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East Haddam, Connecticut, United States

East Haddam, CT

-Create all in-house graphic design including: print advertisements, brochures, direct mailing pieces, signage, posters, displays, etc.-Design show artwork for The Norma Terris Theatre-Execute e-mail advertising campaign using Constant Contact-Assist in developing marketing strategies for Goodspeed's productions and events-Ensure brand consistency across.

East Haddam, CT

-Create all in-house graphic design including: print advertisements, brochures, direct mailing pieces, signage, posters, displays, etc.-Design show artwork for The Norma Terris Theatre-Execute e-mail advertising campaign using Constant Contact-Write press releases-Assist with social media efforts-Edit and write copy for Goodspeed's website, our member.

• Research, write, and design all content for Goodspeed’s Teacher’s Instructional Guides (TIG) and Student Guides.
• Devise lesson plans associated with the arts, language arts, and social studies for high school and middle school levels.
• Conceptualized a comprehensive Student Guide to the Theatre as an easily accessible companion to the TIG.
• Authored an article about Goodspeed and its Executive Director for the Sept/Oct 2010 issue of CT’s Venü Magazine.
• Developed a marketing strategy and created all marketing material to launch Goodspeed’s weekend-long Audition Intensive program for high school students and maintained all communications with participants, applicants.
• Contribute to all logistical and conceptual planning as well as develop and maintain the budget and schedule for the September 2011 launch of Goodspeed’s “Conversations”; a musical theatre conference featuring Hal.

Hartford, Connecticut Area

Freelance graphic design. Specializing in wedding invitations, logo design, program layout, business cards, email marketing, flyers, posters, brochures, other promotional material and special projects.

Berlin, CT

Productions: Dear Edwina Jr. (2022); Peace, Love, and Cupcakes -Stay at Home Version (2021); Footloose (2020); My Son Pinocchio Jr (2019); Curtains (2018); James and the Giant Peach, Jr (2017); G2K State Fair (2016); Peter Pan, Jr. (2015); Alice in Wonderland, Jr. (2014); The Wizard of Oz (2013)

Berlin, CT

• Productions: Beauty and the Beast Jr. (2012), Willy Wonka Jr. (2011), Annie Jr. (2010)
• Assisted with auditioning and casting of more than 80 sixth to eight grade students
• Consulted with director and creative team on costume, makeup, scenic, and lighting design.
• Coached students in their vocal and acting performances.
• Provided directorial support, monitored attendance, and supervised students during daily rehearsals.
• Devised and managed all fundraising and promotional efforts for the self-funded production, earning the drama club an unprecedented $10,000+.

Provide assistance and advice to clients at the register and on the sales floor. Help execute and maintain floor sets in a high volume environment.

Created event logos, direct marketing and promotional materials, print ads, e-blasts, and signage. Designed a new logo for Goodspeed’s Festival of New Artists, helping to triple ticket sales in the Festival’s third year. Edited and contributed to show playbills and wrote and edited ad copy. Solicited and corresponded with current and potential advertisers.

Coordinated and solicited items for NYMF’s highest grossing Fall Gala Silent Auction. Created signage and displays, organized silent auction event and overlooked volunteers for the Gala. Acted as main point person for a three-day Educational Seminar Series during the Festival. Assisted with many Festival events including special event set-up. Facilitated.

Created subscriber brochures, researched and wrote musician bios for programs, edited marketing materials, distributed donated tickets, updated press clippings and ad books, renewed area restaurants’ participation in discount dining program, accounted for ticket sales and attendance and organized a large number of volunteers for summer music festival.

Distributed special event invitations and thank you letters, updated donor information and activity using Raiser’s Edge, documented prospective donors and special event photos, assisted in setting up opening night party.