Program Director
Columbus Area Arts Council
United States
• Resourced, contracted and managed entertainment, negotiated with major and boutique agencies as well as local and regional band managers.• Researched and introduced new local and regional musical talent to the area• Produced and managed ticketed and free musical concerts, and multi-stage music festivals. Audience capacity for outdoor events range from 3000 – 7000 and indoor proscenium stage seated 600.• Developed new event collaborations with other community organizations• Developed performing arts education programs for youths (in and outside the classroom), senior citizens and the underserved population in the community• Managed and maintaining annual event budget• Developed and managed team strategy and logistics with department staff• Managed, contracted and scheduled corporate and private rentals for community event venue