General Manager

• Sep 2017 - Present

Independent Teaching Artist

• Sep 2017 - Present

Contracting with area agencies to provide high quality in-school taiko and general music education programs Contracting with area agencies to provide high quality in-school taiko and general music education programs

Development and Communications Manager

• Feb 2016 - Aug 2017

Opening Minds Through the Arts Teaching Artist

• May 2012 - Dec 2015

Curriculum Development: created programs that provide hands-on experiences in taiko drumming and general music to kids grade K-8; develop integrated programs that combine music skill development with academic achievementTeaching: provided engaging music and taiko lessons to grades K-8; taught over 3,000 kids in 3.5 school years in programs ranging from 5 weeks to a full academic yearProgram Management: planned, scheduled, and oversaw integrated music education programs at public elementary and middle schools; served 15 schools in 2 years

Director

• Jan 2002 - 2015

- Co-founded and Co-Directed southern Arizona's leading taiko (Japanese drumming) ensemble- Developed taiko education programs for learners of all ages for both in-school and out-of-school settings- Led taiko classes for students age 5-adult; provided firsthand education in this exciting performing art to over 5,000 people - Wrote grants, raised funds, and managed day-to-day operations of a successful arts nonprofit - Co-founded and Co-Directed southern Arizona's leading taiko (Japanese drumming) ensemble- Developed taiko education programs for learners of all ages for both in-school and out-of-school settings- Led taiko classes for students age 5-adult; provided firsthand education in this exciting performing art to over 5,000 people - Wrote grants, raised funds, and managed day-to-day operations of a successful arts nonprofit

Business Administrator

• Nov 2005 - Dec 2010

Oversaw contract management, agency budgeting, risk management, and special projects.

Grants and Contracts Manager

• 2005 - 2008

- Raised more than $1.5 million in government grants in 17 months; prepared 38 grant proposals and renewals with a success rate of 72% (Industry average: 35%)- Managed all funding contracts, including 5 FYSB awards, 2 HUD awards, OAPP, and EPA funding- Created and maintained Access database to track grants and contracts to assure deliverable schedules were met- Worked with Leadership Team to develop quantitative outcomes for all programs; completed evaluation of 14 agency programs using statistical, analytical and anecdotal data