LINSEY R. GESSNER

COSMIC FLOW STUDIO

2017-2025

Videography & Direction

Garage band Sound Design, Editing, Direction and Script Writing IMOVIE

Performance & Production

Professional Sound, Lighting, Costume, Prop, and Make-up Design

YOUTUBE CHANNEL  

Created intro trailer, Logo Design, Playlists and Market Research

WIX WEBSITE DESIGN

Brand Awareness, Analytics, SEO, Layout and Metrics

PODCASTING & PUBLISHING

2020-2022

Anchor Podcast Producing, Zoom Interviews, Voice Acting, Editing

Self Published Author on AMAZON

Illustration Graphics, Creative Writing, Publishing

MARKETPLACE SHOPS

2023

Photography and Product Placement, Retail Platforms: Etsy, Redbubble, Meta, Instagram


StageOne Family Theatre (2011-2017)

Education Associate & Talent Coach


Author of various marketing pieces, teacher/classroom guides, and performance guides designed to prepare teachers and students for the educational aspects of the shows performed.Over 15 years of experience in onsite and phone salesResponsible for collecting, data-basing, and surveying teacher and parent testimonialsServed as the spokesperson and facilitator of many family events and professional development events for schools and arts organizationsCreated a customized marketing portfolio that highlighted all programs and servicesFilmed by Metro Louisville Television teaching K-3rd gradeBuilt and customized arts integration lesson plans with teachers in the Metro Louisville and Southern Indiana areas.Scheduled and implemented numerous programs while nurturing existing and new relationships with principals, teachers, and familiesProficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookExperience with Google Analytics and Digital MarketingCreated and cultivated a high school, college, and graduate school internship program for the DramaWorks Summer program, which tripled in attendance and popularityImplemented and organized processes, including the scheduling, invoicing, and customization of programs Served as a promoter, director, and performer for the Storytellers ProjectExcellent communication and customer service skills that helped increase revenue and customer trust in the brand

 

 

EDUCATION & TRAINING

BFA (w/Honors – 3.65 GPA), Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University (2004)

FlowCamp Attendee and Various Workshops Supporting Circus Arts (2015-2018)

Three-time Attendee/Presenter of the American Alliance of Theatre and Education Conference (2011, 2012, 2013)

DuPont Manual Youth Performing Arts School, Louisville KY (Honors Graduate, 2000)

 

COMMERCIAL & SPOKESPERSON

2005 Chicago Auto Show Spokesmodel  Maserati

2015 Kentucky One Health Hula Hooper       Revolution Pictures

2016 Convention Visitors Bureau    Actor  V.R. Shoot              

2016 Mellwood Arts   Center     Cosmic Cowgirl       Jeans & Jewels Event

2016 A.H.R. Women's Health Print/Actor  VEST Advertising

2024 Holiday Background       Actress Lifetime Holiday Special

2025 48hr Film Project Winner Art Department Small Steps Films

 

PRINT, RADIO, & VIDEO MODELING/PERFORMANCE

2008 Bud Light     Print Model, Cinco de Mayo

2014 Senses Fail   Music Video    Dancer/Actor, Max Moore

2014 Knight and Noon     Radio   Actor, Crescent Hill Radio

2016 Vunderland Calendar Shoot       Model, Va Va Vixens

2017 B. Bare Jr.    Music Video    Featured Actor, Glow Pictures

2018 Hoodie Shoot  Website       Model, Herschel Zahnd

 

SKILLS

Advanced Gymnastics, Yoga, Acro-Yoga (including a one-handed cartwheel w/full glass of wine), Acrobatic Pyramid, Clowning, Stage Combat, Hula Hoop

Advanced Dance Skills: Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Go-Go, and Club Dancing, Burlesque

Dialects Southern, British, Various Fun Cartoon Voices

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Stage, Screen, Print, Television Model, Actor, & DancerChild entertainer at Louisville Zoo, Storyteller Events, Girl Scout WorkshopsExcellent on-camera presence featured in several music videos, commercials, and plays25 years of acting experience in conjunction with marketing and networking events, including interviews for television and print publications