Experience

Toronto Arts Council

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Officer

  • Nov 2012 - Present

  Toronto Arts Council offers grants programs to the city's arts organizations and professional artists.These programs, funded through the City of Toronto, invest in a broad range of activities from individual creation and small start-up projects to some of Canada's largest and most renowned arts institutions.



STAR Company @ Center for Social Innovation

• Administrator

  • Mar 2012 - Sep 2012

  STAR company is supporting established and emerging creative entrepreneurs, artists, arts organizations and not-for-profits in the cultural sector with their financial and operational needs.Responsible for maintaining financial records of various client organizations, assisted with administrative and management tasks.



Interactive Ontario

• Canada
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations

  • Aug 2010 - Nov 2011

  Interactive Ontario, is a trade organization committed to the growth of the Ontario interactive digital content industry, representing over 300 interactive digital media companies in e-learning, video games, mobile, television, online media, social media, marketing and academia. Was responsible for overall operational, logistical and financial framework of the organization. Along with the programming team, oversaw scheduling and execution of all major projects: international conferences, workshops and other interactive events.Established financial management and accounting procedures, implemented system of internal controls. Created and managed project budgets for all programs. Oversaw all program, event, and operational contracts starting from application phase to execution and timely delivery of all financial reports to funders.Developed payroll allocation system and prepared multi level consolidation of different program budgets. Created a tight distribution system and cash flow forecasts between projects and operational budgets.



Barthelmes Conservatory of Music

• Operations Manager/Accountant

  • Aug 2004 - Dec 2009

  Barthelmes Conservatory is a music school based in Tulsa Oklahoma, implementing a unique in the region, European style, rigorous, college preparatory program with over 800 students.Oversaw all day-to-day operations of the Conservatory, its programs and facilities.Managed number of in-house music departments and satellite outreach programs in ten public schools. Worked with other arts and community organizations to develop strategic partnerships and joint projects/programs.Coordinated outreach performances, workshops and master classes for students, staff and faculty. Produced post-event reports and evaluations. Drafted and successfully negotiated contracts with local, regional and national art organizations as well as with service/technical support providers.Established administrative polices and accounting procedures, implemented system of audit trail and internal controls. Developed budgets and forecasts, prepared cash flow statements.In 5 years achieved company sound financial position and sizable endowment fund.