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Management and Administration● Provide decisive leadership around all administrative functions, policies, and procedures.● Review and evaluate staff on a regular basis and offer mentorship and support to Asolo’s administrative team.● Ensure that Asolo’s workplace culture is equitable, inclusive, and accessible and is attractive for long-term commitments by talented administrative staff.● Offer perspective on new management practices and infrastructure changes in order to better position the Asolo in executing all plans as they relate to the support and promotion of artistic programming.● Ensure that Asolo maintains strong relations and is in compliance with all applicable contracts and negotiated relationships with affiliated organizations. Financial Oversight and Planning● Lead the development of all operational and capital budgeting plans to ensure the theatre’s budget is met or exceeded.● Ensure that financial reporting is useful and functional.● Serve as the key point of contact for budget management.● Manage Asolo’s finance team and ensure timely reporting and reconciliation of all financial transactions.Resource Development and Philanthropy● Serve as a major gifts leader for Asolo, developing and nurturing philanthropic relationships with individuals, foundations, and corporate interests who can provide important fundraising support to all operations.● Seek out new opportunities for relationships with commercial producers.Communications and Community Outreach● Involved in the greater civic and cultural community of Sarasota, FL as a key Asolo ambassador.● Clarify Asolo’s DEI values and ensure that they are part of all execution plans related to messaging and outreach.● Communicate new operational developments, both internally to the Board and Staff level and externally to Asolo’s greater community.● Become part of the national conversation around the future of producing live entertainment and expand Asolo’s network of influence.

Management• Maintain effective and efficient operations by developing guidelines, policies, and practices• Collaborate with the Board of Trustees—communicate regularly, attend meetings, provide data• Take leadership role on Board committees including Executive, Finance, Facilities, Human Resources, and EDI• Manage AEA and LORT business Facilitate internal and external communications• Oversee staff and business functions including Marketing, Fundraising, Facilities, Administration, Sales and Services, and Information TechnologyFinance• Develops and manages annual operational budget• Monitor actual results compared to the budget• Review financial reports• Manage cash flow to ensure funds are available to meet organizational needsHuman Resources• Take a lead role in personnel recruitment, training, and oversight• Oversight, management, and motivation of staff reporting to the Managing Director• Responsible for issuing contracts to all personnel – both artistic and non-artisticLegal• Manage insurances, licenses, and all other regulatory compliance including ABC and ATF Liaison with outside council on internal matters and ongoing litigation• Draft, review, and edit all legal agreements issued by the theatreStrategy• Oversee and devise short and long-term strategies in all areas of the theatre, along with the Producing Artistic Director, to ensure continued growth and success• In collaboration with the Producing Artistic Director and other senior staff, develop and maintain a strategic plan that is updated annually

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

• Works with Producer to make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals• Plans and monitors the day-to-day running of operations• Recruits, hires, and supervises Front of House staff, providing constructive feedback• Evaluates the efficiency of business practices and procedures• Manages procurement processes for the Festival and coordinates resources• Ensures operation and marketing budget is consistent to Festival budget• Reviews and reports financial information to Producer and the Finance and Communications Manager• Manages relationships with external partners/vendors• Evaluates overall performance by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data and metrics• Creates the Festival’s marketing plan working closely with the leadership team to create an effective and efficient marketing strategy focused on growing audiences• Spearheads the strategic and tactical execution of marketing campaigns, including design of test/control segmentation, implementation of tests, tracking, results reporting, analysis, and recommendations• Works with the Box Office Manager to develop pricing strategies to maximize attendance and market share while balancing customer satisfaction• Builds brand awareness and implement strategies in existing and emerging markets

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

• Plan and maintain adequate inventory of food, beverages and merchandise. • Set up product inventory, pricing and sales transactions in the retail software EPOS. • Operate as Front of House Manager directing ushers, concessions, retail staff and volunteers. • Ensure safety of ISF patrons on Ewing Grounds and ISU CPA. • Submit accurate daily sales reports to the Director of Marketing and Operations.• Reconcile cash and credit card transactions and prepare for daily bank deposits done by the Finance and Communications Manager.• Maintain and secure adequate starter cash for cash drawers.• Serve as a back-up cashier when needed.• Assure that the front-of-house is being well managed and in conjunction with retail.• Complete BASSET Training to sell liquor and set up this training for select members of the staff prior to the start of the Festival.• Complete First Aid/CPR Training prior to the start of the Festival performances and pass any certification necessary.

Chicago, Il

• Plan, direct and implement a comprehensive development program that generates individual donor, foundation and corporate support• Lead strategies and research to identify, prioritize, cultivate, solicit, recognize and steward all donors and prospects• Work to secure progressive and/or socially responsible business partners for programs and major fundraisers• Collaborate to gather stories and statistics that demonstrate the organization’s work to funders and the general public• Coordinate public relations activities for all members of production team• Encourage staff and volunteer development and education, and assist program staff in relating to their specialize work to the total program • Responsible for the recruitment, employment and release of all personnel• Ensure that job descriptions are developed, that regular performance evaluations are held, and the sound HR practices are in place• Work with the staff, Finance and the potential board in preparing a budget and annual fundraising plan• Ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work.

Chicago, Il

Provide a variety of consultative human resource services to support and assist business units to achieve their business objectives. Areas of support and administration include Employee Relations, Compensation, Employee Benefits, Talent Management, Performance Management, Training and Development. •Conduct weekly meetings with respective business units•Consult with management, provide HR guidance when appropriate•Analyze trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs and policies•Manage and resolve complex employee relation issues•Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations •Use knowledge of legal requirement to provide support in management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance•Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)•Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention•Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation•Develop contract terms for new hire, promotion and transfers•Provide guidance and input on business unit restructure, workforce planning and succession planning•Identify and facilitate training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs•Manage employee benefit programs•Develop and evaluate competitive compensation packages•Implement, maintain and develop content for LMS

Chicago, Il

•Act as a resource and advisor to practice management on human resources matters including: performance management, coaching, new hire on-boarding, integration and company policies and procedures.•Support human resource processes and procedures to ensure accurate, timely and consistent delivery to clients.•Consult with corporate specialists on pre-employment matters, relocations, work visas, benefits, leaves of absence, etc. Serve as a day-to-day point of contact within the practice to address employee HR questions and refer to appropriate corporate specialists as needed.•Coach employees on employee relations matters including employee concerns, performance, performance improvement plans (PIP), training and development, advancement, etc.•Ensure a smooth on-boarding experience for new hires, including post hire follow-up and integration.•Organize and provide support for midyear and year-end performance management process with follow-up on individual performance issues surfaced.•Work with the Resource Managers as appropriate to help ensure matching of project opportunities with employee development needs and other elements of Career Management.•Keep a pulse on employee morale bringing trends/issues and recommendations to HR Manager/Director. As issues are identified (through one-on-one interactions, group discussions, meetings, etc.), discuss them with HR Manager/Director and/or others to assess size of issue. Participate in solution development, if appropriate.•Identify process improvement possibilities and participate in improvement efforts, sharing best practices and ideas across practices.•Analyze employment practices (e.g., turnover, on boarding, engagement, etc.) prepare trend reports; analyze surveys and development recommendations for the practice.•Assume a key role on special projects such as the testing/rollout of new products/services.

Chicago, Il

• Support HR functions (HRIS, benefits, payroll, training, compensation, employee relations)• Identify issues, test and implement solutions with key HRIS software• Management of employee on boarding• Assist in strategic HRIS transitions• Administer employee health and wellness plans including open enrollment• Provide guidance to managers with interpretations of employee policies and procedures• HR Intranet maintenance• Special projects:o I-9 compliance audito Transition of employees to a subsidiaryo Date integrity audits (vacation accruals, adjusted hire date, credentials)o Plan employee engagement events o Restructuring of NEO and the ID badge process

Master Of Business Administration

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Theatre

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Psi