Brian Ramos Email & Phone Number

Seattle, WA

• Oversees all processes and procedures related to contribution entry, acknowledgments/tax receipts, and invoices/collections.
• Responsible for the development department’s data integrity, reporting, and analysis.
• Manages a team of 2
• Redesigned and implemented a new Campaign/Fund/Designation structure in Tessitura.
• Improved contribution processes time from 3+ business days from receipt to within 1 business day consistently.
• Streamlined the support documentation process from hardcopy storage to electronic storage.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Managed 6 to 12 consulting engagements at any given time
• Analyzed 3 to 8 years of audited financial statements for each client to determine financial health and strategic opportunities
• Designed and created excel-based financial models including financial dashboards, a multi-year scenario planning tool, and a restricted grant/funding management model
• Redesigned and expanded excel-based internal analysis tool to allow for audit-based sector analysis over 3 years
• Led discussions with clients around complex financial concepts and financial management tools including scenario planning, cash flow planning, and program economics
• Wrote clear, detailed reports summarizing recommendations and financial observations for clients

Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Developed data collection process across 7 institutions to improve parking for arts events at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Analyzed current art program data for audience size and demographic trends
• Designed and administered a parking survey for art events on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus
• Analyzed data from 988 survey respondents, gaining insight into patron parking patterns and demographic differences
• Coordinated planning among student and university groups for the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Year of the Arts

Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Developed a project analysis, including pro-forma, for a proposed multi-million dollar shared artist live/work space
• Researched comparable organizations nationwide to inform project analysis including spatial requirements and budget sizes

Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Supervised the collection of benchmarking data for financial and structural changes of client companies, including programming mix, financial breakdowns, square footage, and venue size
• Collaborated with clients to collect and organize necessary partner organization data such as growth in budgets, number of educational events, and number of event participants

Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Developed scope and RFP for an economic and community impact study of city’s $205 million, multi-venue arts complex
• Researched key benchmarking data, including alternative operating structures, for financial and structural changes in company
• Analyzed space utilization and pricing for company leading to changes in policy and pricing structure

Provo, Utah Area

• Collaborated with the Board of Directors to develop strategic plans and goals, including the mission statement, vision, and organizational structure of the company

Provo, Utah Area

• Developed and oversaw the bookkeeping and managerial accounting policies for a new experimental theater troupe
• Oversaw 100% of budget, inventory, sales, and pricing analysis for company

Provo, Utah Area

• Stage Managed A Midsummer Night’s Dream, managing upwards of 45 people throughout production
• Stage Managed BYU Young Company’s touring production of King Lear, which performed at 28 locations in 4 months
• Coordinated communication between production directors, designers, and technical departments
• Managed and scheduled auditions, rehearsals, and run of shows
• Supervised tech crews, including set up, take down, and transportation of the set and props

Mba, Arts Administration

Activities and Societies: Artful Business Collective, Madtown Ballroom Dance Team• Specialization: Arts Administration • Key coursework.

Ba, Theater, Ballroom Dance, Business

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude, BYU Ballroom Dance Company, Social Dance Club, Swing Kids, New Play Project, Experimental.