Patti Mccabe Email & Phone Number

Stockbridge, Ma

• Developed and executed a Luminary Program strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of Kripalu. • Created and managed $15M Luminary Programming Budget, responsible for meeting targets and to provide appropriate forecasting based on enrollment trends.• Responsible for overseeing sensitive and high-level negotiations.• Managed the program scheduling boards, collaborating across all program areas to ensure programs were vetted for operational feasibility, optimal room usage, and capacity. • Led creative and vetting meetings to ensure every new and repeat program booked through Luminary Programming was mission aligned and in support of revenue goals.• Responsible for hiring, training, development, performance evaluations and disciplinary actions for the Luminary Programming Manager, Workshop Programmers, Program Administration team and Production Manager.• Managed Program Administration team operations including presenter contract management, program system set ups, preparing Luminary presenter honorarium payments, and Continuing Education systems. • Responsible for overseeing the Production Department, including all aspects of effective program planning and execution. • Played a key role in the implementation of a new Hospitality Property Management System (Resort Suite); created BEO and Catering Module processes across all departments• Helped establish the Kripalu Advisory Council, comprised of senior Directors responsible for developing best practices for communication with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, creating and evaluating organizational strategy and execution across the organization.

Stockbridge, Massachusetts, United States

• Coordinate production details with presenters, including technical requirements in zoom sessions, participant handouts and materials, and details for participant communications.• Assist presenters as needed with all zoom session requirements including polls, breakout rooms, screen sharing, and Q&A facilitation. • Provide customer service and technical support to participants during sessions.

Remote

• Serve as stage manager and client concierge for Virtual Conference Rooms, working with senior executives, high-profile politicians, and other public figures. • Responsible for preparing speakers prior to each session, the production value of each room, ensuring all sessions start and end on time, and maintaining clear communication to room technicians and other staff regarding any issues or technical challenges.• Lead tech rehearsals with clients prior to their presentations during scheduled events.

• Led the planning and execution of all programs, events, and meetings, with an emphasis on excellent guest and presenters experience, while meeting Kripalu business criteria.• Responsible for hiring, training, employee development, performance evaluations and disciplinary actions for all staff in the Production department.• Responsible for all aspects of program production, including administration, audio-visual needs, program supplies, equipment, program room scheduling, program schedules, presenter logistics; continually evolved procedures to meet the needs of presenters and guests.• Worked closely with the directors and managers of all operations and programming areas to forecast production needs.• Communicated with the Programming departments regarding the implementation of the programs, highlighting successes, challenges, procedural changes and recommendations.• Responsible for creating and managing the annual Production department budget, including capital projects for equipment and program room enhancement.• Served as an active member of the Kripalu Leadership Team.

• Operated as part of a five-person management team responsible for overseeing the production and all day to day operations of the local company.• Supervised local Blue Men and Musicians in conjunction with Blue Man Production Artistic and Music Direction teams.• Responsible for hiring, training, employee development, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, terminations of Stage Managers and local crew.• Developed and implemented a Production Manager position for the local company; subsequently implemented in other cities within the organization.• Re-structured the local Crew and Stage Management Departments to ensure efficiency and provide career development opportunities.• Liaised with Blue Man Productions to share best practices across all domestic productions.• Managed all artistic direction systems for the local production.• Responsible for the successful implementation of new material and technologies.• Collaborated with BMP Casting and Training to facilitate the training of new Blue Men at the local theater; Managed the audition process for local musicians.• Managed all operational procedures for the Stage Management department; ensured consistency among the team for the smooth, safe calling and running of the show.• Coordinated various scheduling, reporting, and communication systems among all show departments and with BMP for average 12 show week plus meetings, special events, rehearsals, workshops, work calls, show trailing, direction and design visits.• Cultivated and maintained all Safety and Emergency Management procedures for the facility • Assisted planning and management of the complete renovation of offices and workspaces.• Coordinated and Stage Managed several Special Events/Outside Appearances including the US Open 2003 and NJ Nets Half Time Performance.

Professional Training Program, Stage Management

Ba, Television And Theater Production