Oversees the strategic plan of the PAC in keeping with the mission of SOKA University of America, and the day to day operations of the Performing Arts Center. Develops and implements the overall programming. Supervises operational staff, manages the facilities, and develops procedures and policies for the Performing Arts Center. Trains and supervises event staff and volunteers and coordinates with other departments of the university, including Events, Facilities, Philanthropy, Student Affairs, IT and other areas as needed.

Core Responsibilities:• All aspects of 501 c 3 arts organization, including fiscal responsibility• Develop and manage $1.2MM annual budget• Oversee all aspects of artistic programming, daily operations, and concert production• Facilitated merger between two organizations, leveraging staff and fixed cost structure • Oversee all performing artist’s contracts, CWA’s, and music licensing • Oversee all media buys, marketing, and media relations activities• Develop and manage all corporate sponsorships and cultivate major donor program• Author sponsorship proposals and maximize collateral for sponsors• Author grant proposals and manage multiple grant programs annually• Develop community partner relationships and author community partnership proposals• Develop and expand relationships with other performing arts organizations • Conduct strategic planning (goals, objectives, direction setting) and board development activities• Produce financial reports (income and expense, cash flow), programming and grant/donor/sponsor reports, tax returns, and Division of Charitable Trusts reporting• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Full Time Staff, and 30+ person Seasonal Staff, 100+ person Youth Internship Program, and 20+ person volunteer team. • Develop and manage relationships with the City of Los Angeles, including city contracts, works extensively with City Government, City Council Districts, and Recreation and Parks DepartmentsKey Results:• Oversees all aspects of Artistic Programming, operations, Marketing, and concert production • • Grew the budget from $480,000 to 1.2 M• Programmed/produced over 110 shows per year in two venues• Developed and expanded staff for merged organization• Generated corporate sponsor revenue • Created innovative methods for secondary revenue streams and rental activities• Achieved “Best Live Music Venue” all four years• Maintained high quality of artistic programming and agent relationships

President, Board of Directors Feb 2011- Feb 2013Board of Directors, three terms 2011 to presentCore Responsibilities:• Non-Profit Board governance, fiduciary responsibility, and budget oversight of a $750,000 per year budget for 4000+ member non-profit international arts organization. • Developed partnerships and managed relationships with other National and International Arts Organizations• Responsible for Strategic Planning process, hiring consultant, and overseeing board involvement and retreat• Oversaw relationship with Regional Folk Alliance Umbrella organizations • Managed communication between membership and the Board of Directors • Staff management and hiring of the Executive Director• Populated Board Committees and Committee Chairs, and oversaw all functions of Board Committees including goal setting and evaluating goal realizationKey Results:• Moved the organization from Memphis to Kansas City, MO. partnered and negotiated with the City of Kansas City and Downtown Development Group to negotiate a five year deal on the move. Contracted with two hotels for a five-year conference deal. • Development of Strategic Plan 2009• Development of Strategic Plan 2014• Anticipated increased capital needs for the move to Kansas City, and formed and populated an Advisory Council of philanthropic individuals to fund and network to meet our funding goals• Negotiated Performance Rights Organizations (PRO) agreement between ASCAP and BMI on behalf of membership, strengthened deteriorating relationships between PRO’s and artists by addressing song licensing and royalty payment concerns with folk artists and venues. • Successfully negotiated Regional Agreement of operations with the five FAI Regions, and strengthened a deteriorating relationship to a new level of cooperation and cohesiveness.

Live Music Production Company producing 500+ concerts/events in venues and Performing Arts Centers across the country. Core Responsibilities:• initial concept and site selection through execution and post-analysis.• Produced and managed organization operating budget and event budgets, reporting on budget vs actuals• Artistic Programming of all events, matching programming to community• Performed site selection and overview proposals for all events• Contract negotiations with venues, agents, vendors and artists, ticketing companies (Ticketmaster, Live Nation, etc) • Created developmental and philanthropic relationships, donor development and maintenance • Established ticket pricing and seating, including VIP seating, handicapable, etc. • Obtained licenses/permits for alcohol and city requirements (fire, police, parking, building and safety), and insurance needs• Determined and oversaw staffing/volunteer needs of all events • Fiduciary oversight & budgeting• Developed City and County government partnerships and relationships across the country • Marketing/Advertising/Media buys/Media ManagementKey Results o Created and branded L. A. Acoustic Music Festival at the Santa Monica Pier & Broad Stage, Santa Monica, CA (2009-2011)o City of Thousand Oaks – curated Music Series for the city (2008 to 2013)o Produced FAR-West Music Conferences, (2004-2008, consulted 2009-2011)o Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival, Laytonville, CA (2008)o Beverly Hills Women’s Club, Beverly Hills (2008 to 2012)

Concierge music services company providing backline, vintage and standard recording quality instruments, storage, cartage and tech services for high end music clientele.Core Responsibilities: ∞ Management of all operations, including financials, budgeting and reporting, staffing and scheduling, high end clientele needs and development∞ Restructured business, set up systems to increase productivity and profitability (over 60%)∞ Produced budgets, contracts, all accounting and spreadsheets, forecasts, accounts payables and receivables∞ Research and cost analysisKey Results:∞ Managed and expanded major connections in the music industry with very high end clientele∞ Set up integrated software systems that improved functionalityBalanced budget, cut costs, and increased productivity over 60%

Self employed at Veterinary Hospital in Agoura Hills – built, owned, and managed itCo-Owner and Practice Manager 1985 to 2011∞ Built the practice from the ground up, including site selection, permits, licensing, oversaw construction and general contractor, city and county regulatory agencies, and DEA licensing∞ Managed staff and scheduled Duties included all Practice Management, including Human Resource operations, hiring and firing of staff, evaluations, training, billing, client Relations, Inventory Control, Insurance, Licenses/Permits, Accounts Payable/Receivable, all marketing plans and strategies, successful name branding

Western Regional Organization of Folk Alliance International, producing a western region music conference. Vice-President, FAR-West (Folk Alliance Region West) 2005 to 2009Conference DirectorConference Director in charge of an annual three-day Conference integrating multiple Panels and Workshops, 12 Main Showcase stages with extensive audio/visual requirements, 40 showcase rooms, the Awards luncheon and programs, Programming, and Exhibit Hall activities. Directed all aspects from inception through post-analysis, including site selection, venue contract negotiations, space designation, catering and banquet event orders, insurance, AV requirements for 12 stages and 40 showcase rooms with multiple acts as frequent as every half hour, development of workshops and panels, awards banquet and program, rooming lists, volunteer coordination, oversaw a staff of 30. Additional highlights:• Woodland Hills Marriott, Woodland Hills, CA; Site Coordinator (2004) • Woodland Hills Marriott, Woodland Hills, CA; Conference Director (2005)• Marriott, Sacramento, CA; Conference Director (2006)• Hilton, Vancouver, WA; Conference Director (2007)• Marriott, Phoenix, AZ; Conference Director (2008)• Hyatt Regency, Irvine, CA; Conference Director (to Feb 2009) - Site selection and contract negotiations; elected to International Board Feb 2009,