Emma Marzen Email & Phone Number

United States

Santa Fe, New Mexico Area

The top staff executive for the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, one of the nation’s premier professional vocal ensembles.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

- Serve as primary contact for the Board of Directors, facilitating communication between Directors, staff, and artists- Monitor and track progress on the Opera’s strategic plan, collaborating with staff and Board leadership- Provide strategic support and input for a wide variety of Board and staff-related initiatives- Work closely with colleagues and department heads to complete initiatives for the Board and General Director- Draft, maintain, and distribute Board and constituent-related correspondence and materials- Schedule and execute all aspects of quarterly Board meetings, as well as special meetings and phone calls year-round- Enhance opportunities for Board engagement across the organization- Serve as primary staff liaison for Executive, Governance, Nominating, and other committees and task forces as needed- Coordinate annual Board campaign solicitation mailing in collaboration with Director of Development- Create and maintain a 250-page annual Board of Directors’ Handbook- Support the planning and execution of special events throughout the year

Santa Fe, New Mexico Area

• Supervised Box Office Manager and Administrative Assistant• Worked closely with the Executive Director on development, community engagement, operations, and programming initiatives• Liaised with the Community Engagement committee of the Board; responsible for coordinating sub-committees and executing initiatives• Assisted in the scheduling and execution of quarterly Santa Fe Desert Chorale Board and year-round committee meetings• Maintained and distributed Board and committee materials• Drafted correspondence and materials in collaboration with the Executive Director• Conducted prospect research, development data tracking and reporting; maintained a concise internal/external calendar• Coordinated and executed donor cultivation events: salons, patron dinners, receptions, summer gala, and winter benefit• Managed silent/live auctions (in person and online) and fundraising appeals

Santa Fe, New Mexico Area

• Managed ticketing systems: set-up events, accommodated special ticket requests, set-up and fulfilledpromotions, processed sales, generated reports, integrated payment processing services, and managed daily reconciliation• Oversaw maintenance of organization website, development database, archives, network files and software• Coordinated Community Engagement appearances from conception to completion, working closely with Artistic Coordinator• Maintained and distributed Board and committee materials such as agendas and action items, contact information, and minutes• Assisted Executive Director in production and execution of fundraising and donor cultivation events

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• Interviewed, assembled, and managed team consisting of ten students on a creative and administrative level• Implemented and coordinated various projects and marketing plans including the creation of live music videos for each artist• Created a compilation album featuring 12 independent artists from the University of Miami• Developed musicians as artists and brands, utilizing EPKs and social media marketing• Organized culminating showcase event to highlight the talents of artists featured on the album

Coral Gables, Fl

• Oversaw event operations and staging functions at the Frost School of Music, providing detailed feedback and event reports to Director of Music Operations• Operated box office during ticketed events such as Festival Miami, Florida’s premier live music festival• Communicated effectively with artists, patrons, and staff to ensure event precision

Key Largo, Fl

Forest Hill, Md

Greater New York City Area

• Assisted in the writing, editing, and dissemination of background materials and press releases• Tracked (in print and online) and distributed press clippings daily to compile final comprehensive report of press coverage• Prepared, maintained, and distributed press lists to all departments for performances at the Lincoln Center Out of Doors Festival• Greeted press and escorted photographers and TV crews at performances

Greater New York City Area

• Monitored, prepared, and maintained press archives, internal marketing and informational displays, and external marketing materials• Updated LPR viral networking applications (social media)• Assisted with production and dissemination of press releases, marketing materials, mailings, and newsletters

New York, Ny

• Assisted in capturing, tracking and analyzing placement across key digital service providers (DSPs)• Updated US Sales and Streaming reports with analytics data and chart positioning for priorities• Sent advanced music and relevant tracks for promotional opportunities to all DSPs weekly

Bachelor Of Music, Music Business & Entertainment Industries, Minor In Business Law, 3.89

Activities and Societies: MBEI Program Representative on Frost Student Council, Universal Classics'​ Student Council member, Frost Chorale.

Professional Fundraising Certificate Program, Fundraising

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