Jack Truman

To utilize my education and experience to help the world grow artistically. The important thing is to use my skills to best fit a job that is needed.

Founder and Festival Director - Holly Weird Film Festival - Hollywood, CA

(2018-06)

• Programming, submissions, production, publicity, marketing, operations and other duties for independent alternative film festival.

Creative Director/Producer/Filmmaker - Dixie Films/aka Jack Truman Productions - Lamar, MO

(2000-06)

• Development, production and distribution of low-budget feature and short motion pictures.
• Production, direction, editing, distribution, social media management and other duties.

Director of Theatre - Walters State Community College - Morristown, TN

(2023-08 - 2025-08)

• Running theatre department, community involvement, activity and service to surrounding areas.
• Instructor of classes including online Intro to Theatre through Elearn platform.
• Instructional design, use of software and technology, digital content creation, and educational technology.
• Emphasis on effective online learning experiences.

Theatre Instructor/Graduate Assistant - Minnesota State University - Mankato - Mankato, MN

(2019-08 - 2022-05)

• Taught Acting for Everyone college courses and part-time publicity for Theatre department.
• Used D2L Learning Management System for course content, grading, and student engagement.
• Designed and facilitated online and hybrid courses using quizzes, rubrics and discussion boards.

Actor/Performer/Director - Self-Employed - Nationwide

(1986 - 2000)

• Film, television and stage actor.
• Starred, performed and directed over 70 stage productions nationwide.
• Appeared in many television series and major motion pictures.

Artistic Director - The Destiny Theatre - Chicago, IL

(1990 - 1999)

• Founder and Artistic Director of non-profit theatre company.
• Operations, management, supervision, production and direction of theatre season.
• Marketing and advertising duties.

Specialist in Chemical Warfare - U.S. Army - Fort McClellan, AL

(1983 - 1986)

• Specialized in Chemical Warfare.

MFA - Theatre, Emphasis in Acting - Minnesota State University, Mankato

B.S. - Business Administration, Minor Communications - Missouri Southern State College

High School Diploma - Lamar High School