More than words.
I’m a writer, actor, and teaching artist dedicated to supporting individuals, strengthening communities, helping the planet, and enhancing brands and organizations through creative work. I love working with people and teams so that authenticity, collaboration, and hope lead to powerful, impactful experiences.
Geeda Searfoorce
Professional Experience
Vermont Young Playwrights Program | Teaching Artist | 2009–Present
Teaching multi-day writing and performance workshops to middle and high school students throughout New England. Direct, facilitate, and act in student plays as part of annual Festival.
Significant contributions to evolution of program include activating K-12 curriculum, addressing post-pandemic challenges through creative exercises, and advancing professional development with fellow teaching artists through program administrators at Vermont Stage Company.
University of Vermont | Strategic Communications Manager | Burlington, VT | 8/2019–Present
Lead content creation and strategic communications for the Osher Center for Integrative Health (2023-Present) and the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (2019–2023). Manage messaging that promotes health, science, and education initiatives, contributing to UVM’s growth and reputation.
Produce engaging content for email campaigns, websites, social media, print, and digital platforms, ensuring alignment with University-wide communications goals.
Champlain College | Adjunct Professor | Burlington, VT | 8/2019–8/2022
Developed and taught a 300-level undergraduate course on Event Promotion and Sponsorship, equipping students with real-world marketing and communication skills.
Facilitated engaging discussions on the intersection of marketing, event management, and sponsorships, fostering critical thinking and practical knowledge.
Shelburne Museum | Communications & Marketing Manager | Shelburne, VT | 3/2017–8/2019
Spearheaded marketing campaigns for a nationally renowned museum, overseeing internal and external communications, including digital, print, and social media content.
Managed all advertising, email marketing, website content, press releases, and promotional materials, contributing to significant growth in visitor engagement.
The Charlotte News | Associate Editor | Charlotte, VT | 9/2015–9/2016
Wrote feature articles and columns, while editing colleagues’ work to enhance quality and meet editorial standards.
Mentored interns and contributed to strategic planning and newspaper design, strengthening the publication’s editorial vision.
Burlington Discover Jazz Festival | Associate Director | Burlington, VT | 2/2006–8/2012
Led marketing efforts and fundraising campaigns for one of Vermont’s largest annual events, managing corporate sponsorships and individual memberships.
Wrote and created content for all festival communications, including grants, direct mail, brochures, newsletters, and website, ensuring the festival’s mission and goals were consistently communicated.
Additional Experience
Middlebury Interactive Languages | Lead Narrator | 2015–2016
Voiceover for multiple courses for new speakers of English
Flynn Center for the Performing Arts | Teaching Artist | 2009–2013
Classes (youth to adult): Words Come Alive, Activating Shakespeare for Audiences, camps and workshops on performance poetry and myth
Freelance Copywriter & Editor | New York, NY | 2002–2008
Elevated projects across industries spanning B2B, B2C, and nonprofits, including clients like the U.S. Postal Service, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. and through eCommerce Partners
Barnes & Noble.com | Manager/Section Editor | New York, NY | 2/1999–2/2002
Developed and curated content for the Used & Out of Print Books section, managing cross-promotions and securing copyrights for featured collections; coordinated with independent booksellers to enhance website content, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Education
Vermont College of Fine Arts | Montpelier, VT
M.F.A., Writing | 2015
Focused on short stories, novels, and dramatic writing with an emphasis on dialogue and gesture.
The Acting Studio | New York, NY
Two-year Certificate Program in Acting | 1998
Studied Meisner technique, Shakespeare, Voice, Movement, Alexander Technique.
Loyola University | Baltimore, MD
B.A., English Literature | 1994
Dean’s List, elected member of Green and Grey Society for leadership and service, and recognized in Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities.
Additional Training & Skills
Improvisation training with instructors from Second City and Upright Citizens Brigade.
Publications & Productions: Short Fiction in Theory and Practice, Numero Cinq, Plays produced by Vermont Playwrights Circle, Heat & Hot Water Productions, Complications Company.
Technical Skills:
Proficient in PC and Mac OS, MS Office, Google Suite; Practiced in Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Drupal, HTML/CSS, XML
Experienced with email platforms HubSpot, MailChimp, MyEmma, Constant Contact, and CRM systems Salesforce, Tessitura.
Familiar with Chicago and AP styles, with a working knowledge of Spanish and ongoing French studies.
Other:
MBTI: ENFP
Strong leadership abilities with experience in collaborative, diverse teams
A prodigious sense of humor and a knack for engaging audiences through storytelling.
References Available Upon Request