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• Drafted licensing and distribution contracts for television and digital streaming.• Reviewed production service agreements. • Researched copyright implications of artificial intelligence.

• Raised $7+ million to support the New York Philharmonic's operations. Partnered with artistic, education, media, archives, and marketing departments.• Drafted grant proposals and reports; awarded competitive grants by Amazon, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, and private foundations.• Designed and executed donor acquisition strategy; received $2+ million in new funding.• Managed relationships with foundations, government agencies, and patrons.• Liaised with donors at special events and galas held at Lincoln Center.• Planned and executed special events for Project 19, the largest female-only commissioning initiative in orchestral history.

• Served as organization's primary grant writer. • Managed fundraising portfolio of $1.6 million from foundation, corporate, and government funders each year. Prospected new funding opportunities and managed relationships with Program Officers.• Cultivated strong relationships with major donors and Trustees. Planned and executed a patron trip in coordination with the President and CEO Marc Scorca.• Oversaw logistics at the annual opera conference: managed registration process for 750+ attendees and oversaw conference volunteer team (over 65 individuals in 2018). Participated in sessions on fundraising and non-profit governance at national forums. • Served on the Executive Committee of the New York Opera Alliance, a consortium of 50 independent opera producers based in the NY-metro area. Programmed and produced several panels and performances for Alliance members. Supported execution of the New York Opera Fest, including Festival Kick-Off Event and annual Service Award.

• Served as assistant to Broadway Producer Dan Markely, the festival’s Executive Director. • Supported Executive Director and Board of Directors during festival dedicated to the creation and development of new musicals.• Assisted with execution of musical theater development workshops, readings, and industry events.

• Contracted musical talent at 10+ performances during the 2015-16 season; managed all contracts and casting calls.• Produced the world premieres of seven short plays, culminating in eight performances in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District.• Curated two artist residency programs through adjudication of applications and review of work samples.

• Supported fundraising efforts at one of the most prominent summer opera festivals in the United States.• Completed prospect research using iWave PRO, analyzed information to optimize cultivation strategies, and followed through with one-on-one engagement of prospects at over 40 fundraising events. Managed accounts using PatronManager CRM (Salesforce).• Served as scheduling manager for Development Department of 9 staff members, delegating tasks on weekly run schedules during festival.

• Supported fundraising and community engagement during summer musical theater season at the Benedum Center for the Performing Arts.