Erin Fleming Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Hired to support the board and staff through significant organizational change, including the search/onboarding of a new CEO, a new CFO/COO, a 6-month office renovation, board expansion and the migration to new grants management software. Assisted C-suite with design and implementation of many organizational firsts, including the inaugural strategic plan, communications strategy, annual report and DEI training, and the updating/modernization of company policies, practices, IT infrastructure and operations. Daily triage and coordination of CEO’s schedule and priorities. Draft/edit all internal/external correspondence and communications on CEO's behalf as needed. Manage the logistics, prep, and materials for quarterly board meetings and 50+ committee meetings annually. Assist with DEI training, budgeting, accounting, grants management, scheduling of grantee site visits, travel, events and special projects, including the implementation of new procedures to enable staff to work from home during pandemic.

Rosemont, Illinois, Us

Direct support for CEO and COO of this national member association. Worked closely with the Directors of Corporate Partnerships, Donor Relations, Finance, Marketing, Education and Membership on routine and ad hoc projects during time of change, expansion and growing global partnerships. Onboarded six new staff. Coordinated 14-month office remodel, assisted with roll-out of new brand and website, Board and industry relations, donor stewardship, grant management, accounting, HR reporting and member services.

Des Plaines, Il, Us

Direct support for President, Vice President, and Sales Manager of small broadcast media firm with a nationwide client base of PR agencies, Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits. Much of my work revolved around the production of 2 public affairs radio programs, being the point of contact for national affiliates and supporting all sales/marketing efforts. Created & implemented communications and digital content strategy including redesigning website. Supervised, trained and onboarded 3 assistants and 8-10 interns.

Des Plaines, Il, Us

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

In addition to leading an instructional team serving 1200+ K-12 students at 5 schools, I assisted the Director with scheduling, budgeting and strategic management of the Creative Vision program. I represented our team at events with funders, BoD and other stakeholders, and wrote copy for marketing and educational outreach, including grant proposals resulting in $50K program support and curriculum design recognized by the Pittsburgh Public Council on Education’s Gold Star Award for outstanding arts programming.

I created student matinee & school residency programs reaching 3000+ students and 50+ schools, recognized by the American Alliance for Theatre and Education with the Winifred Ward Award for outstanding programming. Wrote, administered and tracked grant monies of $45,000. Worked closely with Board and Teen Youth Advisory Board committees on budget and strategic planning.

I assisted the School Director with office management/supplies, coordinated the school calendar, edited the member newsletter, course catalog, office management, Board communications and marketing materials. I was tasked with successfully piloting summer arts programming at a suburban satellite campus: coordinating instructors, classroom space and inventory and establishing relationships with new vendors, customers and community partners.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Supported the Director of the Center of Academic Achievement, managed appointment calendar for all teaching staff and changing roster of student tutors. Coordinated the year-round placement testing for 500+ students. I increased student participation by 30% with a marketing/recruitment campaign and streamlined the orientation system for on-boarding, training and supervising 50 +peer tutors. Trained students with disabilities on accessible technology to improve their academic performance.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

I was promoted from a temporary secretary in 4 weeks to provide direct support to the ED of a nonprofit helping low-income families pay their utility bills. I coordinated all communications and meetings for the Board of Directors, 150 CBOs and 12 utility partners. I wrote speeches for the ED's public appearances, produced an award-winning annual report, managed the grant application review database and contributed to strategic planning for their first website design.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

I designed the Box Office's first ticketing database and led a successful summer telemarketing campaign. I wrote articles for the member newsletter and assisted with Board committees as well as planning Board events and fundraisers.

Louisville, Ky, Us

I was one of the first accepted into ATL's new administrative intern program, and fortunate to wind up working for someone who taught me more in 2 weeks about theatre, nonprofit administration, and people than I had learned during six years of higher education. I was trusted with the company management (travel and housing) of 2 international festivals, and all internal communications with the Actors Associates (the volunteer support group) and the Board of Directors. I helped conceive and plan several events and fundraisers as well as the creation of the Generation One Board, a league of young professionals, established in 1991, which works primarily to build a new generation of audiences. I wrote the speech and co-presented at C.A.V.O.R.T., the national conference of volunteers for regional theaters. I also met just about everyone who's anyone on the regional and Broadway stages at that time.

Oxford, Oh, Us

Coordinated adjudication of 200+ productions for 5 state region, including travel arrangements & communications for Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Ba: English, English/Theater/Theology

Education record

British Theatre & Literature

Education record

Theater Directing