EXPERTISE
Team Management & Leadership
• 20 years experience in creative, independent event and project production, curation and management
• Facilitating and steering large teams in complex and creative environments
• Establish and manage team ethos and standards
• Excellent interpersonal communication and solution making abilities
• Systems thinking and collaborative governance
• Compassion, empathy and emotional intelligence
Production & Program Design
• Planning, design and execution of creative projects and events from concept to completion
• Facilitating international cultural exchange
• Talent buying, scouting and sourcing
• Venue and assembly space management
• Planning, design and execution of large scale permanent or temporary interactive, immersive art and media installations
• Planning, design and execution of public assembly spaces
• Understanding of international building code and bureaucratic process with municipal entities
• Sourcing and development of music / multi media content for packaging and delivery through a diverse range of internet platforms
• Knowledge of live and studio sound systems, staging, backline, audio equipment, hardware and software
Project Management & Administration
• Grant writing, grant making, proposal development and evaluation, sponsorship and fundraising
• Accounting, bookkeeping and management of large multi-faceted budgets and funds
• Payroll, AP and AR
• Tracking and managing project deliverables and performance
• Lead the planning and implementation of projects
• Upkeep of operating permits and coordinate with city inspectors
• Social media and public relations, public presentations, press and copy writing
• Website development and content management
• Experience with WordPress, Woocommerce, CMS, Basic HTML, Google Suites, Microsoft Office, Xero, Quickbooks, Zendesk, Podio, Asana, Slack, Basecamp, Airtable, Teamgantt, When I Work, ABOSS, Shiftboard, Zoom, Twitch, Discord
EDUCATION
Morna International College - British Academic Preparatory School - Ibiza, Spain
Team Management & Leadership
• 20 years experience in creative, independent event and project production, curation and management
• Facilitating and steering large teams in complex and creative environments
• Establish and manage team ethos and standards
• Excellent interpersonal communication and solution making abilities
• Systems thinking and collaborative governance
• Compassion, empathy and emotional intelligence
Production & Program Design
• Planning, design and execution of creative projects and events from concept to completion
• Facilitating international cultural exchange
• Talent buying, scouting and sourcing
• Venue and assembly space management
• Planning, design and execution of large scale permanent or temporary interactive, immersive art and media installations
• Planning, design and execution of public assembly spaces
• Understanding of international building code and bureaucratic process with municipal entities
• Sourcing and development of music / multi media content for packaging and delivery through a diverse range of internet platforms
• Knowledge of live and studio sound systems, staging, backline, audio equipment, hardware and software
Project Management & Administration
• Grant writing, grant making, proposal development and evaluation, sponsorship and fundraising
• Accounting, bookkeeping and management of large multi-faceted budgets and funds
• Payroll, AP and AR
• Tracking and managing project deliverables and performance
• Lead the planning and implementation of projects
• Upkeep of operating permits and coordinate with city inspectors
• Social media and public relations, public presentations, press and copy writing
• Website development and content management
• Experience with WordPress, Woocommerce, CMS, Basic HTML, Google Suites, Microsoft Office, Xero, Quickbooks, Zendesk, Podio, Asana, Slack, Basecamp, Airtable, Teamgantt, When I Work, ABOSS, Shiftboard, Zoom, Twitch, Discord
EDUCATION
Morna International College - British Academic Preparatory School - Ibiza, Spain
SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE
2006 - Current
Freelance Producer & Project Manager
Remote
Project management, production and consultation – from concept to completion, and everything in-between.
Winter 2020
MAP Fund Review Cohort Member
Remote
171 Grantees were selected by 45 reviewers from across the United States who felt these projects, organizations, and communities strongly aligned with MAP’s mission to challenge ableist, cis, heteronormative, and white cultural dominance in the performing arts.
January 2019 – Current (on hold COVID-19)
Festival Operations Director
Return to the Source - Interdimensional Transmissions
Highly regarded Midwest electronic music event series established in 2007.
Detroit, Michigan
• Responsible for the successful operational and logistical execution of Return To The Source, managing all aspects of festival operations
• Collaborate with the Festival Directors, ticketing service, venue representatives, technical team, and other team members as needed
• Assist Programming department in creation of Festival schedule, and support Festival Publications production and distribution processes
• Hire, train, supervise and off-board Door Managers, Door Staff, Harm Reduction Crew, Security Staff, and other staff as needed
• Create all in-festival production documents and oversee distribution of festival resources
• Manage all venue load ins and load outs
• Co-Manage all on-site production collaboratively with festival directors and team at large
• Contribute to post-Festival wrap-up efforts
April 2019 – Current (on hold COVID-19)
Festival Operations Manager
Frameline – San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival
The longest-running, largest and most widely recognized LGBTQ+ film exhibition event in the world.
San Francisco, California
• Responsible for the successful operational and logistical execution of Frameline's annual festival, managing all aspects of festival operations
• Collaborate with the Technical Consultant, Volunteer Coordinator, Box Office, and venues
• Assist Programming department in creation of festival schedule, and support festival publications production and distribution processes
• Hire, train, and supervise Operations Assistant, House Managers, ASL Volunteers, and other staff as needed
• Create all in-festival production documents and oversee distribution of festival equipment
• Manage all venue load ins and load outs
• Contribute to post-festival wrap-up efforts
December 2017 – May 2020 (shuttered COVID-19)
Producer
Gays Hate Techno Spring Gathering
LGBTQ+ annual music and community gathering
Saratoga Springs Retreat Center, California
• Curate and coordinate programming for main performance stage
• Manage the Travel Fund, a diversity, equity and inclusion effort designed to champion performers who are Womxn, Trans, Non-Binary and BIPOC
• Managed all artists and participants involved in main performance stage
• Coordinate scheduling, contracts, logistics, production & marketing efforts
• Hire and manage technical staff, recruit, schedule and manage production volunteers
• Collaborate with Camper Services, Volunteer Coordinator, Kitchen, Medical and Operations teams
February 2018 – Current (on hold COVID-19)
Show Manager
Noise Pop Industries
Leading independent music promoter since 1993
San Francisco, California
• Onsite concert management, including but not limited to artist & venue relations, settlement, staff leadership & post-event reporting
January 2017 – December 2017
Program Manager
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts - Oakland Fire Fund
Disaster aid relief management for disbursement of $1.3M to 390 applicants
San Francisco, California
• Collaboratively design aid relief disbursement program that reaches non legally bonded community members who would not be eligible for fund support from traditional disaster relief organizations
• Case management for inquiries requesting funding
• Communications and assurance of sensitivity of data safety, respond in a timely fashion to inquires related to the fund via email and phone calls
• Process tax-related documentation needed for donors & create filing system for receipts and related documents of incoming and outgoing funding
• Assessment of needs of the community related to tragedy, Strategic planning for future of fund & assistance with database of contacts for future development
• Establish long term resiliency program, recruiting eligible leadership / management & collaboratively design process alongside new program manager
April 2015 – November 2016
Project & Operations Manager, Talent Buyer
Meow Wolf
Arts production company that creates immersive, multimedia experiences
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Installation, Construction & Capital Campaign Phase
• Oversee full time and contributing artists to ensure timely install within the perimeters of building code, allocated budgets, safety requirements and available resources
• Coordinate timeline for pre-fabrication and installation
• Facilitate Interdepartmental communication
• Ensure artist have needed materials and track expenses & submit budget reports to fellow managing directors
• Coordinated 150+ volunteers, scheduling and placement
• Assist COO through out various complex scenarios to ensure completion and opening
• Produce special events for the public
• Human Resources, on-boarding, payroll and accounts payable
Operations Phase
• Responsible for setting & maintaining the operational staff schedule, calling & running staff meetings, processing of payroll, and managing the operations budget
• Human Resources, on-boarding and training of operational staff
• Talent Buyer for live performance venue, working with the Events team to create a cohesive ongoing program, manage events & programming budget
December 2003 – May 2015
Creative & Managing Director, Founder
Communikey
Interdisciplinary organization dedicated to social, cultural and ecological innovation through creative process.
Boulder, Colorado
• Produce a wide range of events from concept to completion
• Responsibilities include all production functions including event concept, budget development and reconciliation, pre-production, on-site management and post-event production
• Manage artist, venue, media, and agency relations
• Develop & manage content for website & social media
• Source, capture, process & deliver high quality media from live events
• Cultivating a happy, resilient, and inspired team of 80 volunteers
• Grant writing, research, and sponsorship development
• Strategic partnerships with local and international industry partners and innovative institutions
• Work with team of 80 volunteers to oversee the coordination of all aspects of event management including pre-production, contract negotiation, transportation arrangement, hotel negotiations, artist management, technical requirements, and on-site management
October 2009 – June 2015
Entertainment Visa Consultant
Communikey Artist Services
Artist-oriented visa service designed to help performing artists to navigate the US visa system
Boulder, Colorado
• Process information provided by artists and their management
• Prepare the necessary forms and supporting documentation
• Obtain the necessary union consultations
• Submit materials to USCIS, ensure that the petition is received and processed
October 2014 – May 2015
Event Coordinator
The Studio (Boulder)
Creative collaborative workspace & industrial chic venue
Boulder, Colorado
• Coordinate of all aspects of event management including pre-production, contract negotiation, technical requirements and on-site management
• Work with a diverse range of clients to assist and provide with various needs across a spectrum of events, from weddings to art openings to parties for all occasions
July 2010 – July 2011
Assistant Talent Buyer
Z2 Entertainment
Entertainment management company operating multiple live concert venues.
Boulder, Colorado
• Under direction of Senior Buyers, collaborate to create a cohesive ongoing program
• Book local support for 400+ shows / year across 2 venues
September 2006 – September 2014
Operations Director
Decibel Festival
Music and digital arts festival
Seattle, Washington
• Collaborate with Executive, Finance & Technical Directors to smoothly direct various teams to present 150+ performances over 5 days within 12+ venues through the city of Seattle
• Manage all aspects of ticketing and customer service experience for 30,000 attendees
• Coordinate teams of 30 - 100+ volunteers
• Pre-production, on-site management and post-event production
November 2009 – September 2010
Live Programming Director
Biennial of the Americas
International festival of ideas, art & culture
Denver, Colorado
• Curator and coordinator for "The Nature of Things" Live Performance Series and KidsPatch Creativity Lab
• Designed and produced 11 live multi media events featuring over 40 diverse internationally renowned artists
• Designed and produced 10 participatory children’s workshops featuring 12 guest artists, with an on going creative lab open 7 days a week
• Managed all artists and participants involved in the series
• Coordinated scheduling, contracts, logistics, production & marketing efforts
May 2008 – May 2015
Meeting Coordinator, Board Member
I.C.A.S. Network (International Cities of Advanced Sound)
Global network of independent non-profit organizations dedicated to advancing sound cultures, music and related arts
Various International Cities
• Organize annual gatherings for network of 40 independent arts and culture organizations.
November 2003 – July 2012
General Manager, Barista & Baker
Espresso Roma Cafe
Co-operatively managed, community oriented 30 top café serving fresh, short order breakfast & lunch with an in house from scratch bakery in addition to espresso, coffee, tea and smoothies
Boulder, Colorado
• Responsible for all staff needs including scheduling, on-boarding, continued training & HR
• Collaborate with Head Baker on menu development
• Manage inventory, ordering & stocking
• Analyze / control food and labor costs, process payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Manage cash register & credit card system, maintain daily banking and accounting
• Run counter operations including barista, bakery, short order & food prep
• Establish and maintain a warm, welcoming, and fun environment for staff and guests
• Coordinate with heath inspector for annual visits and maintain establishment in accordance with health code requirements
2006 - Current
Freelance Producer & Project Manager
Remote
Project management, production and consultation – from concept to completion, and everything in-between.
Winter 2020
MAP Fund Review Cohort Member
Remote
171 Grantees were selected by 45 reviewers from across the United States who felt these projects, organizations, and communities strongly aligned with MAP’s mission to challenge ableist, cis, heteronormative, and white cultural dominance in the performing arts.
January 2019 – Current (on hold COVID-19)
Festival Operations Director
Return to the Source - Interdimensional Transmissions
Highly regarded Midwest electronic music event series established in 2007.
Detroit, Michigan
• Responsible for the successful operational and logistical execution of Return To The Source, managing all aspects of festival operations
• Collaborate with the Festival Directors, ticketing service, venue representatives, technical team, and other team members as needed
• Assist Programming department in creation of Festival schedule, and support Festival Publications production and distribution processes
• Hire, train, supervise and off-board Door Managers, Door Staff, Harm Reduction Crew, Security Staff, and other staff as needed
• Create all in-festival production documents and oversee distribution of festival resources
• Manage all venue load ins and load outs
• Co-Manage all on-site production collaboratively with festival directors and team at large
• Contribute to post-Festival wrap-up efforts
April 2019 – Current (on hold COVID-19)
Festival Operations Manager
Frameline – San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival
The longest-running, largest and most widely recognized LGBTQ+ film exhibition event in the world.
San Francisco, California
• Responsible for the successful operational and logistical execution of Frameline's annual festival, managing all aspects of festival operations
• Collaborate with the Technical Consultant, Volunteer Coordinator, Box Office, and venues
• Assist Programming department in creation of festival schedule, and support festival publications production and distribution processes
• Hire, train, and supervise Operations Assistant, House Managers, ASL Volunteers, and other staff as needed
• Create all in-festival production documents and oversee distribution of festival equipment
• Manage all venue load ins and load outs
• Contribute to post-festival wrap-up efforts
December 2017 – May 2020 (shuttered COVID-19)
Producer
Gays Hate Techno Spring Gathering
LGBTQ+ annual music and community gathering
Saratoga Springs Retreat Center, California
• Curate and coordinate programming for main performance stage
• Manage the Travel Fund, a diversity, equity and inclusion effort designed to champion performers who are Womxn, Trans, Non-Binary and BIPOC
• Managed all artists and participants involved in main performance stage
• Coordinate scheduling, contracts, logistics, production & marketing efforts
• Hire and manage technical staff, recruit, schedule and manage production volunteers
• Collaborate with Camper Services, Volunteer Coordinator, Kitchen, Medical and Operations teams
February 2018 – Current (on hold COVID-19)
Show Manager
Noise Pop Industries
Leading independent music promoter since 1993
San Francisco, California
• Onsite concert management, including but not limited to artist & venue relations, settlement, staff leadership & post-event reporting
January 2017 – December 2017
Program Manager
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts - Oakland Fire Fund
Disaster aid relief management for disbursement of $1.3M to 390 applicants
San Francisco, California
• Collaboratively design aid relief disbursement program that reaches non legally bonded community members who would not be eligible for fund support from traditional disaster relief organizations
• Case management for inquiries requesting funding
• Communications and assurance of sensitivity of data safety, respond in a timely fashion to inquires related to the fund via email and phone calls
• Process tax-related documentation needed for donors & create filing system for receipts and related documents of incoming and outgoing funding
• Assessment of needs of the community related to tragedy, Strategic planning for future of fund & assistance with database of contacts for future development
• Establish long term resiliency program, recruiting eligible leadership / management & collaboratively design process alongside new program manager
April 2015 – November 2016
Project & Operations Manager, Talent Buyer
Meow Wolf
Arts production company that creates immersive, multimedia experiences
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Installation, Construction & Capital Campaign Phase
• Oversee full time and contributing artists to ensure timely install within the perimeters of building code, allocated budgets, safety requirements and available resources
• Coordinate timeline for pre-fabrication and installation
• Facilitate Interdepartmental communication
• Ensure artist have needed materials and track expenses & submit budget reports to fellow managing directors
• Coordinated 150+ volunteers, scheduling and placement
• Assist COO through out various complex scenarios to ensure completion and opening
• Produce special events for the public
• Human Resources, on-boarding, payroll and accounts payable
Operations Phase
• Responsible for setting & maintaining the operational staff schedule, calling & running staff meetings, processing of payroll, and managing the operations budget
• Human Resources, on-boarding and training of operational staff
• Talent Buyer for live performance venue, working with the Events team to create a cohesive ongoing program, manage events & programming budget
December 2003 – May 2015
Creative & Managing Director, Founder
Communikey
Interdisciplinary organization dedicated to social, cultural and ecological innovation through creative process.
Boulder, Colorado
• Produce a wide range of events from concept to completion
• Responsibilities include all production functions including event concept, budget development and reconciliation, pre-production, on-site management and post-event production
• Manage artist, venue, media, and agency relations
• Develop & manage content for website & social media
• Source, capture, process & deliver high quality media from live events
• Cultivating a happy, resilient, and inspired team of 80 volunteers
• Grant writing, research, and sponsorship development
• Strategic partnerships with local and international industry partners and innovative institutions
• Work with team of 80 volunteers to oversee the coordination of all aspects of event management including pre-production, contract negotiation, transportation arrangement, hotel negotiations, artist management, technical requirements, and on-site management
October 2009 – June 2015
Entertainment Visa Consultant
Communikey Artist Services
Artist-oriented visa service designed to help performing artists to navigate the US visa system
Boulder, Colorado
• Process information provided by artists and their management
• Prepare the necessary forms and supporting documentation
• Obtain the necessary union consultations
• Submit materials to USCIS, ensure that the petition is received and processed
October 2014 – May 2015
Event Coordinator
The Studio (Boulder)
Creative collaborative workspace & industrial chic venue
Boulder, Colorado
• Coordinate of all aspects of event management including pre-production, contract negotiation, technical requirements and on-site management
• Work with a diverse range of clients to assist and provide with various needs across a spectrum of events, from weddings to art openings to parties for all occasions
July 2010 – July 2011
Assistant Talent Buyer
Z2 Entertainment
Entertainment management company operating multiple live concert venues.
Boulder, Colorado
• Under direction of Senior Buyers, collaborate to create a cohesive ongoing program
• Book local support for 400+ shows / year across 2 venues
September 2006 – September 2014
Operations Director
Decibel Festival
Music and digital arts festival
Seattle, Washington
• Collaborate with Executive, Finance & Technical Directors to smoothly direct various teams to present 150+ performances over 5 days within 12+ venues through the city of Seattle
• Manage all aspects of ticketing and customer service experience for 30,000 attendees
• Coordinate teams of 30 - 100+ volunteers
• Pre-production, on-site management and post-event production
November 2009 – September 2010
Live Programming Director
Biennial of the Americas
International festival of ideas, art & culture
Denver, Colorado
• Curator and coordinator for "The Nature of Things" Live Performance Series and KidsPatch Creativity Lab
• Designed and produced 11 live multi media events featuring over 40 diverse internationally renowned artists
• Designed and produced 10 participatory children’s workshops featuring 12 guest artists, with an on going creative lab open 7 days a week
• Managed all artists and participants involved in the series
• Coordinated scheduling, contracts, logistics, production & marketing efforts
May 2008 – May 2015
Meeting Coordinator, Board Member
I.C.A.S. Network (International Cities of Advanced Sound)
Global network of independent non-profit organizations dedicated to advancing sound cultures, music and related arts
Various International Cities
• Organize annual gatherings for network of 40 independent arts and culture organizations.
November 2003 – July 2012
General Manager, Barista & Baker
Espresso Roma Cafe
Co-operatively managed, community oriented 30 top café serving fresh, short order breakfast & lunch with an in house from scratch bakery in addition to espresso, coffee, tea and smoothies
Boulder, Colorado
• Responsible for all staff needs including scheduling, on-boarding, continued training & HR
• Collaborate with Head Baker on menu development
• Manage inventory, ordering & stocking
• Analyze / control food and labor costs, process payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Manage cash register & credit card system, maintain daily banking and accounting
• Run counter operations including barista, bakery, short order & food prep
• Establish and maintain a warm, welcoming, and fun environment for staff and guests
• Coordinate with heath inspector for annual visits and maintain establishment in accordance with health code requirements