Has participated in the arts many roles - from performer to business expert. A representative samples include: (Listed in alphabetical order.)
Boston Gay Men's Chorus, Boston, MA
- Executive Director 2012-
- Effected financial and operational turnaround in first year:
- Took $100K structural debit and halved in first year
- Generated positive cash flow
- Increased ticket sales 12%
- Ended fiscal year in the black for 1st time in 5 years, 2nd time in 8
- Established Endowment and received initial contribution
- Balanced budget with reserve
- Drove strategic planning process, engaging a 360-degree review involving board, artistic team, community,membership, donors, audience, staff.
- Oversaw refreshed branding and communications messaging resulting in 100K annual video views, 30% per month social media engagement
- Raised profile with press coverage and marketing efforts, regularly resulting in "pick of the day" selections by The Boston Globe. Named on of the "top 5 choirs" in Boston by WBZ.
- Facilitated merchandising recording library availability on digital platforms, including iTunes.
- Lead community engagement process, being pivotal in the CreateMASS movement.
- Grew new membership and retention of membership
- Developed (and delivered fundraising) first-ever tour to the Middle East by gay chorus, scheduled for June 2015.
The Theatre @ Boston Court (Pasadena, CA)
- Obtained 501(c)3 status
- Established initial budget, accounting and finance infrastructure
- Provided oversight to on-site bookkeeping staff 2002-2008
- Reported and interfaced with Board of Directors
- Managed third-party audit, annual tax and information filings
- Treasurer Board of Directors 1995-1998
- Resurrected Foundation, oversaw revitalization of core activities
- Managed all day-to-day finances and operations eliminating deficit
- Managed third-party audit, annual tax and information filings
- Reestablished National Play Award, Co-produced Staged Readings of winners
- Facilitated Town Hall Meeting with Los Angeles theatrical community to determine future organizational role in the community
- Positioned organization for merger with Classical Theatre Lab
One Voice Mixed Chorus, St. Paul, MN
- Executive Director 2012
- Developed and implemented strategic plan resulting in 3% surplus for FY11-12 (from 18% deficit on arrival).
- Secured 4 year grant 4 times prior funding level.
- Budget for FY12-13 reflects 20% growth with evenly balanced revenue sources.
- Launched appreciation programs and fostered relationships with membership, audience and donors.
- Facilitated merchandising recording library availability on digital platforms, including iTunes.
- Raised profile with press coverage and marketing efforts.
- Revitalized communications strategy: video promotion; social media engagement (23% surge in one month); Drove and oversaw major re-branding program.
- Oversaw all operations including two office moves.
- Collaborate with Artistic Director.
- Liaison with Board.
- Planned 25th Anniversary season at premiere venue.
Peterborough Players, Peterborough, NH
- Assistant Stage Manager & member of technical team over 49th and 50th Anniversary Seasons
- Box Office Support
- Administrative Support
- Director with New Play Festival 1985
- House Manager
- Assistant Director Winter Season of Theatrical Productions
- Assistant Stage Manager main stage productions 1986-1987 season
Syracuse University Drama, Syracuse, NY
- Directing Major (BFA Theatre Arts, Minor Communications - Dean's List)
- Directed and Produced The Robber Bridegroom as an undergraduate
Vox Femina Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
- Founding Board Member
- Treasurer 1997-2007
- Advisory Board Member 2007-current
- Obtained 501(c)3 status
- Day-to-day finance, accounting
- Grant writer with 83% success rate
- Managed third-party audit, annual tax and information filings
- Strategic planning & implementation that established the nascent organization as a world-renown women's chorale ensemble