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Fort Worth OperaProduction/Stage Manager
May. 2024
Opera MontanaProduction Stage Manager
Apr. 2024 - Apr. 2024
Opera RoanokeProduction Stage Manager
Feb. 2024 - Mar. 2024
Knoxville OperaProduction Stage Manager
Sep. 2023 - Feb. 2024United States
West Edge OperaStage Manager
Jun. 2023 - Aug. 2023United States
FreelanceOpera Production Consultant and Events Manager
May. 2023 - Sep. 2023Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Opera OmahaProducing Director
Feb. 2019 - May. 2023Omaha, Nebraska
OPERA AmericaDirector of Programs and Services
Apr. 2017 - Jun. 2019Greater New York City AreaResponsible for the development and execution of leadership development programs, an annual conference, C-suite analysis and consulting and management of regranting programs to spur innovation in both business practices and artistic creation. To maximize organizational efficiency, I coordinate interdepartmental projects and maintain relationships with board committees and networks. I lead strategy teams to address equity and inclusion, gender parity, and harassment issues in the opera sector.
OPERA AmericaManaging Director
Mar. 2014 - Apr. 2017New York, New YorkI supported the President/CEO to plan strategies for the management of $5M in revenue and investments, operations, membership, and research functions. As needed, I served in place of CEO for membership events and meetings. I administered multi-year budgets, field-wide data analysis, and logistics for conferences. To maximize organizational efficiency, I coordinated interdepartmental projects and maintain relationships with board committees and networks.
● Accomplished year-end surpluses in FY14, FY15, and FY16 through careful management of expense and revenue projections
● Reduced overhead expenses by 3% and increased benefits to employees by spearheading the transition of human resources functions to a new vendor
● Achieved record-breaking attendance of nearly 500 industry leaders, up from an average of 425 attendees, at annual conferences held in San Francisco, Washington DC, and Montreal
● Boosted awareness of opera produced in New York City by expanding support services and professional development opportunities for a consortium of 40 local producers
Chicago Opera TheaterDirector of Productions (Interim)
Jun. 2012 - Oct. 2012Greater Chicago AreaDeveloped operational bridge support between the departure of Brian Dickie and the start of Andreas Mitisek as General Director. Mounted production of The Magic Flute from start of design through execution. Successfully guided search for full-time Director of Productions. Held position concurrent with responsibilities at Fort Worth Opera.
The Atlanta OperaInterim Production Manager
Aug. 2007 - Nov. 2007Greater Atlanta AreaOversaw the company’s move into a new performance facility, mounting two productions (Turandot ̧and Hansel and Gretel) and building infrastructure and resources to carry company through remainder of the season. Held position concurrent with the responsibilities at Fort Worth Opera.
Eclipse EntertainmentProduction Manager
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2008Dallas/Fort Worth AreaOversaw technical coordination and execution for one-night galas and special events.
Fort Worth OperaProducing Director/Director of Productions
Aug. 2004 - Sep. 2015Dallas/Fort Worth AreaI collaborated and coordinated with the General Directors/CEOs and senior artistic teams of opera production companies across the US to deliver performances on time and under budget. This involved leading the strategic planning, logistics, and scheduling for ensembles with 50 to 350 artists. I also built top-performing creative teams to develop and execute world premieres and traditional opera productions. ● Developed innovative new-works program to introduce unknown composers resulting in four works produced across the US since 2013 (http://www.fwopera.org/operas/frontiers/)
● Created four world premiere productions, driving the creative and development teams from concept to production; lead producer on recordings of three of these works (JFK, Before Night Falls and Frau Margot)
● Collaborated with opera leaders such as Placido Domingo, Kent Nagano, and Marin Alsop
● Implemented productions for high-profile opera companies including Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago and Boston
Sara Lee CorporationExecutive Assistant to Sr.VP, Investor Relations and Communications
Jan. 1999 - Mar. 2002Chicaggo, ILI assisted and advised the Senior Vice President regarding department administrative functions. These activities included coordinating the timely distribution of financial information and executed logistics for investor relations meetings and conferences across all lines of global business. I managed a busy calendar and coordinated travel logistics for the SVP and four department employees, and coordinated scheduling with offices of CEO and CFO.
● Streamlined processing time of daily and quarterly reporting by maximizing automated report opportunities, reallocating 10 hours/week from rote tasks to presentation material creation
● Briefed C-suite offices worldwide by creating and distributing daily financial reports
JONES LANG LA SALLEExecutive Assistant/Global Business Development
Jun. 1996 - Jan. 1999Greater Chicago AreaDirect support of administrative functions of two EVPs in the Global Business Development division shortly after the company merger. Produced pitch packets for prospective clients. Maintained communications with division heads around the world. Coordinated travel and filed expense reports.
The Economic Club of ChicagoDirector of Finance
Jul. 1995 - Jun. 1996Greater Chicago AreaManaged budgets and financial record keeping for membership organization that primarily produced monthly luncheons with key business leaders. Developed reports as needed by Board Treasurer and Executive Director.
Michigan Opera TheatreExecutive Assistant to the General Director
Apr. 1988 - Jul. 1994Greater Detroit AreaProduction involvement for over 30 operas, musicals, ballets and special events. Served as company liaison for Pavarotti in Concert and An Evening with Placido Domingo. Provided conceptual input in production planning. Represented organization and General Director in public and internal affairs. Managed senior staff on special projects, including launch of ballet productions. Designed and managed implementation of new volunteer structure. Scheduled and managed General Director between three companies (Detroit, Costa Mesa, Dayton). Administration of all Board meetings, committees, and activities. Served as Interim Director of Finance, and Detroit Opera House Project Manager.
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