Experience

Children's Chorus of Washington

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  Washington DC-Baltimore Area



Boston Children's Chorus

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Producer

  • Jul 2021 - Aug 2023

  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Administration and Finance - Departmental lead for program budgeting, as part of organizational budgeting team, managing c. $2.5 million annual resources. Prime responsibility for financial management of program budget expenses of >$750,000. Contracted guest artists, composers, and conductors, and designed large scale partnerships with external organizations. Fundraising - Developed and executed corporate fundraising strategy and collaborated with development department to design a… Show more Administration and Finance - Departmental lead for program budgeting, as part of organizational budgeting team, managing c. $2.5 million annual resources. Prime responsibility for financial management of program budget expenses of >$750,000. Contracted guest artists, composers, and conductors, and designed large scale partnerships with external organizations. Fundraising - Developed and executed corporate fundraising strategy and collaborated with development department to design a campaign plan for major donors. Curated major development events, both digitally and in person, securing high profile guest speakers. Strategic Planning - Collaborated with a range of stakeholders including board, donors, alumni, parents and singers to redefine and focus the mission of the organization, and design a programmatic approach which centers BCC’s core priorities. Innovated institutional marketing strategies to enhance BCC’s reputation and reach in the regional community. Artistic Leadership - Managed and led programming team and artistic staff, part and full-time, upholding BCC’s values of artistry, empathy, diversity, inclusion and inquiry.

• Director of Artistic Programming

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2021

  Boston, MA Creative Direction - Curation of artistic programs, including project management and production of self-produced concerts, negotiation of logistics and fees for external events, and development of relationships with key artistic and educational partners in the city of Boston. Program Management - Financial management of program budget of >$300,000, including concert budgets, tour funds, and part time staff salaries. Entrepreneurial development of revenue generating… Show more Creative Direction - Curation of artistic programs, including project management and production of self-produced concerts, negotiation of logistics and fees for external events, and development of relationships with key artistic and educational partners in the city of Boston. Program Management - Financial management of program budget of >$300,000, including concert budgets, tour funds, and part time staff salaries. Entrepreneurial development of revenue generating initiatives. Musical/Educational Leadership - Direct leadership of young people in the chorus, facilitating dialogue on issues of social justice, and leading choral music making.

• Associate Director Of Choirs

  • Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

  Boston, Massachusetts, United States



Various

• Conductor, Singer & Music Educator

  • Sep 2012 - Aug 2017

  London, United Kingdom Conducting: Acting Artistic Director - London Youth Choir Course Director - National Youth Choirs of Great Britain Music Director - Southend Festival Chorus Education: Educational Consultant - Tenebrae Choir Workshop Leader - Royal Opera House Workshop Leader - The Sixteen Singing: Choir Member - Chapel Royal Tower of London Choir Member - Tenebrae Choir



Reverie Choir

• Artistic Director

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2017

  Founder and conductor of professional chamber choir. Managed team of singers, and part-time administrative employees. Project management and delivery of Arts Council England, and PRS Foundation funded multimedia projects, including educational sessions and collaboration with major public spaces.



Teach First

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teacher of Music

  • Sep 2011 - Aug 2013

  Developed understanding of social, economic, and racial barriers perpetuating educational disadvantage, and the systemic nature of disadvantage in the UK education system. Taught music full time in a school in challenging educational circumstances, working with experienced mentors from Debden Park High School, and Canterbury Christchurch University to establish outstanding pedagogical practice. Collaborated with team of Expressive Arts teachers to deliver extensive… Show more Developed understanding of social, economic, and racial barriers perpetuating educational disadvantage, and the systemic nature of disadvantage in the UK education system. Taught music full time in a school in challenging educational circumstances, working with experienced mentors from Debden Park High School, and Canterbury Christchurch University to establish outstanding pedagogical practice. Collaborated with team of Expressive Arts teachers to deliver extensive extra-curricular activity. Show less