About

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My Name is Christopher D. Pence, and I am a Software Development Professional from Baltimore, Maryland.

I have spent all of my life as an intuitive, creative person, just looking for my opportunity to show the world just what I can do. I am an enthusiastic individual, who brings more than three years' experience in the field of technology, eight years’ experience in the fields of retail and customer service, three years’ experience studying computer sciences, and more than six years’ experience studying the educational arts at the undergraduate level.I am dedicated to perfection in all that I do, and will ensure quality in all my work.

Work Experience

The following list contains my professional experience for the last seven years.
For more experiences, please feel free to ask.

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Classroom Assistant (08/2025 – Current)

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Kennedy Krieger Institute - Baltimore, MD

Offered one-on-one learning assistance to students with various physical and mental disabilities.

Lobby Host (06/2019 – 08/2025)

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Breakout Games - Columbia, MD

Coordinated guest arrivals and departures to ensure seamless entry experience.
Addressed guest inquiries and concerns promptly, improving customer satisfaction ratings.
Facilitated group briefings, enhancing understanding of game rules and objectives.
Managed reservations and scheduling, optimizing guest flow during peak hours.

Dasher (09/2019 – Current)

DoorDash – Baltimore, MD

Delivered timely food orders, ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to delivery protocols.
Navigated routes efficiently, optimizing delivery times while maintaining safety standards.
Communicated effectively with customers to confirm order details and address inquiries.
Utilized mobile apps for real-time tracking of deliveries and route adjustments.

Ride Share Operator (09/2016 – Current)

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Lyft – Baltimore, MD

Operated rideshare platform, ensuring timely pickups and drop-offs for passengers.
Monitored vehicle performance, conducting routine maintenance to ensure safety and reliability

IT Support Associate 05/2024 - 08/2024

Comptroller of Maryland - Annapolis, MD

Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
Assisted in training new representatives on call center protocols and software systems.

Manufacturing Engineer 09/2020 - 02/2024

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Northrop Grumman - Beltsville, MD

Designed and implemented manufacturing processes to enhance production efficiency via LabVIEW.
Led cross-functional teams in continuous improvement initiatives, driving operational excellence using VBA, C++, SNA, JIRA, SonarQube, MATLAB, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Git.

Sales Associate (08/2019 – 06/2020)

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Party City - Timonium, MD

Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing shopping experiences and fostering repeat business.
Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment of merchandise.

Delivery Driver (05/2018 – 03/2019)

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Jason’s Deli – Timonium, MD

Delivered food orders efficiently, ensuring timely arrival and customer satisfaction.
Operated delivery vehicle safely, adhering to traffic regulations and company policies.

Education

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Master of Science: Computer Science - Graduated: 2020

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Towson University – Towson, MD

GPA: 3.153

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Bachelor of Arts: History - Graduated: 2013

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Fulton School of Liberal Arts, Salisbury University - Salisbury, MD

GPA: Overall: 3.05 / 4.00 Major: 3.06 / 4.00

Emphasis in Secondary Education and History
Attended classroom internships at the secondary level for two semesters
Actor / Performer with improvisational troupe and drama clubs

Associate of Arts: General Studies - Graduated: 2011

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Community College of Baltimore County - Baltimore, MD

Emphasis in Education and History
Creator and President of highly successful history club, gaining Event of the Year
Performer with drama club

High School Diploma - Graduated: 2009

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Parkville High School - Parkville, MD

Performer with drama club

Performances

Acting Resume

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Featured Player (October 2017 - Current)

Guest Playwright (December 2019)

Ovation Dinner Theatre

Baltimore, MD

Various Improvisational Comedic Roles

"Conductor,"

The Polar Express Train Ride (November - December 2025)

B&O Railroad Museum

Baltimore, MD

Improvisational Children's Theatre Lead Role

"Jerry / Oompa Loompa,"

Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (June 2025)

Stand Up For...Theatre

Columbia, MD

Comedy Ensemble Role, Musical

"Doctor Scott / Phantom,"

The Rocky Horror Show (October 2024)

Stand Up For...Theatre

Columbia, MD

Horror Comedy Ensemble Role, Musical

"Uncle / Narrator 3,"
Charlotte's Web (June 2024)

Pasadena Theatre Company

Pasadena, MD

Dramatic Ensemble Role

Director,

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (February 2024)

Stand Up For...Theatre

Columbia, MD

Directorial Debut

"Eddie / Doctor Scott,"

The Rocky Horror Show (October 2023)

Stand Up For...Theatre

Columbia, MD

Horror Comedy Ensemble Role, Musical

"Professor Marvel / The Wizard of Oz / Ensemble"

The Wizard of Oz (June 2023)

Stand Up For... Theatre

Columbia, MD

Comedy Ensemble Role, Musical

"Colonel Mustard,"

Clue (February - March 2023)

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Columbia, MD

Comedy Lead Role

"Phantom,"

The Rocky Horror Show (October 2022)

Stand Up For...Theatre

Columbia, MD

Horror Comedy Ensemble Role, Musical

"Jonathon,"
Arsenic & Old Lace (March 2022)

Artistic Synergy of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

Horror Comedy Lead Role

Nominated for 3 Broadway World Awards

"Mr. Gray,"
Nick Of Time (December 2021)

Artistic Synergy of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

Dramatic Ensemble Role

"Lt. Sam Weinberg,"
A Few Good Men (May - June 2019)

Stand Up For...Theatre

Brooklyn Park, MD

Dramatic Lead Role

"Knight / Ensemble,"
Once Upon A Mattress (October 2018)

Artistic Synergy of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

Comedic Ensemble Role, Musical

"Borachio,"
Much Ado About Nothing (May 2018)

Artistic Synergy of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

Comedic Ensemble Role, Shakespeare

"Ernie Bishop,"
A Wonderful Life (December 2017)

Third Wall Productions

Towson, MD

Dramatic Ensemble Role, Musical

"Apostle / Roman Guard, "
Jesus Christ Superstar (June - July 2017)

Third Wall Productions

Towson, MD

Dramatic Ensemble Role, Musical

"Sherman The Shorebird" Mascot (May - September 2014)

Delmarva Shorebirds Baseball

Salisbury, MD

Mascot Role

"Sammy Sea Gull" Mascot (Spring 2012 - Spring 2013)

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD

Mascot Role

"Bavian / Uncle Baboon" / Fly Puppeteer,
Just So Stories (January 2013)

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD

Comedic Ensemble Roles

"Florindo,"
The Servant of Two Masters (November 2011)

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD

Comedic Lead Role

"Haberdasher" / Zanni, The Taming of the Shrew (October 2009)

CCBC Essex Academic Theatre Troupe

Baltimore, MD

Comedic Ensemble Role, Shakespeare

"Leonato,"
Much Ado About Nothing (February - March 2009)

Parkville High School

Parkville, MD

Comedic Lead Role, Shakespeare

Stage Manager,
The Jungle Book (Summer 2008)

The Sky is the Limit Performing Arts

Baltimore, MD

Stage Manager

"Whitney Olive,"
Done to Death (February 2008)

Parkville High School

Parkville, MD

Comedic Lead Role

Spotlight,
Doo Wop Wed Widing Hood (Summer 2007)

The Sky is the Limit Performing Arts

Baltimore, MD

Spotlight

"Marshal Cord Elam,"
Oklahoma! (May 2007)

The Sky is the Limit Performing Arts

Baltimore, MD

Comedic Ensemble Role, Musical

"Henry Saunders,"
Lend Me A Tenor (February 2007)

Parkville High School

Parkville, MD

Comedic Lead Role

Stage Manager,
Dogs (Summer 2006)

The Sky is the Limit Performing Arts

Baltimore, MD

Stage Manager

"The Wizard of Oz / Professor Marvel,"
The Wizard of Oz (March 2006)

Parkville High School

Parkville, MD

Comedic Ensemble Role, Musical

"José Jabeñero,"
Katastrophe Kate (Summer 2005)

The Sky is the Limit Performing Arts

Baltimore, MD

Comedic Lead Role, Musical

"Prince,"
The Little Mermaid (June - July 2004)

The Sky is the Limit Performing Arts

Baltimore, MD

Comedic Lead Role, Musical

Stage Manager,
Into The Woods (Fall 2003)

Loch Raven Academy Middle School

Baltimore, MD

Stage Manager

Various,
Broadway Showstoppers (August - September 2003)

The Sky is the Limit Performing Arts

Baltimore, MD

Musical Revue

"Coco The Clown,"
The Magic in Me (June - July 2003)

The Sky is the Limit Performing Arts

Baltimore, MD

Comedic Lead Role, Musical

Chorus,
Three Billy Goats Go Calypso (2002)

Eastwood Elementary School

Baltimore, MD

Ensemble Role, Musical

"Wolf",
Little Red Riding Hood (2001)

Eastwood Elementary School

Baltimore, MD

Comedic Lead Role, Musical

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