Laura D. Kendall Email & Phone Number

Boise, Idaho, United States

Omaha, Ne

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

Oversee two performing arts facilities for Millersville University: Opened the Winter Visual & Performing Arts Center in 2012, houses a 650 seat proscenium theatre and a 290 seat concert hall, classrooms and rehearsal spaces for music and theatre students. Took over leadership of The Ware Center in downtown Lancaster in 2013, houses a 350 seat concert hall, 250 seat atrium space, 100 seat flexible salon, and classrooms for evening academic classes or conferences. Manage an operating budget of $1.1M, including an endowment of $1M. Grew fundraising efforts from $100,000 to $200,000 annually through individual giving, season sponsorships, and Gala events. Lead a department restructuring and strategic plan process to align with mission and vision of the department and University. Grew staff from 5 full-time employees to 8 full-time technical and administration staff members.Increased performances from 10 touring artists to 30 every season. Curated annual season of diverse local, regional, national, and international artists in music, theatre, dance, and cross-disciplinary performing arts. Manage nearly 600 events a year including academic department performances, fundraisers, dinners, special events, conferences, meetings and community lectures. Increased attendance from 50,000 to 70,000 annually. Execute 200 rental contracts a year.Develop policy and procedures for safety, ticketing, marketing, patron services, and cash management. Create internal procedure documents and systems to collaborate and smoothly function as a presenting, producing and rental facility. Created Curriculum Connections program for faculty and students to connect with visiting artists and events. Lead the development of a new website and integrated into the ticketing system. Create robust internship program and student worker opportunities that build essential skills for non-profit arts leadership, event management, marketing and performing arts related careers.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Opened the newly constructed Tommy LaPuma Creative Arts Center.Responsible for booking a varied season of dance, theatre, music and family performances for multiple locations in downtown Cleveland. Project and grant management of a second round $200,000 Creative Campus Innovations Grants for Daniel Bernard Roumain’s Project Gilgamesh, and managed the commission of his new work. Teach as adjunct faculty in journalism and mass communication, two semesters of Intro to Mass Communication.

Oversee the commission of three new artistic works; Troika Ranch Digital Dance Company, playwright Christopher Cartmill, and performer Rinde Eckert. Serve as project director of these initiatives including the production of three documentary films about artistic process with extended residencies.Plan, coordinate, schedule and book tours with more than 30 artists each year, extending performances and learning opportunities statewide. Create internal procedure documents and systems to collaborate and smoothly integrate with various Lied Center departments. Review artist contracts and negotiate deals with artist management. Scout for talent through industry showcases. Support Executive Director in artistic vision. Seek, develop and maintain relationships with industry professionals and artists. Research trends and new practices within the field.Preparation and management of $150,000 departmental budget within a $4.5 million annual operating budget. Provide annual report of accomplishments. Secured an additional $175,000 in grants for special projects.Work with design professionals to create, coordinate, implement and evaluate marketing and promotion strategies. Grew communication platform to include dynamic email blasts, mailings, study/teacher guides, information packets, visual aids, handouts, programs, online and website content. Explore and implement technology (internet 2 and podcasting). Familiar with industry research including Major University Presenters audience "Values and Impact Study" by Wolf/Brown. Grew Adventurelied program (umbrella for all audience and community engagement activities) from 10,000 to 25,000 people in four years by creating and building relationships with non-traditional, diverse constituents, University of Nebraska-Lincoln academic units, educators and community arts groups across the state. Supervise 3-5 diverse student interns with various projects and responsibilities to work as a cohesive team.

Selected, directed and managed artistic quality for three annual family theatre productions and more than 45 educational classes per year. Grew the programming and education outreach to Lincoln's youth by 10%. Enhanced the Family Theatre brand. Developed and designed all marketing and promotions. Launched the city wide reading program, A Book For All Kids serving 5,000 Lincoln's 3rd graders.Managed $25,000 budget, and responsible for meeting projections of 90% capacity for ticket sales.

Coordinated the filming of 2-4 films for the Wonderful World of Disney and ABC television movies (including international locations) per year. Tracked expenses and inventory on multi million dollar productions. Managed all communication between the production and the studio.

Managed the continuity, and supported the director, actors and editor during filming on 4 feature films, 3 short films, and a music video. Selected as crew for the annual Sundance Filmmakers Lab.

Managed the premiere cutting edge audition studio for actors. Responsible for daily operations, class enrollment, collecting tuition and budget.Negotiated celebrity testimonials for Ms. Haber's book.

Master Of Arts, Marketing, Communication And Advertising

Bachelor Of Arts, Theater