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Oak Park, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Retained to apply expertise in all aspects of theatre production and operations during organizational transitions. Finalize annual production budgets, season planning, performance reviews and staffing requirements. Assist with pre-Broadway musical preparations.* Navigated all planning and logistics for a pre-Broadway production, including move to Broadway and national tour after Goodman production.* Expertly finalized budgets and programming schedule for current fiscal year; also prepared and mentored staff for smooth transition.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Promoted in 2021 after working as Production Manager since 2003 to supervise and motivate eleven direct reports, 65 support staff and up to $9M annual budget in all business operations, contract administration, environmental, health & safety (EHS) compliance, emergency response and capital improvements. Highly active member of the Senior Leadership Team; participated in organizing and reviewing major initiatives, while representing the theatre at local, state and national meetings. Closely collaborated with different departments – Marketing, Public Relations, Community Engagement, Education and Development.* Directly oversaw more than 200 productions and events, or ten-fifteen each year, including ten-twelve pre-Broadway or Broadway-bound productions.* Acted as Owner’s Representative for a $2M HVAC repair and replace project in 2022 after a complete design review and assessment of all HVAC systems in 2020. * Functioned as Owner’s Representative for the $3.5M renovation of the Alice Center for Education and Community engagement involving two existing buildings in 2016.* Relocated the theatre’s Scene Shop to a 60,000 square foot facility in 2008 with a $6M budget, encompassing property search, purchase and design/ build process.* Spearheaded the smooth relocation of the theatre from the Art Institute to present facility in the Loop in 2000 with new production spaces, furniture, fixtures and related equipment for two new theatres; also instituted new work practices and procedures. * Oversaw team in acquiring and implementing “ArtsVision,” an organizational communication software, as well as “People Guru,” a time tracking software platform, to streamline and improve staff engagement and labor planning.* Authored and updated a comprehensive Health & Safety Manual in concert with the theatre’s insurance broker.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Collaborated with the Technical Director to manage twelve staff and $2M budget to administer a nine-show season through two theatres, as well as held primary accountability for scheduling and managing four-five productions each season. Led operations for a union scene shop with up to 25 workers. Created and interpreted AutoCAD drafting documentation. * Skillfully designed and deployed innovative sceneries, along with automated scenery effects – mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic.* Successfully toured with production team to the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Barbican Theatre (London) and The Kennedy Center (Washington, DC). * Specified, purchased and set up a new $1M scenery automation system.

Evanston, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa), Technical Design And Production

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Theatre/Theater

Activities and Societies: - Worked during college with the family business, Conn Landscape Service.