
Versatile Performing Arts Manager
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Summary
Highly motivated and sharply organized arts manager skilled in venue operations, artist/guest services and tour management for local, national and international productions.
Operates with proven efficiency, flexibility and a positive approach to deliver superior performance under tight deadlines and last-minute emergencies.
Consistent skill at balancing detailed logistics of the production, diverse needs of the artists and guests, and goals and resources of the company throughout all stages of the project from pre-production to premiere and outside tour.
Education
Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
2009
Bachelor of Arts in Art History, cum laude
Experience
Fisher Center at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
November 2019—Present
Artist Services and Programs Manager
- Frontline artist services representative for all Bard College and Fisher Center performance programs, productions and tours, including the 2019 LAB Biennial festival and Pam Tanowitz Dance fellowship residency and tour to Los Angeles in February 2020
- Books, manages and communicates all travel, lodging, meals, ground transportation and hospitality; monitors artists’ health, welfare, and logistical needs while coordinating contracts, schedules, reports and budgets
Summers 2016—2019
Spiegeltent Operations Manager
- Oversaw the installation and set-up of all facilities for Spiegeltent dining, performing arts, after-hours and special events venue; led weekly production and daily staff meetings; responsible for overall production calendar, weekly shift schedules and daily venue reports
- Managed all Spiegeltent front of house, merchandise, crew and security personnel; directs all timely venue changeovers accounting for VIP and artist needs; served as the primary contact for all guest issues, artists’ and VIP house requests and venue maintenance
- Coordinated payroll, artist fees and services, merchandise settlements, food and beverage tracking and Box Office reports
Theatrical Rights Worldwide, New York, NY
March 2016—May 2018
Market Research Associate
- Researched, data mined, analyzed and developed databases of 1300+ to 24000+ new contacts and organizations of select optimal target markets
- Established innovative self-developed strategies to ensure most valuable contacts gathered with most efficient methods, resulting in continuously profitable connections and partnerships
PRIDE: The Series, New York, NY
October 2016
Talent Manager
- Recruited, hired, scheduled and managed 20+ extras for a 3-day shoot of thought-provoking digital series
- Managed all contracts, clearances and agreements while organizing all transportation and last-minute location changes
- Provided an organized and welcoming atmosphere as the first point of contact for all extras during each shoot
The Bridges of Madison County National Tour
October 2015—December 2015
Assistant Company Manager
- Coordinated tour management for company of 35+; managed IATSE, AFM, and AEA contracts; organized company travel, accommodation and rental cars; brokered gym memberships; created detailed city info sheets; managed house seats; organized and led company events
- Oversaw weekly payroll, sick days, union remittances, agent payments, petty cash and credit card reconciliation
Queen of the Night, New York, NY
September 2013-October 2015
Company Management, Group Sales (March 2015—October 2015)
- Managed contracts, booked travel and coordinated payroll for cast of 30+ active and swing performers; researched and secured housing arrangements for 12+ travelling cast within company budget while adhering to individual needs
- Launched successful outreach program to create and maintain long-term relationships with 150+ VIP clients and buyouts of $45,000+
- Handled press inquiries, oversaw all charitable donations and further developed concierge program outreach for public presence
Head of Concierge Services (January 2014—February 2015)
- Directed VIP guest services; responsible for ongoing, personal relationship during inquiry, booking, entry and seating, complete with customized needs during and after show as well as follow-up to ensure satisfaction and repeat attendance
- Initiated outreach and established ongoing relationships with upscale hotels and travel companies resulting in repeat VIP referrals
- Responsible for daily and weekly financial reports, projected audience attendance, front of house reports and petty cash
Management Associate (September 2013—December 2013)
- Secured individualized, fully furnished housing for 15+ international performers within company budget, production deadline and personal needs; coordinated all international and local travel arrangements for cast and producers
- Tracked all purchase orders pre-production, scheduled and directed production assistants
- Recruited, coordinated and managed all test audiences; established Box Office set up, training and protocol
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