Ellen Presley Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, CA, US

- As a member of the Executive Offices, design and implement strategies for prestigious 75-member Board of Directors, working closely with the General Director and board leadership.- Engineer and execute all major trustee touchpoints, including meetings, retreats, new trustee onboarding, and board special events. Craft all board communications, create.

- As a member of the Development and Communications Department, managed a wide array of cultural programming and events at the iconic institution, including concerts, art installations, lectures, and weddings. Drafted, vetted, and executed proposals for programming. - Was sole administrative representative for space rentals and weddings, from first inquiry.

- Managed numerous logistical and scheduling needs throughout the planning and rehearsal process for mainstage operas and ancillary events. Interacted with performers, staff, donors, and patrons to ensure a highly professional experience. - Created and managed critical factors, a budgetary and programming planning document. Solicited and compiled.

- Sole scheduler for the Merola Opera Program. Created and communicated daily, bi-weekly, and master calendars for over 70 artists, faculty, and staff in up to 15 rehearsal and performance venues. - Created audition schedules and managed logistics for 900 applicants nationwide. Worked closely with Opera Center faculty and staff to ensure a highly.

- Worked closely with faculty and staff to manage multiple department functions such as student communications, course material preparation, and online information sharing. Coordinated with industry organizations to organize student access and discounts.- Provided production support, organizing various elements such a stage management, costumes, and props.

- Liaised with program applicants throughout audition and offer process. Managed numerous elements of national auditions including hiring personnel, booking venues, and publicity. - Worked closely with Artistic Director on a wide variety of projects including contracting, designing marketing collateral, and creating program materials such as scores.

Masters Of Music, Vocal Performance

Activities and Societies: Student Advisory Committee4.0 GPA. Opera Theater Graduate Assistant. Outstanding Achievement Award.

Bachelor Of Music, Vocal Performance

Graduated summa cum laude (4.0 GPA). Phi Kappa Phi. Faculty Assistant to Music History Professor.

D.School

Design Thinking Bootcamp San Francisco Opera Team 2018