Experience

Austin Film Society

• United States
• Movies and Sound Recording
• 1 - 100 Employee

• AFS Cinema Director

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  • Responsible for the creation and management of the $1.4 million budget of the AFS Cinema division, including collaboration with all parties dealing with exhibition & film rentals, box office distributor reporting & payment, print traffic management, and employee hiring. • Member of the Leadership Team for the Austin Film Society, working to facilitate AFS’ core artistic mission for the community, including extensive DEI training and implementation.• Workforce development & workflow designer for entire AFS Cinema division for internal staff/company and external client/engagement goals.• Facility maintenance lead for the entire 9,000 sq. ft. cinema and rental space.• Hire lead and manager of 4 full time employees, along with 20+ part-time front-line staff. • Management of AFS COVID-19 protocols for front line cinema workers and guests.• Management of all required permits, including tax documents, TABC licensing, Food and Health department licensing, fire/life safety documentation, and APD alarm licensing.• Facility lead for IT/network infrastructure installation, maintenance, & vendor coordination• Management and contract negotiator of theater rental program for the AFS Cinema, as well as client and guest relations for the space.• Management of AFS Cinema bar and concession program, including menu development, cost of goods analysis and inventory tracking.• Manager of point-of-sale software/hardware including Salesforce, PatronManager & Toast Show less

• AFS Cinema Business and Technical Manager

  • Oct 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Management of $1.1 million budget of the AFS Cinema division, including collaboration with all parties dealing with exhibition and film rentals, box office & distributor reporting and payment, print traffic management, food and beverage logistics, cost of goods analysis, and point of sale systems implementation.• Management of full/part time direct report employees.• Organization and management of AFS COVID-19 protocols, both at the cinema division and company-wide.• Management of AFS Cinema rentals for the theater and event space, totaling $120k per year, including guest and talent hospitality and technical lead on all event needs.• Includes all responsibilities listed in Technical Manager position below. Show less

• AFS Cinema Technical Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Oct 2019

  • Oversaw the coordination and installation of the technical plan of development for the AFS Cinema, a two screen full time theater and rental space.• Planned and executed the installation of both the wired and wireless IT network infrastructure, A/V refurbishments to an existing 278 seat theater, and the construction of a new 160 seat theater/rental venue.• Lead purchaser and system designer for digital projection/screen equipment.• Lead coordinator for audio/visual, IT network, and point of sale equipment vendors• Maintain all audio/visual, IT, and point of sale hardware for cinema operations• In charge of hiring, training, and scheduling of the AFS Cinema 35mm film and digital projectionist team.• Responsible for all 35mm and digital print material traffic for all cinema related events and rentals• Responsible for all technical setup for event rentals, including all audio/visual and IT. Show less

• Programming Operations Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Jan 2017

  • Management of exhibition box office reports, including reconciling and distributing all final box office gross reports to film distributors for final payment of film rentals• April 2014-April 2015: Coordinated the process and execution of the AFS Grant Review (an annual $100k grant opportunity for Texas filmmakers), including the recruitment of first round reviewers, material collection for judges, and award disbursement.• Responsible for all travel coordination and hospitality of talent for all AFS events and the Texas Film Awards, including directors, actors, and producers (e.g. Carol Burnett, Tommy Lee Jones, Shirley MacLaine, Ethan Hawke, Dan Harmon, Erykah Badu, Matthew McConaughey, Patricia Arquette, Robert Rodriguez, Maya Rudolph, Mike Judge, Michael Shannon, and many more)• Responsible for all print traffic for AFS Exhibition screenings (tracking and shipping of all 35mm prints and digital DCP features)• Coordination of all staffing for AFS events within the city of Austin. Show less

• Office Manager

  • Apr 2012 - Apr 2014

  • Management for the AFS intern program, including interviewing, hiring, assignments & tasks, and scheduling (15 new interns every four months)• Coordination of general office tasks, scheduling of common meeting areas, and maintenance of common office mailing equipment, printers, and general office supplies.• Review and reconcile internal transactions company-wide; review and process all incoming external website and event credit card purchases for journal entry into QuickBooks.• In charge of all rentals of the Austin Studios Screening Room, including contract and rate development as well as projection and event needs.• Responsible for all billing, invoice creation, and collection for all tenants and vendors for Austin Studios production lot.• Coordination of all IT and office supply vendors• Coordination of quarterly AFS board meetings, including setup and execution Show less