Executive Director

• Jul 2023 - Present

The Arts & Business Council of Miami is a non-profit organization that aims to strengthen the relationship between the arts and business communities in Miami. We provide resources and programs to help arts organizations grow and sustain their businesses, as well as connecting them with local businesses for partnerships and collaborations. The council also offers professional development opportunities for artists and arts administrators, as well as advocacy and public policy… Show more The Arts & Business Council of Miami is a non-profit organization that aims to strengthen the relationship between the arts and business communities in Miami. We provide resources and programs to help arts organizations grow and sustain their businesses, as well as connecting them with local businesses for partnerships and collaborations. The council also offers professional development opportunities for artists and arts administrators, as well as advocacy and public policy initiatives to promote the importance of the arts in Miami's economy and culture.

Deputy Director

• Sep 2022 - Jul 2023

For 35+ years, the Arts & Business Council of Miami has empowered the creative ecosystem, with curated innovations and tailored programing that leverages and strengthens 500+ arts organizations and thousands of artists, arts professionals and creative entrepreneurs. ABC has played a leading role in capacity building and sustainability through targeted workshops, custom connections to the business sector, audience development programs, pro bono business and legal consultations and curated… Show more For 35+ years, the Arts & Business Council of Miami has empowered the creative ecosystem, with curated innovations and tailored programing that leverages and strengthens 500+ arts organizations and thousands of artists, arts professionals and creative entrepreneurs. ABC has played a leading role in capacity building and sustainability through targeted workshops, custom connections to the business sector, audience development programs, pro bono business and legal consultations and curated networking and outreach. Signature programs include Miami Arts Marketing Project, Arts Board Match, Building a Better Board, Artburst Media Bureau, Creative Celebrations, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts and Breakfast with the Arts. We are supremely qualified to find new solutions, anchored by our unique intersection at the nexus of arts and business, to make the culture sector more productive, efficient and empowered and respond to the overwhelming and damaging consequences of the pandemic.

Development Director

• Sep 2015 - Sep 2022

Manage all strategies and activities for donor cultivation, solicitation, and relations. Responsible for designing, implementing and managing all fundraising activities including annual giving, endowment and capital campaigns, special projects, and other related solicitations. Write and manage grant proposals and reports for foundations, corporations, and government grants. Manage all strategies and activities for donor cultivation, solicitation, and relations. Responsible for designing, implementing and managing all fundraising activities including annual giving, endowment and capital campaigns, special projects, and other related solicitations. Write and manage grant proposals and reports for foundations, corporations, and government grants.

SW Support Services Manager

• Jan 2009 - Aug 2015

Manager of SW Quality Assurance, SW (Field) Support, and SW Load and Configuration. Manage staff of 15 with project management of software development on over 23 products. Generate management metrics, and globally certify commercial release of products in 10 languages. Forecast/maintain yearly budgets of $1,080,000/year. Manage global software field support services department. ISO 9000 Quality Management process creator/auditor, and responsible for ECO processing of engineering prints… Show more Manager of SW Quality Assurance, SW (Field) Support, and SW Load and Configuration. Manage staff of 15 with project management of software development on over 23 products. Generate management metrics, and globally certify commercial release of products in 10 languages. Forecast/maintain yearly budgets of $1,080,000/year. Manage global software field support services department. ISO 9000 Quality Management process creator/auditor, and responsible for ECO processing of engineering prints, process documents, and work instructions. Manage publications department for internal training/external product manuals. Lead engineer responsible for installation, configuration and training of company-wide Epicor ERP business management system. Administrator company-wide Serena Business Management tracking software.

Software Quality Assurance Manager

• Mar 1999 - Jan 2009

Manager of SW Quality Assurance

Theatre Administrator Intern

• May 2014 - Sep 2014

House Manager for 15 plays and musicals. Managed ushers and responsible for talk-backs. Organized artist resumes into searchable database. Researched and cataloged marketing plan for educational outreach. House Manager for 15 plays and musicals. Managed ushers and responsible for talk-backs. Organized artist resumes into searchable database. Researched and cataloged marketing plan for educational outreach.

Software Quality Assurance Lead

• 1996 - 1999

Software Quality Assurance Manager

• 1991 - 1996

Plant Scheduler

• 1986 - 1991