Leading public policy and government affairs for the state's only nonprofit association and planning the state's largest nonprofit conference.

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> Population: 12,000+> Employees: 200+> Budget: $40+ Million> Member: Municipal Association of SC - Legislative Committee, Greenville Pickens Area Transportation Study (GPATS) - Policy Committee, Association of SC Mayors (Board Member).

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Advancing the arts for all South Carolinians through advocacy, leadership development, and public awareness.Led the 40+ year-old organization in all operational and programming strategies.Worked with state legislators and congressional offices to strengthen public support of the arts, resulting in increased funding and arts-friendly policy changes.Led efforts to advocate for the largest state-level increase in funding for the arts from $0.69 per capita to $0.97.Helped secure and implement a transformational $20 million investment by the SC Department of Education in arts education across the state.Provided leadership in pandemic response for the industry by providing guidance to the field on federal policy; helping secure funding that either prioritized or directly served the industry, over $25 million in state funding and over $15 billion federally; and working with partner organizations at the state and national level on all advocacy strategies.Created, offered, and led professional development opportunities for arts leaders across the state.Planned and executed the annual SC Arts Summit, including a legislative action day at the Statehouse.Worked in education policy and funding structures to secure broader support for arts education. Staffed and managed a board of directors with over 40 members across the state.Led a national peer network of statewide arts advocacy organizations.Managed the organization's annual budget, including multiple grants and all reporting requirements.

Providing opportunities for artists, citizens, and visitors, to experience, and expand their knowledge of the arts within the City of Mauldin with a primary focus on using the arts as a tool for economic development and quality of life enhancement. Responsible for writing all policies and strategic plans based on industry standards and community input for the newly formed Office of Cultural Affairs.Managing all current and future cultural assets of the City including the Mauldin Cultural Center, a 1937 school building repurposed for the arts that currently hosts almost 30,000 people annually.Creating all marketing materials and managing all online content for the City of Mauldin.Working with various staff and elected officials on business development and recruitment efforts through service on the City's economic development team.Working with local schools on arts education projects and outreach.Developing community festivals and events to attract visitors and celebrate the community.Creating and managing a Public Art program for the City.Promoting the inclusion of cultural amenities in development projects throughout the City.Collaborating with various City departments to fulfill the OCA's mission.Working with city officials and Council members on developing and/or improving City policy as it relates to the cultural community.Advocating on behalf of the cultural community in Mauldin and beyond; ensuring that the arts are consistently and equally seen as a vital component of our community, state, and nation's well-being.

- Managed all daily activities for the organization including all events, rentals, and meetings - totaling 30,000 people annually- Worked within public policy and with City officials to produce cultural and artistic programs on a city-owned property- Recruited and/or booked over 57 artists per year from around the community, region and country for exhibits or performances- Planned, scheduled and coordinated over 1,000 private rentals, concerts, classes and special events annually.- Responsible for all grant writing, reporting, and accounting- Responsible for all financial aspects of the organization including tax records, budgeting, reporting, and cash flow management.- Designed and created all marketing materials including the development, design and implementation of new branding for the organization.- Responsible for website design, maintenance and content.- Implemented and managed online tools for all ticket purchases and registrations as well as email newsletter platforms.- Provided guidance to City officials on two design and construction projects related to facility.- Supplied input, as needed, for City-wide "Downtown Master Plan".- Created and provided leadership for new programs in music, theatre and education- Worked with and developed the Board of Directors to help shape and fulfill mission

• Creating and updating donor and patron profiles in Donor Perfect• Collecting and processing monetary and in-kind donations• Writing and mailing large campaign and thank you letters• Event Coordinating Assistant for Charleston Stage’s Annual Gala that raises over $100,000 annually• Grant writing• Handling ticket orders during productions using ShowareHouse Managing during performances as well as coordinating students during school performances

• Provided support to the Executive Artistic Director in developing organization’s mission and structure• Designed marketing materials for organizational branding• Worked within public policies to produce live theatre• Developed, implemented, and directed a children’s theatre camp for over 30 children• Implemented new ticketing software (ProVenue)• Coordinated ushers and patrons while house managing a 500-seat venue

· Solicited pledges and gifts from alumni and parents of the College, totaling over $25,000 over five semesters · Updated contacts on progress of the College