Develops and manages an annual budget, including allocating resources efficientlyto maximize promotional impact and community engagement on behalf of bureau memberbusinesses.• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with local businesses, governmentagencies, and community stakeholders to foster partnerships and advance shared tourism goals.• Implements innovative marketing campaigns utilizing digital platforms, social media, andtraditional media channels to enhance the visibility and appeal of the Amana Colonies as apremier tourist destination.• Oversees the operations of the Visitor Center, including leadership and development of 10 staffmembers, to ensure exceptional visitor experiences through staff training, resource allocation,and continuous improvement initiatives.• Maintains beneficial relationships with local, state, and national organizations as a representativeof the Amana Colonies, including participation in trade shows, promotional trips, mediainteractions, and other conferences and events as a spokesperson for the ACCVB.

• Plans, coordinates, executes, and reviews all events for the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival totaling over 25 events each year. This includes primary events that reach tens of thousands of attendees such as the Cedar Rapids Fireworks and the Balloon Glow, affiliate events with third parties such as the CRBT Movie Nights and the Five Seasons Ski Shows, and fundraisers such as the Tribute to Heroes and the Military Tribute Banner program.• Plans, manages, and executes marketing initiatives for the organization and all events including press relations and announcements, social media management, newsletters, paid campaigns through TV, radio, and print, and more. Fulfillment of these initiatives involves specialized skills including graphic design, copywriting, on-screen/on-mic presentation, and more.• Develops, maintains, and projects budgets for all events and marketing initiatives in coordination with the Freedom Festival Executive Director and the Board of Directors to meet annual goals.• Organizes and manages all volunteer for events, including active management throughout events, planning assignments, training, communication, and recruitment to meet organizational needs.• Successfully secured sponsorships for the festival through effective communication and relationship-building, enhancing the fiscal budget.

Oversees and manages all social media communications on behalf of the company includingdigital media promotion, live event and ticketed event promotion, advertisement, etc.• Manages client relations on behalf of the network, production clients, rental clients, etc.• Provides company-wide scheduling support and project management services.

Amelia 2.0/ More Productions (Contract position) - Creatively used design skills combined with garment production skills and knowledge of textiles. - Demonstrated patience, discretion and a pleasant manner when working in close proximity to actors. - Comprehensive understanding of film budgeting and scheduling. - Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills when overseeing assistants. - Analyzed and studied the script to develop into terms of costume plots, and to have knowledge of the story structure and character arcs. - Quickly and efficiently researched and acquired items that were needed in a timely manner. - Keen attention to detail to oversee continuity. - Cared for, organized, and maintained costumes

Works on behalf of the theatre to facilitate the sale of show tickets to TCR's patrons, includingcustomer service, financial management, venue map oversight, and more.• In coordination with the Audience Services Manager, builds reports within ticketing database totrack trends as well as analyze sales and capacity for shows.• Serves regularly as house manager for shows, involving direct management of dozens ofvolunteers, providing patron services to hundreds of attendees, and serve as primary venuecontact.• Processes and records daily deposits as well as intakes donations to the theatre.

• Managed all social media content development, production, and output for Crisp CR acrossoutlets such as Facebook, Instagram, and industry-specific platforms such as DoorDash andGrubHub.• Built and grew a unique content calendar for the organization that featured interactive posts,advertisements, promotions and giveaways, food pairings, and standard posts that all alignedwith a unique “brand voice”.• Oversaw all digital customer and client interaction, providing quality customer service andtimely information to patrons who reached out across social media platforms.• Developed Crisp CR’s deliberate and intentional brand through language, online presence, andattitude through communication.• Worked to manage Crisp CR’s online presence through Google My Business and other onlinedirectories to increase the company’s Search Engine Optimization through database unificationand consistent online reputation management.

• Increased leasing business done with GreatAmerica by providing exceptional service andoffering solutions to vendor base.• Responsible for all transaction documentation needs prior to receiving the signed agreementsfrom either the dealer or lessee.• Communicated approvals to vendors with appropriate lease paperwork while also making sureequipment is priced correctly to MSRP and documentation of the lease is complete and accurate.• Performed miscellaneous projects for sales as required to help with growth in sales initiatives.• Provided rate cards and programs agreements in Vision, communicated internally on programchanges, worked with senior leadership on program development, and other similar duties.

Responsible for the administration of the ticketing system of the Paramount Theatre, Orchestra Iowa, the Opus Concert Cafe, and various remote locations. While utilizing the Tessitura CRM database, online ticketing portal, and other required hardware and software.- Management of the Ticket Office Staff and volunteers.- Oversee and guide the performance, updating, use, maintenance of and communication concerning Tessitura, website, network servers, scanners, ticket printers, and other required hardware and software.- Serve as liaison with Tessitura, the website host, server host, the management company of the Paramount, as well as Promoters and Vendors.- Built shows, series, seasons and educational programs in Tessitura which included creating price/zone maps; secure holds required for wheelchair, house, artist, media, promoter, fan club and other needs.- Organized and distributed tickets to season ticket holders and monthly subscription holders. - Prepare event one-sheeter with pertinent production information for dissemination to staff.- Manage marketing activities in Tessitura by creating pre-sale and promotional codes for events.- Batch Tessitura-tracked revenue in order to prepare daily, weekly and post-show ticket reports.

- Organized and prepared agendas, reports, and meeting minutes for board meetings for the Board of Directors, Executive Board, Planning Committee, and Finance Committee while using Outlook, Publisher, Word, Excel and Tessitura database. - Ensured communication and appropriate attachments were delivered to the appropriate board members and musicians in a timely manor. - Maintained constituent, musician, and board of directors contact information and other key details that would pertain within Tessitura, Excel and Symphony Organizer. - Balanced multiple projects from other staff members on a daily basis.

- Designed costumes and research into time period of productions, including fashions and historical events. - Accurately tracked and purchased costumes within budget guidelines. - Organized and maintained the costume shop and closet. - Developed scene breakdowns of shows for organizational purposes. - Recruited and managed volunteer groups for costume crews, costume construction, and various fundraising events.