Experience

Virginia Arts Festival

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Front of House Operations Manager and Volunteer Coordinator

  • 2005 - Present

  Part of my responsibility as the Volunteer Coordinator and Front of House Manager for the Virginia Arts Festival (www.vafest.org) is to recruit, train, supervise and maintain a database of over 300 volunteers. Schedule and supervise volunteers during the annual spring performing arts festival consisting of over 60 events in multiple cities and venues in the Hampton Roads Virginia area. Responsible for all aspects of events in which the public is involved. Including but not limited to front of house staffing, patron tickets and theater seating, sale of artist merchandise, artist meet and greets and autographs sessions, and security. Supervise student matinee school bus parking and safe entry to venues for more than 18,000 students. Coordinate large outdoor events such as the Virginia Beer Festival, PanFest Caribbean Music Festival and Funhouse Fest.During my first few years with VAF my responsibilities also included that of Office Manager. Duties included team member in planning and executing occupancy for new construction of Clay & Jay Barr Education Center and Robin Hixon Theater. Responsible for the daily operation of office.



Brevard Cultural Alliance

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Services Assistant - Art in Public Places

  • 2008 - Present

  Brevard Cultural Alliance (BCA) is the professional organization representing the arts and cultural sector on Florida’s Space Coast.Art in Public Places program* Temporary exhibition program, exhibits both interior and exterior artwork in public spaces and provides opportunities for area businesses to boldly display their support for the arts. Each exhibit is changed out 3 times a year. Art is produced by local County artists. Artwork on display is available for sale. Prices range from $25 to $5,000. All proceeds from a sale go back to the artist. * Part of a 3 person team working to install and dismantle exhibits ranging from 6 to 50 pieces of artwork. * Maintain database of exhibited artwork, release of liability forms and signage.* The revolving Interior Exhibition Program currently serves more than 225 artists throughout the county, continuously displaying more than 650 pieces, with an estimated 400,000+ people viewing the artwork. BCA also provides artist residencies in numerous public schools, helps build collaborative working groups on issues of importance to the sector, supports the development of cultural destination, and holds capacity-building workshops for artists and cultural organizations. BCA administers the County Community Cultural Grant program on behalf of the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners.



Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR)

• Recreation Specialist

  • 1986 - 2008

  Independently plan, implement, supervise and evaluate all sports teams and leagues for over 850 youth annually. Coordinate all fitness and sports related activities for the youth programs (250 youth). Marketing Director for NDW responsible for publicizing all MWR programs, facilities and events. Coordinated and conducted informational speeches/briefs for various base, MWR and area wide events. Responsible for the design and operation of a comprehensive leisure education program for single sailors ages 18 - 25 stationed in the Washington D.C. area. Position involved fundraising, budgeting, coordinating special events with MWR facilities. Worked with local civilian agencies to coordinate a variety of programs. Also supervised construction and acted as Legends Recreation Center Manager.Responsible for all media, advertising and public relations requirements for MWR divisions. Designed, produced and distributed the On Target monthly magazine to over 1200 military and civilian personnel. Developed existing discount ticket program and established vital contacts within the civilian recreation programs to ensure variety and the best prices for eligible patrons. Operated a small custom products shop. Acted as outdoor theater manager.