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Seattle, Wa

Lead Intiman towards financial sustainability and guarantee accessibility for audiences of all backgrounds at this Tony-award winning regional theatre ($1M annual budget).• Guided the company through a crisis in 2019, managing intense press coverage and rallying the community to raise over a quarter million dollars in 3-months• Developed strategy to diversify the board of directors, changing over the entire board in one year • Manage a four-person team to set and reach contributed and earned financial goals• Create and direct communications campaigns and press strategy for all programs and announcements• Sustained audience engagement during COVID by launching digital events and virtual Town Halls • Developed and managed a strategic planning process that engaged 200 people from the community• Grew the grant funding for the company, surpassing 2020 goals by over $40k• Redeveloped company website, donation portal, box office, and oversaw rebranding of all programs• Manage all tech platforms, including Google Apps, Salesforce / PatronManager, MailChimp

Seattle

Consulting at Intiman Theatre in marketing, branding, fundraising, board recruitment and development, and community engagement.• Created and directed the “Free for Everyone” access program, including fundraising strategy (which brought in over $130k) and awareness campaign, doubling the number of tickets distributed show over show• Designed demographic capture strategy, tracking the impact of the program: 40% of attendees were people of color, 9% were attending the theatre for the first time in their life, and over 55% earn less than $45k/year

Greater Seattle Area

Executive Director of BeautyBoiz project, providing a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community. beautyboiz.comLead all aspects of this 501(c)(3) non-profit theatre production company, expanding access for audiences of all ages to the live arts, and amplifying the work of women, LGBTQ, and POC artists.• Manage board recruitment and on boarding process, successfully recruiting 10 members.• Lead all fundraising efforts and strategy development, raising $150,000 for this brand-new company in 5 yrs.• Direct all programming, from material selection to the stage, including all hiring & budget setting processes.• Recruit and manage a volunteer staff, ranging in size from 6-12 local producers and artists.• Lead marketing and brand development efforts, including website and social media audience of over 5,000.• Produced over 50 events at 40 different venues throughout Seattle, including 8 main stage productions, parties, staged readings, fundraisers, a podcast, silent discos and more. • Launched the queer nightlife brand BeautyBoiz, growing Forward Flux’s parties into an ever-expanding mix of theater meets nightlife, employing local LGBTQ artists and providing a safe space for queer people.• Cultivated an audience and donor base, with dynamic programming that has reached over 7,500 people.• Provided over 600 paid opportunities for artists in Seattle, with a focus on gender parity and race equity.

Seattle

Contract staffed by Robert HalfAssist Bobby Forch in managing and administering diversity and inclusion plans for WSDOT mega-programs, specifically the Alaskan Way Viaduct removal and tunnel replacement.

Assist with projects, hiring, and consulting as needed.

Provide Project Management support to the Founder + CEO on client accounts that she is heavily involved in. Manage special events for our firm's many clients as needed.• Manage CEO's calendar, overseeing scheduling with high-profile clients and politicians.• Create and manage company annual budget, and assist with tracking quarterly progress.• Provide administrative support to the board, founder, and for the fundraising efforts of Eastern Congo Initiative, which CEO co-founded with Ben Affleck and serves as Vice Chair of the board.• Manage and update company website (WordPress).• Manage and oversee new hires and vendors, including interview process.• Project Manager for key clients.• Draft briefing memos for clients, including research.• Manage event details and logistics for client events, including guest list tracking and RSVP's, venue contracts, gifts for guests, etc.• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key partners to the firm, including high profile clients.• Plan and book elaborate domestic and international travel itineraries.• Work directly with high profile clients on travel and logistical support (including private planes).• Track and allocate all monthly expenditures for CEO and oversee non-billable expenses for the company.• Sign checks on behalf of CEO, and manage relationship with bank.• Welcome CEO's personal guests to Seattle, and assist with logistics and reservations.• Book and manage vendors at CEO's personal home.

Provide consistently flawless support to the Founder + CEO of this boutique philanthropic consultancy firm, overseeing communications, company goals, and internal project deadlines for the entire team.- Manage the CEO’s complicated calendar, setting meeting priorities with very little input, and allowing maximum exposure across clients and internal team as needed.- Represent CEO in internal meetings when she is out of town.- Provide administrative support to the board, founder, and for the fundraising efforts of Eastern Congo Initiative, which CEO co-founded and serves as Vice Chair of the board.- Draft and manage the company-wide goals and operational protocol.- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key partners to the firm, maximizing CEO’s access to important business and personal contacts around the world.- Oversee and edit team correspondence and business briefs before delivery to CEO.- Manage the firm’s financial forecast and budget, providing weekly updates to the CEO.- Oversee the firm’s new business pipeline, ensuring all potential clients are receiving adequate attention, and send weekly updates on team progress.- Plan and book elaborate domestic and international travel itineraries, building in last minute change options based on our constantly shifting client needs.- Work directly with high profile clients on travel and logistical support.- Event Planning and Management for high profile clients and prominent political figures.- Project Manager for certain client accounts.- Work on CEO’s behalf 24/7 to provide real-time responses to any and all requests.- Oversee client expense billing, reducing non-billable expenditures dramatically year over year.

Seattle

Temporary assignment staffed by Robert HalfAssisted with managing and running the CEO’s office at this nationwide non-profit specializing in child health services, foster care support and advocacy. • Booked all travel for CEO, working closely with his lead assistant on all logistics • Reconciled all expenses for CEO• Handled all executive team meetings, including catering and technical details

Seattle, Wa

Supported the CEO, executives, and Board of Directors in their day to day of running this highly successful non-profit while they conducted a search for a full time EA. Duties:-Calendar management-Meeting planning-Prep materials for board meetings-Take minutes of committee and board meetings-Draft and edit correspondence-Assist with projects as needed

Greater New York City Area

Supported two high-level executives and worked across divisions to keep our team running on schedule.- Managed the Merchandising team calendar working cross-divisionally with Design & Production to keep product development on time and ensuring all deadlines are met.- Floor Manager for 5th floor at 550 7th ave. overseeing the printer room, annual supplies budget, and ensured all supplies and needs of the floor were met in a timely manner.- Managed Ms. Aronson & Ms. Bacal’s extensive Outlook calendars and assisted with emails.- Handled monthly expense reports including international spending. - Booked all business and personal travel and appointments for Ms. Aronson.- Covered vacations for the other division assistants, at times supporting as many as six executives at once (including Kim Roy, President).- Worked remotely to train new assistant in this role, teaching all processes that were established during my time that are now the standard for operation.

New York City

Provided consistently flawless support to Mr. Baldo LaRussa, Vice President of Retail Development at Lauren Ralph Lauren while his current assistant was on Maternity Leave. - Managed daily Outlook calendar and email correspondence- Oversaw Mr. LaRussa's direct reports in the field to ensure all deadlines and duties were fulfilled- Collected information from the field team of 100+ to create and manage comprehensive spreadsheets for the central office- Created and approved monthly budget reports to account for all personal expenses - Learned a brand new online system introduced by RL corporate and was a main contact for the field team on this new method- Took ownership of special projects including organizing volunteer events, planning offsite meetings, and equipment ordering for the field and central team- Built a strong knowledge of the workings of Retail Development, Ralph Lauren, and our many accounts including Macy's and Lord & Taylor quickly and efficiently after less than one week's training

New York City

Temp positions include:Receptionist at Ralph Lauren Executive OfficeOffice Administrator at Polo Ralph Lauren, Children's Trim Division (Long term position)Receptionist at Spring Design Partners

New York City

Contributed to the overall success in this private entrepreneur's personal life and businesses.Personal Assistant- Head Asst. & Gate Keeper checking emails, making appointments, and interviewing / managing staff.- Worked out of home and two offices over-seeing all areas as needed.- Booked travel, cars, reservations, etc. and managed calendars. - Maintained correspondence with celebrities and A-list contacts.- Occasional travel for meetings and / or events.Epic Group Worldwide – Events and PR Services: Event Coordinator- Oversaw client communication, Created illustrative proposals, Drafted contracts and assisted with negotiations, Assisted with venue selection and client tours, Composed Excel budget spreadsheets, Conducted casting calls and made casting decisions.- Managed staff during events and ensured that all planned elements ran smoothly. Called stage show cues and worked with venue management on timing of food serve out.- Other duties included: developing creative ideas to drive sales for restaurants, nightlife, and lounges; assisting with brand re-launches; red carpet film premiere promotion; associate design and promotion for celebrity events and magazine launches.Plus Factor, Inc. – Manhattan Loft Share Rentals: Operations Manager- Oversaw the day-to-day operations for two Manhattan locations with over 35 rooms.- Developed and streamlined rental operations (ads for the rooms, screening of potential tenants, scheduling of showings, showing procedures, applications, and leases) to maximize tenant occupancy while minimizing vacancy losses.- Brought occupancy levels from 55% to 96% in one year’s time increasing revenue.- Procured two large business accounts to provide local schools with student housing and managed the business relationships personally.- Conducted preliminary interviews, trained new hires, and supervised maintenance staff.

Established an excellent reputation for quality work by filling in where needed, adapting quickly, and displaying a friendly and professional demeanor for this staffing agency.Cartier:- Assisted the North American CEO while his assistant was out of town.- Held a recurring position as the front desk receptionist for Cartier’s flag ship store on 5th Ave.IWC:- Managed and ran the NYC headquarters while all staff attended off-site meetingsDirect Marketing Association:- Recurring position as receptionist for NYC headquarters

Nebraska Theatre CaravanA Christmas Carol - Beggar

West Side Story - Action

Contributed to the high-class experience held by this spa by maintaining professional and attentive front of house service.- Built a loyal client base by ensuring a rewarding and satisfying spa experience for all.- Over saw all aspects of guest’s stay including check-in, suggesting add on services, check-out, and handling any complaints.- Managed the client bookings for all spa services to ensure maximum amount of appointments and revenue.- Handled highly private information discreetly and dealt with celebrities and high profile clients.- Balanced the books nightly and handled large amounts of money.- Provided excellent customer service over the phone with bookings, promotions, and new client intake.

Guys and Dolls - Angie the OxHolly Jolly Christmas - Featured PerformerNote: 6 week break between February and April.

Contributed to Restaurant Associates reputation of superior event service by leading service teams and providing attention to the order and manner of service.- Provided strong attention to detail and superior service skills to make every guest at every event a VIP.- Top Butler requested for host tables, celebrities and maintaining that new staff are serving to R. A. standards- Team leader (“A” Butler) for sit down dinner service and Sweep Team Leader for large dinner serve out.NOTE: I remained a part-time employee working occasional nights and weekends as needed until June, 2010.

Disney's High School Musical - RyanWest Side Story - Action

Oklahoma! - Ensemble / Dancer

Music Man - Ensemble / Tommy U/sFootloose - Lyle / Willard U/s (performed)

Silence - Asst. Director to Rob BundyLight Board Operator for the show

Traveled to Houston area schools teaching after school performing arts classes.

Red Badge of Courage - Henry (Lead)If you take a Mouse to the Movies - Walter (Lead)

Seussical the Musical - Ensemble / Vlad Vladikoff