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* Providing leadership in developing programmatic, organizational and financial planning for non-profit theatre company.* Implementing and overseeing new programming, marketing and fundraising initiatives.* Building and maintaining relationships with artistic and organizational collaborators. * Securing more than $260,000 in COVID-relief grant funding, adhering to funding guidelines and processing reporting.* Founded the position of Managing Director and helped increase revenue by over 170%.* Special events and projects include: - Co-producing week-long Summer Intensive, which attracted students from 8 countries. - Co-producing week-long Winterfest festival of workshops, performances and invited international guests. - Co-producing annual fundraising event, “Pledge Drive UnScripted,” which includes 30-hour improv marathon. - Implementing and overseeing Ellen Idelson Diversity Scholarship program. - Creating marketing plan and implementing strategies for productions at Ford Amphitheater (one night only, 800 patrons), South Coast Repertory and Pasadena Playhouse.

* Provided leadership and oversaw administrative and financial operations for non-profit theatre company.* Developed and maintained organizational and financial planning with Board and staff.* Built and implemented marketing and development strategies.* Applied for grants, adhered to funding guidelines and processed reporting.* Rogue Machine won the Ovation Award for Best Season (2016-17).

* Oversaw administrative and financial operations in central office for theatre company. * Developed and implemented marketing and development strategies.* Applied for grants, managed subscribers and designed marketing materials.

* Oversaw and implemented marketing, development, and growth strategies for theatre company. * Collaborated with local businesses to form mutually beneficial community partnerships. * Researched, wrote, and secured grants for the first time in company’s 17-year history.

* Facilitated marketing programs (in the LA Times and online) for Los Angeles productions.* Explored and implemented new marketing opportunities for the LA theatre community.

* Company Manager on World Premiere of "MODROCK" (El Portal Theatre, North Hollywood)* Company Manager on World Premiere of "THE CHILDREN" (Theatre @ Boston Court, Pasadena)* Company Manager on World Premiere of "THE TREATMENT" (Theatre @ Boston Court, Pasadena)* General Manager on touring production of "A JEW GROWS IN BROOKLYN" (American Jewish University in Los Angeles)

* Musical Theatre West’s "Oklahoma," "A Chorus Line," and "Sunset Blvd." Advised marketing strategies for series of productions. (2013)* Musical Theatre West’s "Meet Me in St. Louis," "Rent," "Sweeney Todd," and "Marvelous Wonderettes." Developed and advised marketing strategies for series of productions. (2009-10)* Road Theatre Company’s "The Unseen." Designed and published e-mail newsletters. (2009)* Havok Theatre’s "Dog Sees God." Marketed two-week extension, which sold out. (2008)

* Developed and implemented strategic marketing campaign for season of 5 productions.* Designed all promotional materials, including e-mail newsletters, brochures, playbills, and ads.* Coordinated opening night preparations and special events for each production.* Exceeded single ticket sales projections by over 30% for 2009-10 and 2010-11 seasons.

* Designed e-mail newsletters and coordinated marketing efforts, including groups sales.* Created and maintained master mailing lists, subscriber database and donor database.* Liaison to subscribers and donors for each production to coordinate their tickets.* Coordinated ticket sales, mass mailings and volunteers; maintained archives and general office.

* Project manager for eight feature films at all stages of development and production including "Mystery Men" starring Ben Stiller, "K-PAX" starring Kevin Spacey, and "Tomb Raider" starring Angelina Jolie.* Created and maintained office databases and organizational systems.* Coordinated annual purchasing and distribution of holiday cards and gifts to over 800 recipients.* Restructured office protocol to streamline procedures and reduce salary overhead costs.

* Media search coordinator, researched and pitched non-celebrity guests to producer.* Coordinated talents’ signatures on AFTRA and NBC contracts and Jay Leno’s personal guest book.* Assisted producers, writers, directors and staff in production office, in control booth and on location.* Trained and advised interns.