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Nashville, Tn, Us

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Drives the strategic vision and directs day-to-day operations of key programs. Supervises marketing, program and legal services staff and plays an integral role in fundraising, bookkeeping, and community outreach in support of Nashville’s creative economy. Successfully pivoted the organization's programs online in 2020 and continues to host in person, online and hybrid education programs year-round. Launched the first-ever Nash Art Bash, a fundraiser and celebration of Nashville's creative spirit, in conjunction with the third annual Creative Exchange conference. Spearheaded the development and implementation of Periscope: Rural Artist Development, an online training and mentorship program empowering rural artists with entrepreneurial skills funded by the Tennessee Arts Commission.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Managed the day-to-day operations of the Arts & Business Council’s key programs and a number of one-off services in support of Nashville’s creative economy. Played an integral role in bookkeeping, fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. Increased attendance at monthly education workshops and enrollment in artist-entrepreneur training and nonprofit board training programs. Designed and implemented a comprehensive program evaluation plan for fiscal sponsorship, and launched Creative Exchange, an annual professional development conference for Nashville's creative community, more than doubling the organization’s annual educational offerings.

Savannah, Georgia Area

Led a team of communications managers who served as the primary liaisons between university department representatives and creative direction's executive initiatives team. Worked with department representatives and directors to develop and implement marketing plans for each area to further departmental goals university-wide. Maintained close working relationships with designers, copywriters, and production staff in order to evaluate, activate and oversee production and delivery of print, photography, editorial, web and video services. Supported team members through strategic planning, professional development, and assessment by advancing best practices in all areas, including project management, communication, and budgeting. Major projects included the Art Collection at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, SCAD deFINE Art, SCAD AT MIAMI, the Draper James 'Mommy + Me' capsule collection created in collaboration with SCAD students, and the release of 'SCAD: The Architecture of a University,' an exquisite 360-page volume highlighting the university's most inspired and inspiring spaces.

Macon, Georgia Area

Led the arts-based community development efforts of Macon Arts Alliance and its partners managing multiple programs funded by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts Our Town program, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and other local public and private funders. Helped raise more than $1 million in public and private funding to renovate the historic Bibb Mill auditorium into a new community arts center as the centerpiece of a major creative placemaking project. Promoted from Director of Communications to this temporary, grant-funded position.

Macon, Georgia Area

Created and successfully implemented strategic communications plans to position Macon Arts Alliance as a recognized and innovative leader at the local, state, and national level. Key staff for strategic planning, project management, public relations, and determining responsibilities and job descriptions for communications staff. Served as spokesperson for the organization and liaison to the community, foundations, media, and other organizations. Successfully advocated for arts representation in local community planning. Increased sales, sponsorship, and revenue for all major events and fundraisers. Major initiatives included the launch of a community arts calendar platform, an arts journalism partnership with Mercer University's Center for Collaborative Journalism, the Macon-Bibb County Arts Advocacy Breakfast, and Momentum for the Arts with the Georgia Center for Nonprofit Management and Georgia Council for the Arts.

Macon, Georgia Area

Contributed well-written and timely content twice weekly, including local artist interviews and coverage of arts and cultural organizations, programs and events in Macon, Georgia for the Knight Arts Blog, a program of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Dublin, Georgia

Began as a graphic artist in the ad makeup and composition department of a regional newspaper publisher. Promoted to online manager, creative director, and editor of two weekly newspapers. Launched and managed two, subscription-based newspaper websites for the company. Increased online revenue and built a lasting, online subscriber base. Turned around two fledgling weekly newspapers as editor by increasing subscriptions, refocusing on hyperlocal content, and developing new products to increase advertising revenue.

Dublin, Georgia

Created and implemented a comprehensive social media strategy for a statewide campaign for Lt. Governor as both a fundraising tool and to cultivate genuine interaction with supporters online. Carol Porter won the primary to become the first female Democratic nominee for Lt. Governor in Georgia's history. The campaign raised more than $1,000,000, including online donations, in less than 10 months.

Dublin, Georgia

Developed curriculum and taught three continuing education courses on Adobe® Photoshop for beginning, intermediate, and advanced-level students.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)

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