Experience

National WWI Museum and Memorial

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

• Director Of Advancement Services

  • Feb 2022 - Present



Tessitura

• United States
• Software Development
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor: Fundamentals of Fundraising, Tessitura Center for Professional Development

  • Jan 2021 - May 2022



Kansas City Repertory Theatre

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Operations Manager

  • Jul 2016 - Jan 2022

• Development Associate

  • Jul 2013 - Jun 2016

  Contribution processing and acknowledgement, data management, expense tracking, reporting...

• Development Assistant

  • Jul 2011 - Jun 2013



Lyric Opera of Kansas City

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Scenic Artist

  • Jan 2008 - Jul 2011



New Theatre & Restaurant

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Scenic Artist and Production Assistant

  • Oct 2006 - Jun 2011

  Scenic Artist: -Create and paint theatre scenery and properties per designers' renderings using a variety of paint and carpentry tools, techniques and methods -Collaborate with, schedule around and support other departments to meet deadlines -Touch up existing scenery and properties as well as create and integrate new scenic elements into designs -Prioritize and schedule process steps for multiple simultaneous projects -Color-match and mix paint quantities from small to… Show more Scenic Artist: -Create and paint theatre scenery and properties per designers' renderings using a variety of paint and carpentry tools, techniques and methods -Collaborate with, schedule around and support other departments to meet deadlines -Touch up existing scenery and properties as well as create and integrate new scenic elements into designs -Prioritize and schedule process steps for multiple simultaneous projects -Color-match and mix paint quantities from small to large -Dress sets with properties, fabrics, furnishings and accessories Production Assistant: -Re-organize, inventory, store and/or dispose of costumes, properties and paint at conclusion of each production -Misc projects, shopping and errands as needed Show less Scenic Artist: -Create and paint theatre scenery and properties per designers' renderings using a variety of paint and carpentry tools, techniques and methods -Collaborate with, schedule around and support other departments to meet deadlines -Touch up existing scenery and properties as well as create and integrate new scenic elements into designs -Prioritize and schedule process steps for multiple simultaneous projects -Color-match and mix paint quantities from small to… Show more Scenic Artist: -Create and paint theatre scenery and properties per designers' renderings using a variety of paint and carpentry tools, techniques and methods -Collaborate with, schedule around and support other departments to meet deadlines -Touch up existing scenery and properties as well as create and integrate new scenic elements into designs -Prioritize and schedule process steps for multiple simultaneous projects -Color-match and mix paint quantities from small to large -Dress sets with properties, fabrics, furnishings and accessories Production Assistant: -Re-organize, inventory, store and/or dispose of costumes, properties and paint at conclusion of each production -Misc projects, shopping and errands as needed Show less



freelance

• freelance

• Scenic Artist

  • Jan 1996 - 2011

  Regular clients include The Lyric Opera of Kansas City and New Theatre Restaurant. Others include Liberty Public Schools, Coterie Theatre and Art Divas locally, as well as The EquiMedia Group, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Sacramento Theatre Company, Utah Shakespearean Festival and Jesuit High School. -Create and paint theatre scenery and properties per designers' renderings using a variety of paint and carpentry tools, techniques and methods -Collaborate with, schedule around and… Show more Regular clients include The Lyric Opera of Kansas City and New Theatre Restaurant. Others include Liberty Public Schools, Coterie Theatre and Art Divas locally, as well as The EquiMedia Group, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Sacramento Theatre Company, Utah Shakespearean Festival and Jesuit High School. -Create and paint theatre scenery and properties per designers' renderings using a variety of paint and carpentry tools, techniques and methods -Collaborate with, schedule around and support other departments to meet deadlines -Touch up existing scenery and properties as well as create and integrate new scenic elements into designs -Prioritize and schedule process steps for multiple simultaneous projects -Color-match and mix paint quantities from small to large -Prepare and present sample boards, make adjustments as necessary -Dress sets with properties, fabrics, furnishings and accessories Show less Regular clients include The Lyric Opera of Kansas City and New Theatre Restaurant. Others include Liberty Public Schools, Coterie Theatre and Art Divas locally, as well as The EquiMedia Group, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Sacramento Theatre Company, Utah Shakespearean Festival and Jesuit High School. -Create and paint theatre scenery and properties per designers' renderings using a variety of paint and carpentry tools, techniques and methods -Collaborate with, schedule around and… Show more Regular clients include The Lyric Opera of Kansas City and New Theatre Restaurant. Others include Liberty Public Schools, Coterie Theatre and Art Divas locally, as well as The EquiMedia Group, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Sacramento Theatre Company, Utah Shakespearean Festival and Jesuit High School. -Create and paint theatre scenery and properties per designers' renderings using a variety of paint and carpentry tools, techniques and methods -Collaborate with, schedule around and support other departments to meet deadlines -Touch up existing scenery and properties as well as create and integrate new scenic elements into designs -Prioritize and schedule process steps for multiple simultaneous projects -Color-match and mix paint quantities from small to large -Prepare and present sample boards, make adjustments as necessary -Dress sets with properties, fabrics, furnishings and accessories Show less



Sacramento Theatre Company

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Box Office Manager

  • Nov 1998 - Sep 2006

  -Maintained database of 12,000 subscribers and single-ticket buyers utilizing Tickets.com and Excel software -Prepared and presented ticket sales reports to Managing Director and Board of Directors -Managed seat inventory of two theatres totaling 400 seats with up to 250 performances per 9 month season -Communicated with patrons, board members and donors via telephone, email, and written correspondence -Generated mailing lists with MS Excel/Word merges -Created Excel… Show more -Maintained database of 12,000 subscribers and single-ticket buyers utilizing Tickets.com and Excel software -Prepared and presented ticket sales reports to Managing Director and Board of Directors -Managed seat inventory of two theatres totaling 400 seats with up to 250 performances per 9 month season -Communicated with patrons, board members and donors via telephone, email, and written correspondence -Generated mailing lists with MS Excel/Word merges -Created Excel spreadsheets with macros for ticket income, donations, reservations, auction items and payments -Designed and implemented new ticketing procedures and forms -Trained Group Sales Managers on ticketing system and company protocols -Hired, trained, scheduled and supervised up to nine part- and full-time employees -Ordered ticketing supplies and inserts for each season and individual mailings -Programmed multi-line phone system menus, greetings, personnel changes and guest mailboxes -Assisted Director of Development by maintaining donor database and generating donor acknowledgement letters as well as managing registration and auction income at annual fundraiser -Assisted Board Member/Event Chair on coordination of annual fundraising event by tracking auction item data, assigning staff responsibilities, creating event timeline as well as set-up and break-down of event -Supported Marketing Director by proof-reading ticket-related marketing materials and entering and maintaining public online calendar of performances -Consulted with and made recommendations to the Managing Director and Board of Directors regarding annual ticket pricing -Collaborated with Production Manager to schedule performance runs, dates and times for each season -Supervised and trained volunteers on mailing projects for all departments -Provided assistance on special events and general support for both Administration and Production departments Show less -Maintained database of 12,000 subscribers and single-ticket buyers utilizing Tickets.com and Excel software -Prepared and presented ticket sales reports to Managing Director and Board of Directors -Managed seat inventory of two theatres totaling 400 seats with up to 250 performances per 9 month season -Communicated with patrons, board members and donors via telephone, email, and written correspondence -Generated mailing lists with MS Excel/Word merges -Created Excel… Show more -Maintained database of 12,000 subscribers and single-ticket buyers utilizing Tickets.com and Excel software -Prepared and presented ticket sales reports to Managing Director and Board of Directors -Managed seat inventory of two theatres totaling 400 seats with up to 250 performances per 9 month season -Communicated with patrons, board members and donors via telephone, email, and written correspondence -Generated mailing lists with MS Excel/Word merges -Created Excel spreadsheets with macros for ticket income, donations, reservations, auction items and payments -Designed and implemented new ticketing procedures and forms -Trained Group Sales Managers on ticketing system and company protocols -Hired, trained, scheduled and supervised up to nine part- and full-time employees -Ordered ticketing supplies and inserts for each season and individual mailings -Programmed multi-line phone system menus, greetings, personnel changes and guest mailboxes -Assisted Director of Development by maintaining donor database and generating donor acknowledgement letters as well as managing registration and auction income at annual fundraiser -Assisted Board Member/Event Chair on coordination of annual fundraising event by tracking auction item data, assigning staff responsibilities, creating event timeline as well as set-up and break-down of event -Supported Marketing Director by proof-reading ticket-related marketing materials and entering and maintaining public online calendar of performances -Consulted with and made recommendations to the Managing Director and Board of Directors regarding annual ticket pricing -Collaborated with Production Manager to schedule performance runs, dates and times for each season -Supervised and trained volunteers on mailing projects for all departments -Provided assistance on special events and general support for both Administration and Production departments Show less



Utah Shakespearean Festival

• Cedar City, UT

• Stage Crew

  • Jun 1996 - Sep 1998



MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Audio Visual Technician

  • 1997 - 1998