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Albuquerque, Nm, Us

Odessa, Tx, Us

§ Spearheading the $20 million Capital Campaign for Capital Enhancements to the Ellen Noël Art Museum.§ Charged with leading transformative educational and membership and development programs which have expanded community engagement and fostered vital partnerships that amplify the museum’s impact. § Deliver daily leadership and strategic direction to a dedicated team of twelve, serving as a pivotal catalyst for driving large-scale projects and initiatives from conceptual strategy through to successful execution.§ Developed comprehensive annual marketing plans and crafted engaging content for multi-channel communications, effectively maximizing an annual budget of $1.5 million to enhance outreach, engagement, and institutional visibility.§ Notable accomplishments to date include,− Increasing capital campaign gain funding by $5 million.− Achieving a 35% increase in year-over-year revenue for the annual West Texas Fest & Shrimpfest fundraisers respectively, generating a total of $365k.− Boosting museum visitation by 40% and programming participation by 50%− Expanding the museum's digital footprint, driving a substantial 50% increase in digital traffic, thereby significantly broadening audience reach and strengthening community connections through enhanced online visibility and social media engagement § Fostered collaborative partnerships with the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, the Art Museum of South Texas, and the Amarillo Museum of Art.

§ Charged with leading transformative membership and development programs which have expanded community engagement and fostered vital partnerships that amplify the museum’s impact.§ Deliver daily leadership and strategic direction to a dedicated team of three, serving as a pivotal catalyst for driving large-scale projects and initiatives from conceptual strategy through to successful execution.§ Developed comprehensive annual marketing plans and crafted engaging content for multi-channel communications, effectively maximizing an annual budget of $50K to enhance outreach, engagement, and institutional visibility.§ Notable accomplishments to date include,§ Achieving a 35% increase in year-over-year revenue for the annual West Texas Fest & Shrimpfest fundraisers respectively, generating a total of $365k.§ Boosting museum visitation by 40% and programming participation by 50%§ Expanding the museum's digital footprint, driving a substantial 50% increase in digital traffic, thereby significantly broadening audience reach and strengthening community connections through enhanced online visibility and social media engagement§ Assist with the curation of exhibitions, most notably: “Hello Sophie,” “Gastronomy,” “Awkward Family Photos,” "The Perfect Shot: Walter Iooss Jr. and the Art of Sports Photography," and "Con Carino".

At the request of Public and Private School Teachers throughout the United States, I conduct movement workshops, both in character development and choreography.

§ Charged with leading transformative educational and membership and development programs which have expanded community engagement and fostered vital partnerships that amplify the theatre’s impact. § Delivered strategic oversight to a diverse team comprising 13 staff, a 10-member Board of Directors, and 50 volunteers. § Headed efforts to transform legacy processes and procedures, including creating a comprehensive employee handbook, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with best practices which enhanced organizational effectiveness and compliance.§ Elevated the success of multiple high-impact fundraising initiatives, including the Divas & Desserts Fundraiser, which achieved a 60% revenue increase from $100K in 2021 to $160K in 2022, and realizing a 6X increase in grant funding to $150K in 2022/2023, versus $25K during 2021/2022.

§ Instrumental in successfully reintroducing the theater to the public post-COVID19 and post-bankruptcy, revitalizing its reputation through intensive, strategic restructuring.§ Took charge of directing and choreographing a full season of diverse and critically acclaimed productions, overseeing artistic vision, cast coordination, and movement design, which resulted in heightened audience engagement and memorable theatrical experiences.§ Cultivated transparent communication and strong relationships within Dodge City, enhancing public perception and significantly boosting community support for the theater.Forged strategic partnerships with influential stakeholders such as the City of Dodge City, Dodge City Community College, Dodge City Public Schools USD 443, and local churches.§ Served as the primary public relations representative, delivering compelling presentations to prominent local organizations including the Rotary Club, Retired Teachers Association, VFW, and Lions Club.§ Managed the annual operating budget ($375k) and ensured execution of all requirements and objectives associated with the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant.Key catalyst in the resurgence of grant funding, securing $175K, marking a significant recovery from $0 the previous year.

Houston, Tx, Us

§ Led a team of 25 teaching artists and authored the Staging STEM curriculum for grades K-8 across all subject areas, focusing on TEKS outcomes and Social Emotional Learning objectives. (The program was suspended due to the Pandemic).§ Managed a $200K department budget, significantly increased grant funding to $100K in 2019/2020 from $25K in 2018/2019, and boosted programming participation by 50%, expanding from 20 to 30 elementary schools in and around Houston ISD.Notable Achievements: • Singlehandedly designed and implemented curricula and programming to incentivize student strengths, resulting in significant engagement, increased learning, and level advancement.• Strategically introduced process improvements resulting in increased student and parent satisfaction, streamlined teaching process, and the added understanding of how processes could be improved and opportunities captured. • Senior Adjudicator for the Tommy Tune Awards for Theatre Under the Stars.Responsibilities include: promotion, curriculum writing, curriculum planning, training and managing teaching artists, revenue achievement, data entry, and records creation and maintenance. Administrative duties include: faxing copying, scanning, multi-line telephone and Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher.

Corpus Christi, Texas, Us

§ Directed all aspects of production and administrative management for theatrical performances, effectively overseeing casts and crews of 15-50 members, ensuring seamless execution from initial planning through to final performance.§ Ramped-up marketing efforts (traditional and non-traditional mediums) including increased press presence for each production with press releases, on-air interviews, on location interviews, and placement on social media platforms - Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and snapchat.§ Achieved consistent sell-out performances, filling 150 seats per show for a standard 12-show run. Due to high demand, expanded show runs for key productions, subsequently increasing revenue.Notable Achievements: • Managed casts and crews ranging from 15-50 members.• Assisted in implementation of marketing and promoting tasks delivering high attendance in various shows including Next to Normal, Mamma Mia!, Footloose: The Musical, and The Great American Trailer Park Musical. • Prioritized a very minimal budget to supply maximum output and revenue generation.• Director for box-office sell-outs: Mamma Mia! and The Great American Trailer Park Musical.• Choreographer for box-office sell-outs: Next to Normal, Mamma Mia!, Footloose: The Musical, and The Great American Trailer Park Musical.Actor: Dan Goodman in Next to NormalBill Anderson in Mamma Mia!Reverend Shaw in Footloose: the MusicalRod in Calendar GirlsThe Old Man in A Christmas StoryDirector:Mamma Mia!The Great American Trailer Park MusicalChoreographer:Next to NormalMamma Mia!Footloose: the MusicalThe Great American Trailer Park Musical

Corpus Christi, Tx, Us

• Promoted and supported the Fine Art of Summer summer art camps.• Wrote theatre curricula for grades K-8.• Instructed theatre classes for grades K-8.• Directed showcases for grades K-8.• Pre-Camp and Post-Camp After-Care Associate.

Managed and promoted the Fine Arts Department (Theatre, Music, Band, Art) for grades K-12, overseeing the annual operating budget. Developed and maintained Theatre Curricula for grades K-12, managed auditorium maintenance, scheduling, and led the organization of the Fine Arts Winter Arts Festivals and Spring Art Walks. Provided administrative support to front offices, coordinated volunteer efforts for the Annual Gala Fundraiser, assisted with student registration, end-of-year check-out for students and teachers, and organized student graduation.Notable Achievements: • Orchestrated casts and crews of 15-50 members. • Led district and state participation in TAPPS One-Act Play Contest and TAPPS Forensics Events.• Secured District Champions in TAPPS One-Act Play Contest and State Champions in TAPPS Forensics Events. • Successfully created, directed, and organized 4+ artistic programs annually. • Appointed to the Texas Educational Theater Association’s K-12 Education Committee as the inaugural Private/Parochial School and Special Interests Chair (2017-2021).§ Spearheaded the dramatic expansion of the theatre department from 15 students in grades 9-12 in year 1 to 450 students by year 4.§ Secured a groundbreaking $25K private grant which facilitated a comprehensive overhaul of lighting and sound equipment and significant upgrades to the costuming and properties inventory.§ Developed and sustained comprehensive theatre curricula across all grade levels.

• Promoted and supported the Rockport Little Theatre.• Assisted with marketing productions for the Rockport Little Theatre.• Assisted with season production planning.• Assisted with annual fundraising for the Rockport Little Theatre.• Theatre membership from 2011-2019.• Created, managed, and worked within tight production budgets.• Managed Casts & Crews ranging from 15 – 30 members.Actor:Garry Lejeune in Noises OffKen Gorman in RumorsHannibal in The Curious SavageKenickie in GreaseMr. Salt in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate FactorySeymour Krelborn in Little Shop of HorrorsDirector:The Addams Family9 to 5: the MusicalThe Best Little Whorehouse in TexasChoreographer:The Addams Family9 to 5: the MusicalThe Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

• Charter Member and Actor for Dead Creek Theatre Company.• Promoted and supported Dead Creek Theatre Company.• Assisted with marketing productions for Dead Creek Theatre Company.• Assisted with fundraising for Dead Creek Theatre Company.Actor:Peter Quince in A Midsummer Night's DreamBenvolio in Romeo and JulietTrinculo in The Tempest

Choreographer for Port Aransas Community Theatre in Port Aransas, Texas. Choreographer:Bye, Bye, Birdie

Responsible for payments entering and leaving the business. Also responsible for records creation and maintenance, customer service and all billing.

Administrative Assistant to Dr. Blanca Lucia Gray, and Family Nurse Practitioners, Heather Kostoff and Cynthia Maiden. Responsibilities included: scheduling patients within the office, as well as helping to refer to them specialists, scanning, filing, and answering phones.

Corpus Christi, Texas, Us

• Promoted and supported Teffany’s Dance Studio.• Assisted with marketing for Teffany’s Dance Studio.• Assisted with recruitment for Teffany’s Dance Studio.• Hip Hop dance Instructor for ages 6 – 18.• Musical Theatre Movement Instructor for ages 12 – 18.• Choreographer for two dance showcases. • Served as administrative support staff.• Public Relations/Communications point of contact for Teffany’s Dance Studio.

Elmer, New Jersey, Us

Responsible for educating children ages 9 to 17 in Advanced Acting Technique, specifically focusing on the Uta Hagen Method.

• Promoted and supported the Rialto Theatre.• Assisted with marketing productions for the Rialto Theatre.• Assisted with season production planning.• Assisted with annual fundraising for the Rialto Theatre.• Theatre membership from 2009-2012.• Created, managed, and worked within tight production budgets.• Managed Casts & Crews ranging from 5-15 members.Actor:Why Do Fools Fall In Love?Almost, MaineDirector:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged

Corpus Christi, Texas, Us

Costume Shop Assistant to Shara Haghjoo for the Del Mar College Drama Department. Responsibilities included: shopping, stitching, sewing, patching, cutting, draping, designing, measuring, etc.

Co-Founded & Co-Directed a thriving Acting Company in South Texas, alongside Derek Rhein. Ran for 2 years, before disbanding in 2008.

Corp Christi, Texas, Us

Dance Student of Cristina Munro. Dance styles studied:BalletJazzContemporaryModernLyricalHip HopFeatured Dancer in the Following Ballets:Rat King and Arabian King in Nutcacker 2004 & 2005Puss 'n Boots in Sleeping BeautyCadet in Let's Fall in Love

Actor and Dancer for Harbor Playhouse in Corpus Christi, Texas.Actor:Motel in Fiddler on the RoofCupid in Eight Reindeer MonologuesBig Deal/Deisel in West Side StoryRooster in AnnieFrederick Fellowes in Noises OffNeal Tilden in 1940s Radio HourJoe Hepner in It's A Wonderful LifeDancer:Featured Dancer in Guys and DollsFeatured Dancer in West Side StoryFeatured Dancer in Jesus Christ Superstar

Dance Student of Nancy Sulik. Dance styles studied:BalletJazzContemporaryModernLyricalMusical TheatrePrincipal Dancer in the Following Ballets:The Toymaker in CoppeliaBeauty's Father in Beauty and the BeastRat King and Arabian King in The Nutcracker 2003 & 2004

Dance Student of Sandra Viar and Nancy Sulik. Dance styles studied:BalletJazzContemporaryModernLyricalHip HopMusical TheatreTap

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Acting/Directing

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Advanced Acting Performance

Associate'S, Drama

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