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10+ years of experience
Developed, produced and managed theatrical productions for a 501(c)3 not-for-profit theatre company.
- Selected scripts and hired production staff.
- Supervised and planned production schedules.
- Conducted meetings with producers and senior production staff to examine scripts and production
- Prepared and maintained department budgets.
- Developed marketing, promotional and fundraising campaigns.
- In charge of maintaining insurance, health and safety rules, union agreements and copyright laws.
0-5 years of experience
Oversee all events on campus – performances, meetings, conferences, commencement, etc.
Responsible for overall artistic direction and programming for City College Center for the Arts.
- Created the Office of Events Management, overseeing 1600+ events/year;
- Significantly increased campus events revenue ($0 to $200k+);
- Awarded the President’s STAR award for outstanding Service, Teamwork, Action and Results (2013);
- Promoted from Manager to Director in Jan 2014 along with artistic responsibilities.
0-5 years of experience
Developed and implemented overall artistic mission for the theatre.
- Selected plays and musicals to be part of the 2012 and 2013 seasons, taking into consideration both commercial and aesthetic concerns.
- Hired and supervised directors of plays and musicals. Approved hiring of designers and staff.
- Directed at least one play or musical a year.
- Supervised all box office staff.
- Developed and implemented marketing and fundraising strategy.
- Oversaw the most critically-acclaimed seasons the theatre has experienced in many years, and one of the most profitable.
10+ years of experience
Started this company to lead dance classes, direct annual shows and special events and coordinate community projects with accountability for all finances, administration, choreography, marketing, and sales. Managed between 20-30 dance instructors for three site locations and administrative personnel. Launched a retail store in conjunction with the dance studio selling all dancewear (retail and mail order) and crafts at a separate retail location.
- Generated 20% profit after 1st year and sold business for increased profits.
- Drove profits 20-35% for ten straight years by implementing effective sales and marketing.
- Offered innovative and unique classes to become premier studio in area with highest retention rates.
- Lowered costs by purchasing in bulk and subletting studio space during down times which resulted in a profit over rental costs.
10+ years of experience
- Founded, developed, and expanded full service hair salon, nail salon, and tanning spa. -Devised promotional campaigns that enlarged existing clientele by 50% while developing new business through innovated marketing strategies.
- Recruited, trained, supervised and directed 25 employees and interns to meet and exceed salon and industry standards.
- Created, implemented, and directed salon educational and technical programs.
- Coached staff on retail product knowledge, merchandising techniques, and maximizing- improving client experience.
- Controlled and managed expenses, budget control, sales performance reports, client tracking, and cash management.
- Owner/Designer – custom building property – business tenant management.
0-5 years of experience
Contracted venues and coordinated production logistics for over 30 concerts per season.
- Facilitated weekly rehearsal logistics for 8 ensembles involving almost 400 students.
- Organized, trained, and managed volunteer staff of approximately 30 volunteers per week.
- Prepared contracts and processed payments for all coaches, guest artists, and adjudicators.
- Communicated key information to administrative staff, students, and parents.
0-5 years of experience
Founded and Developed an innovative performing and visual arts program for elementary, middle and high school students (children adolescents and families) diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities.
- Produced and directed full-scale stage productions for over 150 students.
- Designed and implemented arts-related curriculum and lessons tailored for children with Autism, actively engaging learners while educating on proper artistic methodologies.
- Supervised and collaborated with over 70 teachers and staff/teachers directing their ability to function in various roles required to coordinate a production.
- Worked and managed within a budget.
0-5 years of experience
created and directed entertainment in all venues from 600-seat theatres to 2500-seat amphitheatres
- wrote and updated Batman Stunt Show, Batman Forever and Lethal Weapon Stunt Spectacular
- managed annual Fright Fest entertainment
- hired all performers for the stunt shows and musical revues
- negotiated all salaries and pay structure for creative staff
- created and directed fireworks shows, including the debut of Quest for Camelot
- maintained production quality throughout each season
- prepared and managed annual budgets of $3M
- conceived and directed off-site promotional events
0-5 years of experience
Developed the concept and strategy for the theater company, focused on diversity and equal opportunity casting; a first in this community
- Hired all production crew & actors, and coordinated all advertising, media relations, operational execution of this inaugural company and achieved outstanding success as reported in all media coverage.
- Prepared and adhered to tight budgets and accountable to the Board of Directors
- Developed the approach for funding and raised sufficient funds to launch
0-5 years of experience
Selected various plays and musicals to be performed in our seasons.
- Designed look and feel of sets, and production materials.
- Created the print-design for posters for every production from our opening to present.
- Directed cast and crew in numerous productions.
0-5 years of experience
- Leadership, Performance and Morale for 27 high school girls. Managed conflict resolution, hosted visiting professional dancers/choreographers and district personnel. Company choreographer
- Confidential Matters: Worked confidentially with administrative personnel, and faculty.
- Managed finances and spreadsheets for company members as well as vendor contract accounts
- Negotiated and managed contracts with vendors, lighting specialists, photographers, videographers for concerts 2010-2011.
- Coordinated with fundraising committees to meet budgeting needs/district regulations.
- Supervised several regional dance companies in order to produce a state concert (over 1200 attendees). Negotiated contracts with and hosted professional choreographers in order to organize and operate all day workshops for 200 dancers.
0-5 years of experience
Owned and operated local dance studio.
- Managed business finances and customer relations.
- Taught ballet, jazz, and modern dance forms to kids ages 3 through 12 years old.
- Produced and directed several dance recitals.
- Managed fundraisers to send students to Christ in the Arts’ Summer Dance Workshop.
0-5 years of experience
Supervised and set up training for new employees on the Roosters method of Operations; from customer service, to point of sale computer training, as well as procedures of performing the Roosters method of services.
- Performed shave training for new employees to prepare them for their barbering license tests. As well as training for facials that included massages.
- Gave product classes and demonstrations, as well as techniques to effectively determine which product was right for each client, and demonstrated how to effectively sell the product before the client even left the chair.
- On a monthly basis, I have been able to far exceed my goals to place the company in the top ten in the country for product sales in 2013.
- As a barber I have the highest client retention rate at 92%-97%
0-5 years of experience
Oversee all aspects of company operations, from non-profit fiscal sponsorship to event coordination to fundraising and outreach
- Write and edit all grant proposals from Director of Development; wrote proposal for $50,000 grant that was
- Meet with Advisory Board to maintain the integrity and mission of the company; liaise between Advisory Board,
- Host original bi-weekly play development series featured in online blogs and news sources; create and teach
0-5 years of experience
Oversee artistic program planning, operations, and management of [company name] Theater Company to uphold
consistent application of the Neo-Futurist aesthetic and ensure artistic integrity for all Neo-Futurist productions.
- Effectively manage performance, space, and rehearsal scheduling for ensemble of 15 people, as well as production coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and management for season of 3 shows, classes in four quarters, and flagship show running 50 weeks per year.
- Work closely with the Board of Directors and its committees, as well as Neo-Futurist staff and ensemble to create
- Successfully coordinated three fundraising events, bringing in approximately $25,000; generated ideas and buy-in among artistic staff to support administrative and Board efforts.
- Facilitate, organize, and implement short-term initiatives for positive growth and conduct long-term strategic
- Collaborate with Education Coordinator in approving workshop syllabuses, creating season-long schedule of workshops, and training new teachers.
0-5 years of experience
Responsibilities included but not limited to hiring and recruiting employees, directing and scheduling all classes and performances, marketing and advertising, accounts payable and accounts receivable, creating lesson plans, choreographing, setting and directing new pieces, conducting presentations for business strategy meetings, and teaching students ranging in age from three to eighteen. Primary focus
incorporated instructing many forms of dance including ballet, jazz, and tap.
- Effectively and strategically owning and operating a business
- Role required taking the lead in instruction to students of varied ages while delivering key elements of class curriculum.
- Encouraging students to continue in the pursuit of a career while building confidence and motivating positive attitudes among students.
- Encouraging Consulted with parents and guardians respective to student perform and development plans
0-5 years of experience
- Artistic Director/Choreographer of Company members of 45
- Create and prepare correspondence to Company members and affiliates on policies and procedures of all related events
- Manage a staff of 8, responsible for all aspects of organizational development and direction, including Long-range planning, strategy, and policy.
- Council members regarding account status.
- Set and Wardrobe Coordinator, stylist, and make- up artist for events and shows.
6-10 years of experience
- Cultivate and maintain the cultural identity of [company name] through the selection,
- Create and disseminate materials such as press releases, ad copy and videos to further the public’s knowledge of [company name]’ identity and goals
- Appear in interviews in print and radio to inform the public about the mission and purpose of
- Negotiate with local property owners to facilitate DreamLogic’s occupancy of historic venues
- Manage and supervise a staff ranging from 10 to 15 in number throughout the season
6-10 years of experience
Establishing weekly classes create workshops, events, multi-arts programs,
Fundraising activities year round
- Establishing and arranging workshops with custodians of the arts
- Creating and managing operating budget for 4 locations
- Hiring, firing and supervising staff and volunteers
- Training and supervise instructors and facilitators of workshops
- Assist Board of Directors in fundraising campaigns
- Creating lesson plans, calendar and grant writing proposals for funding
- Learning Grant writing
- Working in compliance with the bylaws, and IRS rules of 501(3)C
0-5 years of experience
Direct and identify project parameters and scope, create methodology and align with client to develop design
strategy and vision.
- Analyze and calibrate brand, category, client and project knowledge, devising new ways and new methods to approach work.
- Identify potential business-building opportunities.
- Guide creative vision and preserve the brand’s design assets.
0-5 years of experience
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to design and produce all company materials.
- Created print ready PDF’s and worked with vendors to negotiate price and oversee quality.
- Liaised with musicians agents to incorporate the artists logos/graphics/pictures into beatNik’s flyers/posters/promo materials.
10+ years of experience
Coordinate and manage complex programs and projects geared to large audiences
- All cash handling and processing of customer checks
- Manage and lead teams of volunteers for large productions to ensure effective delivery and execution of programs in fundraising, marketing, research and content development, photography, lighting and sound.
- Teach classes for various age groups ranging from young children, to adults
- Developed and implemented curriculum for various experience levels of dance
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to facilitate tuition schedules, class schedules, attendance policy, and fee structures
- Liaison with members of the arts community to handle all aspects of event coordination as it pertains to dance for example stage/hall coordination, stage and hall decoration, dates, timelines, music coordination
- Collaborate with international and domestic agencies to ensure organizational objectives as related to costume design, website development, and stage prop production.
- Facilitation and direction of group meetings; tailoring to varied audiences as needed
0-5 years of experience
Organize and provide coaching, mentoring, and extensive training to new and existing stylists.
- Identify and report warning signs of emotional, behavioral or technical skills that could affect stylists performance.
- Clearly communicate objectives for all lessons, to all participants.
- Use a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
0-5 years of experience
- Design jewelry through Lost Wax casting method and Silversmithing
- Utilize social media to increase sales
- Photograph and edit images using Photoshop
- Research marketing methods and potential buyers
- Interact with Brick + Mortar stores to replenish inventory
0-5 years of experience
Develop new artistic outreach programs.
- Taking notes during rehearsals and convey information to artists and staff.
- Compiling and distributing cast contact information.
- Distributing and communicating daily schedule.
- Partake in the rehearsal process for the main stage production and Gala’s.
0-5 years of experience
Serve as communications coordinator and public relations organizer.
- Generate public outreach opportunities for the company.
- Design, direct, and execute all public outreach events for the company.
- Recruit, hire, and train all volunteers and guest instructors for the company.
- Serve as executive assistant to the director of the company.
- Oversee and design all aspects of the company’s education and instruction component.
- Design and execute fundraising and donor appreciation activities.
- Participate in all KCT Board activities, meetings, and decisions.
- Oversee and produce all artistic elements of the company.
6-10 years of experience
- Produced theatrical performances for live audiences
- Responsible for the service of food/beverage at our Dinner/Theater performances
- Managing day-to-day financial inquiries and services
- Hiring/Scheduling of all company personnel
- Directing plays and musicals once per season
0-5 years of experience
- Founding member in charge of idea development.
- Integrally involved in setup and coordination of events.
- Mainly concerned with presentation and aesthetics.
- Chief coordinator for design and production for events.
6-10 years of experience
- Create and implement the company syllabus for each dance semester.
- Construct and orchestrate professional choreography for national performances.
- Teach company dancers specific techniques required to improve his/her dance abilities.
- Assisted in the planning and development of UFP
0-5 years of experience
Create budget for rent, cast, crew, costumes, director and management staff.
- Manage box office and all reservations.
- Design and order professional flyers, posters and programs.
- Submit listings to various media outlets including Creative Loafing, Tampa Tribune,
0-5 years of experience
Represents company as spokesperson and presenter of artistic work
- Responsible for web design, utilizing word processing and graphic design software
- Managing, directing, and motivating company members
- Communicating via telephone, email, and direct contact with press, patrons, and clients
0-5 years of experience
Educate students on theater techniques and skills
- Develop students skills in technical theater
- Designer of scenic elements for high-end shows
- Supervise students execution of scenic elements
0-5 years of experience
Educate students on theater techniques and skills
- Develop students skills in technical theater
- Designer of scenic elements for high-end shows
- Supervise students execution of scenic elements
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