Project Management duties include developing budgets, operating payroll responsibilities, and managing publicity. Contracting with several Union and Payroll companies. Managing multiple productions and several fundraising events simultaneously in NY and Chicago. Hiring and overseeing multi-disciplinary team of professionals. Coordinating travel and schedules for large groups. Fundraising required for all projects, along with employing crowdfunding and developing private investors. Extensive use of social media for publicity and crowdfunding: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Indiegogo, www.heyjonte.com.Accomplishments: Consistently sold out shows and events, established relationships with publicity and critic contacts: i.e., garnering write ups and reviews for each production. Procured funding for all productions. Process improvements led to increased margins in excess of up to 30%

Livestreaming pieces by playwrights and writers around the world, all on a back porch in Texas. Hosting behind the scenes about the creative process and directing tips and tricks. BPT was created as creative, DIY outreach during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oversees the execution of The 41st Annual Bay Area Playwrights Festival, the premiere festival for new works on the west coast. It runs July 20th through the 29th at the Potrero Stage in San Francisco. Six talented emerging playwrights from across the country will each have two readings of a new work presented by the Bay Area’s top acting talent. Over 700 scripts were submitted for this year’s festival.

Interacted with public, members, and patrons in ticket and membership sales. Coordinated high volume group settings with complex tasks and multifaceted programs. Assisted in process improvement, and boosted public communication procedures. Handled cash drawers, refunds, exchanges. Proficient in multiple ticketing systems.

Group instruction, including public speaking. Focused on older populations. Consistently increased class sizes by 200%.

Created press releases and book jacket synopses, sourced and contacted radio and TV stations, and bookstores to set up book tour locations. Ordered, packaged, mailed proofing materials to reviewers across U.S. Worked with head publicists, and publicity assistants.