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Zachary J Parker
2733 Campbell St
Kansas City, MO 64109
(641)521-5136
Objective I am a creative intellectual seeking financial stability through engaging, full-time weekday
work where I can utilize my interpersonal, problem-solving, and productive environment
building skills while balancing professional singing and acting opportunities outside of work.
Work Experience Easter Seals Midwest
(Triality, Inc.)
Kansas City, MO 64118
Adult Day Habilitation Services Community Based Direct Support
Personnel October 2013 – Present
After starting as the Community Based DSP, outings increased over 200%
99% of participants had directly related goals to each attended outing
Created and utilized documents, including: daily tracking of outings per individual,
monthly tracking of all outings with participants’ directly related goals listed, weekly
projected outings, and a one-page spreadsheet showing each client and his/her active
goals
Created form & submission center for staff outing submission
Monthly Outing Tracking created is now Day Services standard
Established volunteer connections with the Coterie Theatre & Animal's Best Friends
Coterie Theatre Kansas City, MO 64109
Educational Theatre Camps & Classes
Teaching Artist/Co-Director
Summer 2011;
March 2013 – March 2014
Co-Directed 1st "Project Pride": A theatre troupe of LGBT Youth & their Allies
creating theatre to promote themselves and equality
Lesson plan for all classes (Ranging from "A Week at Hogwarts," to "This Is Not a
Box," to "Advanced Musical Theatre Workshop”), submit 2 weeks before start, adjust
based on feedback
Adjust lesson plans based on attendance, site/location issues, and camper
interest/attention
Interact collaboratively with ever-changing co-teachers and parents Progress Industries Newton, IA
Adult Residential & Day Habilitation
Services
Volunteer Outreach Coordinator
April 2012 – February 2013
Daily documentation of outings, activities, and expenses
Daily volunteering at the Animal Rescue League, Salvation Army, & Meals on Wheels
Coordinating transport and client availability for DayHab volunteering through
Microsoft Outlook, Therap, & in-person communication
Fill-in daytime and overnight staff at the COPE Mental Health Workshop, ICF-MR
residences, Supported Community Living apartments, & HCBS residential housing
The Little Theatre on the Square Sullivan, IL 61951
Equity Theatre & Arts Educator
Resident Artist
September 2011 – May 2012
Dance Captain – Adjusted spacing for each venue, gave notes before shows, and
periodically called and led rehearsals to clean up choreography.
Taught Acting Classes (2nd-5th; 9th-12th) & Voice Lessons
Set-up Schoolhouse Rock Live! set at each venue and taught kids on-site onstage dance
Logging miles traveled and student attendance
Education University of Missouri – Kansas
City
Bachelor's of Music: Vocal
Performance
161 course hours;
GPA: 3.86; cum laude
Relevant coursework includes:
Pedagogical Practices I, II;
Intermediate Academic Prose;
Introduction to Journalism
Qualifications Self-Starter
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop,
Google Services, Therap, & Quicken
7+ years experience in direct client service
Class E License, Med Certified, Advanced CPI
Certified
Type 88 wpm - No Errors
173 LSAT, 33 ACT, Driven Problem-Solving
Multi-Tasker