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Pasadena, Ca, Us

San Francisco Bay Area

I oversee all aspects of internal and external communications for the innovative, national theatre company PlayGround which produced programming in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York as well as extensive digital content. Areas of promotion include social media, advertising, email marketing, strategic partnerships, cross-promotions, and and event production.

Some of my favorite projects have included:- Managing a national team of media buyers and promotions specialists to promote live events in Los Angeles, Washington DC, San Francisco/Bay Area, NYC, and other major markets throughout the U.S. As the key strategist for the enacted plans, my role was to understand the events we were promoting inside and out, develop a plan to promote that event efficiently and effectively, and then manage the execution of that plan across numerous teams… Show more Some of my favorite projects have included:- Managing a national team of media buyers and promotions specialists to promote live events in Los Angeles, Washington DC, San Francisco/Bay Area, NYC, and other major markets throughout the U.S. As the key strategist for the enacted plans, my role was to understand the events we were promoting inside and out, develop a plan to promote that event efficiently and effectively, and then manage the execution of that plan across numerous teams, each of which had its own unique specialty. Gauging response from the public and then adjusting the plan (including an audible or two), is one of my favorite, and time-tested, wats of ensuring maximum results for any project.- Spearheading strategic plans for numerous startups, midsized businesses, and multi-national companies that originated with strategy sessions and blossomed into fully realized campaigns. I've worked with clients ranging from venerable botanical gardens to medical technology innovators to rooftop film screenings and many others to deliver campaigns that communicate important messages, increase awareness, and generate desired results.- Developing concepts for regional and national advertising and interactive marketing campaigns for nonprofit financial organizations to help promote equity and equal access to small business loans in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago, and the Tri-State Area.- Working with boards of directors and high profile leadership of influential nonprofit organizations to develop branding plans and marketing initiatives that help raise their collective profile and raise money for their vital causes. Show less

Pasadena, Ca

I oversee all of the marketing, communications, and fundraising initiatives for Unbound including advertising, social media, publicity, website updates, direct mail, board development, email marketing and appeals, and front of house. I am also one of our companies producers, frequent playwright and occasional director.The mission of Unbound Productions is to create new adaptations of classic literature as a way of reimagining great stories for new audiences. With its flagship theatre… Show more I oversee all of the marketing, communications, and fundraising initiatives for Unbound including advertising, social media, publicity, website updates, direct mail, board development, email marketing and appeals, and front of house. I am also one of our companies producers, frequent playwright and occasional director.The mission of Unbound Productions is to create new adaptations of classic literature as a way of reimagining great stories for new audiences. With its flagship theatre festival Wicked Lit, and its newest project History Lit, Unbound takes pride in engaging in ambitious storytelling and creating surprising and impactful theatrical experiences. Show less

United States

Antaeus is an actor-driven theater company that explores and produces timely and timeless works, grounded in our passion for the Classics.Oversee all aspects of advertising, promotions, electronic and mailed communications, website, social media, subscription campaign, as well as ticketing and budgeting goals and plans in support of a multi-event mainstage and virtual season. I was also responsible for branding, creation of creative elements (title treatments, key art, print and web… Show more Antaeus is an actor-driven theater company that explores and produces timely and timeless works, grounded in our passion for the Classics.Oversee all aspects of advertising, promotions, electronic and mailed communications, website, social media, subscription campaign, as well as ticketing and budgeting goals and plans in support of a multi-event mainstage and virtual season. I was also responsible for branding, creation of creative elements (title treatments, key art, print and web collateral, marketing pieces) for a subscription season of live stage productions and special events. Additional work included overseeing our publicity department and coordinating special events with talent and creatives.We illuminate diverse human experiences through performance, training and outreach.We believe in the transformative power of live theater. Show less

Burbank, Ca

Director of Marketing - June, 2014 – June, 2017Senior Marketing Manager - January, 2014 – June, 2014Digital Marketer and Publicist - July, 2013 – December, 2013THERE’S SUCH A THING AS BEING TOO HUMBLE. To succeed, true leadership requires recognition. Because without recognition, people won’t know that you’ve succeeded, and won’t be empowered to support you, and won’t be there helping to build upon your success. This is crucial for nonprofits and public agencies… Show more Director of Marketing - June, 2014 – June, 2017Senior Marketing Manager - January, 2014 – June, 2014Digital Marketer and Publicist - July, 2013 – December, 2013THERE’S SUCH A THING AS BEING TOO HUMBLE. To succeed, true leadership requires recognition. Because without recognition, people won’t know that you’ve succeeded, and won’t be empowered to support you, and won’t be there helping to build upon your success. This is crucial for nonprofits and public agencies. THAT RECOGNITION? IT COMES FROM MARKETING. We should be careful not to confuse marketing with boastfulness. Talking yourself up will sound like mere puffery. Marketing entails spreading the word about what you do, and how you’ve succeeded, so that others join you in the cause. The reason to do marketing in the public sector is to solve societal problems. To make things better. To improve the lives of the people. To improve the world in general. Because we all could do that, and should do that. Fixing everything on our own would be impossible. Working together, to manifest daily small improvements? Well, that coalesces into massive improvements we can all recognize and enjoy. But only if you tell people. Counterintuity marketing THAT’S WHAT WE DO: WE HELP YOU TELL PEOPLE. About what you do, and about your achievements, and about how they can add onto your work. To leverage even greater improvement. Through marketing initiatives and strategies… … by developing branding, messaging and design… …and then deploying them through digital and print marketing tools… …we help you tell the world and build adoption. Because whether you’re a government agency, a nonprofit, or a business aligned with public benefit, we’re all counting on you. Let’s tell people what you’re up to. It’s important. Show less

Santa Monica, Ca

I worked with senior staff to establish a wide-range of marketing strategies to enhance single ticket and subscription sales for the remainder of the 2015-16 season as well as plan for the 2016-17 season. I also played a key role in developing pricing structures, house tiering plans, and communications strategies for the rollout out for the new season. In addition, I oversaw all social media initiatives for the company (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and also digital advertising and promotions… Show more I worked with senior staff to establish a wide-range of marketing strategies to enhance single ticket and subscription sales for the remainder of the 2015-16 season as well as plan for the 2016-17 season. I also played a key role in developing pricing structures, house tiering plans, and communications strategies for the rollout out for the new season. In addition, I oversaw all social media initiatives for the company (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and also digital advertising and promotions that are managed by third party vendors. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

Online Marketing/Constituent Emails: Develop and supervise creation of email communications/solicitations with donors, volunteers, and other Project Angel Food constituents.Website Development and Updates: Assist in preparing and updating content for new Convio website, develop and write content for new postings, event listings, Nutrition Blog and Photo Albums.Email and Printed Newsletters: Write and oversee design and distribution of monthly email newsletters and bi-annual… Show more Online Marketing/Constituent Emails: Develop and supervise creation of email communications/solicitations with donors, volunteers, and other Project Angel Food constituents.Website Development and Updates: Assist in preparing and updating content for new Convio website, develop and write content for new postings, event listings, Nutrition Blog and Photo Albums.Email and Printed Newsletters: Write and oversee design and distribution of monthly email newsletters and bi-annual printed newsletters.Communications Materials: Develop, write and oversee design and production of all printed and online communications, publicity, and outreach materials including fact sheets, banners, posters, flyers, and direct mail.Social Media: Assist in developing, writing, and posting content for social media outlets including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, others. Ensure that posts are relevant, incorporating current events, fundraising initiatives, and agency news. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

Primary responsibilities include managing the work of an account team on a variety of different projects as well as conceiving and implementing multi-tiered marketing and promotions campaigns for arts and entertainment clients. Initiatives include online and offline advertising, large scale promotions, community outreach, subscription sales, direct mail, telemarketing, budgeting, development of creative assets, generation of marketing and fundraising materials, and general strategic planning… Show more Primary responsibilities include managing the work of an account team on a variety of different projects as well as conceiving and implementing multi-tiered marketing and promotions campaigns for arts and entertainment clients. Initiatives include online and offline advertising, large scale promotions, community outreach, subscription sales, direct mail, telemarketing, budgeting, development of creative assets, generation of marketing and fundraising materials, and general strategic planning. Past clients include Cirque du Soleil (TOTEM, IRIS, and OVO), Center Theatre Group, The Music Center of Los Angeles County, LA Phil (Hollywood Bowl and Walt Disney Concert Hall), "The Lord of the Rings in Concert: The Fellowship of the Ring," Pandemonium, Walking With Dinosaurs: The Arena Spectacular, Astra Pacific, Reprise Theatre Company (Los Angeles), Broadway By The Bay (San Mateo), Westfield Century City, Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center (DC), "Avenue Q" at the Lansburgh Theatre (DC), and Shakespeare Theatre Company (DC). Show less

Interim Marketing Director, November 2008 – June 2009Associate Communications Director, April 2008 – November 2008Marketing and Promotions Manager, June 2005 – April 2007Primary responsibilities included managing eight full-time and part-time administrative staff; developing and implementing major third party promotions; developing and executing an annual print, online, broadcast, and outdoor media budget; creating and over-seeing a multi-level marketing plan that included… Show more Interim Marketing Director, November 2008 – June 2009Associate Communications Director, April 2008 – November 2008Marketing and Promotions Manager, June 2005 – April 2007Primary responsibilities included managing eight full-time and part-time administrative staff; developing and implementing major third party promotions; developing and executing an annual print, online, broadcast, and outdoor media budget; creating and over-seeing a multi-level marketing plan that included special events, direct mail, email campaigns, web site communications, and social networking campaigns; oversaw and generated all copy for online and offline materials. Show less