A solutions-driven team leader with a history of successful end-to-end management of large-scale events and non-profit administration.
Seeks to support community-focused organizations by implementing efficient organizational systems and management strategies.
Skills:
  • Budgeting
  • Team leadership
  • Project management
  • Union contracts
  • Stage management
  • Organization & scheduling
  • Conflict resolution / problem solving
  • Scenic carpentry
EDUCATION
M.A. Theatre Arts - California State University Los Angeles, CA (2013)
B.A. Theatre & Film - Denison University, OH (2006)

TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS
PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (in progress) 
First Aid, CPR, & AED certified 
COVID Compliance Officer for Theatre Production – Arts & Science (2021) 
ArtEquity’s Finding the Keys: Anti-Racist Approaches to Radical Recruitment in the Arts 
Connecting Cultures DEI Training
  • Stereotypes & Implicit Bias
  • Institutional Racism & White Privilege
  • Norms for Courageous Conversations
  • Communication and Intersectional Identity Awareness

WORK EXPERIENCE

Director of Production
UNION ARTS CENTER | July 2024-Present
  • Leads department of 20 full-time employees to execute end-to-end management of large-scale live events and seasonal programming.
  • Allocates and manages $3.5M seasonal budget.
  • Analyzes venue capabilities, schedules, resources, and labor needs to facilitate seasonal programs and event planning.
  • Works with project teams and department staff to ensure all event elements meet deadlines and remain within budget.
  • Serves on Senior Leadership, responsible for collaborating across departments and with the Board of Directors to make key operating decisions for the organization.
  • Negotiates and executes union and non-union contracts.
  • Plans and leads all project management meetings.

Production Manager
VILLAGE THEATRE | 2017- 2024
  • Built and managed programming budgets, schedules, and contracts.
  • Managed facilities use for concurrently running programs.
  • Worked with external contractors and full-time staff to ensure all programs were within scope and budget.
  • Directly supervised 18 full-time employees.
  • Staffed all event crews, load-ins, & load-outs.
  • Negotiated and wrote union and non-union contracts in collaboration with leadership, artists, and agents
  • Scheduled and lead project planning meetings.
  • Participated in Labor Management meetings and Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations.

Venue Manager and Production Manager
WEST OF LENIN | 2016-2017
  • Planned and executed logistics for all in-house events and programs.
  • Maintained website, social media, event marketing, and community partnerships.
  • Scheduled, managed, and supervised renters’ use of facilities.
  • Tracked and purchased inventory for production and front of house.
  • Supervised Technical Director, House Managers, and event staff.
 
Theatre Arts Department Coordinator
UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND | 2014-2016
  • Maintained all daily operations of Theatre Arts department business.
  • Created and processed contracts for guest designers and directors.
  • Trained and supervised front of house staff.

Events Manager
YOUNGSTOWN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER | 2013-2014
  • Managed program calendars, rental contracts, and invoicing.
  • Scheduled and supervised event staff and volunteers.
  • Oversaw program and rental use of arts and education facilities.
  • Organized and facilitated fundraising events and campaigns.
  • Wrote copy for fundraising letters, grant applications, and marketing materials.

Marketing Coordinator & Registrar
THE ACTOR’S GYMNASIUM | 2008-2009
  • Managed class registrations and handled communication with parents, patrons, and students.
  • Created and distributed marketing materials.
  • Managed social media accounts, website, and email marketing.

Finance Assistant
CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATRE | 2007-2008
  • Prepared bank deposits and tracked accounts payable and receivable.
  • Managed invoicing and bill pay, distributed payroll.
  • Conducted bank and credit card statement reconciliation.

Intermin Managing Director (2007)
NEW COURT THEATRE | 1999-2007
  • Drafted, negotiated, and executed artist contracts.
  • Managed scheduling and communication for staff, board, guest artists, and business partners.
  • Attended board meetings to communicate production needs.
  • Hired and trained new employees.
PRODUCTION MANAGER (2005-2007), NEW COURT THEATRE
  • Oversaw production and front of house budgeting, scheduling, and staffing.
  • Managed season budgets in collaboration with the Board Finance Officer.
  • Created and maintained production calendars.
FINANCE ASSOCIATE (2004-2007), NEW COURT THEATRE
  • Managed payment of bills, taxes, and AEA dues.
  • Prepared and entered deposits of ticket revenue and donations.
  • Ran payroll and processed advances and reimbursements.
HOUSE MANAGER (1999-2007), NEW COURT THEATRE
  • Managed ticket sales, patron communications, & front of house services.
  • Scheduled and managed volunteer ushers.
  • Provided administrative support for the Artistic Director and Board of Directors.