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Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Executes wide range of advanced fiscal functions including, Bond Fund management and reconciliation for the Community Investment Fund (CIF) and Brownfield Municipal Grant Programs. Creates statistical data reports using Core-CT Financials. Ensures budget compliance through detailed reconciliation of expenditures and collaborates on budget forecasting and projections. Created and manages data tracking system for the Community Development Funds Grants in collaboration with IT department, streamlining and enhancing productivity.Compiles reports and workbooks for DECD’s Bond Commission requests for funding.

Proficient performer on euphonium & tuba. I studied Euphonium with Danny Vinson, Brian Viets & Leo Lavallee and Tuba with Gary Sienkiewicz and Joanna Hersey.I have performed with:- Maple Leaf Brass- The Perfect Fifth- The Brass Belles- The Valley Brass- Prospect Drum Corps-St. Peter's Drum Corps- Salt River Brass Band

Storrs, Ct

Delivered fiscal support to performing and exhibiting venues and the Dean's Office. Enhanced existing financial reporting methods and streamlines processes through automation. Created general ledger entries using Kuali Financial Systems, provides budget and projection support, payroll and procurement processing, ad-hoc analysis, and internal and external reporting support. Generated improved modeling tools. Reviewed payroll reports as part of larger budget analysis projects. Reconciled general ledger transactions. Secured status of subject matter expert on various software. Served on search committees for various organization wide openings. Redesigned quarterly projection and fiscal year operating budget templates to include multiple fund sources, reducing staff preparation time.Devised Kuali Financial Systems automated process and web focus reporting to replace erroneous and redundant expense shadow system. Standardized compliant cash depositing procedure and authored training materials for the new process and tool.

Storrs, Ct

Orchestrated daily sales office operations. Executed all functions of ticketing software, including building and modifying houses and setting up seasonal schedules. Interpreted sales data and trends through data analysis and by generating reports. Corresponded with ticketing software providers and trained all staff in system capabilities. Collaborated on new website development and updated content. Composed reports and conveyed data analytics. Administered budget and monitored inventory management. Reconciled all revenue deposits to the general ledger. Championed customer service to both current and prospective customers. Consulted on marketing and marketing related objectives. Collaborated on development of promotional materials. Cultivated team of up to 8 student workers through hiring, training, scheduling, and coaching.Spearheaded two ticketing database conversions and implementations. Enhanced accessibility through introduction of ASL interpretation to CRT productions. Developed fiscal procedures for sales office.

Hartford, Ct

Executed system administration for company wide ticketing and fundraising software. Authorized price and scale changes. Generated mailing lists and leads. Managed revenue and inventory. Authored Microsoft SQL and Crystal Reports.

Delivered exceptional customer service at sold-out performances and at high-volume times. Facilitated all aspects of daily box office operations. Oversaw all customer interactions. Directed, scheduled, and trained all department staff. Conveyed sales data to senior staff. Reconciled ticket revenue and deposits. Assisted with database conversion.

Phoenix, Az

Oversaw daily box office operations and conducted sales both over the phone and in person. Supervised and trained staff. Composed sales data reports for senior staff.

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa), Arts Administration

Concentration: Data Analytics

Mba, Technology Management

Concentration: Technology Management

Ba, Music

Activities and Societies: Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Tuba Ensemble, Brass Quintet

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