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San Francisco Bay Area

Serve as independent contractor and marketing consultant for two independent theater companies with responsibilities including marketing analytics and grant writing.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

• Developed and implemented a campus audience content marketing strategy forWisconsin Public Radio.• Created, distributed, and analyzed multiple marketing survey campaignsdistributed to both the UW-Madison and UW-Eau Claire student population.• Curated weekly content to engage and cultivate listenership with universitystudents.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

• Wrote grant proposals and reports for the Wisconsin Union Theater includingNational Endowment for the Arts, Evjue Foundation, Wisconsin State Arts Board,and Dane Arts.• Worked effectively with program staff to create high quality and effectiveproposals securing financial support to fulfil theater programming.

Red Wing, Minnesota, United States

• Developed new board policy and proposals including, rental pricing and classification models, legacy society, and ADA compliance strategy and action plan.• Created, distributed, and analyzed multiple marketing survey campaigns distributed to Sheldon Theatre patrons and regional community members. • Wrote grant proposals and reports for the Sheldon Theatre including, National Endowment for the Arts and the Minnesota State Arts Board.• Cultivated relationships with major donors in… Show more • Developed new board policy and proposals including, rental pricing and classification models, legacy society, and ADA compliance strategy and action plan.• Created, distributed, and analyzed multiple marketing survey campaigns distributed to Sheldon Theatre patrons and regional community members. • Wrote grant proposals and reports for the Sheldon Theatre including, National Endowment for the Arts and the Minnesota State Arts Board.• Cultivated relationships with major donors in congruence with the launching of the theatre's legacy society.• Programmed student shorts category for Flyway Film Festival. Show less

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

• Promoted and served grant program, arts and economic development program, and special events including, annual art fairs, artist entrepreneurial workshops, and other various community and cultural events.

• Completed Professional Ski Instructors of America certification exam which tested downhill ski abilities, lesson plan creation, and movement analysis skills.• Taught 120 students ski fundamentals ranging from beginner to intermediate level and executed evolving lesson plans with a high level of customer service.

Greater Chicago Area

• Executed 70 film screenings; opened house, allocated duties to volunteers, controlled crowds, handled customer service issues, and facilitated Q&A segments.• Directed the festival’s closing night screening and Artistic Achievement Award tribute to Michael Shannon for his performance in the film, The Shape of Water (2018 Academy Award Winner); conducted light and video cues, supervised ticketing and crowd control, and managed VIP seating chart.• Constructed box office and theater… Show more • Executed 70 film screenings; opened house, allocated duties to volunteers, controlled crowds, handled customer service issues, and facilitated Q&A segments.• Directed the festival’s closing night screening and Artistic Achievement Award tribute to Michael Shannon for his performance in the film, The Shape of Water (2018 Academy Award Winner); conducted light and video cues, supervised ticketing and crowd control, and managed VIP seating chart.• Constructed box office and theater spaces, distributed festival inventory and schedules, and aided in the scheduling of over 400 film screenings for the two-week festival. Show less

• Assisted five executives during preproduction of feature length film, Faith Under Fire; conducted casting sessions, negotiated clearance report, implemented script changes, and facilitated the hiring of key production crew.• Created and presented tone website for department heads and network leadership, which outlined costumes, property, cast, and filming locations to unify all creative concepts.• Oversaw affairs for the executive producer, including development research and network… Show more • Assisted five executives during preproduction of feature length film, Faith Under Fire; conducted casting sessions, negotiated clearance report, implemented script changes, and facilitated the hiring of key production crew.• Created and presented tone website for department heads and network leadership, which outlined costumes, property, cast, and filming locations to unify all creative concepts.• Oversaw affairs for the executive producer, including development research and network concept meeting facilitation for 14 additional development projects for Sony Television.• Managed logistics between production and visiting cast and crew of Braxton Family Values television series, ensuring that simultaneous filming of these two network productions occurred in a cohesive and efficient manner. Show less

• Coordinated Outsiders WGN America’s Electronic Press Kit and Behind-the-Scenes promotional shoots which produced content viewed by an average of nearly 1 million viewers on a weekly basis.• Arranged air travel, ground transportation, and accommodations for 80 travelling cast and crew members.• Managed 12 production calendars for executives and heads of departments ensuring that episode production and shooting schedule were consistent and synched amongst all filming leadership.

Brussels Area, Belgium

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Arts Administration

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Cinema And Media Studies