Experience

Laguna Playhouse

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager / Human Resources Director

  • 2017 - Present

  • Implement administrative and financial policies and provide analysis and strategy for a $7M historic theatre • Manage financial reporting and ensure compliance with the annual budget for directly reporting departments • Liaise with the Executive Director and senior staff; lead staff meetings and attend monthly Board of Director meetings • Oversee Human Resources, recruitment, onboarding, and employee reviews, and maintain policies to reflect best practices and ensure legal compliance • Negotiate artistic union contracts and collaborate with outside producers and presenters • Spearhead payroll approval, management of health insurance and policies, 401k plans, and other employee benefits • Oversee implementation of deferred maintenance and capital improvement needs including a $1M exterior restoration Show less



American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Project Manager

  • 2012 - 2017

  • Orchestrated a $34M Strand Theater conversion in Central Market from cinema to live theater • Coordinated city permits and licenses including procuring a liquor sales certificate, entertainment, and food permit • Supervised the creation of a historical display which chronicled the history of the building and cinema in San Francisco • Directly managed a $500K office renovation and subsequent move of 40 employees • Maintained a physical plant for six venues including three theaters, administrative offices, rehearsal studios, and an apartment building • Implemented security procedures including preparation and training for an emergency response plan • Responsible for vendor contract negotiations and legal compliance for all building certificates • Prepared payroll including union reporting and directly managed building staff, security, and cleaning personnel Show less



ThreeSixty Entertainment

• Malaysia
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • 2009 - 2012

  • Managed production and touring venue with 10 department heads and 110 employees, 60 traveling and 50 local; liaised between producers and local presenters in each engagement city • Researched and advised on the establishment of a new production company including state tax registration, state employment regulations, insurance requirements, and payroll setup for UK personnel and state unemployment • Collaborated with the executive producer to draft all employment contracts and directly negotiated all terms • Prepared royalty cycle documentation and settlements with local presenters, and assisted with production budgets • Filed immigration petitions including embassy appointments and coaching, to ensure smooth arrival to the US • Researched and located travel and housing for full company including lease term negotiations Show less



101 Productions, Ltd.

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate General Manager - Workshops

  • 2006 - 2009

  • Managed all workshop presentations for the development of new musicals • Coordinated production details including venue location, contract negotiation, and preparing and tracking budgets • Orchestrated relocation of overseas personnel for London transfers to Broadway including filing immigration petitions; incorporated embassy appointments and consulting to guarantee efficient US arrival • Arranged travel and short-term furnished housing for celebrity actors, creative team, and crew • Managed all workshop presentations for the development of new musicals • Coordinated production details including venue location, contract negotiation, and preparing and tracking budgets • Orchestrated relocation of overseas personnel for London transfers to Broadway including filing immigration petitions; incorporated embassy appointments and consulting to guarantee efficient US arrival • Arranged travel and short-term furnished housing for celebrity actors, creative team, and crew



Roundabout Theatre Company

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Company Manager/Theatre Manager

  • 1993 - 2006