Exhibits and Facilities Manager

• Jul 2022 - Present

The Exhibits Manager is the responsible for bringing the organization’s many stories to life in OKPOP’s physical environments through the development of world class interactive physical engagements. This includes roughly 20,000 square ft. of gallery space and other public facing areas, as well as through traveling off-site exhibits. The Exhibits Manager is the responsible for bringing the organization’s many stories to life in OKPOP’s physical environments through the development of world class interactive physical engagements. This includes roughly 20,000 square ft. of gallery space and other public facing areas, as well as through traveling off-site exhibits.

Production Manager

• Sep 2021 - Jul 2022

Techical Producer

• Nov 2019 - Sep 2021

Project Manager and Technical Direction

• Apr 2019 - Jul 2022

Director of Production

• Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

Technical Director

• Aug 2016 - Jan 2018

Project Manager

• May 2015 - Jan 2018

Director Of Production

• May 2013 - May 2015

• Directly responsible for the operation of $1.2 million Production & Artistic departments. • Directly supervised annual operations to produce 4 operas, a 5-state education tour, and youth opera. • Recruited and supervised seasonal production and artistic staff of 12, guiding them through their administration of 50+ employees. • Responsible for all production and artistic contracting, including principle artist, studio artist, chorus, orchestra, performance & royalty, production rental, director, designer, and production staff. • Worked with Artistic Director on yearly repertory planning including research, budget creation, and artistic selections • Primary liaison with Tulsa Performing Arts Center, Tulsa Ballet, Tulsa Symphony, and Celebrity Attractions regarding long & short term scheduling, resource sharing, and production collaboration. • Assisted on development, education, and marketing outreach and special events. • Primary liaison with local IATSE and AFM. Show less

Production Manager / Technical Director

• May 2012 - May 2013

• Directly responsible for day-to-day operations of $3.9 million annual Production Department,producing 4 operas in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale.• Recruited and supervised production staff of 20, guiding them through their administration of 100+employees.• Managed 30,000 sq. ft. production facility, including prop/scenic/paint/lighting shops and productionrentals. Additionally managed 10,000 sq. ft. rehearsal space and costume/wig shop.• Responsible for production department contracting including stage management, IATSE, anddesigners.• Primary liaison with performance venues regarding backstage operations, security, and scheduling.• Primary liaison with local IATSE regarding management matters. Show less

Technical Director

• Sep 2011 - May 2012

Production Manager - Donkey Show / Miami

• May 2012 - Jul 2012

• Directly supervised all production aspects of producing immersive site specific theatre performance that converted Ziff Ballet Opera House into 1970 era disco hall. • Collaborated with artistic staff, outside vendors, and performing arts center staff on issues of design, engineering, performer and patron safety, budget, and content. • Directly supervised all production aspects of producing immersive site specific theatre performance that converted Ziff Ballet Opera House into 1970 era disco hall. • Collaborated with artistic staff, outside vendors, and performing arts center staff on issues of design, engineering, performer and patron safety, budget, and content.

Production Manager

• May 2011 - Sep 2011

• Directly responsible for managing all production aspects of producing 6 productions in 10 weeks at historic summer stock theatre. • Recruited and supervised production staff of 15 including supervising internship program. • Directly responsible for managing all production aspects of producing 6 productions in 10 weeks at historic summer stock theatre. • Recruited and supervised production staff of 15 including supervising internship program.

Technical Director

• Aug 2007 - Jul 2011

• Directly supervised and oversaw stage operations to annually produce 3 main stage operas, 1 site specific opera, and 6-state education tour. • Recruited and supervised production staff of 10, guiding them through their management of over 50 employees. Includes IATSE, Teamster, and non-union employees. • Supervised all new production builds, including shop contracts, labor estimates, artistic management, logistics, and engineering. • Managed annual $1.5 million dollar labor, scenic, lighting, and drayage budgets. • Managed 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse facility, including production storage and rentals. • Procured, coordinated, and maintained technical department inventories and equipment. Show less

Technical Director - Ariadne auf Naxos

• Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

• Directly managed all scenic aspects of producing one opera each summer at internationally renowned classical music festival. • Collaborated with other departments, designers, and music staff on issues regarding budget, safety, scheduling, and artistic goals. • Directly managed all scenic aspects of producing one opera each summer at internationally renowned classical music festival. • Collaborated with other departments, designers, and music staff on issues regarding budget, safety, scheduling, and artistic goals.

Production Manager - Opera

• Sep 2007 - Sep 2009

• Directly supervised annual operations to produce 2 graduate level academic operas in Cutler Majestic Theatre. • Collaborated with academic staff, local production vendors, scene shops, and designers on realizing frugal approach to producing opera • Recruited and supervised 15 production staff. • Primary liaison with venue management regarding front of house and backstage operations. • Directly supervised annual operations to produce 2 graduate level academic operas in Cutler Majestic Theatre. • Collaborated with academic staff, local production vendors, scene shops, and designers on realizing frugal approach to producing opera • Recruited and supervised 15 production staff. • Primary liaison with venue management regarding front of house and backstage operations.

Technical Director - Don Giovanni

• Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

• Directly managed all scenic aspects of producing one opera each summer at internationally renowned classical music festival. • Collaborated with other departments, designers, and music staff on issues regarding budget, safety, scheduling, and artistic goals. • Directly managed all scenic aspects of producing one opera each summer at internationally renowned classical music festival. • Collaborated with other departments, designers, and music staff on issues regarding budget, safety, scheduling, and artistic goals.

Technical Director

• 2005 - 2007

• Directly managed all scenic and stage operations for annually producing 3 operas in Cutler Majestic Theatre. • Coordinated relationship with designers, outside scenic & props vendors, and logistics providers. • Directly managed all scenic and stage operations for annually producing 3 operas in Cutler Majestic Theatre. • Coordinated relationship with designers, outside scenic & props vendors, and logistics providers.

Head Carpenter

• 2005 - 2007

Technical Director

• 2001 - 2005

• Taught undergraduate classes in theatre production, lighting, and audio. • Supervised 15 department productions and 20 university and outside user events in 2 venues, 75 seat black box theatre and 400 seat thrust theatre. • Procured, coordinated, and maintained technical department inventories and equipment. • Supervised all theatre maintenance, upgrades, and capital improvements. • Taught undergraduate classes in theatre production, lighting, and audio. • Supervised 15 department productions and 20 university and outside user events in 2 venues, 75 seat black box theatre and 400 seat thrust theatre. • Procured, coordinated, and maintained technical department inventories and equipment. • Supervised all theatre maintenance, upgrades, and capital improvements.

House Carpenter

• 1998 - 2001

Technical Director - Opera

• 1996 - 2001

Stage Manager - Jordan Hall

• Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

Lighting Technician

• 1996 - 1998

Stage Manager - Tour

• 1997 - 1997

Assistant Technical Director - Blackman Auditorium

• Sep 1992 - Jun 1994

Lighting Technician

• Jun 1989 - Sep 1992