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Laguna Woods, Ca, Us

Laguna Beach, Ca

• Implement administrative and financial policies and provide analysis and strategy for a $7M historic theatre• Manage financial reporting and ensure compliance with the annual budget for directly reporting departments• Liaise with the Executive Director and senior staff; lead staff meetings and attend monthly Board of Director meetings• Oversee Human Resources, recruitment, onboarding, and employee reviews, and maintain policies to reflect best practices and ensure legal compliance • Negotiate artistic union contracts and collaborate with outside producers and presenters• Spearhead payroll approval, management of health insurance and policies, 401k plans, and other employee benefits• Oversee implementation of deferred maintenance and capital improvement needs including a $1M exterior restoration

San Francisco, Ca

• Orchestrated a $34M Strand Theater conversion in Central Market from cinema to live theater• Coordinated city permits and licenses including procuring a liquor sales certificate, entertainment, and food permit• Supervised the creation of a historical display which chronicled the history of the building and cinema in San Francisco• Directly managed a $500K office renovation and subsequent move of 40 employees• Maintained a physical plant for six venues including three theaters, administrative offices, rehearsal studios, and an apartment building• Implemented security procedures including preparation and training for an emergency response plan• Responsible for vendor contract negotiations and legal compliance for all building certificates• Prepared payroll including union reporting and directly managed building staff, security, and cleaning personnel

New York, Ny

• Managed production and touring venue with 10 department heads and 110 employees, 60 traveling and 50 local; liaised between producers and local presenters in each engagement city• Researched and advised on the establishment of a new production company including state tax registration, state employment regulations, insurance requirements, and payroll setup for UK personnel and state unemployment • Collaborated with the executive producer to draft all employment contracts and directly negotiated all terms • Prepared royalty cycle documentation and settlements with local presenters, and assisted with production budgets• Filed immigration petitions including embassy appointments and coaching, to ensure smooth arrival to the US • Researched and located travel and housing for full company including lease term negotiations

New York, Ny

• Managed all workshop presentations for the development of new musicals • Coordinated production details including venue location, contract negotiation, and preparing and tracking budgets• Orchestrated relocation of overseas personnel for London transfers to Broadway including filing immigration petitions; incorporated embassy appointments and consulting to guarantee efficient US arrival • Arranged travel and short-term furnished housing for celebrity actors, creative team, and crew

New York, Ny

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Arts Management

Bachelor Of Science, Management

Bachelor Of Arts, Theatre