Allison Orr, Mba, Mna Email & Phone Number

Wheaton, Illinois, United States

Oak Brook, Illinois

• Leads marketing and communications for Drury Lane Theatre, Drury Lane Events, and Lucille Restaurant.
• Create all marketing plans, materials, copy, and creative assets, driving over $10 million in sales annually
• Compose internal and external communications, supporting 600+ employees and educating guests about Drury Lane
• Achieved 99% subscriber retention between 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 seasons using a data-informed approach
• Report to President and CFO daily, providing department updates and making appropriate recommendations
• Developed a new subscription sales strategy, increasing sales by over 15% in a one-year period

Arlington Heights, IL

• Hey Nonny presents the best in local and touring talent in ticketed concerts Tuesday through Sunday.
• Built systems, processes, and procedures to grow and scale the company.
• Developed all marketing and promotional strategies for both the music venue and the adjacent restaurant
• Worked with web development firm to build proprietary ticketing software that serves the Hey Nonny’s unique needs
• Oversaw all day-to-day operations including sales, production vendors, front of house, ticket sales, customer service, venue set-up, artist relations, guest check-in, budgeting, technical requirements, financial.
• Managed all private events in the venue from booking and client relations through the event’s conclusion

Arlington Heights, IL

• The Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Board of Directors is an Operating and Governing Board; duties while on the Board include:
• Served on the Marketing, Event Planning, Development, and Artistic Committees
• Researched industry technology to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness, including overseeing the research and implementation of a new ticketing and CRM system
• Interfaced with village staff and elected officials, advocating for local support and exposure for the organization
• Composed a major gift proposal yielding the largest gift in Metropolis' history and funding the Whisler Family Lobby
• Sought growth opportunities including sponsorships, new donors, strategic partnerships, etc.

Greater Chicago Area

• Managed 15+ Broadway series markets and teams across the country, bridging the gap between marketing, operations, and programming. Collaborated with teams nationwide to bring entertainment to audiences across the.
• Remotely managed 15+ Broadway series across the country, overseeing operations, programming, and marketing
• Collaborated with each venue’s executive leadership team to ensure a successful season, and troubleshoot as needed
• Spearheaded season planning, sales techniques, day of show operations, financial settlements, and more
• Traveled nationwide to each venue, building meaningful relationships with venue staff, local sponsors, and vendors
• Analyzed single ticket and subscription sales, overall trends, and expenses, and identify areas for improvement

Highland Park, IL

• Coordinated show details with agents and artist management
• Scheduled artist transportation, dressing rooms, meals/catering, etc.
• Worked alongside Artistic Producer to oversee artist advance and day-of show
• Ensured Technical Director has appropriate performance details and contacts
• Scheduled rehearsal times and locations for artists
• Represented Ravinia Festival to artists and artists' management

• Stage Manager
• Assistant Stage Manager
• Spot light operator
• Run crew
• Crew chief
• Wardrobe assistant

• Mentored a freshman student who is part of the Bridge program, a high school to college life transitional program, at Columbia College Chicago
• Communicated and met with mentee throughout semester
• Upon culmination, provide feedback and potential improvements to programThis one-semester program is a pilot of an initiative by AEMM department of Columbia College Chicago.

• Assisted Managing Director in contracting artists and designers
• Attended all-staff, administrative, and other meetings
• Imported expenses and revenues to MIP Sage Accounting software
• Used Tessitura software to export revenues to MIP, as well as research patrons and import house ticket orders
• Assisted Finance Associate with Accounts Payable and invoice tracking
• Assisted Company Manager with transportation and lodging of artists and staff

• Tracked monthly utility expenses for all Broadway In Chicago owned venues using detail-oriented data entry skills
• Coordinated with a variety of vendors to contract maintenance services for the various venues
• Aided Accounts Payable with invoice coding
• Faxed performance calendars to local businesses to notify them of theater activity
• Secured city permits for theater activity
• Monitored security systems and track invalid access issues for all facilities

• Created and distributed rehearsal and performance reports
• Acted as stage manager
• Assist audience members

• Just South of Broadway is a completely student-run theater company. All members of each production (cast, designers, directors, musicians, etc.) are students.
• Produced and directed 3 full-scale musicals: You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (revival), Into the Woods, Fame: the Musical
• Grew the company from cast of 6 and one 1 player in a 90-seat house to 20-person cast, full orchestra, full set of designers, choreographer, and music director performing to 450-seat, sold-out houses
• Spearheading marketing
• Leading rehearsals and production meetings
• Formulating production schedule

• Stage Manager
• House Manager
• Sound Board Operator
• Light Board Operator
• Box Office Associate
• Concessions Associate

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Master Of Non-Profit Administration (M.N.A)

Graduate Certificate, Nonprofit Fundraising

Graduate Certificate, Nonprofit Governance

Graduate Certificate, Organizational Development

Graduate Certificate, Nonprofit Management

B.A., Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management Concentrated In Performing Arts Management

Activities and Societies: National Society of Collegiate Scholars• Dean's List • Finished a 4-year B.A. program in 3 years