, evaluation, and ongoing management of education programs
Theatre Experience
Leander High School
Technical Theatre Director
August 2022 - Present
Leander, Texas
Directed and managed all technical aspects of school productions, including lighting, sound, set design, and stage management.
Taught technical theatre courses to students across all grade levels, focusing on stagecraft and design.
Developed and expanded the technical theatre program, increasing student participation and engagement.
Technical Theatre Credits
Technical Direction Credits
Leander High School
9 to 5: The Musical - January 2025
The Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens - October 2024
Heartbreak House - March 2024
Matilda: The Musical - January 2024
The Show About Shows: a musical theatre showcase- November 2023
The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 - September 2023
Moon Over Buffalo - April 2023
Eurydice - March 2023
Mamma Mia! - January 2023
Oh! What A Circus!: a musical theatre showcase - November 2022
God of Carnage - September 2022
Leander High School
9 to 5: The Musical - Lighting Designer - January 2025
The Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens - Lighting Designer - October 2024
Matilda: The Musical - Assistant Lighting Designer - January 2024
The Show About Shows: a musical theatre showcase - Lighting Designer - November 2023
The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 - Lighting Designer - September 2023
Georgetown Palace Theater
The Red Velvet Cake War- Lighting Designer - October 2022
Penfold Theatre Co.
A Miracle on 34th Street Radiocast- Lighting Designer - December 2021
ACC Drama
Lonely Planet - Assistant Lighting Designer - November 2021
Leander High School
9 to 5: The Musical - Co-Designer - January 2025
Heartbreak House - Co-Designer - March 2024
Matilda: The Musical - Co-Designer - January 2024
Moon Over Buffalo - Scenic Artist - April 2023
Eurydice - Co-Designer - March 2023
Mamma Mia! - Co-Designer - January 2023
ACC Drama
Everybody - Assistant Scenic Designer - February 2022
Leander High School
Matilda: The Musical - Stitcher - January 2024
ACC Drama
The Glass Menagerie - Stitcher - April 2022
Leander High School
The Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens - H&M Designer - October 2024
Heartbreak House - Hair & Makeup Designer - March 2024
Matilda: The Musical - H&M Designer/Wig Stylist - January 2024
Eurydice - Hair & Makeup Designer - March 2023
Mamma Mia! - Hair & Makeup Designer - January 2023
Sam Bass Community Theatre
Cleante in The Miser by Moliere
Directed by Ashley Lopez
May 2023
Alice Deering in The Red Lamp by Hilliard Booth
Directed by Bert Keefer
May 2022
ACC Drama
The Attendant in Iphigenia at Aulis by Euripides
Directed by Simone Alexander
December 2021