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Manage technical services, support and staffing for 200+ public performing arts and education events presented annually by the Division of Museum and Public Programs, including Folger Theatre productions; Folger Consort early music, Folger Poetry and PEN/Faulkner fiction series; Folger Education workshops and festivals; exhibits; large-scale community and/or fundraising events:• By modernizing technical production processes and standardizing operations, positively impacted production values of Folger Theatre offerings, thereby increasing the organization’s ability to 1) attract and retain nationally-recognized and/or high-caliber artists, designers and production teams; 2) garner favorable media attention and awards for excellence; 3) build audiences and financial support to further its mission.• Improved operational efficiencies by initiating equipment inventory assessment, identifying priorities for upgrades and implementing corresponding purchasing plan and budget.• Enhanced profitability by leveraging professional relationships with suppliers, fabricators, installers and other technical production partners to secure discounted rates and services.• Achieved economies of scale by creating safe and positive working environment, thus improving morale, consistency and quality of technical theatre hires.• Advanced organizational mission by leveraging strong interpersonal and communication skills to represent Folger Theatre internally (to other divisions) and externally (to the public, volunteers, producing partner organizations, contracted artists, crew and design teams).

Executed all aspects of home renovation and home additions -- framing and drywall, tile layout and installation, installation and modification of interior trim and custom cabinetry, general household electrical, general household plumbing -- with a focus on kitchen and bathrooms:• Increased customer satisfaction and company’s viral marketing potential by building and improving client relationships with valued hands-on approach and commitment to quality. • Assured company profitability by serving as next in charge to owner, troubleshooting projects and managing schedules to maximize workload efficiency and output.

Fabricated and installed complex motorized and manual counterweight rigging systems, lighting and sound grids for theatrical rigging company:• Positively impacted customer satisfaction and revenue from priority accounts by serving as on-site manager for large, high-profile local and out-of-town projects, including The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, The Kennedy Center, Strathmore Arts Center, The Pentagon, and Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, among others. • Increased employee core competencies and work quality by serving as lead trainer of new hires in fabrication, installation and welding techniques.

Installed track, counterweight and motorized rigging systems, standard drape, pipe and drape systems, and scenic backdrops for theatrical rigging company: • Sustained and contributed to business growth across multiple industries by balancing varied projects and clients, including but not limited to theatres, schools, and shopping malls.• Enhanced quality assurance measures by performing safety and preventative maintenance to counterweight and motorized systems.