Academic Production Manager
University of Texas at Austin College of Fine Arts, 2016-present
- Managed all production activities for 10-12 Season Productions in Theatre, Dance, and Opera
- Managed, tracked, and communicated production budgets of 350K-400K
- Hired, trained, and supervised Associate Technical Director, Costume Shop staff, and Integrated Media/Payne Theatre Coordinator
- Managed (and improved) production relationships with 4 departments with dozens of faculty, staff, and student stakeholders
- Co-supervised and implemented ArtsVision database for College-wide use
- Scheduled, set agenda, and ran production meetings
- Served as college project supervisor for $2 million dollars in technology upgrades to B. Iden Payne Theatre
- Coordinated transition of costume shop into Department of Theatre and Dance
Production Manager
Aspen Music Festival Opera Theatre, Summer 2011 & 2012
- Managed all production activities for three fully-produced operas in historic Wheeler Opera House (during renovation)
- Created production schedule in consultation with the AMFS Operations Department, Program Administrator, and Director
- Hired, trained, and managed eleven seasonal production staff
- Created and maintained production budget; created, tracked, and approved invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports
- Maintained AOTC production schedule information in ArtsVision database
- Scheduled, set agenda, and ran production meetings
- Acted as liaison between AOTC and Aspen Music Festival Operations Department as well as Wheeler Opera House staff
Audience Services Director
Colorado Shakespeare Festival 2001-2002
- Managed all front-of-house operations for over 30,000 patrons each season
- Remained within budget and exceeded expected revenue
- Improved tracking systems for sales and expenses
- Recruited, trained, and supervised a staff of 17
- Reorganized department, defined policies and revised job descriptions
Milk Scheduler/Logistics Specialist
Horizon Organic Dairy 2002-2005
- Managed 30% increase in milk volume while maintaining a $2 million portion of the larger milk balancing and hauling budget
- Streamlined order tracking and logistics procedures
- Established better evaluative and predictive tools
- Improved plant accountability through increased use of performance indicators and contract enforcement
- Increased timeliness and accuracy in communication with haulers and plants
Founding Co-Organizer
Boulderfringe Festival 2000-2001
- Created logistical and technical arrangements for multi-day, student-run festival
- Tracked and ensured compliance with budget and reimbursement procedures
- Created and maintained production schedule for events and patron programs
- Coordinated guest artist performances
- Supervised daily operations throughout the Festival
Assistant Box Office Manager
University of Colorado 2001-2002
- Managed day-to-day box office operations for Department of Theatre and Dance
- Trained student staff
- Improved accounting procedures &streamlined operational procedures
House Manager
University of Colorado 1999-2000
- Managed front-of-house for seven-show mainstage season
- Maintained profitable concessions operation
- Wrote study guide materials for On the Verge
- Edited and wrote biographies for program and departmental website (www.cutheatre.org)