Experience

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  Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation

  • Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • Jan 2021 - Present
    • Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

    The Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation is committed to empowering Tulsans to achieve their goals by decreasing barriers associated with big ideas. Serve on the senior leadership team and as a key advisor and strategic partner for the CEO and COO. Oversee day-to-day operations and responsible for budgeting and implementation for all foundation programs, including Mother Road Market, Kitchen 66, Shops at Mother Road Market, and Tulsa Startup Series. Responsible for translating the foundation's strategic goals into operational plans and surfacing challenges and opportunities.

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  Foundation for Tulsa Schools

  • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

  • President/ CEO

    • Jul 2016 - Jan 2021
    • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

    The Foundation for Tulsa Schools is committed to raising revenues to increase educational opportunities, enlisting community support and business assistance in providing educational resources, and communicating the need for continued community involvement in the process and mission of providing a first class public education.Successfully raised and managed $36.2M in three years. Increased revenue 256% in first year and sustained that level of investment in year two. Increased special event revenue 29% in first year, 34% in second year and 20% in third year while reducing expenses during that time. Increased number of donors 61% in the last year. Organized a $1.35M community giving campaign entitled “Together for Tulsa.” Negotiated the transition of the “Partners in Education” program from the Tulsa Regional Chamber and oversaw its launch and expansion within the school district and connecting over 250 businesses and faith-based groups to 75 individual school sites. Developed and managed national philanthropic relationships with Bloomberg Philanthropies, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Charles & Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation and XQ Super Schools.Launched “Grants for Great Ideas” to provide up to $500 for individual classroom teachers. Oversaw the expansion of the “Explore Tulsa” field trip grant program. Led a rebranding process for the organization, including the development of new logos, collateral materials and websites. Restructured banking relationships to maximize interest opportunities. Expanded staff with a new full-time position, Manager of Community Engagement & Grants. Diversified operating revenue streams to be less dependent on sponsorships. Serve on the superintendent’s senior leadership cabinet advising on a weekly basis.

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  Tulsa Regional Chamber

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Senior Vice President, Education & Workforce

    • Oct 2013 - Jul 2016

    Serve on the eight-person executive leadership team advising on the strategic direction of the organization, including the areas of economic development, tourism, government relations, communications, human resources and membership. Manage a division of six employees with an annual operating budget of $1.5M. Increased sponsorship revenue by 34% over 2 years. Experience fundraising for five-year economic development program. Develop and implement policy and programmatic initiatives to attract and retain a well-trained workforce, increase educational attainment rates, and ensure the region’s talent has the skillset to match target industry sectors. Initiatives in this scope of work include the following: Intern in Tulsa, Mosaic, Partners in Education, Project Boomerang, Talent Dividend, TYPros and the Workforce Analysis Project. Instrumental in the fundraising and campaign development for Tulsa Public School’s 2013 “Safe & Secure” school bond and the 2015 “Yes for TPS” school bond. The “Yes for TPS” bond was the largest in state history and passed with over 80% of the vote. Experience in solving unstructured problems and working collaboratively with formal and informal coalitions to accomplish goals.

  • Executive Director, The Forge Business Incubator & Coworking Space

    • Mar 2011 - Oct 2013

    Work with a wide range of startup businesses in the following industries: technology, manufacturing, health insurance, international exports, oil & gas software, graphic design and PR, engineer recruiting and travel. Wrote and received a $600,000 Federal Economic Development Administration grant in partnership with Tulsa Economic Development Corporation to purchase and remodel a building. Incubator reached 100% capacity in under 6 months of moving into a permanent facility. Leverage community and business resources to provide pro-bono services for tenant companies.Managed complete remodel of temporary location on a budget under $10,000 and oversaw design and remodel of a permanent facility opened in October 2012.

  • Executive Director, Tulsa's Young Professionals

    • Apr 2010 - Oct 2013

    Work to attract and retain young professionals to the Tulsa area and develop the next generation of business and community leaders. Create and implement strategic goals and long-term objectives of the largest and fastest growing young professionals organization in the country.Serve as project manager and oversee day-to-day operations of over 80 events and initiatives annually through management of eight committees dedicated to business attraction, development & entrepreneurship, diversity & inclusion, government affairs, philanthropy, community engagement, arts & culture, sustainability, and urban revitalization. Launched the grassroots economic development initiative "Bring it to Tulsa" which was instrumental in Trader Joes and Uber expanding to Tulsa. Events range in size from a dozen to over a thousand people, including implementation of “Street Cred,” a two-day community-wide event attended by over 1500 individuals and winner of the “2011 Creative Vision” award by Oklahoma Creativity. Develop operating budget and manage resources within budget guidelines including handling in-kind donations and sponsor relations. Manage one full-time staff member, leadership board of 19 volunteers and 7,000 general members around a unified vision. Leverage working relationships and cooperative arrangements with businesses and community partners to advance the organization’s mission and develop strategic networking opportunities for members. Awarded “2011 Community Partner of the Year” by Tulsa Economic Development Corporation. Collaborate on all marketing and promotional materials, including 3 websites: www.typros.org, www.theforge-tulsa.com, www.internintulsa.com. Oversee social media efforts, including a Facebook page with over 4000 fans. Oversee and manage growth of organization from 6,700 members to over 8,000 in 18 months while increasing fundraising revenue by 24% in first year.

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  Hal Lieberman Company/ Sony Pictures

  • Culver City, CA

  • Vice President - Development & Production

    • Oct 2004 - Nov 2009
    • Culver City, CA

    A startup film and television production company built from scratch that successfully produced two major motion pictures in the first three years of operation. Managed all creative elements for a slate of feature film and television projects. Planned and executed sales presentations to motion picture studios and television networks. Sold projects to Sony, Paramount, DreamWorks, New Regency, Relativity Media and Syfy Network. Responsible for hiring and supervising writers, collaborating with writers to develop story concepts, and creating original ideas to progress into feature films and television series. Analyzed plot, character and structure to provide solutions to problems on all projects, including “Bridge to Terebithia” for Walt Disney Pictures. Complied and organized business research on competing projects. Networked extensively to build successful business relationships to increase project inventory and sales. Projects as Creative Executive:Bridge to Terebithia (2007)Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2004)

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  Vacancy & Vacancy 2

  • Los Angeles, CA

  • Executive Producer

    • 2006 - 2008
    • Los Angeles, CA

    Feature films managed from initial concept through nation-wide release on over 2000 screens (Vacancy). Project manager for the studio and financier on the production set. Advised and oversaw all creative objectives from inception through post production. Helped hire and supervise key department heads including: directors, actors, cinematographers, editors, art directors and composers. Coordinated several departments to simultaneously achieve production goals. Worked in conjunction with other producers to manage the daily production and implement quick turn-around within a defined budget. Analyzed results of operations to discover more efficient ways to utilize resources and remain on schedule. Successfully delivered both films on time and under budget.

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  Tapestry Films

  • Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Screenwriter "Sibling Rivalry"

    • 2005 - 2005
    • Greater Los Angeles Area

    Co-wrote feature film comedy based on an original idea. Developed and executed sales presentation to secure pre-production funding. Executed rewrites and revisions based on producer’s notes.

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  Mostow-Lieberman / Universal Studios

  • Creative Development Executive

    • Apr 2001 - Jul 2004

    Assisted in the story development of "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" at Warner Bros. Developed projects for Universal including: "Norfolk Quiz Club" and "Food of the Gods." Supervised the internal development slate of feature films. Oversaw discretionary budget of $500,000.Generated production development reports.

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  DreamWorks

  • Assistant to Senior Vice President

    • Jun 1999 - Mar 2001

    Assisted in the story development of "Collateral," "Minority Report" and "Men in Black 2." Assessed scripts for production consideration and drafted story notes. Handled all administrative tasks.