Thomas Ciganko Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York, New York, United States

•Manages all aspects of rental performances including preparing invoices and ticket orders, organizing site visits, coordinating backstage logistics, and supervising union staff of over 100 employees; regularly supports Front of House Manager with Usher supervision, scheduling, rotations, and personnel issues •Frequently liaises with Production staff to coordinate Front of House and Stage concerns•Prepares recording and filming estimates, negotiating and managing all recording contracts •Serves as House Manager for all performances in Carnegie Hall, interacting directly with patrons, resolving issues, responsible for public safety and safe operation of public spaces within the Hall•Regularly assists in Stagehand Payroll processing, when necessary; Played integral role in migrating the spreadsheet-based Stagehand Payroll system to a contemporary payroll system, expediating processes

New York, New York, United States

•Managed accounts and agreements with clients, including artists, major concert halls, national festivals, recording studios, Broadway theatres, and event planners•Oversaw staff, union and freelance concert technicians•Worked closely with Marketing and Retail departments to create, negotiate, and fulfill placement and sponsorship agreements•Cultivated relationships with artists from various genres and provided highest standard of customer service

Brea, California, United States

•Led operations and administration of museum budgets, expenses, and revenues•Formulated exhibition schedule, curated exhibitions, planned and executed special events•Devised community outreach and educational programs •Made all staffing and hiring decisions; supervised all staff, interns, and volunteers•Cultivated relationships with artists and art institutions, both national and international•Coordinated loans and acquisitions of artwork and artifacts from collectors and institutions, arranging all transportation, insurance, etc.

New York, New York, United States

•Negotiated fee and technical/backstage rider requirements for performances; ensured contractual obligations were consistently met•Oversaw guest conducting, solo instrumental, solo vocal, orchestral, and chamber music engagements for artists worldwide •Arranged shipment and transportation of pianos for concert technicians, and orchestra instruments for various tours and performers•Managed and tracked performance income, commission fees, travel reimbursements, visa and tax documentation•Proofread and edited press releases, biographical materials, and credits on behalf of artists

New York, New York, United States

•Managed all box office accounts and increased subscription base by 40% over one fiscal year through robust sales techniques•Coordinated group sales and discount contracts

New York, New York, United States

•Maintained film library, tracked incoming and outgoing prints •Assisted with programming and scheduling of films•Operated projection equipment, ensuring that standards for sound and image projection quality were met