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

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Manufacturing Engineer 09/2020 - 02/2024

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Northrop Grumman - Beltsville, MD

  • Created and verified work instructions for the development of heat pipes for aerospace travel
  • Assisted various software development teams in the development of government-level software applications
  • Developed and updated testing software via LabVIEW

Game Master (06/2019 – 09/2020)

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Breakout Games - Timonium, MD

  • Briefed escape room patrons on the operations of the game, then helped them to escape with creative, informative clues that ensured their success and happiness.

Sales Associate (08/2019 – 06/2020)

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Party City - Timonium, MD

  • Checked out customers, offering party advice and a smile, including taking and creating balloon orders
  • Assisted in the seasonal Halloween sales, the busiest for the company
  • Helped with stocking, including setting up and filling planograms

Ride Share Operator (09/2016 – 06/2019)

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Lyft – Baltimore, MD

  • Operated own ride share operation, driving customers to requested destinations, offering a clean car, and friendly & prompt service, managing own hours of operation, work vehicle, and earnings

Delivery Driver (05/2018 – 03/2019)

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Jason’s Deli – Timonium, MD

  • Helped with the preparation and delivery of custom ordered catering meals, and performed basic operations of the restaurant, including running food, bussing tables, and preparing food for the near future

Laser Tag Technician (09/2017 – 06/2018)

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Red Zone Adventures – Timonium, MD

  • Ran and supervised laser tag games and customer briefings, cleaned and maintaining the laser tag arena, and maintained laser tag vests, including battery and parts replacements, software and hardware fixes

Manager-in-Training (07/2017 - 08/2017)

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Summit Consulting – Glen Burnie, MD

  • Participated in face-to-face marketing with customers, educating customers on the importance of energy choice and their need to switch to a company that would be more beneficial to customer needs

Independent Benefits Specialist (02/2017 - 06/2017)

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The Canton Agency – Bel Air, MD

  • Promoted the continued use of health benefits by participating in cold-calling marketing, as well as face-to-face meetings with business owners and employees, enrolling employees in voluntary health benefits

Internet Sales Specialist (04/2017 - 06/2017)

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The Bowery of Antiques & Collectibles – Parkville, MD

  • Managed the internet sales of a small business, photographed and described items for sale on eBay, maintained shipping orders and invoices.

Event Coordinator (02/2017 - 04/2017)

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2020 Retail Stores – Sykesville, MD

  • Participated in face-to-face marketing with customers, educating customers on the importance of energy choice and their need to switch to a company that would be more beneficial to customer needs

Wireless Expert (01/2017 - 02/2017)

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Verizon by Cellular Sales – Bel Air, MD

  • Assisted customers in the sale, activation, and maintenance of cellular phones and tablets on the Verizon network, including explaining and suggesting plans, offering instructions and advice, and selling accessories.

Seasonal Warehouse Associate (11/2016 – 01/2017)

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Kohl’s E-Fulfillment Center – Edgewood, MD

  • Carried out the various operations of the Kohl’s e-fulfillment center warehouse, including picking, packing, and helping to ship customer ordered products

Event Coordinator (09/2016 – 09/2016)

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Blue Shore Strategies – Pikesville, MD

  • Presented to Home Depot customers the benefits of Home Depot’s Fifth Generation Cabinet Re-facing services, in order to sign customers up for a free consultation with a Home Depot consultant

Fulfillment Associate (04/2016 – 08/2016)

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Amazon.com – Baltimore, MD

  • Carried out various operations of the Amazon.Com warehouse, such as packing customer-ordered products, stocking boxes for easy access to those packing products, retrieving pallets of material, etc.

Wireless Expert (08/2015 – 03/2016)

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Sprint by Mobile Now – Essex, MD

  • Assisted customers in the sale, activation, and maintenance of cellular phones and tablets on the Sprint network, including explaining and suggesting plans, offering instructions and advice, and selling accessories.

Assistant Manager (02/2014 – 08/2015)

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Radio Shack – Cockeysville, Maryland

  • Assisted customers in finding solutions to technical issues regarding electronics, cell phones, musical instrument cables and accessories, and other technological issues.

Mascot Performer (04/2014 – 09/2014)

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Delmarva Shorebirds Baseball – Salisbury, MD

  • Interacted with people of all ages to provide a fun, charismatic team mascot that was always willing to take pictures, offer hugs, and be the best team and team representative possible

Cashier (09/2013 – 02/2014)

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Giant Food – Long Neck, DE

  • Managed gas station, taking payment and assisting customers, scanned and bagged customers' groceries, took payment, dealt with coupons, and sales.

Server (08/2013 – 09/2013)

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Friendly’s Ice Cream Parlor – Rehoboth, DE

  • Interacted with customers in order to take and prepare food orders, refill drinks, and provide sanitary and satisfactory dining experiences for every customer.

Mascot Performer (04/2012 – 05/2013)

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Salisbury University – Salisbury, MD

  • Interacted with people of all ages to provide a fun, charismatic team mascot that was always willing to take pictures, offer hugs, and be the best team and university representative possible.

Call Center Representative (10/2011 – 05/2013)

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Salisbury University Alumni Association – Salisbury, MD

  • Spoke with university alumni, alerting alumni of upcoming events and sharing university news with former students in order to gain monetary support for the university.

Food Runner / Busser (02/2010 – 11/2010)

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Ruby Tuesday – White Marsh, MD

  • Delivered food to customers with a smile, and cleaned and disposed of used food and dishes in order to provide a clean, satisfactory experience for every customer

Self Employed Snowball Vendor (07/2009 - 07/2010)

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A World of Cool Snowballs - Baltimore, MD

  • Organized and maintained own business, including sales, promotions, finances, and operations of the stand, offering the community a cool, cheap, tasty treat and a smile that kept bringing customers back for more.

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

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Charlotte's Web

(Summer 2024)

Pasadena Theatre Company - Pasadena, MD

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Acting Resume

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Featured Player (October 2017 - Current)

Guest Playwright (December 2019)

Ovation Dinner Theatre

Baltimore, MD

Various Improvisational Comedic Roles

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

Pasadena Theatre Company

Pasadena, MD

Dramatic Ensemble Role

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Director,

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

Stand Up For...Theatre

Columbia, MD

Directorial Debut

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"Eddie / Doctor Scott,"

The Rocky Horror Show (October 2023)

Stand Up For...Theatre

Columbia, MD

Horror Comedy Ensemble Role, Musical

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"Professor Marvel / The Wizard of Oz / Ensemble"

The Wizard of Oz (June 2023)

Stand Up For... Theatre

Columbia, MD

Comedy Ensemble Role, Musical

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"Colonel Mustard,"

Clue (February - March 2023)

Stand Up For...Theatre

Columbia, MD

Comedy Lead Role

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"Phantom,"

The Rocky Horror Show (October 2022)

Stand Up For...Theatre

Columbia, MD

Horror Comedy Ensemble Role, Musical

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

Artistic Synergy of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

Horror Comedy Lead Role

Nominated for 3 Broadway World Awards

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

Artistic Synergy of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

Dramatic Ensemble Role

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

Stand Up For...Theatre

Brooklyn Park, MD

Dramatic Lead Role

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

Artistic Synergy of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

Comedic Ensemble Role, Musical

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

Artistic Synergy of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

Comedic Ensemble Role, Shakespeare

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

Third Wall Productions

Towson, MD

Dramatic Ensemble Role, Musical

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

Third Wall Productions

Towson, MD

Dramatic Ensemble Role, Musical

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

Delmarva Shorebirds Baseball

Salisbury, MD

Mascot Role

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

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD

Mascot Role

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

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD

Comedic Ensemble Roles

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

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD

Comedic Lead Role

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

CCBC Essex Academic Theatre Troupe

Baltimore, MD

Comedic Ensemble Role, Shakespeare

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

Parkville High School

Parkville, MD

Comedic Lead Role, Shakespeare

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Stage Manager,
The Jungle Book (Summer 2008)

The Sky is the Limit Performing Arts

Baltimore, MD

Stage Manager

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

Parkville High School

Parkville, MD

Comedic Lead Role

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Spotlight,
Doo Wop Wed Widing Hood (Summer 2007)

The Sky is the Limit Performing Arts

Baltimore, MD

Spotlight

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

The Sky is the Limit Performing Arts

Baltimore, MD

Comedic Ensemble Role, Musical

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

Parkville High School

Parkville, MD

Comedic Lead Role

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Stage Manager,
Dogs (Summer 2006)

The Sky is the Limit Performing Arts

Baltimore, MD

Stage Manager

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

Parkville High School

Parkville, MD

Comedic Ensemble Role, Musical

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"José Jabeñero,"
Katastrophe Kate (Summer 2005)

The Sky is the Limit Performing Arts

Baltimore, MD

Comedic Lead Role, Musical

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

The Sky is the Limit Performing Arts

Baltimore, MD

Comedic Lead Role, Musical

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Stage Manager,
Into The Woods (Fall 2003)

Loch Raven Academy Middle School

Baltimore, MD

Stage Manager

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Various,
Broadway Showstoppers (August - September 2003)

The Sky is the Limit Performing Arts

Baltimore, MD

Musical Revue

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

The Sky is the Limit Performing Arts

Baltimore, MD

Comedic Lead Role, Musical

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Chorus,
Three Billy Goats Go Calypso (2002)

Eastwood Elementary School

Baltimore, MD

Ensemble Role, Musical

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"Wolf",
Little Red Riding Hood (2001)

Eastwood Elementary School

Baltimore, MD

Comedic Lead Role, Musical

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