BUSINESS AND CREATIVE ARTS EXECUTIVE responsible for growing a popular theatre company, with an eighty year history, into a preeminent regional arts destination. In less than five years, using an exceptionally diverse set of skills, grew the operating budget by one hundred twenty percent, improved audience attendance by twenty-four percent and created a collaborative arts culture between all of the performing arts entities in the area. At the same time created a more diverse and expansive volunteer base and audience. Expanded the organization's creative and educational excellence through a welcoming culture of inclusion along with the implementation of current theatrical practices and technology. ◊ Increased individual giving through development of relationships with key stakeholders ◊ Grew brand awareness through appearances at, and involvement with, other regional and national organizations and media outlets◊ Developed a new culture of appreciation and collaboration amongst all stakeholders◊ Made sound financial management and administrative decisions that transformed the balance sheet from a deficit into a surplus in just six months◊ Achieved an twenty-three percent growth in grant funding◊ Improved marketing practices through new social media initiatives while streamlining advertising budgets through partnerships with area marketing entities ◊ Initiated a visionary long term plan for rebranding and facility growth◊ Improved and diversified board of directors engagement ◊ Increased awareness and community financial support of Camp Wonderland, a summer arts camp for young people with autism◊ Managed the search, negotiation and moving process into a new scenic and storage facility◊ Created fourteen critically and popularly acclaimed virtual shows across the first eleven months of the pandemic.

DIRECTOR, CHOREOGRAPHER: Responsible for developing the artistic vision and production plans for high-level teams of creative artists. Used my exceptional communication, technical, motivational and operational skills to realize the creative vision and deliver high-quality productions on time and within budget.◊ Director / Co-Choreographer Jersey Boys, The Little Mermaid, Into The Woods, Anything Goes, Catch Me If You Can, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Ragtime, Mamma Mia, Something Rotten, Seussical, Guys and Dolls, Little Shop of Horrors◊ Director / Choreographer: Sister Act, A Christmas Story, 7 Brides For 7 Brothers, The Music Man, Annie Get Your Gun, Across The Lines, My Fair Lady, Young Frankenstein, The Addams Family, Ed-Zoo-Cation, Shrek The Musical, Bye Bye Birdie (Consultant), Joseph...Dreamcoat, School of Rock◊ Associate Director: Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - National Tour ◊ Consultant: Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas - National Tour, Lincoln Center Theatre Production of Lerner & Lowe's My Fair Lady - National Tour ◊ Resident / Assistant Director: Peter Pan 360, puppet up! UNCENSORED◊ Production Manager: Piff The Magic Dragon (On Tour)PLAYWRIGHT, COMPOSER: Created award winning written and musical material for live performances in a variety of genres and venues. Provided a blueprint for creative and technical teams to bring a story into existence for a wide range of audiences. ◊ Writer / Composer: Across The Lines, Billy Reed, Tricktown To Treatville, Duet!!, Ed-Zoo-cation I & II, International Pageants, A Moral Pair of Ducks, Mr. Broadway - The Life and Songs of George Mr. Cohan, Oh Bother! The Blustery Adventures of Winnie The Poh!Available for freelance work to bring to life stories that are challenging, entertaining, dangerous, exciting, provocative, intriguing and fun! Storytelling is my passion!

Working with a tremendous team of technicians, actors and managers to bring the story of Peter Pan to the stage in a unique and exciting way. An experience that included 360 degrees of video, flying, automation, puppetry, fight choreography, circus arts, live music and an orchestral underscoring on a stage in the round covered in dozens of trap doors. A special show brought to life through great story-telling with high tech effects accompanied by old school theatricality.As the PSM and TD, I was responsible for the artistic integrity of the production, rehearsals, putting in new cast members, scheduling, promotional television appearances, brush up rehearsals, reports, creative solutions to re-blocks and casting challenges, VIP guest experiences, calling the hundreds of technical cues, morale and assisting the technical team with all of their needs. We were able to delight audiences across North America who gave us rave reviews along with the praise of formal reviewers as we brought Nerverland to life eight or more times a week!

PRODUCED, WROTE, COMPOSED, DIRECTED, CHOREOGRAPHED more than one hundred original productions performed in venues across the country and on tour. Guided a diverse group of artists, managers, and technicians to a common vision while encouraging input from the team. Collaborating with and incredible team of individuals to create award winning, audience thrilling, client appreciative live entertainment!◊ Primary writer of company proposals resulting in million dollar contracts. ◊ Added new clients to the company portfolio by developing ground-breaking creative concepts. ◊ Created monthly community service program with 100% participation from staff.◊ Writer of print marketing material and press releases for the company and its sister organization Live On Stage.◊ Local and national spokesperson for company affairs.◊ Advised the CEO / Creative Director on vision and goals for diversifying client portfolio and new creative directions for company product and concepts.◊ Led oversight of production budgets, instituting a culture of cost saving and continuous process improvement, while still maintaining the highest creative standards.◊ Promoted an organization of collaboration, creativity, positive energy and trust.◊ Garnered international recognition of company creative products through annual nominations and awards.

COMPANY ADMINISTRATOR VINDALOO MUSIC (The business organization of Aerosmith): Successfully guided the planning, scheduling, and implementation of large-scale, complex international tours and recordings. Managed work flow of multiple management companies, promotional organizations, and artists from concept through sold-out performances across several countries. Concurrently managed office and recording studio staff and activities. ACCOUNTANT FOR NORTH AMERICAN AEROSMITH CONCERT TOUR: Managed budgets, payments, and performance settlements averaging one million dollars per performance in addition to oversight of ticketing as well as the financing of housing, travel and per diem of over one hundred and thirty employees. Created a positive and rewarding work experience for the expansive team resulting in an improved work process, output and net profit.TOURING MANAGEMENT OF STEVEN TYLER: Facilitated the complete details of press, creative, marketing, business, performance, and personal activities while also overseeing the health and safety of the artist. This included interfacing with other high-level artists and their management teams to produce exceptional experiences for all entities.

Served as the Production Stage Manager on the National Tour Of "Grease" featuring Frankie Avalon and as a consultant on productions of "Smokey Joe's Cafe" and "Fame".

BOOKING AND CONTRACTING: Negotiated, created, and executed contracts for thirty-five classical and folk artists as well as over two hundred concert organizations across North America. Facilitated more than seven hundred concerts per year while creating valued long-term relationships with clients. ◊ Promoted the inclusion of visual artists and their collections into company touring model.◊ Lead spokesperson for the company on the local and national levels.◊ Streamlined the routing and contracting process, resulting in cost savings in work hours. ◊ Facilitated strategic planning sessions, which led to the creation of an added services initiative and increased retention of concert organizations.◊ Improved gross revenue for all stakeholders through reduced operating costs and improved marketing strategies.◊ Established and maintained effective relationships across extremely varied demographics.

SINGER, DANCER, ACTOR: Delivered honest, passionate, content-driven performances to audiences in regional theaters and on national tours. In addition to performing often managed the well being and business of the full company. Appeared as the spokesperson in promotional interviews and ad campaigns. Received bonuses and awards for the work delivered. ◊ Regionally: Double Trouble (Goodspeed Opera House – 7 Characters) Forever Plaid (Smudge), Promises, Promises (Chuck Baxter), Listen To The River (Commodeus), Lee Greenwood's Portrait of America (Singer, Dancer, Host, Percussionist), Showdown at the Silver Dollar Saloon (Bart – Improv Based Show), Christmas In The Ozarks (Singer, Dancer, Host, Multiple Characters), Blue Man Group (Trained as middle guy replacement) ◊ National Tours: American Rhapsody (George & Ira), Birth of the Beat (Narrator, featured percussionist) HOST of programming developed for national television, regional theater productions, and special events. Cast for my ability to energize a room while still making all involved comfortable, informed and entertained. ◊ Nickelodeon Tours: Double Dare 2000, TV Land's Ultimate Fan Search, U Pick Nick ◊ Regional Theater: Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede, Country Jubilee ◊ Special Events: Miss, Miss Teen, Mrs. International Pageants, National Conferences

Co-created a community organization that provided arts opportunities for the city. Developed the organization into a sought after business. Company included a dance studio, a production company, art studio and talent management.

THEATRE, INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL MUSIC TEACHER: Created a prestigous performing arts program with an innovative curriculum that, in addition to the educational opportunities it provided to the students, became a key recruitment and development tool for the institution. FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON: For seven years performed planning, programming, budgeting execution, scheduling, and resource management including developing operating budgets, master schedules, work breakdown structures, resource requirements and resource plans for short term and long term department operation and growth. PRODUCER. DIRECTOR, CHOREOGRPAHER: Created award winning performing arts productions, including fourteen musicals, sixteen plays, and fourteen revues that had documented lifelong impact on the participants. The extracurricular performing arts program became a model for portions of Wisconsin and a fundraising tool for the institution. TECHNICAL DIRECTOR: Responsible for the upkeep and operation of two proscenium theaters for all school events & productions. These venues were developed into local rental road houses for touring shows. DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR ASSISTANT: Supervised all public relations and branding efforts while creating a comprehensive plan for development and marketing activities. Provided critical assistance with fundraising initiatives including annual fund, special events, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants. Acted as the public representative of the institution in recruitment activities.

VOCAL MUSIC CONSULTANT: Coached hundreds of young adult performers across the the fine arts departments to deliver healthy, repeatable results with their vocal instrument. Developed long term systems that created measurable improvements within the musical theater programs. Developed collaborative relationships across department boundaries. Persuaded cross-department faculty to accept recommendations and cooperate, applying keen understanding of needs of others. ADJUNCT PROFESSOR APPLIED PERCUSSION STUDIES: Through private instruction of percussion majors and ad hoc music students, trained and mentored participants in all styles and genres of the field. Used a positive, dedicated work ethic and passion for the art form to develop a thriving program.