Matthew Ramsey Email and Phone Number

My position serves two key functions and guides two key departments, while providing a consistent voice for the organization as a whole.One half of my position is to guide a team of fundraising professionals, with a goal of generating contributed income through individual donations, corporate sponsorship, grants, and special events.The other half is to lead a separate team with a goal of generating earned revenue through ticket sales. In tandem we develop marketing and advertising strategies to sell tickets and increase awareness of our organization, our music, and our mission.

Managed all aspects of marketing and advertising for Seattle Men's Chorus and Seattle Women's Chorus.

Managed all administrative components of the organization, including development, marketing, ticketing, finances, and much more. Represented the organization to the greater community. Worked with the Artistic Director and Board to increase the vitality and visibility of the organization.

I work on and off with the staff at Flying House Productions (Seattle Men's Chorus|Seattle Women's Chorus) to help with their fundraising initiatives.

A not-for-profit arts and social justice organization providing opportunities for musicians to perform in an affirming and inclusive environment. Performs 10+ concerts annually, in addition to multiple gigs and outreach opportunities.; Oversee all operations of the organization, including but not limited to: Marketing, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Ticketing/Box Office, Accounting, Membership Support and Services, etc. Manage approximately $300,000 budget and coordinate all business aspects for CGMC.Hired as CGMC's first full-time executive director; actively involved in community affairs as representative of CGMC; carry out mission of Voices Raised, Lives Changed in all aspects of work; strategically plan future of organization both programmatically and culturally.Created and implemented first major fundraiser for CGMC; produced Forte for three consecutive years, generating over $15,000 in net income each year.Responsible for all Marketing for CGMC; produce Press Releases, Season Mailers, Posters/Postcards, Email Blasts, and Grassroots Marketing.Maintain positive donor relations and coordinate development initiatives; generate donor appeals; write acknowledgements; design donor appreciation tools; help write grants; procure corporate sponsors; track donations and maintain donor database, etc.Oversee all accounting procedures; maintain accounting software; deposit cash receipts; coordinate accounts payable; generate monthly budgetary reports, etc.Manage tickets/box office for all CGMC concerts; oversee ticketing volunteers; fulfill season and individual concert ticket orders; provide superior customer service, etc.Direct operations of CGMC, in conjunction with board of directors, artistic staff, and singing members; coordinate logistics between staff and singing members; work with artistic staff to design season elements; coordinate gigs for full Chorus, Vox, and Illuminati, etc.

Graduated on December 18, 2010

Helped to program upcoming events, worked with speakers, devised marketing, etc.

Columbus Association for the Performing Arts: A not-for-profit arts organization managing the Ohio, Palace, Southern and Riffe Center Theatres, as well as providing Shared Services for multiple central Ohio arts organizations, including the Contemporary American Theatre Company (CATCO).; Maintained organizational structure of Advancement Department, supporting all methods of fundraising for two arts organizations: CAPA and CATCO. Coordinated Membership and Annual Fund mailings and acknowledgements, managed database, generated reports for reconciliation and balancing, assisted with planning and implementation of multiple small and large events, and supervised Work-Study students and multiple volunteers.Appointed lead staff member in planning Annual CATCO Gala; worked in tandem with chairs for CATCO Gala to manage all logistics of event. Also planned multiple donor-appreciation events for CAPA. Recruited and managed two Federal Work-Study students; also managed group of 10-12 volunteers who assisted with clerical tasks and campaign mailings.Generated Membership recruitment and retention strategies; Initiated Membership campaigns and coordinated all Individual Member services and benefits; maintained Membership database; worked with department heads and board members to discuss streamlining of processes and services.Maintained contact with multiple arts and entertainment organizations in central Ohio to offer VIP ticketing services to wide array of corporations and individuals; handled daily ticket requests and provided customer service to corporate members and major donors.

Large financial transactions and services broker/dealer firm with clients worldwide.; Administered daily operations of branch bringing in approximately $500,000 annually via 200 clients spread throughout United States and Canada; operating independently from home office, responsible for office activities and meetings, marketing strategies, monitoring client accounts, report and client account statements, facilitating transactions, communicating with external organizations (life insurance companies), corresponding with clients, and preparing client presentations for financial advisors. Oversaw 1 direct report and worked in concert with 4 financial advisors; maintained and resolved logistics concerns enabling advisors to operate consistently.Spearheaded several technical and operations initiatives resulting in significantly improved office productivity.Provided excellent training to direct report employee resulting in quick acquisition of skills and techniques needed to perform duties.Contributed to business development initiatives and brought in several clients. Greatly improved client communications, enhanced time management and reduced costs with implementation of policy proactively allocating written correspondences and telecommunications to remind clients of upcoming appointmentsCoordinated placement of booth in local Gay Pride Festival and organized purchase of marketing material allocated to festival attendees. Also launched entry and organized presence as corporate sponsor of HRC (Human Rights Campaign)

Twenty-four hour cable news network for all of Ohio staffed by approximately 40 employees; subsidiary of local television media channel, 10TV, part of Dispatch Media Group, Inc.; Contributed to production of on-air programming, master control programming producing shows, weather feeds, news casts and commercials, graphics production and audio control; provided strong attention to detail and excellent crisis management skills amidst urgent, pressured live television broadcasts and assisted station programming operate smoothly.

Non-profit and grant-funded small arts theater with facilities providing all forms of art including but not limited to stage art, still art, video art and graphic arts; operations supported by owners and 2-3 full-time employees.; Spearheaded recruitment and motivation of high school students to generate interest and participate in production of Public Service Announcement videos addressing teen issues (smoking, drugs, alcohol, GLBT concerns); led group in idea generation, spot story boards, video recording and final product edits. Created marketing to generate student interest in projects, assisted with technical equipment, and administered box office.As first associate to hold position, propelled theater initiative of broadening scope and moving into video arts in addition to incorporating youth into message delivery and artsProduced 2 videos featured on "Listen Up," organization showcasing youth involvement with video projects