Merchandising and sales as well as graphic design, social media and web design.

Worked with Executive Director to ensure artist rider, hospitality and contract requirements were satisfied day of the show. Managed all technical staff for shows.  Acquired all necessary marketing and showcase materials from agents and artists and distributed them to the Marketing department as needed. Gathered all necessary programming information and distributed it to the Development, Education and Marketing department as needed. Created, updated and maintained engagement history and artist tracking spreadsheets. Managed show duties and assigned jobs and worked collaboratively with the Suffolk Center staff and artists to ensure all needs are met for each engagement. Negotiated contracts for hospitality required. Oversaw concession sales setup. Assisted in show settlements and expense reconciliations with Finance.  Additionally, assisted in artist booking and event management process for the Suffolk Center’s special projects. Coordinated audience development initiatives with other departments.  Provided research and analysis.  Assisted in the creation and submission of Payment Authorizations for the department.  Created draft of monthly board report for Executive Director.  Developed budget for department. Responsible for contract and rider negotiation for all shows on both of our stage venues, and maintaining positive relationships with agencies in the music/performing arts industry.  Member of North Carolina Presenters Consortium and attended all conferences/meetings as a Suffolk Center Representative with Executive Director.  Worked closely on programming with Suffolk Tourism.

Professional educator who provided leadership to the local 4-H program and managed its day-to-day operations, activities and events associated with both the Isle of Wight and Southampton County 4-H program: including 4-H delivery (community 4-H clubs, project 4-H clubs, school enrichment 4-H, after-school 4-H, special 4-H interest groups, and 4-H Camping facilitation). Identified, recruited, trained, supported, and managed volunteers to implement and carry out the 4-H educational programming goals in both units. Determine both unit’s program needs by monitoring trends and issues, and conducting unit assessments involving the unit Extension Leadership Councils (ELC) and other leadership committees. Networked and built coalitions with other agencies, organizations and institutions to address the complex youth and family issues and the needs of the 4-H program. Worked as a partner of a team to promote unit, district, state, national, and international programs and priorities with 4-H.

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Developed and promoted first on-air wedding give-away package in our market.

Managed stores in: Tyson’s Corner, Lynnhaven Mall, and Greenbrier. District and Regional Contest Winner, total store sales volume continually increased each year by 10% (on average).