My skills section looks like this:
"- Classical pianist professional experience as an accompanist and soloist
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) with working knowledge of Italian and French
- Co-host and co-creator of Emmy Award-winning TV program Real Exchange. WCPO Channel 9, Cincinnati ABC affiliate, 1999. Peter Kaspryzscki, Producer
- Also experienced as a stage director, pit musician, seamstress, dresser, stagehand, property manager, light board operator, sound board operator, house manager, box office manager, and performer"
Since I work mostly in opera, musical proficiency and language skills are very important, so those are first. On my regular resume I list computer skills ("Excellent computer skills proficient in Windows and MS Office. Also familiar with SPSS. WPM: 75").
My general advice:
- Stay away from the word "basic." Let's assume your skill level is basic unless you indicate "advanced" or "excellent" or something. "Basic" looks like you're underselling yourself.
- Don't list completely non-theatrical stuff (cooking, marathon running, D&D playing) - make sure it relates to stagecraft.
- As a hirer, I appreciate seeing a "Professional Affiliations" section (you can lump it all together in "Skills & Affiliations" if you don't have enough credits for a separate section) where you list your unions, local organizations, and of course "Stage Managers' Network - Online member since XXXX." Showing that you network with professionals in your field indicates that you take your work and career seriously.
- CPR certification is wonderful to include, as are CAD drafting skills. Hirers will be thrilled to see this on your resume. Other potential skills no one's mentioned yet: driving passenger vans and/or trucks, company management, hospitality/craft services, skills with children or special populations.