Experience

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Associate Vice President, Corporate and Foundation Partnerships

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  Oversee all partner identification, solicitation and integration for LACMA. Work closely with the LACMA leadership team on strategies that will ensure the ambitious goals of the museum are met and/or exceeded. Oversee all partner identification, solicitation and integration for LACMA. Work closely with the LACMA leadership team on strategies that will ensure the ambitious goals of the museum are met and/or exceeded.



ArtCenter College of Design

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Vice President, Strategic Partnerships

  • Jun 2015 - Oct 2016

  Primary architect and catalyst behind the launch of a reinvigorated college-wide program that built upon Art Center's rich 50+ year history of successful partnerships with targeted corporations. Partnered with the College's academic and administrative leadership as well as with Trustees and volunteer leadership, to develop and implement strategies to secure six- and seven figure corporate investments. Primary architect and catalyst behind the launch of a reinvigorated college-wide program that built upon Art Center's rich 50+ year history of successful partnerships with targeted corporations. Partnered with the College's academic and administrative leadership as well as with Trustees and volunteer leadership, to develop and implement strategies to secure six- and seven figure corporate investments.



Sundance Institute

• United States
• Movies and Sound Recording
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director, Corporate Development

  • Jul 2006 - May 2015

  • Oversaw corporate partner identification, solicitation, negotiation and activation for all Sundance Institute programs including the world-renowned Sundance Film Festival yielding millions in annual cash revenue and donated services • Cultivated and maintained relationships with over 200 major Fortune 500 corporations • Created and managed the implementation of strategic activation and marketing plans to meet targeted brand objectives identified by corporate partners • Worked with program directors to identify viable fundraising opportunities across multiple programs and created corresponding financial models to meet assigned revenue projections • Participated in Institute business development efforts to build new earned revenue opportunities outside of traditional contributed revenue channels • Launched the first-ever global corporate sponsorship program for Sundance London • Supervised a team of five people at all levels Show less



Davie Brown Entertainment

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager, Corporate Marketing

  • Mar 2004 - Jun 2006

  • Day to day point of contact for agency clients Hewlett-Packard and Victoria’s Secret • Developed creative marketing plans and strategies that aligned with brand initiatives • Prepared, negotiated and executed all special events aligned with client marketing initiatives i.e. Sundance Film Festival, MTV Video Music Awards, etc. • Developed meaningful ways to tie clients to entertainment platforms while adhering to pre-existing marketing strategies • Worked within allotted budgets ranging from $50,000 to $400,000 Show less



Warner Bros. Entertainment

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant to the Director of Publicity, Special Events

  • Feb 2002 - Mar 2004

  • Assisted with the organization and planning of special events i.e. feature film premieres and post-parties • Scheduled and organized press screenings, theater bookings, print delivery, and guest lists • Developed and maintained positive relationships with filmmakers and talent • Coordinated and facilitated approval of event details, invitations, and admission tickets • Organized the receipt of guest lists from talent and filmmakers while monitoring RSVPs • Contributed creative event ideas and appropriate methods of execution during all brainstorm meetings Show less