Emily Cordes Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

•Create and manage external-facing content and communications for social-justice-focused nonprofit theatre company’s programming, including staged shows, educational residencies, new work development programs, and fundraising campaigns. •Manage organization’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. Collaborate with social media consultants to design and produce copy, graphics, and videos; develop, analyze, and refine content strategy based on quarterly metrics. Edit post drafts and maintain monthly content calendar via HeyOrca. Liaise with affiliated artists and partner groups to coordinate cross-promotion and outreach, develop participatory content, and facilitate account takeovers, collaborative posts, and other special initiatives.•Assist press representative in creating and editing press releases and producing outreach materials.•Design and launch email marketing campaigns via Mailchimp to engage mailing list of over 1,500 subscribers; pursue and secure ad exchanges with partner theatres to promote seasonal shows.•Regularly review website and digital platforms to ensure visual appeal and optimal visitor experience. Proofread website and social pages to ensure accurate information and up-to-date public messaging.•Create EPKs, one-sheets, and other materials for fundraising and marketing campaigns. Print and distribute hard-copy promotional materials including flyers, postcards, playbills, and event surveys.•Assist Artistic and Managing Directors with implementing and publicizing annual fundraising initiatives, including “Build With Us” digital fundraiser, AMPLIFY Gala event, and end-of-year giving campaign. Track donors through OvationTix; send acknowledgement letters and report on program progress. Execute in-person fundraising events with staff and volunteers; assist with logistics and supply orders.•Point person for event communications; manage RSVP lists and pre/post-event emails. Check in attendees for in-person events; capture photos and videos.

Greater New York City Area

•Researched nonprofit foundations and giving programs to obtain philanthropic, government, and corporate support for multi-arts organization’s capacity-building initiatives, educational programs, general operations, and emergency funding. Maintained spreadsheets of funders' interests, application requirements, and deadlines. Determined next steps for contact and approach.•With Executive Director, composed grant applications and LOIs; created project narratives, budgets, and program descriptions; compiled institutional materials for submission. •Tracked online donations via OvationTix; maintained donor records; sent recognition emails.•Maintained organization’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. Created weekly content calendar; designed and scheduled posts via Hootsuite. Replied to comments and direct messages for organization’s accounts. Tracked metrics; produced quarterly engagement reports to guide strategy.•Created and sent e-blasts via MailChimp to mailing list of over 36,000 subscribers to promote special events, recurring shows, and announcements.•Assisted staff with event scheduling. As needed, drafted rental contracts for General Manager’s review. Maintained show and rehearsal schedules via GCal. Tracked renters' contract and deposit statuses, event times, ticket prices, promotional copy and technical needs. Each week, compiled 30-day report to flag and address unconfirmed details.•Fielded artist and customer questions via phone and email.•Recorded bi-weekly staff meeting minutes, including action items and deadlines.•Conducted daily opening procedures: counted cash, collected mail, answered voicemails, reported on venue’s physical condition.•Assisted in curating, producing, and marketing online programming during venue’s COVID-19-related closure, including open mics, music and poetry events, and theatre showcases. Ran tech for Zoom events as needed. Created prompts for participatory social media challenges; chose featured fan submissions.

East Hampton, Ny & New York, Ny

•Composed grant applications to seek funding for women’s dance theatre collective’s performance and developmental initiatives, educational workshops, and touring endeavors. Researched philanthropic partners; compiled and maintained spreadsheet of institutional prospects, grant recommendations, fundraising priorities, and application requirements and deadlines. Crafted detailed project narratives; collected materials for review.•Developed hard-copy and digital appeal letters to support August 2016 production of dance-theatre piece “Andromeda” and pursue end-of-year donations. Worked with Artistic Director and Marketing Manager to determine fundraising goals, tiered contribution/benefit structure, ask language, and mailing and e-blast design. •Planned and orchestrated March 2017 cocktail-party fundraiser in board member’s New York City residence. Created print and digital invitations; collected and organized board members’ contacts for mass mailing. Secured in-kind support from Hamptons and New York-based businesses; arranged sponsor credit and oversaw pickup of donated refreshments. Collaborated with host to manage on-site logistics including space layout, supply delivery, and day-of preparation and event flow. Produced copy for informational packets; worked with Artistic Director and Marketing Manager to design packet layout and distribute materials to guests.•Pursued Hamptons and New York City-based businesses for seasonal and production sponsorship. Researched corporate giving programs; composed and sent sponsorship request letters.

Brooklyn, Ny

•Assisted Executive and Artistic Directors in digital and print marketing for nonprofit presenting theatre’s seasonal performances, staged readings, community events, and fundraisers. Liased with theatre and season artists to develop show-specific marketing plans and connect with press, media, and business partners.•Created and sent weekly e-blasts via Constant Constact to mailing list of over four thousand subscribers. Produced newsletter copy with Executive and Artistic Directors. Pursued and secured ad trade partnerships with New York and Brooklyn-based theatres.•Aided Social Media Manager in maintaining theatre’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Vimeo pages; posted and updated content including photos, videos, press articles, social media events, and affiliated artists’ news.•Managed theatre’s Tumblr account; developed and posted content including artist interviews, video footage, reviews, and special announcements. Interviewed artists for Tumblr pieces; collaborated with ArtistsOfNewYork blog during 2015-16 season to arrange interviews and cross-promote featured profiles.•Oversaw staff and intern distribution of show postcards and season brochures; coordinated mass mailings to partner theatres; maintained spreadsheet of local distribution spots and delivery status. •Edited press releases for shows and special events; sent via Constant Contact to press affiliates and bloggers.•Collected performance information for digital show programs.•Contacted local businesses to secure in-kind donations for seasonal fundraisers and post-show events. Tracked and acknowledged contributions; sent recognition letters.

Greater New York City Area

•Managed front desk of Drama League Theater Center and oversaw operations of Stewart F. Lane/Bonnie Comley Studio Lab during evening and weekend special events and production rehearsals.•Supervised renters during Studio Lab usage; ensured adherence to Studio Lab policies and safety requirements. Answered renters’ questions; assisted with set-up and dismantling of light and sound equipment when needed.•Maintained calendar of bookings and records of payment, contractual agreements, and renter information.•Cleaned and organized Studio Lab, lobby, hospitality kitchen, and storage spaces before and after rentals.•Produced reports for Lab Manager and locked facilities at end of shift.

Greater New York City Area

•Composed and filed grant applications to obtain philanthropic, government, and corporate support for theatre advocacy organization’s artist development programs and general operations. Wrote letters of intent, detailed project narratives, and program descriptions; compiled official institutional materials for submission. •Researched nonprofit foundations for institutional prospecting. Created and maintained spreadsheet detailing each foundation's philanthropic interests, previous grantees, average donations, and application requirements and deadlines. Worked with Director of Development to determine next steps for contact and approach.•Pursued institutional funding to send American teaching artist delegation to Bulgaria for 2014 Annual Theatre Festival Varna Summer. Researched travel and program expenses to create budget estimates. Met with participating artists and event coordinators to determine project details and obtain work samples.•Organized "Cultivate The Space" mailing for continued individual support of The Drama League Theater Center. Wrote annual appeal letters for subscribers and donors; maintained and updated contact lists using Raiser’s Edge. Tracked contributions; drafted and mailed acknowledgement letters.•Collected information on live auctions and paddle raises for annual fundraising Gala.•Operated The Drama League's Instagram account during 2014 Gala. Photographed and recorded video of attendees, celebrity guests, auction, musical performance, and related activities for live social media updates.•Checked in nominees, press agents, and major donors for Drama League Awards pre-show VIP receptions.

Greater New York City Area

•Worked with Founding Artistic Director and Managing Director to create strategic development plan for volunteer-based musical theatre development collective, including projected budget needs, fundraising goals, individual and institutional cultivation plans, and grant-management priorities. •Assisted Artistic Director, Managing Director, and Board Accountant in crafting and launching membership, sponsorship, and naming-rights programs. Researched comparable theatres’ practices; determined member/sponsor criteria, donation amounts, and benefits. Wrote related copy for web and email campaigns.•Collected and organized company information for official New York State LLC incorporation and 501(c)(3) status application. Drafted bylaws and articles of incorporation for Board and Artistic Director's review.•Orchestrated mass-mailing campaign for September 2014 benefit concert at Joe's Pub. Filed paperwork to obtain USPS bulk mailing permit. Worked with graphic designer and Managing Director to create flyers, invitations, and donation forms. Compiled spreadsheet of donors and invitees; organized and mailed invites.•Researched nonprofit foundations for general operating and program-specific support.•Processed individual gifts using SalesForce; composed and sent donor recognition emails.

Greater New York City Area

•Operated central box office and information center for month-long multi-venue theatre festival. Sold tickets and multi-show vouchers using EventBrite; fielded customer questions concerning ticket availability, performance schedules, special events, and purchase and redemption policies.•Served as point person for venue managers, participating artists, press, and industry representatives regarding comp tickets, VIP reservations, facility status reports, and Festival policies.•Opened and closed box before and after shifts; tracked cash and credit sales; produced end-of-shift reports.

Greater New York City Area

•Transferred company's most recent fiscal records from Excel into QuickBooks software database.•Researched federal requirements and reporting criteria to ensure proper usage of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds.•Supervised classes of fifteen to twenty high school students during the EPIC Next program at Pace University. Aided teaching artists in conducting group exercises and presenting educational performances. Signed in students and kept track of room assignments.•Read and reviewed submissions for Blueprint Series new play development festival.•Proofread drafts of employee handbook to ensure clarity and proper formatting.•Selected footage from international scholarship student's video blogs for promotional content. Edited clips with iMovie to create series of four-minute narrative videos.•Transcribed audio interviews for use in student-developed full-length theatre piece.

New York, Ny

•Organized production history records, annual report statistics, mission statements, board information, and promotional material into Letter of Interest packets to develop relationships with philanthropic groups.•Drafted advocacy letters to city council representatives to enlist support against arts-related budget cuts.•Supplemented and updated FileMaker Pro database records by adding high-level donor information.•Provided technical assistance during two-month rehearsal process of "Arguendo" in preparation for September 2013 New York premiere. Loaded-in sets, costumes, and properties. Assisted backstage during preview performances.•Collated agendas and documents for quarterly board meetings.

Greater New York City Area

•Composed applications, requests, and letters of inquiry to obtain individual and institutional funding for ensemble theatre company’s general operating and project-specific needs.•Coordinated mailing list for 20th Anniversary Gala and sent invitations to prospective attendees. Compiled records of ticket purchases, pledges, and donations; determined event-related benefits for corresponding gift levels. Developed major donor and honoree profiles for printed materials and benefit committee reference.•Researched private and public foundations for organizational details and grant application requirements. Maintained comprehensive records of submission and report deadlines, amounts requested, and donor responses.•Organized database of donor and sponsor information for future appeals and promotions. •Created spreadsheets tracking seasonal performance schedule, venue capacity, and per-show sales percentages.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

•Prepared deposition summaries and document indexes for employment law firm’s individual cases•Reviewed and digested official documents and exhibits in preparation for trial.•Organized and managed case files•Conducted basic legal research for cases when applicable

Greater Pittsburgh Area

•Kept minutes of seasonal, self-producing nonprofit theatre company’s monthly board meetings•Compiled and maintained records of company’s business activity•Researched available financial grants; wrote letters of inquiry to potential sponsors•Proposed company policy; voted on bylaws and major administrative measures•Recruited local businesses for program ad sales, donations, and company support

London, United Kingdom

•Collaborated with director and theatre manager to cast production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Organized auditions; coordinated resumes and head shots•Took notes on blocking, lines, technical cues, and cuts during three-week rehearsal period•Supervised runs of dress rehearsals and shows•Assisted backstage with properties, makeup, and costuming during show’s run•Sold programs and tickets before performances

South Park, Pa

•Constructed, painted, and dismantled sets, lights, and properties for community theatre’s summer productions•Organized and repaired costumes and properties•Performed housekeeping and maintenance duties for theatre, dressing rooms, and storage facilities•Photocopied scripts and promotional materials •Sold raffle tickets and refreshments at children’s theatre productions

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Arts Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theater, 3.86

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Zeta of Massachusetts

Education record