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New York, NY, US

New York, New York, United States

New York, United States

New York, New York

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

• Researched NYU global programs and compiled strategic global opportunities for CBA.
• Edited video transcripts and photo alt text to comply with NYU accessibility requirements.
• Drafted donor briefings for internal use.
• Assisted with annual report and holiday mailings.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

• Prepared Fringe funding grant proposal.
• Coordinated with Edinburgh Fringe Society and theSpace venue managers.
• Wrote and submitted risk assessments to venue.
• Organized short-term Edinburgh accommodation for cast and crew.
• Liaised with marketing manager to develop flyers and press releases.
• Pitched press release to Edinburgh news publications.

St Andrews

• Supervised 30+ production teams to ensure logistical feasibility and effective communication with venue managers.
• Liaised with theatre rights organizations to coordinate production invoices, rights payments, and performance requirements.
• Organized week-long drama festival and shadowing scheme for first-time university directors and producers.

St Andrews, Scotland

• Managed £70,000 student-led performing arts fund.
• Chaired weekly meetings to facilitate and support the performing arts community in St Andrews.
• Acted as student performing arts representative on Byre Advisory Board to assist in the further development of a professional theatre.
• Aided independent theatrical events and allocated funds for the current and future development of the Barron Theatre and its equipment as a member of the Anthony Tudor Fund.

St Andrews, Scotland

Producer of sold-out, alternative-venue production of Animal Farm (adaptation by Peter Hall). Responsible for venue logistics, costumes, props, and finances for 40-person cast and crew. Liaised with local councils to ensure health and safety measures were met.Funded by Mermaids: The University of St Andrews Performing Arts Fund and the Antony Tudor Fund.On.

St Andrews, Scotland

• Front of House Manager for 30+ performances
• Established easy and reliable Excel reservation system.
• Organized ticket production for all performances.
• Liaised with press and student publications to organize reviews and press comps.
• Strengthened student reviews by establishing press packs for each performance.
• Conducted audience development research.

St Andrews, Scotland

• Acquired sponsorship for the largest student-run arts festival in Scotland.
• Liaised with Head of Finance to draft proposals and acknowledgement letters for Scottish business leaders.
• Conducted prospect research for in-kind corporate donations for festival events.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Researched potential donors and respected business leaders for national arts education initiatives and corporate fundraising boards.
• Compiled research briefings for potential corporate and foundation prospects.
• Prepared grant applications for research and special event funding.
• Drafted manager and executive level acknowledgement letters to CEOs and government relations executives.

The Barron Theatre, St Andrews

St Andrews, Scotland

• Facilitated legislative change within the Students' Association.
• Executive Council Member responsible for supporting the continued workings of the student councils.
• Represented Mermaids Performing Arts Fund, the largest and most affluent subcommittee, for the Student Union within and beyond the St Andrews community.

St Andrews Scotland

Master Of Arts - Ma, Performing Arts Administration

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Financial Economics

Activities and Societies: Mermaids: The University of St Andrews Performing Arts Fund, Student Societies Council, University of St Andrews.

High School Diploma, 4.07

Activities and Societies: Best Buddies (Chapter President 2011-2014), National Social Studies Honor Society (President 2013-2014).