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United States

Castle & Critter Care is a in home pet and house sitting enterpriseOversaw business operations from conception through launch for concierge-level pet and house-sitting services Created high levels of returning clients by providing outstanding customer service Grew business solely through “word of mouth” referrals from satisfied clients

Carmel, Indiana, United States

Oversee logistics, execution, and follow-through for all client events Develop and coordinate action plans for each event, ensuring accuracy and consistency among team members Serve as on-site venue liaison and consultant between vendors, internal staff, and clients to deliver exceptional events across campus. Maintain and enter accurate records of all.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Lead project manager for acquisition of city, state, and federal Women Business Enterprise certifications Administrative duties included obtaining military contracts, staff scheduling, project scheduling, budgeting, accounts payable, and negotiating national vendor contracts Arranged and coordinated domestic and international travel and lodging.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Opening operations manager of new construction, Leed Certified Silver venueImplemented facility design, ticketing system, staff hiring and development, created an art gallery, and other duties when brought on six months prior to opening Scheduled building calendars and logistics for all dance, music, and theater performances, visual arts, design exhibits.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

The MIM is a new unique museum celebrating global music diversity through the history of musical instruments via collections, high tech displays, hands on galleries and through live presentations in their musical theaterCreated theatre and front of house public policies, internal practices and procedures, event and rental agreements, top-down personnel.

Mesa, AZ

Managed a 213,000 square foot performing and visual arts facility on a seven-acre campus with four theaters, galleries, outdoor performance areas, education buildings, and conference areas Maintained operations and maintenance budget of $2.2 million Led acquisition of numerous capital purchase and construction projects including: $250,000 outdoor.

Flint, MI

A department of the Flint Cultural Center Corporation; promoting cultural in the community through performing arts, planetarium, museum and youth theater facilities and programsNegotiated and administered contracts and budget for maintenance, operational equipment, custodial services, security services, caterers, concessionaires, merchandise, artists, and.

Butler University, Indianapolis, IN

Managed operation and events of a 2,000-seat performing arts centerIdentified budgetary redundancies while demonstrating need for full time technical audio staffEnhanced custodial services, resulting in cleaner facilities and enhanced event set-up/tear-down

Austin, TX

Major university PAC with seven performing arts venues, ranging from 3,000-seat auditorium to 700-seat recital hall. Provided event services for 350+ events annually, with a presenting season and resident companiesServed as department manager for events, technical, catering and security areas. Advanced and coordinated all aspects of administrative and.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

A 2,400+ seat nationally acclaimed performing-arts center that presented world-class artists. Multiple spaces utilized by five resident companies, numerous local productions, professional meetings and special eventsManaged extremely active technical departments, guest services, concessions, merchandise and securityunits hosting over 300+ events per year.

Coral Springs, FL

The City Center is a non-profit, multi-purpose complex including a 1500 seat auditorium, educational building with dance and arts studio, sports facility, meeting rooms and outdoor amphitheater. Highly responsible administrative and managerial position involved with implementing the broad and specialized programs of the City Center, a city owned facility.

Certificate, Public Venue & Program Management

B.A., Arts Administration