Kristopher Simmons Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

London Area, United Kingdom

Chicago, Illinois, United States

As senior programmer, I contributed to CH's diverse portfolio of programs and events, from ideation to execution. This included researching and pitching programming ideas, booking qualified presenters, and developing programmatic partnerships. Within this role, I negotiated contracts, serve as the main point of contact for presenters and partners, and manage the relationship with CH's book partner, Seminary Co-op. Additionally, I contributed to the creation of the department’s budget and… Show more As senior programmer, I contributed to CH's diverse portfolio of programs and events, from ideation to execution. This included researching and pitching programming ideas, booking qualified presenters, and developing programmatic partnerships. Within this role, I negotiated contracts, serve as the main point of contact for presenters and partners, and manage the relationship with CH's book partner, Seminary Co-op. Additionally, I contributed to the creation of the department’s budget and supervised programming staff. Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois

As the donor engagement manager, I designed strategies to connect donors to the CSOA community and produced unique content for donor events. I also implemented stewardship strategies for major donors, managed video projects, and coordinated donor events during CSO international and national patrons' tours. Additionally, I oversaw The Helen and Richard Thomas Donor Gallery and provided planning support for audience development events in collaboration with marketing colleagues.

Chicago, Il

Schaumburg, Il

Creative Group designs global programs and experiences that reward excellence and inspire people to reach their full potential – we call it Thrivability. We have been motivating people since 1970. As a performance improvement company, we specialize in engagement, incentive and recognition solutions, and end-to-end meeting and event management. Creative Group has been honored with the CMI 25 Award, recognizing the top 25 most influential meetings and incentive management companies in the U.S.… Show more Creative Group designs global programs and experiences that reward excellence and inspire people to reach their full potential – we call it Thrivability. We have been motivating people since 1970. As a performance improvement company, we specialize in engagement, incentive and recognition solutions, and end-to-end meeting and event management. Creative Group has been honored with the CMI 25 Award, recognizing the top 25 most influential meetings and incentive management companies in the U.S., since the award’s inception in 2007. In my role as the account coordinator, I managed the execution of diverse events for Fortune 500 companies across the automotive, pharmaceutical, and food industries. These events ranged from large-scale sales meetings to intimate high-end incentive trips. I facilitated pre-planning, execution, and post-program tasks in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. My responsibilities included building event registration websites, overseeing attendee data, coordinating hotel accommodations and airline ticketing, generating reports, and resolving attendee inquiries. Show less

1395 Lexington Ave., New York, Ny 10128

As the program coordinator, I led the production of a year-round series of over 200 live stage events featuring high-level guest speakers. This involved handling the department’s budget, managing full and part-time staff, coordinating technical theater requirements, catering, accommodations, transportation, and other services for talent and donors. I also arranged book sales and signings with Barnes & Noble. Additionally, I managed negotiations and contracts for partnerships, ensuring copyright… Show more As the program coordinator, I led the production of a year-round series of over 200 live stage events featuring high-level guest speakers. This involved handling the department’s budget, managing full and part-time staff, coordinating technical theater requirements, catering, accommodations, transportation, and other services for talent and donors. I also arranged book sales and signings with Barnes & Noble. Additionally, I managed negotiations and contracts for partnerships, ensuring copyright compliance. I proposed new programming opportunities while maintaining communication with the marketing department for event materials and deadlines. Beyond these duties, I contributed to the curation of events, which I also produced. Show less

680 Park Ave., New York, Ny 10065

In my role as the assistant to the Music Director, I spearheaded the production of the MetLife Foundation Music of the Americas Concert Series, managing concerts at both the New York venue and satellite venues. I oversaw the recruitment of part-time staff and volunteers, while also providing marketing support such as post-event blogs, video editing, and photo editing. Additionally, I coordinated VIP dinners, receptions, hotel accommodations, transportation, and merchandise. I also assisted in… Show more In my role as the assistant to the Music Director, I spearheaded the production of the MetLife Foundation Music of the Americas Concert Series, managing concerts at both the New York venue and satellite venues. I oversaw the recruitment of part-time staff and volunteers, while also providing marketing support such as post-event blogs, video editing, and photo editing. Additionally, I coordinated VIP dinners, receptions, hotel accommodations, transportation, and merchandise. I also assisted in preparing yearly budgets, expense reports, travel arrangements, and marketing materials. Furthermore, I collaborated with the development department to draft government and foundation grants, securing support from corporate foundations and government agencies. Show less

152 W. 57Th St., 5Th Fl.

As part of the Vocal Division team, I provided client and project support, as well as executive assistance to high-level agents and classical music talents. I directly assisted thirty artists, handling logistical aspects of their international engagements, such as travel, housing, contracts, itineraries, visas, press materials, and financial records. I also coordinated logistics for national and international concert tours. Furthermore, I worked as the assistant to the head of IMG Artists'… Show more As part of the Vocal Division team, I provided client and project support, as well as executive assistance to high-level agents and classical music talents. I directly assisted thirty artists, handling logistical aspects of their international engagements, such as travel, housing, contracts, itineraries, visas, press materials, and financial records. I also coordinated logistics for national and international concert tours. Furthermore, I worked as the assistant to the head of IMG Artists' Vocal Division, managing travel and expense reports, financial arrangements, and providing managerial support for renowned artists like Renee Fleming, Audra McDonald, and Alan Gilbert. Show less

Master Of Music, Outside Field In Arts Administration, Music

Activities and Societies: Student National Association of Teachers of Singing

Bachelor Of Music, Music

Activities and Societies: Student National Association of Teachers of Singing