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Cleveland, OH, US

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

My scope as CIM’s chief academic officer spans our Conservatory, Academy, and Joint Music Program with Case Western Reserve University. My tenure at CIM has been defined by transformative faculty appointments and eclectic guest engagements; a revitalization of performing ensembles through regular appearances by leading American conductors, an expansion of.

Haiti

• As a founding board member and the board chair of BLUME Haiti, I'm providing governance leadership to an organization that is helping generations of Haitians find their voice through programs that strengthen the.
• Launching - with the Utah Symphony - the Haitian Orchestra Institute, a national training festival and cultural exchange, with more national programs in development.
• Managing to annual surpluses while quintupling our budget over our first 12 years, instituting best practices in fiscal management, and building operational reserves.
• Expanding and diversifying board and advisory leadership while strengthening governance and management models as chair of the Nominating & Governance Committee.
• Incorporating nutritional assistance and other urgent needs response into program delivery to combat food insecurity and embrace a holistic approach to creativity, education, and wellness for the youth our initiatives.
• Launching a new brand and elevating our institutional voice in 2020.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Led the organization’s efforts to remain present and vital in response to the pandemic and worked with stakeholders to develop a long-term strategic plan to ensure continuing artistic impact and financial viability. We presented over 700 digital and in-person activities for over 65,000 (a larger audience than the LPO reached pre-pandemic); secured over $1M.

Honolulu, HI

• During a period of executive transition, I provided interim leadership and management for the Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra, ensuring forward momentum for an organization recently removed from bankruptcy, with a focus on.
• Raised nearly $1.5M in new commitments – including doubling board support – as part of Gateway 2020, a new cultural, strategic and operational road map.
• Programmed a 2020-21 season reflective of Hawaii's unique intersection of cultures, with a commission from Takuma Itoh exploring the impact of immigration on successive local generations and a conducting slate that is.
• Rebuilt financial systems and reporting to improve fiduciary oversight and operational stability, leaving the HSO on track for its first balanced budget since 2014.
• Negotiated contract extensions with the Musicians Association of Hawaii and Hawaii Opera Theatre to allow for season expansion and signed a new partnership with Hawaii Theatre Center as “Artistic Partner and Resident.
• As COVID-19 crisis began, secured SBA Payroll Protection Loan within days of program launch, instilled confidence in the board through scenario planning and decision-making transparency, and launched a communications.

Planned nationwide series of screenings for On the Brink, a documentary about displacement and gentrification in Seattle’s historic African-American neighborhood, the Central District, paired with panel discussions featuring local experts, activists, advocates and community voices.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Worked with LACO board and senior management to ensure a smooth leadership transition and prepare for the exciting launch of a new season and new community partnerships as Jaime Martin began his tenure as music director.

Greater Los Angeles Area

As executive director of Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Scott Harrison expanded upon LACO’s commitment to artistic and community impact through transformative music-making, cultural conversation, and partnerships with organizations of shared values, including the CAP UCLA, USC Thornton School of Music, Glendale Arts, the Soraya, Colburn School and.

Detroit, MI

Led the DSO’s advancement and communications teams tasked with meeting the DSO’s gift and grant requirements for general operating support, endowment and other special needs. Built one-to-one relationships with the Orchestra’s highest value patrons, funders, and sponsors and supported DSO leadership in strategic fundraising and planning initiatives. Led a.

Greater Detroit Area

Made the DSO "the most accessible orchestra on the planet." Launched Live from Orchestra Hall, the only free orchestra webcast series in the world. 500,000 viewers and counting from more than 100 countries have tuned in via web and mobile since Spring 2011. Proud to have had one of the most active and engaged social media bases among orchestras.

Greater Detroit Area

Serve as chief engagement officer in pursuit of fully activated and deployed governance body members. Work seamlessly with the leadership from the Directors, Trustees, Governing Members, Volunteer Council, Orchestra and the Administration in pursuit of DSO strategy and innovation, earned and contributed revenue goals, and integrated communications solutions.

Greater Detroit Area

Motivated staff to design and implement systems that generated intense patron loyalty and increased contributed and earned revenue in anticipation of a generation-defining capital campaign. Helped lead the transition from a traditional marketing and development department structure to an integrated patron department providing 360-degree service to.

Achieved over $3.5 million in earned revenue annually across Classical, Pops, and Family series; reinvigorated Opening Night Gala branding and marketing, resulting in the ISO's first sold-out Gala in over a decade; built the largest digital listening library of any US orchestra at the time, featuring on-demand audio streaming and downloads on the web and.

Directed REACH, a community outreach performance program with over 150 concerts annually, handling artistic programming, personnel management, contract negotiation, concert operations, partnerships and sponsorship, marketing, and oversight of a $250,000 budget.

Coordinated media relations for international, national, and local press at Tanglewood Music Center

Managed public relations department production schedules, wrote press releases and program book articles, and coordinated press events, including festivities for the 15th anniversary of the Meyerson Symphony Center.

Bm/Ba, Bassoon Performance / Political Science

Mm, Bassoon Performance

High School Diploma

National Arts Strategies Chief Executive Program: Community & Culture

Strategic Perspectives In Nonprofit Management

Today's nonprofit organizations are faced with shifting demands for services, mounting financial pressures, and diverse operational.