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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

• 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

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

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.

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

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.
• 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

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.
• 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.

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

Master Of Business Administration

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

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Psi