Arts
Has participated in the arts many roles - from performer to business expert. A representative sample follows: (Listed in alphabetical order.)
Boston Gay Men's Chorus, Boston, MA
Executive Director 2012-2022
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Effected financial and operational turnaround and established fiscal stability:
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Lead organization from not being a “going concern” to one of the city's “top five choruses.”
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Transformed bankrupt (on paper) organization to debt free, financially solvent group with annual surpluses, reserve fund and endowment.
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Ended 8 years of losses, delivered 10 consecutive fiscal years of surpluses
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Balanced budgets, established reserve (40% of operating budget)
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Generated positive cash flow
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Reimagined annual gala that delivers 70% ROI
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Grew, expanded donor base with retention levels 75%+.
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Increased ticket sales each year.
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Introduced dynamic pricing model
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Re-imagined subscriber program to donor benefit
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Added performance capacity
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Established Endowment and received initial cash contributions plus $1.8 million in future bequests committed.
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Expanded organization during 2-year COVID19 hiatus.
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No furloughs or layoffs, added staff positions.
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Produced 100+ pieces of digital content, including 3 unique television specials that were #1 in the ratings airings on ABC affiliate WCVB Channel 5, #1 in Greater Boston.
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Produced 3 full-length documentaries.
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Grew individual, government and foundation giving.
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Leader in impact on BIPOC issues, growing membership (28%) and audience (15%).
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Led three strategic planning processes, engaging a 360-degree review involving board, artistic team, community, membership, donors, audience, staff.
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Oversaw refreshed branding and communications messaging
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Established video presence on YouTube & Facebook, drawing 10+ million views from every country.
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Social media growth and engagement
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Launched TikTok account
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Created sponsorship of local gay softball and gay kickball teams
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Facilitated merchandising recording library availability on digital platforms, including iTunes resulting in over 300,000 downloads.
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Raised profile with press coverage and marketing efforts, regularly resulting in "pick of the day" selections by The Boston Globe. Often quoted in major articles and op-ed pieces on arts and LGBTQ+ issues.
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Established high visibility and engagement with government officials.
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Obtained "Cultural Ambassador" recognition and celebration from Governor and three Mayors.
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Coordinated chorus performing at (R) governor's inaugural gala.
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Conceived and produced Disney PRIDE in Concert, a first-ever collaboration with Disney Concerts creating full choral concert telling diverse LGBTQ+ stories. Show licensed by multiple other GALA Choruses around world within first year, expanding brand, reputation of BGMC.
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Doubled membership; increased retention from 50% to 90%.
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Facilitated 30+ commissions and further investment in artistic product, including developing multiple new works by living BIPOC and trans artists.
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Created education program. Engaged curriculum expert to develop and implement multi-media program. Pilot program in 5 schools with diversity of students (race, age, socio-economic status). Before and after surveys demonstrated that each school saw engagement and improvement in student understanding of LGBTQ+ issues. Demand for program was significant.
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Developed (and delivered fundraising) and oversaw first-ever tours to the Middle East (2015) and South Africa (2018) by LGBTQ+ chorus, with global media coverage, recognition and awards by the City and State. Millions of social media engagements. History making projects documented in award-winning video series.
Seattle Men's Chorus & Seattle Women's Chorus, Seattle, WA
Interim Executive Director 2022-
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Relaunched legacy choruses after COVID related shutdowns
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Effected culture change focused on music and mission
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Budget impact
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Delivered $700K positive variance over year one inherited budget
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100% budget growth year two
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Increased investment in artistic product
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Brought 3 years of audits and tax returns current
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Membership participation increase over prior year
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157% SMC
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64% SWC
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Specific outreach effort to broaden representation in membership
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Audience growth
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+28% year over prior year
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+23% year two holiday show
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Focused effort to broaden representation of audience
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Rebuilt staff and brought organization into HR and payroll compliance
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In close partnership with the Artistic Director developed and produced innovative programming:
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Pacific Northwest premiere of Disney PRIDE in Concert
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20th Anniversary concert for SWC
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Returned choruses to legacy role of creating LGBTQ+ work for the sector by commissioning 6 new works by living composers with a focus on BIPOC, female identified and trans artists.
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Developing first-ever immersive experiences for chorus.
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Exploring return to touring for 2025-2026 season.
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Recreated Development department in partnership with Director of Development, establishing individual giving, corporate sponsorship and institutional giving as a significant portion of revenue. Focused effort to broaden representation in giving.
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Produced Patti LuPone benefit concert at McCaw Hall
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Raised visibility of each chorus through traditional media coverage (Seattle Times, KIRO, King 5, more) - including partnerships and sponsorships.
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Expanded Social media footprint with increased posts, engagement and distinguishing between channels and brands, launching TikTok.
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Launched video division that has exponentially increased viewership
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Livestreaming of concerts
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Short form documentary storytelling
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Introduced video narrative as part of concert productions
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Oral history project launched
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Out of the Archive - digitizing and releasing decades of material with hundreds of unique videos
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Brand distinct YouTube channels for each chorus
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Developing educational program to bring LGBTQ+ and music to schools in an innovative and engaging manner. Seeking to build a curriculum based program in partnership with Artistic Director and to be hired Director of Education.
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Established archive project with University of Washington to preserve history of SMC and SWC.
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Brought technological consistency to organization with upgrades and reorganization of 40+ years of digital files.
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Refreshed owned building, adapting facility for hybrid work culture.
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Facilitate participation at quadrennial choral festival in Minneapolis, MN.
The Theatre @ Boston Court (Pasadena, CA)
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Obtained 501(c)3 status
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Established initial budget, accounting and finance infrastructure
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Provided oversight to on-site bookkeeping staff 2002-2008
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Reported and interfaced with Board of Directors
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Managed third-party audit, annual tax and information filings
National Repertory Theatre Foundation, Los Angeles, CA
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Treasurer Board of Directors 1995-1998
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Resurrected Foundation, oversaw revitalization of core activities
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Managed all day-to-day finances and operations eliminating deficit
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Managed third-party audit, annual tax and information filings
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Reestablished National Play Award, Co-produced Staged Readings of winners
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Facilitated Town Hall Meeting with Los Angeles theatrical community to determine future organizational role in the community
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Positioned organization for merger with Classical Theatre Lab
One Voice Mixed Chorus, St. Paul, MN
Executive Director 2012
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Developed and implemented strategic plan resulting in 3% surplus for FY11-12 (from 18% deficit on arrival).
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Grant success:
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Secured 4 year grant 4 times prior funding level.
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Obtained largest grant in organizations history ($65K)
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Budget for FY12-13 reflects 20% growth with evenly balanced revenue sources.
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Launched appreciation programs and fostered relationships with membership, audience and donors.
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Facilitated merchandising recording library availability on digital platforms, including iTunes.
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Raised profile with press coverage and marketing efforts.
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Revitalized communications strategy: video promotion; social media engagement (23% surge in one month); Drove and oversaw major re-branding program.
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Oversaw all operations including two office moves.
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Collaborate with Artistic Director.
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Liaison with Board.
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Planned 25th Anniversary season at premiere venue.
Peterborough Players, Peterborough, NH
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Assistant Stage Manager & member of technical team over 49th and 50th Anniversary Seasons
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Box Office Support
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Administrative Support
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Director with New Play Festival 1985
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House Manager
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Assistant Director Winter Season of Theatrical Productions
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Assistant Stage Manager main stage productions 1986-1987 season
Syracuse University Drama, Syracuse, NY
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Directing Major (BFA Theatre Arts, Focus on Communications - Dean's List)
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Directed and Produced The Robber Bridegroom as an undergraduate
Vox Femina Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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Founding Board Member
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Treasurer 1997-2007 (delivered 10 consecutive years in the black)
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Advisory Board Member 2007-current
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Obtained 501(c)3 status
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Day-to-day finance, accounting
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Grant writer with 83% success rate
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Managed third-party audit, annual tax and information filings
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Strategic planning & implementation that established the nascent organization as a world-renown women's chorale ensemble