I'm Kristen Noël, a results-driven creative professional with more than 20 years of experience in theatre production and performance, combined with a background in information technology, financial services, and operations. I've actively contributed to theatre from wardrobe, hair, makeup, prosthetics, and stage management to board governance, always aiming to bring artistic vision together with solid operations. Outside theatre, I apply the same blend of creativity and technical acumen to modern workplaces—leading teams in technology management, financial services, and project coordination, facilitating fundraising, strategic planning, and process improvements. I enjoy sharing knowledge, building teams, and guiding organizations through complex productions and programs to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Kristen Noël

I'm Kristen Noël, a results-driven creative professional with more than 20 years of experience in theatre production and performance, combined with a background in information technology, financial services, and operations. I've actively contributed to theatre from wardrobe, hair, makeup, prosthetics, and stage management to board governance, always aiming to bring artistic vision together with solid operations. Outside theatre, I apply the same blend of creativity and technical acumen to modern workplaces—leading teams in technology management, financial services, and project coordination, facilitating fundraising, strategic planning, and process improvements. I enjoy sharing knowledge, building teams, and guiding organizations through complex productions and programs to achieve meaningful outcomes.

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I’m Kristen Noël, a results-driven creative professional with more than 20 years of experience in theatre production and performance, combined with a background in information technology, financial services, and operations. I’ve actively contributed to theatre from wardrobe, hair, makeup, prosthetics, and stage management to board governance, always aiming to bring artistic vision together with solid operations.

Outside theatre, I apply the same blend of creativity and technical acumen to modern workplaces—leading teams in technology management, financial services, and project coordination, facilitating fundraising, strategic planning, and process improvements. I enjoy sharing knowledge, building teams, and guiding organizations through complex productions and programs to achieve meaningful outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

President, Board of Directors at Starbird Theatre Company
January 1, 2023 - Present
Founding member of a non-profit theatre company; authored bylaws and articles of incorporation; created operating procedures, policies, and annual budget; built membership database and launched fundraising campaigns; involved in wardrobe/hair/makeup/prosthetics design and management.
Designer (Hair, Makeup, Prosthetics, Wardrobe) at Starbird Theatre Company
January 1, 2023 - Present
Hair, makeup, prosthetics design and application; costume/wardrobe design and coordination.
Vice President, Board of Directors at Starbird Theatre Company
January 1, 2023 - Present
Governance leadership; includes musical direction, assistant directing and stage management support, and performer involvement.
Musical Director at Starbird Theatre Company
January 1, 2023 - Present
Musical direction for theatre productions; coordination with cast and crew.
Assistant Director/Stage Manager at Starbird Theatre Company
January 1, 2023 - Present
Stage management support and directorial assistance.
International Digital Ambassador at Falmouth University
January 1, 2025 - Present
Assist queries related to MA Prosthetics program and university life; provide prompt, professional responses; share passion via social media posts.
Technical Product Manager at BridgeView
January 1, 2024 - Present
Contract position supporting banking platform (Jack Henry, Symitar Episys); IBM AIX administration; documentation and design work; and application integration support.
Business Systems Analyst at CTG Computer Task Group
November 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
Analyze requirements for Cayenta CIS platform; create documentation and process analyses; track via Smartsheets; Azure, Agile, DevOps, Kanban methods; cross-train team members.
Application Support Analyst, Adv Jack Henry, Symitar Systems, Card Services at Adv Jack Henry, Symitar Systems, Card Services
March 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Analyze customer products/processes; advise on modifications; oversee system setup; provide training and support; coordinate with programmers and leadership; manage issue lists.
Supervisor, Business Analyst at Fiserv, Card Services, POS Implementations
November 1, 2016 - March 1, 2022
Led a new team through card platform conversions; created dashboards and reports; managed capacity and conversion progress; collaborated with client communications, training, technical teams, and project managers.
Business Analyst at CTG Computer Task Group
November 1, 2022 - March 31, 2024
Analyze requirements for Cayenta CIS platform; create business process analyses, functional design documents, tracking via Smartsheets; cross-train team members and facilitate knowledge transfer.
Application Support Analyst at Adv Jack Henry, Symitar Systems, Card Services
March 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Analyze customer products/processes, prepare for installation/implementation, oversee system setup, provide guidance on functionality and usage, coordinate with programmers and support teams.

Education

Bachelor of Arts – Theatre Performance/Design at University of Portland
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1991
Masters – Prosthetic Effects at Falmouth University, School of Film and Television
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025
Artist Residency – Heritage Arts and Crafts at Naturally Useful, Marcassie Farm
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2025
LAMDA – theatre education exchange program at LAMDA
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
Masters – Prosthetic Effects at School of Film and Television Falmouth University
August 1, 2025 - January 2, 2026
Artist Residency – Heritage Arts and Crafts at Naturally Useful, Marcassie Farm
November 1, 2025 - January 2, 2026
Bachelor of Arts – Theatre Performance/Design at University of Portland
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1991
LAMDA – theatre education exchange program at LAMDA
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026

Qualifications

Masters – Prosthetic Effects
August 1, 2025 - January 2, 2026
Artist Residency – Heritage Arts and Crafts
November 1, 2025 - January 2, 2026
Bachelor of Arts – Theatre Performance/Design
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1991
LAMDA – theatre education exchange program
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Education