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Boston, MA, US

Manhattan & Brooklyn Cruise Terminals And Valentino Pier, Red Hook

A fleet of stationery food trucks & carts, with a curated offering featuring states and their celebrated sandwiches, ingredients and beverages. Currently located inside the Manhattan & Brooklyn cruiseship terminals in addition to the flagship location, adjacent to Valentino Pier in Red Hook, with views of The Statue of Liberty.

Broadway

Bringing El Mago Pop, the highest grossing European illusionist in the world, from Barcelona's Teatro Victoria to Broadway's Ethel Barrymore Theatre in the summer of 2023.

New York, New York, United States

• Oversaw day to day operations of oldest AND newest theatre on Broadway
• Guided a multimillion-dollar, full building restoration of the 115-year old theatrical venue, from design to installation to completion, securing all required permitting and licenses
• Re-opened the oldest AND newest Broadway theatre as the 41st Broadway theatre with New York City Center’s production of “Sunday in the Park with George” starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford
• Shepherded a launch campaign that included a televised ribbon cutting ceremony, a theatre owner luncheon, theatre community hard-hat tours, a comprehensive national & local press campaign and a grand opening gala
• Recruited & hired management, crew heads, box office treasurers, stage door attendants and FOH team
• Negotiated and fully executed union agreements with Local 1, 751, 306 and ATPAM

New York, New York, United States

• Oversaw the operations of the largest theatre on Broadway during the productions of “On the Town,” Cirque du Soleil’s “Paramour” and Michael Flatley's "Lord of the Dance"
• Project managed the 8-month renovation and build of 4 full-service bars, VIP lounge and sweet shop
• Formed theatre concessions company, Darlings Concessions, which included securing of liquor and food licenses & permits, selection of product offering/menu and negotiation with food and spirit purveyors
• Performed weekly show settlement, payroll, budget projections, retail reports & profit margin assessment
• Created a VIP Concierge service for patrons and celebrities including VIP lounge access and backstage tours
• Arranged autistic-friendly, sign language and audio-described special performances

New York, New York, United States

• Managed the venue throughout the 3+ year run of "Spider-Man Turn off the Dark"
• Hired and managed 100+ person staff, made up of ushers, concession sellers, housekeepers & external merchandise and security companies
• Developed theatre’s Front of House policies & procedures and nightly staff track system
• Created a VIP Concierge service for patrons and celebrities including VIP lounge access and backstage tours
• Arranged autistic-friendly, sign language and audio-described special performances
• Organized audience surveys and focus groups for demographic polls and show critiques

Vero Beach, Florida, United States

• Developed and implemented strategies for the procurement of advanced ticket sales in the areas of series sales, group sales and individual ticket sales for the largest producing professional theatre in Florida
• Planned five large scale fundraising events including the securing of individual and corporate event sponsors
• Conducted sales tour presentations to over 25 civic organizations, events and residential communities
• Secured over $200,000 in annual corporate sponsorships and partnerships for season’s shows & events
• Raised subscriber base from 4,000 subscribers to theatre record 7,000 subscribers in a three-month period
• Organized front of house services including 500-person volunteer usher system, two full-service bars, boutique, signage, hearing impaired system and pre-show and post-show lobby entertainment

Vero Beach, Florida, United States

• Acquired and revived historic district restaurant with new décor, breakfast and lunch menus, marketing plan & staff, and added a Catering sector, which all led to erasing restaurant’s deficit within a six-month period
• Presented local musicians and artist gallery’s work on the restaurants’ garden patio
• Negotiated pricing and contracts with food purveyors, vendors, and musical acts
• Created a monthly art stroll through the historic districts’ art galleries and restaurants

Montclair, New Jersey, United States

• Assembled and produced domestic & international theatre, music, & dance artists including Kronos Quartet, Bill T. Jones, Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Dan Zanes, Romeo Castellucci, and Pig Iron Theatre Company
• Wrote boilerplate contract for commissioning and contracting individual artists, companies, and technicians
• Restructured the organization’s administrative workings of budgeting, contracting, and house management
• Facilitated non-immigrant Visa Petitions for international companies from Korea, Austria, and Italy
• Prepared materials for writing grant letters to national and state arts institutions
• Organized residency activities including post-show discussions, masterclasses, and seminars

Stockbridge, Massachusetts, United States

• Coordinated Housing, Travel, and Human Resources for company of 250 (Directors, Designers, Actors, Stage Managers, Crew Heads, Interns and Apprentices) at the 80-year old not-for-profit theatre institution
• Negotiated and drew up all AEA, SSDC and USA talent and staff contracts for 10 seasonal productions
• Developed relationships with current and future donors and co-organized the annual donor gala & performance
• Maintained payroll, expenses, budget, petty cash, union dues, benefits, insurance, and workers comp claims
• Created, published, and implemented policy, procedural, emergency, and company manuals
• Arranged wellness activities, parties, ticket trades, and outings for entire company

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

• Orchestrated and oversaw the hiring, training and daily duties of a 60-member staff, which comprised of performers, ushers, retail staff, security officers, and cleaning crew personnel
• Key member facilitating the operational transition from the Luxor Hotel & Casino’s 1,200 seat venue to The Venetian’s 1,800 seat venue while simultaneously running the current production
• Configured AudienceView and ShowGate Box Office ticketing systems & scanners to theatre’s needs
• Created and implemented dinner & show packages with local restaurants including pricing and marketing
• Oversaw promotions such as taxi & limo appreciation week, 2 for 1 tickets, and media contests
• Involved in the forecasting and maintenance of the annual show, marketing, and hospitality budgets

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Coordinated long-running hit TV sitcoms “The Bernie Mac Show” & “Malcolm in the Middle”
• Analyzed and evaluated show ideas, scripts, film dailies, and rough cuts before shows aired
• Orchestrated Emmy Award campaigns by submitting nominations and creating trade paper advertisements
• Constructed TV series’ DVD’s including selection of outtakes and layout of DVD graphics & copy
• Reviewed and covered hundreds of writers’ scripts and directors’ demos for current and future staffing needs