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Firebelly Design is a socially conscious boutique design studio based in Chicago. We specialize in branding, strategy and Good Design for Good Reason™.► Directs business development initiatives across multiple sectors (non-profit, social enterprise, philanthropy) with high-impact clients► Fosters a collaborative, innovative culture, mentoring a team of 15.

► Directed programming, digital content and curriculum development for hospital board members across Texas: in-person events (conferences, regional board education workshops), live/recorded webinars and publications.► Instructed regional governance training workshops with hospitals/health care systems across the state and through virtual training platforms.

Pasadena, CA

► Pitched Designmatters models of engagement to a wide range of strategic partners, including corporate, non-profit and government agencies, for design collaborations with solution-driven design students and faculty. Developed short-term and long-term plans for partnership through a diverse offering of programming, from 3-day brainstorming to 14-week.

► Launched the New Venture Competition, awarding Conservatory music students seed grants to fund innovative business ideas, and coached winners through early-stage entrepreneurship, resulting in over $30K invested in students and 16 small ventures launched. ► Produced the inaugural Musical Encounter Interactive program, engaging Conservatory musicians in.

Los Angeles, CA

► Professionally managed 8 young musicians through the Colburn Artists Program, including contract negotiations, itineraries and on-the-ground community engagement opportunities. ► Oversaw production of Colburn Chamber Music Series and engaged guest artists and conductors for Colburn Orchestra performances.

► Led production on special projects, ranging from intimate post-concert dinners to coordinating a choir of 800 singers for a performance of Mahler’s Symphony of a Thousand at the Shrine Auditorium. ► Served as executive assistant to the Vice President of Artistic Planning, often liaising with high-profile guest artists and conductors. ► Researched and.

► Managed e-communications for over 40 Section of Litigation Committees; worked closely with Committee co-chairs to produce newsletter content, share dates for CLE opportunities and increase visibility of the Section among its membership. ► Launched Section Leadership Passport Program at the 2010 Annual Conference, enabling new Section members to interact.

► Oversaw Members’ Only programming – and revenue stream – by securing exclusive tours of architecturally-significant properties in Chicago (Aqua, Krause Music Store, Lane Tech HS). ► Developed, in conjunction with CAF’s design team, online and direct mail membership materials to support the fundraising efforts of the institution.

► Researched community institutions, stores, restaurants, etc. for grassroots marketing purposes and participated in outreach marketing in Chicago neighborhoods.

► Maintained leadership role in the Senior Gift Drive as Promotions Committee ChairAssisted with publicity projects, cultivation events and donor acknowledgement banquets.

► Composed preliminary grant proposals ranging from $2,500 to $20,000.► Assisted in Planned Giving meetings and in the development of the Trust's Legacy Society.

► Presented a researched document on the fundraising tactics of selected professional ensembles nationwide, including the Knoxville Symphony, Asheville Symphony and Harrisburg Symphony► Assisted with Education and Outreach programs, including Schooltime Concert Series.

Bachelor Of Arts, Music Performance

Creative Leadership

Activities and Societies: ArtCenter at Night course in Creative Leadership, Summer 2019.