Sr. Manager, Events & Projects

• Nov 2022 - Present

Project Manager

• Jul 2021 - Nov 2022

Assistant Manager, Programming

• Nov 2017 - Dec 2020

∙Produced and oversaw the execution of large-scale events and festivals associated with Kennedy Center Honors, the Hip Hop Culture and Contemporary Music Series, Comedy at the Kennedy Center, and more (including budgeting, artist booking and contracting, technical advance, and settlement/budget reconciliation) ∙Acted as project manager by establishing timelines and goals with internal departments such as Marketing, Press, Security, and Operations to ensure the success of events across the institution ∙Developed and maintained relationships with artists, talent agencies, freelancers, and vendors ∙Created venue scaling and budget for concert offers and assisted in negotiating deals ∙Implemented new programming for Summer at the Kennedy Center including curating a Rooftop Happy Hour concert series ∙Curated and managed ancillary programming for Kennedy Center Honors including Millennium Stage performances Show less

Sr. Operations Manager - Warner Theatre DC

• Dec 2015 - Nov 2017

∙Recruited, trained, and managed a staff of 40+ employees— including Guest Services Supervisors, Operations Coordinators, Ushers, Security, and VIP Services staff ∙Oversaw all front of house and security operations at Warner Theatre ∙Managed annual overall operating expense budget of over $300,000 and a fixed expense budget of over $200,000 ∙Fulfilled artist contracts by coordinating staffing, security, and other front-of-house logistics for concerts and events ∙Met with government, corporate, non-profit, and private clients to ascertain their needs for special events ∙Trained and led part-time employees in emergency evacuation, active shooter, and guest service expectations ∙Contracted and supervised all building maintenance of a 90+ year old theater while managing fixed expense budgets Noteworthy Events: Dave Chappelle Equanimity, Netflix Special, (September 2017) - Executed 17 sold out shows including six tapings with Netflix Late Night with Seth Meyers, (October 2016) - Worked with NBC to execute four live tapings of Late Night with Seth Meyers BET Honors, (January 2016)- Broadcasted awards show for BET Networks. Show less

Executive Administrator - The Fillmore Silver Spring

• Oct 2014 - Dec 2015

∙Managed venue fixed and variable expense budgets and projections and coordinated financial data such as P&L ∙Assisted in monthly scheduling of vendors, venue maintenance, and event staff ∙Acted as Manager on Duty for select concerts and eventsNoteworthy Events: Local Brews, Local Grooves (July 2015) - Produced and managed operations and logistics for the beer festival by growing and maintaining relationships with over 15 local and national breweries, Grew event attendance 80% from 2014, Set event template for future Clubs & Theaters “Local Brews, Local Grooves” events The Fillmore Philadelphia Grand Opening, (September -October 2015) - Assisted in developing office and operational systems for the Grand Opening of a new 2,500 capacity Live Nation venue Show less

Facility Rentals Host

• May 2014 - Sep 2014

Programming Director & Event Manager

• Apr 2013 - May 2014

Culture & Arts Event Coordinator

• Apr 2011 - May 2013

Programming Assistant - Opening Nights Performing Arts Series

• Aug 2012 - May 2014

Sales & Marketing Intern

• May 2012 - Aug 2012