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East Brunswick, Nj, Us

East Brunswick, Nj, Us

East Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

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New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Senior executive leading the marketing, sales and patron services teams for the renowned regional theater company.Under the leadership of Artistic Director David Saint since 1997, the Playhouse produces groundbreaking new works, inspiring productions of the classics, and hit Broadway plays and musicals that speak to the heart and mind, with an unwavering commitment to producing new work. As New Brunswick’s first producing theatre, George Street Playhouse became the cornerstone of the revitalization of the City’s arts and cultural landscape. With its 48-year history of producing nationally renowned theatre, the Playhouse continues to fill a unique theatre and arts education role in the city, state and greater metropolitan region.The Playhouse has had numerous productions both on and off-Broadway. In 2018, George Street Playhouse was represented on Broadway with Gettin’ the Band Back Together which premiered on the Playhouse mainstage in 2013. American Son, produced by George Street Playhouse in 2017, opened on Broadway in 2018 starring Kerry Washington and Stephen Pasquale, and will appear on Netflix. Other productions include the Outer Critics’ Circle Best Musical Award-winner The Toxic Avenger. In 2015, It Shoulda Been You opened on Broadway and Joe DiPietro’s Clever Little Lies opened off-Broadway. Both shows received their premieres at the Playhouse. Others include the Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk and Drama League nominated production of The Spitfire Grill; and the Broadway hit and Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning play Proof by David Auburn, which was developed at the Playhouse during the 1999 Next Stage Series of new plays.Beginning with the 2019-20 Season, George Street Playhouse moved to the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center in downtown New Brunswick, featuring two state-of-the-art theatres -- The Arthur Laurents Theater and The Elizabeth Ross Johnson Theater.

Newark, New Jersey, United States

Senior marketing and sales leader for New Jersey's anchor cultural institution. A center focused on engagement, inclusivity, diversity, artistic excellence, education, and economic development. Led performance marketing, digital, and content teams for one of the largest performing arts centers in the country who produces over 400 events each year. Chief strategist for all performance marketing and sales at the NJPAC campus and at theaters and arenas throughout the region through our subsidiary "NJPAC Productions." This includes performances at Prudential Hall (Newark), Victoria Theater (Newark), Prudential Center (Newark), Newark Symphony Hall, MSG, Beacon Theatre (Manhattan), Paramount Theatre (Asbury Park), Convention Hall (Asbury Park), Town Hall (Manhattan), Kings Theatre (Brooklyn), Barclay's Center (Brooklyn), Academy of Music (Philadelphia) and other prominent venues across the tri-state. Managed and led a team of outstanding marketers responsible for media buying, digital marketing, multiple websites in English and Spanish, email, socials, content creation and distribution, and works closely with the marketing team of 21. Collaborated with the entire institution including programming, development, arts education, community engagement, ticketing, and executive leadership.

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Curator of concert, comedy, dance, variety, and virtual events series. Works with talent buyer, agents, and artist management to present and promote events at multiple venues in Central New Jersey and online.Chief marketing strategist for State Theatre New Jersey's events, one of the top selling venues of its size in the world, presenting over 300 events a year. Generates nearly $10mil in ticket sales, advertising sales, and associated revenue. Leads marketing and sales strategy for 130+ mainstage performances each year including Broadway, Concerts, Comedy, Dance, Family, Classical & Pops. Develop and manage all event marketing campaigns with a focus on customer loyalty and retention, nurture and expand relationships with media and promotional partners, serve as primary marketing contact with artist management. Oversee the marketing department budget which exceeds $1mil. Develop comprehensive digital strategy and traditional media buys and campaigns for each season, series, and event. Leads sales team including advertising sales and group services. Creator of award-winning "All Access with State Theatre New Jersey" podcast and radio show heard weekly on WCTC, WMTR, and WOLD.

Chief marketing strategist for State Theatre New Jersey's events, one of the top selling venues of its size in the world, presenting over 300 events a year. Generates nearly $10mil in ticket sales, advertising sales, and associated revenue. Leads marketing and sales strategy for 130+ mainstage performances each year including Broadway, Concerts, Comedy, Dance, Family, Classical & Pops. Develop and manage all event marketing campaigns with a focus on customer loyalty and retention, nurture and expand relationships with media and promotional partners, serve as primary marketing contact with artist management. Oversee the marketing department budget which exceeds $1mil. Develop comprehensive digital strategy and traditional media buys and campaigns for each season, series, and event. Leads sales team including advertising sales and group services. Creator of award-winning "All Access with State Theatre New Jersey" podcast and radio show heard weekly on WCTC, WMTR, and WOLD.

Responsible for all areas of concert marketing for the 1,850 seat performing arts center. Conceptualized and executed the organization’s event marketing plans for over 130 shows each year including all media buying and promotional partnerships. Jason led the sales team and was responsible for over $7.5 million in ticketing and advertising revenue each year, and oversaw the marketing department’s budget, which exceeds $1 million.Led event marketing initiatives which increased FY15 revenue by 8% over FY14, resulting in an all-time sales record.Developed and implemented innovative advertising sales program that increased revenue by 36% in its first year.In 2015, Pollstar named State Theatre the top theater in New Jersey for the third year in a row, and the venue currently ranks #19 in the world for event ticket sales.Led successful event marketing strategy - resulting in State Theatre being recognized as the top selling venue of its size in the world.

Supported Vice President as administrator of Marketing Department. Booked and traffic print, broadcast, and electronic advertising. Coordinated marketing for over 100 events each year including performances and special events. Conceptualized, wrote, and edited marketing and publicity materials for the 1850-seat performing arts center and our presenting partners including arts organizations, promoters, and academic institutions. Served as writer for YourStateTheatreNJ.org online magazine. Provided support in negotiating media contracts and act as primary contact for coordination of advertising for the theater.

Led front-of-house team including ushers, security, ticket takers, maintenance, and gift shop and merchandise sales staffWorked closely with executive leadership, development, marketing, box office, production, bar/concessions, and artist personnel to ensure flawless performance operations and audience experience. Supported Theater Manager in all areas of front-of-house administration.

Baylin Artists Management is a firm handling the careers, project development, and touring of some twenty-eight artists/companies in the genres of music, dance, theater, and family programming, including L.A. Theatre Works, PHILADANCO, Danu, Aquila Theatre Company, Bang on a Can, Turtle Island Quartet, and others.Act as Booking Agent and Manager for acclaimed roster of Grammy and Pulitzer winning artists and ensembles.. Work closely with President and other Artist Reps to develop and design marketing plans and career paths for the artists on the roster, representing artists in the Central US, marketing by phone, e-mail, mail, and in-person, developing tours and residencies. Attend regional and national conferences and participate in decisions affecting roster changes/additions. Constantly work to keep abreast of industry and regional shifts as they affect the roster and the company as well as staying aware of any possible artists to add to the roster that strengthen the company. Attend many, many performances by artists in a variety of venues through the country.

Plan and execute large scale promotional/educational programs across the U.S. Responsible for booking venues, speakers, and A/V, and providing support in all areas of corporate event planning.

Operations Manager, Kirkpatrick Chapel (2004-2005)Was Responsible for the overall facilities/financial management and booking/marketing of a historic, 132-year old venue that hosted over 400 concerts, weddings, rehearsals, memorials, lectures and other events each year.Operations Manager (interim), Mason Gross Performing Arts Center (2003-2004)Managed all box office, call center and performance operations for a multi-venue performing arts center at the State University of New Jersey’s New Brunswick Campus.

(an award-winning professional theater in the Finger Lakes Region of New York producing a five-play summer season, a three-play winter season, a two-show spring season and a six-show concert season)

Rochester, New York Area

Assisted in the day-to-day production and operations management of the Auditorium Theater (a roadhouse theater with a capacity of 2,525), the Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center (an amphitheater with a capacity of 17,000), and other venues including various temporary festival sites.

Led the largest student organization on campus, with hundreds of active members. Responsible for producing and presenting performing arts events in various venues on a college campus including a 3,300-seat arena, an 800-seat ballroom, a 735-seat concert hall, and other locations.

Was the sole person responsible for overall management and programming of a historic 1,600-seat performing arts center undergoing renovation and reopening.

Theater Arts Management

Activities and Societies: Bureau of Concerts, Ad/PR Manager - Dept. of Theatre Arts, Ticket Center Manager, Annual 'Battle of the Bands'.

Certificate, Psychology Of Leadership

Anticipated completion - July 2021

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Communications

Activities and Societies: Student Government Committee Representative, Communications Department Student Assistant to the Chair.

Intermediate French

Sports Management

Education record