Cultural Events Coordinator
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Summary
Over 30 years working in all aspects of the Performing Arts from development to presentation, Front of House to Back.
Education
M.A. Arts Policy and Administration, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 2000
B.S. Theatre, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 1985
Technical and Acting Resume Available on Request
Experience
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Executive Director
2019-Present
City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium, Morganton NC
- Oversee and Advise the Bureau of Cultural Affairs & Youth Performing Arts Series
- Oversee Hainline Theatre Box Office
- Book and schedule national and international touring acts
- Negotiate contracts with Artists and Unions
- Teach college level courses
- Manage $250,000+ budget
- Managed the selection, development and delivery of musical productions
- Administered $600,000 annual budget
- Responsible for the marketing concepts and execution of the Theatre in the Park brand, season productions, capital campaigns and special events
- Developed and fostered relationships with sponsors, grantors, vendors and volunteers
- Recruited, hired, mentored and managed artistic and technical talent
- Conceived and produced fundraising and special events
- Managed and taught Fine and Performing Arts curriculum
- Created, instituted and managed volunteer recognition and retention programs
- Developed, implemented and managed policies and procedures to ensure artistic quality, production values, and safety standards
- Managed cast and crew of 60 while on tour and in residence at Excalibur
- Supervised load-in, hang focus, rigging and strike of resident and tour shows
- Responsible for performance and work schedules for all employees
- Designer lighting & sound, Technical Director as well as coordinating seasonal show switch-over
- Oversaw daily operations, maintenance and safety for a three-theatre complex and cabaret
- Maintained lighting and sound systems in addition to costume and properties shops
- Trained house technicians and supervised set construction, lighting and sound design
Cultural Events Coordinator 2008-2019
Western Illinois University, Macomb IL
Executive Producer, The Theatre in the Park/ Fine and Cultural Arts Manager 2000 – 2007
Johnson County Park and Recreation District, Lenexa, KS
Graduate School and Working as an Actor in Los Angeles 1992 – 2000
Assistant Company, Tour and Production Stage Manager 1990 – 1992
The Fantasy Factory/Excalibur Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV
Operations Manager / Resident Stage Manager and House Manager 1986 -1990
Westbeth Theater Center, New York, NY
Skills
- Skilled in all aspects of live performance presentation and development.
Cultural Events Coordinator Resume