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Toledo, Oh, Us

Toledo, Ohio Metropolitan Area

In this role, I oversee general operations and infrastructure systems, Toledo Symphony Orchestra and Toledo Jazz Orchestra management, library operations, venue management, and special partnerships.

Toledo, Ohio, United States

Toledo, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Tyler, Tx

To engage, embrace, and excite the East Texas communitythrough inspiring musical performance.

Boston, Ma

Coordinate admissions process for applicants. Manage relationship of host institution and oversee all space needs including housing, rehearsal and performance space. First point of contact for students and parents.

Nashua, Nh

Notable performances include Mahler’s 8th Symphony, Brahms 2nd Symphony, Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra, Wagner’s Essential Ring (orch. J.McPhee)With a rich history beginning with its founding in 1923 by conductor and educator Elmer “Pop” Wilson, Symphony NH (until 2012 known as Nashua Symphony Orchestra) is the oldest professional orchestra in New Hampshire. Since 2008, when Music Director and Principal Conductor Jonathan McPhee joined the Symphony NH family, the orchestra has soared to new artistic heights, continually pushing the envelope with challenging programming and repertoire.

Greater Boston Area

- Hire and manage summer conference staff including 6 conference coordinators and 75 conference assistants- Conduct staff training for professional and paraprofessional staff; conduct weekly staff meetings, professional development activities and 1:1 meetings with direct reports- Coordinate facilities’ flip from student-occupied buildings to “rent-ready” conference housing buildings and back to student occupied building- Map summer conference housing groups across 3+ buildings and 4000 available beds throughout the summer- Work with campus partners to facilitate safety orientations, meals and meeting space needs for summer conference guests- Seek out new business for external meeting-only and summer conference housing events- Work with internal stakeholders at the University to execute conference housing and meeting-only events that foster the mission of colleges and departments at the University. - Author contracts for all external meeting space requests and summer conference housing groups- Serve on a professional duty (on-call) rotation throughout the summer conference season

Boston, Ma

Produce 70+ interdisciplinary arts events annually showcasing the research, work and talent of students and faculty in the College of Arts, Media and Design. Oversee budgets, contracts, visiting artists, space reservations and publicity materials. Increased social media engagement 200% over 18 months.

Boston, Ma

Repertoire includes Swan Lake, Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, Lady of the Camelias, Chroma, Cacti, Symphony in Three Movements, Third Symphony of Gustav Mahler, The Sleeping Beauty, Onegin, La Bayadere, Don Quixote (principal 2012), Symphony of Psalms, Fancy Free, CoppeliaSince 1963, Boston Ballet has been one of the leading dance companies in the world on stage, in the studio and in the community. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen, the Company maintains an internationally acclaimed repertoire and the largest ballet school in North America, Boston Ballet School.Boston Ballet maintains a repertoire of classical, neo-classical and contemporary works, ranging from full-length story ballets to new works by some of today's finest choreographers. Boston Ballet's second company, Boston Ballet II, is comprised of pre-professional dancers who gain experience by performing with the Company and independently, presenting lecture-demonstrations and special programs to audiences throughout the Northeast.

Cambridge, Ma

- Manager for the MIT Wind Ensemble, Festival Jazz Ensemble, Concert Choir, Chamber Chorus.- Responsible for publicity materials, personnel, creating and implementing budgets, and coordinatingvenues- Negotiated contracts, fees, travel arrangements, visa applications and scheduling with musicians, guest artists, and management companies- Managed front of house staff, trained student ushers and volunteers, box office, audio/visual andproduction for events in Kresge Auditorium (1200 seats). - Scheduled rehearsal and concert space for Music and Theater Arts- Managed the rental and maintenance schedule of 150 seat recital hall- Produced special institute events including presidential inaugurations, MIT’s 150th celebration, concerts, galas and visiting artist lectures

Lexington, Ma

- Worked with Music Director and programming committee to plan artistic programs and budgets- Implemented central audience development and customer relationship management system- Managed front and back of house operations for concerts and special fundraising events includingmanaging volunteers and box office staff- Coordinated all marketing and publicity including website oversight, direct mail campaigns, social mediaand special events- Led board exercises and implemented governance and development strategies which received theMetLife Governance Grant from the League of American Orchestras