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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

• Create and manage the master film screening schedule and film database. Oversee Film Exhibition budget tracking and reporting on programmatic goals. Develop and sustain positive relationships with filmmakers, distributors and sales agents. • Participate actively in the development, marketing, and promotional activities of Utah Film Center, and serve as a spokesperson for the organization. Prepare and present engaging film introductions, and professionally moderated film Q&A… Show more • Create and manage the master film screening schedule and film database. Oversee Film Exhibition budget tracking and reporting on programmatic goals. Develop and sustain positive relationships with filmmakers, distributors and sales agents. • Participate actively in the development, marketing, and promotional activities of Utah Film Center, and serve as a spokesperson for the organization. Prepare and present engaging film introductions, and professionally moderated film Q&A sessions.• Lead the promotion and negotiation efforts for the Utah Film Center’s Exhibition and Curation for Hire program. Assemble and supervise program contractors, ensuring they have the tools to deliver their programs on time while maintaining the utmost quality. Show less

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

• Black, Bold & Brilliant Program Manager for a community discussion series, exploring Black culture through film and media critique. Successfully scaled new program from semi-regular to monthly events with limited resources and revolving staff. Directed operational, budgetary, and promotional efforts.• Community Spotlight Program Manager, produced online film and discussion events with local nonprofits, allowing them to safely convene with audiences during the pandemic. This new covid… Show more • Black, Bold & Brilliant Program Manager for a community discussion series, exploring Black culture through film and media critique. Successfully scaled new program from semi-regular to monthly events with limited resources and revolving staff. Directed operational, budgetary, and promotional efforts.• Community Spotlight Program Manager, produced online film and discussion events with local nonprofits, allowing them to safely convene with audiences during the pandemic. This new covid specific program was approved for an additional year based on positive results.• Liaised with diverse community engagement groups, building support, capacity, and awareness of Utah Film Center’s curated film, media education, artist support, development events and fundraisers. • Supervised hourly contractor programs - recruited and managed part time interns, newly launched outdoor screening production teams, and a 20 person team assisting Sundance Festival filmmakers.• Media professional with numerous television, radio, and public appearances. Frequent host, interviewer, and panelist for in-person and online events; promotional copy writer. Show less

Salt Lake City, Utah

• Managed and mitigated operational challenges of newly created outdoor film program. Developed implementation plan, coordinated venues, recruited and trained personnel, and directed on-site operations.• Responsible for operational strategy development, implementing operational feedback for future improvement, codifying best practices, and creating procedural documentation. Managed community engagement groups and volunteers. Salesforce dashboard creation and analysis for outreach… Show more • Managed and mitigated operational challenges of newly created outdoor film program. Developed implementation plan, coordinated venues, recruited and trained personnel, and directed on-site operations.• Responsible for operational strategy development, implementing operational feedback for future improvement, codifying best practices, and creating procedural documentation. Managed community engagement groups and volunteers. Salesforce dashboard creation and analysis for outreach campaigns.• Led weekly staff meetings and training; developed a performance review tool. Reported to the Executive Leadership team. Member of transition team onboarding the incoming Executive Director. Show less

Salt Lake City, Utah

• Effectively managed upwards and downwards to achieve positive operational and cultural change. Developed new budgets and planning tools for my 15 person team that included sales techniques, recruiting programs, and performance review procedures to ensure accurate execution.• Restructured operations and communication between teams which increased strategic decision making while negating informational silos. Reduced payroll footprint by consolidating positions and training the staff to… Show more • Effectively managed upwards and downwards to achieve positive operational and cultural change. Developed new budgets and planning tools for my 15 person team that included sales techniques, recruiting programs, and performance review procedures to ensure accurate execution.• Restructured operations and communication between teams which increased strategic decision making while negating informational silos. Reduced payroll footprint by consolidating positions and training the staff to increase performance. Show less

St Thomas, Virgin Islands (U.S.)

• Category manager for 15 luxury brands in 20+ stores throughout the Caribbean territories. Coordinated effective fulfillment and replenishment based on Excel forecasts, sales performance, and in-stock levels.

St. Thomas, Us Virgin Islands

• Managed brick and mortar stores, mail order, and online channels, including: PO management, analytical feedback, Excel proficiency, forecasting skills, and vendor communication.

Austin, Tx

• Improved overall work ethic, soft skills development, and operational management. Designed the role of Customer Service Manager to address floor staff underperforming in sales and customer service. • Key member of management think tank dedicated to increasing the company’s earnings by sourcing new products and optimizing other retail processes.

Austin, Tx

• Founder of detailed customer service culture that garnered numerous ‘Best of Awards’.