Experience

Art Omi

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Treasurer, Board of Trustees

  • Nov 2022 - Present

• Co Executive Director

  • Jul 2021 - Oct 2022



Gavin Berger, Consulting

• Consultant

  • May 2006 - Present

  Provide high-level consulting services in the areas of concept development, strategic planning, venue operations, marketing, fundraising development, human resources, and program development for a diverse client base. Raised more than $100 million by building extensive experience and strong connections in the industry. Clients include: ► Big Apple Circus – As Interim Executive Director, facilitated the transition from its Executive Director of 15 years to new leadership. ► Berman… Show more Provide high-level consulting services in the areas of concept development, strategic planning, venue operations, marketing, fundraising development, human resources, and program development for a diverse client base. Raised more than $100 million by building extensive experience and strong connections in the industry. Clients include: ► Big Apple Circus – As Interim Executive Director, facilitated the transition from its Executive Director of 15 years to new leadership. ► Berman Family Foundation - Developed a sustainability plan, mission, and goals for a 600-seat theater built by this Michigan-based foundation. Helped establish Detroit Symphony Orchestra's first educational web broadcast to Detroit Public Schools. ► Space at Westbury - Converted facility from an old movie house to a music venue; served as a programming and earned revenue consultant; managed all aspects of transition from concept development through launch. ► Bowery Presents – Provided consulting services to grow private event business for a group of theaters and music clubs; developed marketing and sales strategy to generate alternative revenue for all venues. ► Film Society of Lincoln Center – Hired to create the food and beverage plan for the new multimillion-dollar film center; developed a food service outlet that became the most successful café in Lincoln Center. ► Yorke Construction - Invigorated business development for an 88-year-old construction company that has built premier venues and institutions in Manhattan such as the Public Theater, Lincoln Center Theater, The Joyce, The 52nd Street Project, and the Blue School. ► Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia, PA – Served as Special Consultant for the interim President. Show less



Arctic Summer

• Documentary Producer

  • Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

  New York, New York, United States Arctic Summer is a poetic meditation on Tuktoyaktuk (Tuk), an Indigenous community in the Arctic and one of the northernmost towns in the world. The film captures Tuk during one of the last summers before climate change forced Tuk’s coastal population to relocate to more habitable land.



Berklee College of Music

• United States
• Musicians
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Advancement of Power Station at BerkleeNYC

  • Jul 2018 - Sep 2020

  Greater New York City Area Recruited to plan and execute a large-scale capital campaign to support and grow the college’s relationships with The Power Station, a historic recording studio. Planned and launched a comprehensive, multifaceted development strategy to achieve the organization’s ambitious goal of $20 million. Identified potential donors and partners throughout New York City and nationwide. Developed and managed events to promote the partnership and optimize results. ► Designed a branding strategy and… Show more Recruited to plan and execute a large-scale capital campaign to support and grow the college’s relationships with The Power Station, a historic recording studio. Planned and launched a comprehensive, multifaceted development strategy to achieve the organization’s ambitious goal of $20 million. Identified potential donors and partners throughout New York City and nationwide. Developed and managed events to promote the partnership and optimize results. ► Designed a branding strategy and messaging campaign highlighting the college’s expansion into New York City as well as the preservation of an iconic recording studio and the music industry in general. Played a key role in laying the foundation to create an incubator to foster the revival of a steadily declining market segment. ► Currently on pace to attain fundraising goals by cultivating relationships with influential donors. Tapped into vast network of personal contacts to expand donor base. Produced educational, marketing, and fundraising events to support organizational mission and overall objectives. Show less



Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Director Business Development and Customer Experience

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2018

  Greater New York City Area Rehired by this iconic venue to drive earned revenue growth from multiple sources. Designed and executed strategic plans to achieve goal of $30 million annually through facility rentals, food & beverage operations, parking garages, and other retail opportunities. Also tasked with improving the overall guest experience. Tapped into vast network of industry contacts including vendors, corporate leaders, patrons, and local community. Highlights include: ► Positioned the facility to… Show more Rehired by this iconic venue to drive earned revenue growth from multiple sources. Designed and executed strategic plans to achieve goal of $30 million annually through facility rentals, food & beverage operations, parking garages, and other retail opportunities. Also tasked with improving the overall guest experience. Tapped into vast network of industry contacts including vendors, corporate leaders, patrons, and local community. Highlights include: ► Positioned the facility to increase rental revenue by identifying new opportunities, maintaining existing relationships, and reimagining the rental business operation. Developed strategic programs and restructured pricing to appeal to a broader clientele. Expanded marketing and outreach efforts to attract new conferences. ► Transformed venue’s food & beverage model for two concert halls and public areas. Partnered with outside vendor to introduce innovative concepts and capitalize on new opportunities for all on-premise restaurants, cafes, and concessions. Positioned the operation for substantial revenue growth. ► Implemented new services initiatives to ensure a flawless guest experience and maintain facility’s long-term, exceptional reputation. Analyzed all phases of front-of-house services & operations, from initial purchasing of tickets to the exiting of the facility to identify improvement opportunities. Show less



Spektrix

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• President/CEO - Spektrix North America

  • May 2014 - Jul 2015

  New York, NY Recruited by this U.K.-based SaaS firm to penetrate the North American market and position the company as a leader in cloud-based integrated services for arts organizations. Developed and executed marketing strategies and educational programs to increase awareness of the company's integrated ticketing, CRM, marketing, and fundraising solutions. Leveraged vast network of personal contacts to introduce the Spektrix platform to senior-level decision-makers.



Consumer Reports

• United States
• Technology, Information and Media
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Director of Development

  • Apr 2010 - Mar 2011

  Recruited to create and execute a major gift strategy for a non-profit organization that supports the initiatives, operations, and programs of Consumers Union, the publisher of Consumer Reports. Created comprehensive plans to grow the major gifts program from less than $1 million to a more substantial component of the overall budget.



Meadowlands Xanadu

• Vice President of Events & Promotions

  • Oct 2007 - May 2009

  Hired as a member of the executive team for this first-of-its-kind, $2.3 billion, 2.2 million-square-foot mega-retail and entertainment complex consisting of 200+ retailers, 13 restaurants, a 2,200 seat concert hall, a 280-foot observation wheel/Ferris wheel, a 16-screen movie and IMAX complex, indoor sky diving, the first indoor ski park in North America, and other innovative features. Created a programming infrastructure for 2,000+ unique events annually. Established long-term… Show more Hired as a member of the executive team for this first-of-its-kind, $2.3 billion, 2.2 million-square-foot mega-retail and entertainment complex consisting of 200+ retailers, 13 restaurants, a 2,200 seat concert hall, a 280-foot observation wheel/Ferris wheel, a 16-screen movie and IMAX complex, indoor sky diving, the first indoor ski park in North America, and other innovative features. Created a programming infrastructure for 2,000+ unique events annually. Established long-term partnerships with major organizations including ABC, QVC, and New Jersey Arts; worked closely with partners to develop mutually beneficial programs and content. Planned and coordinated product launches with large corporations such as Johnson & Johnson, Conde Naste, Time Warner, Proctor & Gamble, Unilever, and Gaiam Yoga Products. Show less



Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Concert Halls

  • 2002 - 2006

  Managed operational, production, marketing, and sales functions for Avery Fisher Hall (2,738 seats), Alice Tully Hall (1,100 seats), and multi-use Kaplan Penthouse. P&L responsibility for each venue. Managed annual operating & capital budgets of $15 million. Created revenue forecasts. Consulted with executives regarding capital improvement projects including facility redevelopment. Designed programs to attract event planners, corporate clients, and national artists.

• Associate Director of Marketing & Booking – Concert Halls

  • 2000 - 2002

  New York, New York Contracted 800+ events annually including chamber music, orchestras, theatrical and pop/jazz performances, and major corporate events; created marketing strategies to book concert halls and ancillary space; co-presented national productions including Mummenschanz and Flying Karamazov Brothers with outside promoters.



Fine Arts Management

• Associate Director

  • 1999 - 2000



Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Booking Information Manager - Concert Halls

  • 1998 - 1999

  New York, NY



Town Pantry

• Owner/Developer

  • 1996 - 1998

  High Falls, NY



Lycian Centre for the Performing Arts

• Executive Director

  • 1996 - 1996

  Sugar Loaf, NY



New Audiences Productions

• Director of Concert Promotions/Associate Producer

  • 1994 - 1996

  New York NY



Lebeck Berger Management

• Partner

  • 1992 - 1994

  Beverly Hills, CA



Power Station Recording Studios

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager of Special Projects

  • Dec 1988 - Jan 1992

  Greater New York City Area