Katharine A. Schimmer
Director, Strategic Initiatives at The Philadelphia Orchestra- Claim this Profile
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Phil Giltner
Katharine was one of those students that gets teachers into the business and keeps them there. She was bright, positive, and engaged. A leader among her peers and a standout in the classroom. It was clear, when she graduated, that she was heading for success.
Phil Giltner
Katharine was one of those students that gets teachers into the business and keeps them there. She was bright, positive, and engaged. A leader among her peers and a standout in the classroom. It was clear, when she graduated, that she was heading for success.
Phil Giltner
Katharine was one of those students that gets teachers into the business and keeps them there. She was bright, positive, and engaged. A leader among her peers and a standout in the classroom. It was clear, when she graduated, that she was heading for success.
Phil Giltner
Katharine was one of those students that gets teachers into the business and keeps them there. She was bright, positive, and engaged. A leader among her peers and a standout in the classroom. It was clear, when she graduated, that she was heading for success.
Experience
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The Philadelphia Orchestra
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Performing Arts
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director, Strategic Initiatives
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Nov 2022 - Present
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Assistant Artistic Administrator
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Dec 2021 - Nov 2022
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Manager of Artist Services
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Dec 2015 - Dec 2021
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San Francisco Symphony
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United States
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Performing Arts
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100 - 200 Employee
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Artist Liaison
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Oct 2013 - Nov 2015
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Office of James Taylor
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United States
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Legal Services
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Production Associate
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2011 - Oct 2013
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Berkshire Theatre Group
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United States
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Performing Arts
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Development and Finance Assistant
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Mar 2012 - Mar 2013
- Planned and executed cultivation events, interacted with donors and board members, researched potential sources of funding- Provided support for the Director of Development and the Finance and Marketing departments; did research for potential projects and assisted with community outreach.- Wrote campaign letters, thank you letters, and promotional material for Development and Marketing departments. - Acted as a vendor liaison for the Finance Office, worked with QuickBooks, entered and created invoices, cut checks, paid and sent bills- Additionally functioned as a Box Office Associate, and assisted Marketing and PR Department, doing research and writing missives
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
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United States
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Performing Arts
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200 - 300 Employee
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Artist Assistant, Tanglewood Music Center (TMC)
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
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Head Guide and Public Representative
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Jun 2010 - Sep 2010
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Guide and Public Representative
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Jun 2008 - Aug 2009
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Tufts University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant to Dean Robert Sternberg
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Jan 2008 - May 2008
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Kirsten Gillibrand
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United States
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Intern, Office of Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand
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Jun 2007 - Aug 2007
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Education
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2019 - 2021
University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science - MS, Non-Profit Leadership/Management -
2006 - 2011
Tufts University
Bachelor of Arts, English -
2006 - 2011
New England Conservatory of Music
Undergraduate Diploma, Vocal Performance -
1994 - 2006
Albany Academy for Girls
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