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Appreciation Moments, LLCCo-Owner/Producer/Business Manager
Sep. 2018College Park, MDAppreciation Moments creates spaces and events where people can connect, breathe, reflect, and look ahead at whats to come. We produce and manage large scale events - galas, conferences, meetings, and festivals - providing project management, stage management, show calling, and presenter coaching. We plan vacations for professionals looking to get away, who want a local experience, planned an organized for them and believe that travel is about making connections. We design and facilitate strategic planning sessions, dialogues, and retreats. We also offer individual, executive, and career coaching.
University of MarylandInterim Production Manager
Sep. 2018 - Dec. 2018College Park, MDServe the students, faculty and staff of the School of Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies in the production of 4 mains season shows, while assisting in the planning and preparation of the four additional spring shows. Manage two full time and eight student employees. Co-chair the Performance and Production Committee. Oversee the production efforts for the Fall 2018 shows. Supervise, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances for main season productions. Run production and design meetings and coordinate auditions. Serve as liaison to the Clarice production staff and guest experience teams. Support TDPS grad students in their work on main season shows. Attend Clarice production staff meetings, as well as weekly costume and scenic meetings. Attend weekly lighting meetings as necessary. Facilitate photo and video archives for main season productions. Coordinate venue scheduling for upcoming season productions as well as changes to current season needs.
University of MarylandProduction Coordinator
Apr. 2014 - Aug. 2018College Park, MDManage space, schedules, artist needs, student and contingent labor for performances and events in a dynamic 6 venue performing arts center, producing over 1000 events a year in a diverse academic setting. Create and track budgets. Source, contract, and work as point of contact for vendors. Be the point of contact for organizational offices and partners including front of house, the production office, School of Music, the Artist Partners Program, Maryland Opera Studio and Maryland National Capital Park and Planning.
eventEQProject Manager and Account Executive
Apr. 2010 - Apr. 2014Columbia, MarylandManaged design and implementation of top quality event production for corporate events, concerts, private parties and political events. Coordinated client needs with in house departments to make sure all necessary equipment and processes were in place. Created proposals and contracts for clients. Responsible for sourcing equipment and materials outside the scope of the company's inventory. Responsible for staffing crew lead positions. Developed and managed budgets for individual events. Provided exemplary customer service to high profile clients,companies, and vendors. Clients included the 2012 Presidential Campaign, White House Communications, DMInc, Avue, National Network to End Domestic Violence, 2nd Global Conference on Women's Shelters, Kaiser Permanente, Best Buddies, BAE, The Hughes Group, Rolls Royce, USCG, University of Maryland, National Association of Realtors, National Black Caucus, The Carlyle Group, Center for Democracy and Technology, the National Museum of American History and the Sesame Street Workshop.
University of Trinidad and TobagoSenior Instructor, Set and Lighting Design
Sep. 2008 - Oct. 2009Port of Spain, TrinidadWorked to create an Academy for the Performing Arts as part of the governments directive for the University of Trinidad and Tobago. Worked to determine a usage plan for a then in process performing arts center. Coordinated with University and Government agencies to provide insight on space plans and preferred materials for dancers, musicians and performers. Coordinated requirements and plans for additional classroom spaces outside the center. Created capital expenditure and production budgets forecasting five years out. Worked with members of the Theatre, Dance, Music, and Production faculty to create a core curriculum for all students in the APA that included a cross of practical liberal and performing arts programs. This core focused on developing well rounded arts professionals who are ready to work, with experience across genres and an awareness of business practices. Worked within the Production faculty to create curriculum for multiple BFA tracks including Lighting, Scenic, Costume, Sound and Management.
Folger Shakespeare LibraryProduction Manager/Technical Director
Aug. 2006 - Dec. 2007Washington D.C. Metro AreaOversaw production of 3 main stage shows as well other Public Program events including Words on Will and the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction in the 250 seat Elizabethan style theatre. Worked with the Education department to enable student festivals, tours, fellowship programs and outreach programs. Coordinated with Library staff and Special Events Office to produce events in the theatre, exhibition hall, and reading room.Shopped and facilitated construction for all scenic designs. Hired and managed part time production staff. Responsible for theatre maintenance, repair and improvement including installation of new projection system, audio system, dimmer system and stage floor.
American UniversityAdjunct Faculty, Artist In Residence
Jan. 2006 - May. 2010Washington D.C. Metro AreaServed as Adjunct Faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences. Working in the Department of Performing Arts, taught Introduction to Theatre Production, Introduction to Scenic and Costume Design, and Stage Management to undergraduate students from various majors. Served as an Artist In Residence for the Department of Performing Arts. In this position I served as a Scenic Designer for one show per semester. Served, for one semester, as the Interim Technical Director.
PSAV (formerly Swank Audio Visuals)Assistant Director
Oct. 2004 - Jul. 2006Washington D.C. Metro AreaOversaw design, installation, operation and removal of event production equipment for conferences, meetings and private parties. Worked as point of contact and provided excellent customer service to both end clients and hotel events staff. Coordinated with hotel departments regarding scheduling and provided updated information to second shift staff. Managed staff for day to day operations. Led production crews during installation, operation and removal phases of events. Oversaw and maintained an equipment inventory of over 1000 pieces.
Signature TheatreTechnical Director
Jun. 1999 - Jul. 2004Arlington, VAOversaw the entire production process for 10 shows annually. Hired, scheduled and managed labor and volunteers. Developed and tracked materials, supplies, and labor budgets for each show. Shopped materials, supplies and rentals. Created an annual production calendar with multiple deadlines and day to day scheduling. Was the point of contact for the Arlington County production office. Developed and oversaw theatre renovations to maximize space usage. Worked with consultants and architects to refine designs for a new, two theatre space. Worked with the Education Office to create and teach technical workshops for Arlington County high school students. Served as a guest lecturer for the same schools.
Rorschach TheatreCompany Member/Scenic + Lighting Designer
Jan. 1999 - Jan. 2012Washington D.C. Metro AreaPart of the founding company. Served as a scenic designer and/or lighting designer for 9 of the company's productions.
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