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Positions Held at Morris Performing Arts Center:Operations Manager (2017 - present)Director of Marketing & Promotions (2014 - 2016)Assistant Director - Administration & Marketing (2006-2014)Office Manager (2004-2006)CONTINUING EDUCATION & TRAININGLeague of Historic American Theatres (LHAT) Annual Conference, Nashville, TN (July 2015) International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) Venue Management School, Oglebay National Training Center, Wheeling, WV (Graduated June 2011 from program held June 2010 +June 2011)International Association of Auditorium Managers (IAAM/now IAVM) Performing Arts Managers Conference, Phoenix, AZ (February 2008)

Business management including development and implementation of policies and procedures.Hiring, training, scheduling and supervision of staff. Public relations, media/press releasesOffice management - bookkeeping utilizing business accounting software, accounts payable and checkbook register. Organization and coordination of special events.Design advertising and promotional literature, graphic design and layout Submit advertising for publication, coordinate printing services for production of brochures and fliers. Contract specialty merchandise and negotiate labor prices. Research business management on internet and industry publications. Plan retail store layout and design, contractor estimates/bids/manage building remodel and maintenance. Travel on buying trips for selection/purchasing merchandise and supplies. Inventory control and theft/loss preventionInteract with Chamber members, business owners, bank executives, vendor sales reps, customers and staff.AWARDS: Business Civic Improvement Award 2003 - Chamber of Commerce, Walkerton, IN Business Window Display Award 1996 - Chamber of Commerce, North Liberty INMEMBERSHIPS: Community Ambassador Committee - 1st Source Bank, Plymouth Region, IN Member 2002-2004 - Chamber of Commerce, Walkerton, IN Member 1996-2002/Secretary 2002 - Chamber of Commerce, North Liberty, IN Holiday Stroll Committee Coord. 1996-2001 - Downtown Merchants, North Liberty, IN

Responsible for efficient operation of Quality Assurance, Ethics and Pastoral Care Departments while executives traveled to System hospitals nationwide.Coordinated corporate conferences and council meetings, meeting rooms, hotel reservations, catering/equipment services and prepared meeting materialsTraveled to coordinate meetings onsite, drafted minutes and summarizes into final reports.Contacted hospital administrators and department directors regarding upcoming meetings and projects.Acted in absence of Directors in retrieving, organizing and disseminating information and answering questions.Assisted Directors in development of annual budgets.On-call temporary assistant throughout corporate office including Human Resources, Finance, Office Management and Information Resources Departments (September 1992 - June 1996)