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Managed staffing and resources for project planning purposes. Duties included working closely with lead producers to establish staffing needs, overseeing all communication regarding resource allocation and assignments, managing freelance contracting and financial documentation, and advocating for employees in the Production Services team by ensuring proper workload was maintained. Served as main liaison between the Senior Leadership team, Vice President of Production Services, and Production Services Directors to execute company's mission, vision, and values on a daily basis. Cultivated relationships with a team of 30+ employees including technical directors, digital producers, associate producers, production coordinators, and video production staff. Supported Vice President of Production Services with all internal processes including hiring/interviews, staffing, financial processes, and other internal logistics on behalf of the department. Streamlined freelancer contracting across the organization and managed all stages of the process including pay rate negotiations, non-disclosure documentation, exhibit As, agreements, and invoices.Served as a founding member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion working committee. Established VIVA's first DEI initiative through a multi-month research and presentation process. Held onsite show roles for fast-paced, high stakes client events nationally and internationally.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Served as an artist wrangler/talent escort for high-level artists visiting the Kennedy Center which included maintaining artists’ schedules, coordinating transportation logistics, and accommodating special needs. Past events include:Kennedy Center Honors- 2016 (Al Pacino), 2018 (Alex Lacamoire from Hamilton), 2019 (Philip Bailey from Earth, Wind & Fire), Spring 2021 (Midori), & Winter 2021 (Justino Diaz), 2022 (George Clooney)Mark Twain Prize- 2017 (Emma Stone), 2018 (Kumail Nanjiani), 2019 (Common), 2023 (Drew Barrymore)Spring Gala- 2015 (Puppini Sisters), 2016 (Leslie Odom Jr.), 2017 (David Duchovny)

Liaised with diplomatic communities in DC to curate innovative artistic performances that strengthened ties between the U.S. and foreign nations while also sharing international cultures with the local community.Managed the Kennedy Center’s Annual Lunar New Year Celebration, which included collaborating closely with the Korean & Chinese Embassies, to program two weeks’ worth of free public events and activities, impacting over 25,000 attendees during the two-week celebration. Led the JFK Portraits Young Artist Education program part of the 50th Anniversary programming, which included contracting adjudicators, creating the application and adjudication criteria, managing external communications, leading recorded interviews, and guiding the selection process with senior leadership.Facilitated financial logistics for festivals, performances, and events including creating & executing artist agreements, projections and budget reporting/management, and artistic copyright fee processes.Coordinated travel logistics for staff and artists by booking domestic/international travel, ground transportation, hotel accommodations, managing hospitality, and assisting with US Visa processes.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed the annual District of Columbia Public School (DCPS) Performing Arts Festival in collaboration with the DCPS Arts Office, impacting 3,000 student performers and teachers over the course of the four day festival. Oversaw 30+ event volunteers, innovated event communication practices to promote efficiency, coordinated intricate event schedules, booked transportation for over 90 ensembles, and more.Hosted visiting artists participating in the DC Partnership Program. Coordinated with artist management to arrange schedules, travel, and accommodations, as well as executed artist contracts. Artists have included Alvin Ailey Dance Company, New York City Ballet, the cast of Broadway’s Aladdin and more.Worked with the Director of School and Community programs in collaboration with Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, Hamilton Management, and DC Public and Public Charter Schools to execute EduHam program (impacting over 4,000 local High School students, July 2018). Served as a Citizen Artist Fellow Regional Manager for the Kennedy Center’s National Citizen Artist Fellow nomination process. Reviewed submissions and assisted with the final selection of fellows.Executed the national “Teaching Artists Present” digital learning program during the start of the pandemic. Created application guidelines, managed submissions, and participated in selection process. Other responsibilities continued from “Program Assistant” position below.

Spearheaded the campaign to develop a student ticket discount program as the co-lead of the Higher Education working group, and led the facilitation of two exploratory meetings with representatives from local higher education institutions. The MyTix Student Rush policy was successfully created as a result. Managed multiple Performance Access ticket equity programs by leading the application processes, arranging transportation, making ticket reservations, monitoring program budgets, and serving as a community liaison. Programs impact about 10,922 people each year.Coordinated logistics for the DC Partnership School (DCPSI) program including booking over 300 field trips each year, curating student performances, hosting in-school masterclasses with visiting artists, drafting artist contracts, managing artist payroll, and coordinating regular meetings and events.Cultivated relationships with local teaching artists, teachers, principals, and community leaders.

Created guest lists, managed invitations, and assisted the office with further planning for major Kennedy Center special events including the Spring Gala, one of the center's large fundraising events.Assisted the Vice President of Institutional Affairs with preparations for the Board of Trustees and the Community Advisory Board meetings. Disseminated budget materials to officials on Capitol Hill.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Co-edited of the weekly AFPC Iran Democracy Monitor, AFPC’s review of reform (circulation of 2,800 individuals in the foreign policy, defense, and intelligence community). Co-edited of the weekly AFPC Eurasia Security Monitor, AFPC’s review of security in the Middle East and Central Asia (circulation of 1,800 individuals in foreign policy, defense, and intelligence community).Updated content for chapters in the forthcoming 2nd edition of the AFPC World Almanac of Islamism. Provided extensive staff support to various AFPC events on Capitol Hill and authored event summaries disseminated through the AFPC newsletter.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Worked as an Academic Coach teaching students in grades three through ten with prepared lesson plans as well as academic assistance with homework. Utilized leadership and conflict resolution skills during parent teach conference meetings.