Executive producer of internationally known celebratory event. Trusted advisor to creative director, Jeanne Fleming, whose managed this event for 34 years. This event is seen by millions of viewers, 10k participating artists, 50k parade walkers, and is broadcast on NY1. Responsible for pre-event negations and relationships with national media, NYC police, and sponsors. Over the years, refined and created workflow efficiencies resulting in savings in time, money, and confidence in a flawless event. Masterful at problem solving in real time unplanned changes that require a cool head and quick thinking, seamless resolution in live events. Proven mastery in taking large complex projects with endless moving parts and translating that into the most granular details to ensure and anticipate the productions need of key stakeholder such as sponsor, key participants, talents. Translating this into working plans that can be executed in the most minute detail by staff. Known for my ability to stay grounded, focused and unflappable when quick thinking and problem solving is needed. Focused and efficient when quick thinking and problem solving is required. https://halloween-nyc.com/

Production manager of an internationally recognized celebratory event that encompasses day live performance across multiple venues including a parade. Contracting, negotiating, providing direction, working with police, business owners, and venue managers. Provide right hand support to creative director and founder during entire planning process from concept to post production. Known for my ability to manage sensitive situations and personalities with complete confidentiality and ease; providing can-do problem solving and support. https://www.sinterklaashudsonvalley.com/

Using art as a vehicle for learning broader knowledge areas, domains of knowledge – science, history, collaboration, problem solving. Designing and teaching these programs to youth. Teaching youth the value of art as a medium for life and educational skills. Translating the power of art to a younger audience.

Working in a small department that manages the curating, recruiting, negotiation, and production of over 300 trainings, workshops, lectures, and symposiums. Provides executive support to the programing director. Manages and designs complex and dynamic workflows for the small growing organization and department. Onboarding cost effective technology for managing workflow. Provides efficient support of events occurring on a daily basis year-round.

I am a strong supporter of community events that promote local artists. My work with this event allows me to put my organizational and creative skills to use, while helping to produce a family friendly event for my neighborhood.