Professional Experience
Administrator
Theatre Commons LA
March 2024 - June 2024
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Built the infrastructure of a new nonprofit, including 501(c)3 paperwork, bylaws, feasibility assessment, needs assessment, field mapping, and community outreach.
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Created and implemented a communications strategy to build a mailing list and social media following from scratch.
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Developed annual budget and managed all expenses, reporting, and vendor contracts.
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Grant support for $600,000 in funding from various funders in Los Angeles.
Interim General Manager
East West Players
March 2024 - June 2024
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Managed HR, contracts, employee onboarding, including onboarding vendors, managing MOUs, and maintaining community relationships.
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Served as IT administrator, facilities manager, and office manager. Provided project management as needed.
Project Network Coordinator
Arts for LA
January 2024 - June 2024
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Coordinate 3 out of 6 five-week cohorts in partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs.
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Organize marketing efforts and provide administrative infrastructure.
Producer
BeCore Experiential Marketing
September 2021 - November 2023
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Plan, lead, support, and execute up to 20 experiential campaigns per year.
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Manage vendor communication, budget, and staffing for experiential marketing events.
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Communicate with clients to ensure alignment throughout the production process
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Select clients include Nike, Amazon, Pepsi, and Microsoft.
Interim Program Manager
Emerging Arts Leaders/Los Angeles
October 2020 - February 2021
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Hired as maternity coverage for the Managing Director.
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Provided support and strategic planning for EAL/LA to become independent from fiscal sponsorship and merge with Arts for LA.
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Managed the organization's finances and facilitated relationships between the Leadership Council and the Fiscal Sponsor.
Director of Programs and Development
December 2018 - June 2020
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Created the overall fundraising strategy and managed a six-figure program budget while planning all in-house events.
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Managed the Ovation Awards Program, which consisted of 300 voters, 100 volunteers, 15 Advisory Board members, an intern, and a Black Tie Awards Ceremony attended by over 1,400 people.
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Developed new initiatives and programs for the sustainability of the Los Angeles theatre sector, working with over 100 theatre producers and leaders.
Leadership Council Co-Chair
Emerging Arts Leaders/LA
July 2018 - July 2020
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Managed the Leadership Council and facilitated strategic planning, annual council elections, and external partnerships.
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Created an election process for the Leadership Council and facilitated the onboarding of new members.
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Guided strategic planning to better support the professional development of the Leadership Council and EALLA members.
Development Director
October 2018 - May 2019
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Developed fundraising and sustainability strategies with the management and development team.
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Planned and executed the annual gala and end-of-year fundraising party.
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Supported data transfer to a new CRM system to ensure donor tracking was accurate.
Temporary Career Fair Coordinator
October 2018 - April 2019
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Contracted to provide maternity coverage for the Program Manager of Emerging Artists & Arts Professionals.
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Organized the "Going Pro" fair for college students and the "High School Career and College Fair," which collectively attracted over 500 students and theatre professionals.
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Addressed any event-related issues or challenges, including making modifications to the schedule and/or RSVP process as needed.
Programs and Communication Coordinator
LA STAGE Alliance
October 2017 to July 2019.
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Worked closely with board members and advisory board to manage communications, provide relevant information, and plan meetings.
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Designed and executed all social media marketing and external communication strategies, including managing sponsorship activations.
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Cultivated and coordinated over $25,000 worth of sponsors for the Ovation Awards within the first 3 months, not including in-kind donations to cover expenses within the awards ceremony.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE
M. S. Leadership and Management
Concentration: Nonprofit Organizations
Thesis: Leadership Development in Los Angeles Theatre Companies
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Concentration: Theatre Production & History
Graduated Suma Cum Laude
Community Engagement
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Inaugural Board President - Coin & Ghost Theatre
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With the support of the Artistic Director built the first board of an intimate theatre company.
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Support transition into employment law compliance
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Arts Advocacy Day
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Californians for the Arts Captain (2024, 2025, 2026)
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Arts for LA Captain (2025)
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Member of the Steering Committee for Theatre Commons Los Angeles (2021-2024)
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Member of the SB 805 and SB 1116 advocacy committees (2021 & 2022)
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Support a holistic evaluation of a company and focus on areas of building new infrastructure. Select projects include:
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Co-Author on LA Anti-Racist Theatre Standards (2021)
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Organizational Infrastructure for BLKLST Oversight Committee (2021)
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Arts For LA:
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Outreach Support for Arts for LA Policy Listening Session (2022)
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ACTIVATE Delegate for Arts for LA (2022)
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Part of the Merger Committee for the Arts for LA & Emerging Arts Leaders/Los Angeles merger (2021)
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Producing
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Pang Spa - Chalk Repertory Theatre (2024)
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Two Stop - EST/LA (2024) - LA Theatre Bites Best Production
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Los Angeles Immersive Invitational (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)
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Denver Immersive Invitational (2024)
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TO Arts Gala (2024)
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Design Showcase West at UCLA (2023)
Skills
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Organizational Infrastructure Development
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Strategic Planning
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Producing
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Event Planning
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Time Management
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Calendar Management
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CRM Management
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Bookkeeping
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Budget Management & Reconciliation.
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