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Skills

  • Project organization
  • Problem resolution
  • Crisis management during live performances
  • Business operations
  • Collaboration with choreographers and directors
  • Network development
  • Client and sponsor relationship building
  • Scheduling
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Team building

Work Experiences

  • Worked with other members of the staff to make accurate reservations.
  • Looked for industry trends on social media and through online sources.
  • Chaired annual fundraising efforts.
  • Designed and produced multimedia marketing campaigns, which resulted in a 54% increase in season subscription purchases.
  • Achieved 48% job placement success post-program.
  • Delivered seamless performances.
  • Chaired annual fundraising efforts, surpassing targets by $8 and securing multi-year sponsorship deals with 15 new sponsors.
  • Curated annual performances and fundraisers.
  • Placed a high value on punctuality and worked hard to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to work right away.
  • Cut technical setup time by 54%.

Summaries

  • Offering 4 years of client promotion and contract negotiation experience.
  • Consistently delivered productions that exceed financial expectations.
  • Committed to increasing access to the arts, spearheading community outreach programs that boosted engagement by 23% and expanded target demographics.
  • Overall morale and productivity are boosted by experience in policy development and staff management procedures.
  • Costs were consistently reduced while profits were increased.
  • Collaborated with industry-leading directors, choreographers, and musicians to produce critically acclaimed shows and secure Top Performer recognition for program.
  • Achieved sustained revenue growth.
  • Achieved savings through effective contract negotiations.
  • Boosted shared revenue.
  • Adept at securing substantial sponsorships, having raised over $2 to support expanded artistic programs and community outreach initiatives.

Accomplishments

  • Strategically managed a collective bargaining agreement with the performers' union, maintaining budget limits while improving artist pay and conditions.
  • Oversaw venue logistics and technical setup for 9 different performance types, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to safety standards.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Crafted and delivered grant proposals that secured $16 in funding for expanding youth performing arts programs.
  • Directed a social media strategy that grew the company’s online following by 50% and enhanced digital engagement through interactive content.
  • Directed 12-week workshops for emerging artists, improving participant satisfaction by 24% based on post-workshop surveys.
  • Established a new youth education division, resulting in a 85% increase in community program participants within three years.
  • Collaborated with 12 musicians and composers to produce a new, original score for process, securing an Outstanding Service Award nomination.
  • Built and maintained relationships with over 16 key stakeholders, resulting in a 27% increase in sponsorship opportunities.
  • Recruited top-tier performers and directors by leveraging professional networks, resulting in critical acclaim for 11 productions.

Affiliations

  • National Association of Social Workers
  • Chamber Music America – Engaged in strategic partnerships to bolster performing arts programming at local schools and community centers.
  • National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) – Frequent collaborator and grant recipient for outreach programs expanding arts access to underserved communities.
  • National Performing Arts Convention – Keynote speaker 2016, discussing leadership strategies in arts education and outreach program development.
  • ART/NY (Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York) – Partnered with local theatres to implement accessibility initiatives that increased inclusivity and patronage.
  • Lions Club
  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • Cultural Access Network Project – Partnered on inclusive arts programming for people with disabilities, resulting in enhanced accessibility initiatives.
  • National Association for Music Education (NAfME) – Member, working to integrate music into broader performing arts programs for K-12 education.
  • Association of Information Technology Professionals

Certifications

  • Salesforce
  • Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) from ATD for team leadership and staff development
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute
  • Arts & Culture Strategy Certificate from the University of Pennsylvania
  • Certified Performing Arts Educator (CPAE) by category
  • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification for promoting sustainable theater practices
  • Certified Live Event Specialist (CLES) by the International Live Events Association (ILEA)
  • Emergency and Crisis Management Certification by the Institute for Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
  • Apple Certified Associate (ACA)
  • CompTIA Security+

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