THOMAS RACHAL
CURRICULUM VITAE 1717 SW Park Ave
The Vue - Portland, Oregon
EDUCATION
Graphic Design and Imaging 2001 Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA
School of Business Management 1976 Arts Administration Program Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA
Department of Theater 1973 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Fine Arts 1972 Department of Theater Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
PROFESSIONAL/ADMINISTRATIVE THEATER EXPERIENCE
Pastor 2010-Present PSU Outreach /Reality Church (Hollywood, CA) Ordained as a minister in 2007 @ Bridge of Deliverance Co- pastor with another clergy, in charge of: Working with the youth of color in the community in group sessions Working to evangelize them in the faith Provide them with the necessary survival skills to be productive citizens Host weekly community bible study sessions Coordinate the Prayer Ministry for the entire Los Angeles area Write/respond to Daily Devotions posted online to Facebook. Over 3000 followers.
Media Specialist 2012-2015 Good Samaritan Hospital (Los Angeles, CA) Coordination of retrieval/distribution of medical documents Researched data for clinical trials, upon request Biweekly discussions regarding performance based needs with medical staff Monthly evaluation of medical website production for administration and staff
Information Specialist 2003-2011 Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center( Los Angeles, CA) Researched project grants Drafted mission statement In charge of recruitment and enrollment of client base Coordinated needs/ services assessment for new enrollees Coordinated major recruitment drive : welcomed 42,000 clients Promotion: Coordination of activities from one to four(4) facilities Supervised and directed production at the following stages:
Ed Gould Center Renberg Theater Davidson/Valentini Theater Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center
Administrator 1994-2002 Career Quest International (Los Angeles, CA) Administrative support in charge of recruitment and hiring Oversaw the revision of organizational policy and procedures updates Coordinate all website updates for general public, students and staff
Transportation Coordinator 1990- 1994 Paramount Pictures (Los Angeles, CA) Coordinated transportation website updates Approved all requests for studio security clearances Accounting responsibilities for manual payroll adjustments Approved coding of union time cards Coordinated processing of transportation payroll time cards Joined IASTE- Entertainment Workers Union
Company Administrator 1986-1989 Elegance Academy of Professional Makeup (Los Angeles, Ca) Coordinator of recruitment and assessment of new students Coordinate the hiring/training of clerical staff Monitor the proctor testing unit for students Supervise clerical staff for grading student exams Conduct museum tours for students Hosted seminars for staff and students
Public Relations Manager 1984-1986 Jo-Ann Geffen and Associates (Los Angeles, CA) Coordinated public relations management. Listing a few of the assigned artists: African Broadcasting Corporation Nancy Cartwright David Cassidy The Commodores Robin Gibb John Lennon Educational Tour Bus NAMM(International Music Products Association Developed artist tour deals Supervised the hiring of fast paced clerical office staff
Executive Assistant to the President 1981-1986 Motown Records (Los Angeles, CA) Managed production and distribution of all marketing materials Supervised the operation and support of Motown Productions Library Supervised the hiring of support staff for company executives Coordinated the cataloging and updating of entertainment book releases Coordinated the acquisition of historical Motown memorabilia Provided general administrative support to the President, as needed
Scriptwriter 1976 Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame Awards (Oakland, CA) Fourth Oscar Micheaux Awards Ceremony Paramount Theater of the Arts Televised and shown on PBS
Internship Oakland Symphony (Oakland, CA) 1976 Year- long internship in the production department Choreographer 1975-1977 Honey Records/ Fantasy Label (Oakland, CA) Worked with assigned groups and entertainers signed to label
Director of Choreography 1973-1975 Motown Records (Los Angeles, CA) Directed the choreography for specific groups: The Jackson Five /and back up The Willis Sisters Original Soul Train Dancers Castor and Majors Sister Love Other assigned label groups
SPECIAL PROJECTS/ THEATER EXPERIENCE
Producer 2001 “Soirees” Dinner cabaret production Venue: Masquers Cabaret (West Hollywood, CA)
Talent Coordinator 1995 Motown Records (Los Angeles, CA) NBC ‘s “ Motown Returns to the Apollo” Theatre NBC Live television broadcast( New York, NY) Emmy Award Winning Special
Talent Coordinator 1993 Motown Records (Los Angeles, CA) NBC’s “Motown 25” (Pasadena Civic Center) NBC Live television broadcast (Pasadena, CA) Emmy Award-Winning Special
