Resume
Pictured above: Elf: the Musical, Disney's Newsies, and Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical.
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SELECT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Production Manager
PCPA - Pacific Conservatory Theatre - Santa Maria, CA

​2021 - 2022
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the production department and participate in strategic planning of capital improvements, programming options, and employee engagement and retention.
  • Prepare annual production budgets and schedules, including the development of department/show budgets, recruitment/scholarship planning and tracking, and show/event calendars. 
  • Direct recruitment, orientation/onboards, and general human resource management of the Production Department personnel including 12 faculty members and 9 staff members.
  • Coordinate the maintenance of safe physical work spaces and develop training recommendations for staff and students, including procedures for backstage safety during Covid and accident reporting.
  • Manage operations and communication with Allan Hancock College regarding facilities and equipment for four separate campus buildings, and coordinate with Solvang Theatrefest in regard to their outdoor space.
  • Represent PCPA at regional and national theatre conferences and serve as production/facilities liaison with external organizations and partners.  
  • Plan and lead weekly production and staff meetings, and maintain efficient communication between production, conservatory, and business offices.
  • Oversee PCPA's compliance with AEA/URTA Agreement in conjunction with the Managing Director. 
  • Coordinate logistics with construction teams, Allan Hancock College, and Solvang Theatrefest for capital building projects, including renovations of the Solvang Festival Theatre and the main theatre sound system, and the building of a new shop;, while maintaining the ability to produce shows in three performance spaces.
Director of Production
The Rose Theater - Omaha, NE

​2015 - 2021   
  • ​​Developed and maintained the production schedules and budgets for a 10-month, 11-show mainstage season,  prioritizing programming requirements.
  • Coordinated and executed production requirements for all shows, rentals, and select education productions, camps, and tours throughout the year.
  • Recruited, hired, trained, and managed all designers, apprentices, and contract production employees in addition to  leading nine full-time production staff members.
  • Developed company safety manual and led annual production safety training sessions.
  • Established operational procedures for improving collaboration between the education and production departments resulting in increased support for educational programming and a positive work environment.
  • Expanded the Apprentice Program by broadening recruitment efforts and providing more mentoring and hands-on experiences, resulting in three apprentices transitioning to full-time production staff members.
  • Led space/equipment maintenance efforts; facilitated a $500,000 rigging and lighting upgrade, new projection system, renovation of a black box theater, and the opening of a new education studio.
  • Expanded engagement with the community by marketing auditions to a wider audience group, streamlining audition procedures, and increasing communication to the public about the audition process which resulted in a 90% increase in people attending auditions and a reduction in the amount of time required of the staff.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to meet DEIA goals, such as creating new audition processes to expand accessibility for artists, bringing in new designers from marginalized communities each year, and expanding microphone and makeup options for a variety of skin colors. 
​Assistant Production Manager
ZACH Theatre - Austin, TX

​2014 - 2015
  • Coordinated and oversaw production schedules including maintaining calendars for three venues and two rehearsal spaces.
  • Prepared and executed all production contracts as well as recruited and negotiated designers for the Education Program.
  • Assisted with budget and season planning for a 17-show season as part of this non-profit theater's $7.9 million operating budget.
  • Guided the company through a change in scheduling software and expanded communication about the season and event calendars.
  • Distributed meeting notes and maintained regular communication between all areas of production. 
  • Provided additional production support as needed including obtaining music rights, advancing special events, and arranging flights, housing, and catering for artists.
Safety Coordinator
The Santa Fe Opera - Santa Fe, NM

2012 - 2014
  • Devised, distributed, and enforced safety programs and procedures in accordance with OSHA regulations.
  • Oversaw accident reports and worker's compensation insurance for a staff of over 700.
  • Organized the annual safety seminar for the entire production staff.
  • Initiated a maintenance schedule for all safety equipment and set goals for improving safety within the organization.
  • Managed a budget of $25,000 for campus-wide safety supplies.
  • Promoted from Assistant Safety Coordinator position.
Production Manager
Theatre B - Fargo, ND  ​

2009 - 2011
  • Hired, trained, and supervised staff and recruited new volunteers including 13 high school students at this nonprofit presenting house,
  • Established and managed the technical deadlines along with a $6,500 budget for a five-show season in a 71-seat venue.
  • Ran the box office and house managed for select performances, completing end-of-cay cash reconciliations.
  • Ensured the quality of the productions and expanded publicity resulting in increased ticket sales and a 40% increase in profit.
  • Collaborated with outside organizations in planning special events.  
  • Promoted from Stage Management position.
SKILLS/PROGRAM KNOWLEDGE
Leadership in the Arts
Production Management
Project/Event Management
Human Resources Mgmt.
Database Management
Stage Management
Technical Direction
Rental Booking & Mgmt.
Community Engagement
Budgeting / Scheduling
Accounting & Bookkeeping
​Type 60+ WPM
Teach at College/HS Levels
Proficient in OSHA reg. 
Competent in fall protection
Employment Contracts
Rental Contracts
Experience with AEA,              USA, & SDC Contracts
Microsoft Office
Google Suite
Website Development
Social Media
Active Campaign
MailChimp
Arts People
Ticketmaster
Trello / Asana
​Basecamp
Jotform
Virtual Callboard
AutoCAD
Quicken / Quick Books
Sage MAS 90
Read music​
Play flute/oboe
​Intermediate French          fluency
EDUCATION
Florida State University 
M.F.A. Technical Production 

North Dakota State University 
B.A. Theatre Arts (design/tech)
CERTIFICATIONS
Google Project Management Certification

​First Aid/CPR Certification

Aerial & Scissor Lift Certification
REFERENCES​
Stephanie Jacobson
Early Education Director
Rose Theater
Paul Flint
Director of Production 
​ZACH Theatre
Tracy Armagost
Production & Recruiting Coordinator
The Santa Fe Opera
​Robert Coleman
Program Director
MFA Technical Production
Florida State University
Carrie Wintersteen
Executive Director
Theatre B
Robert Richoux
Former Technical Director
ZACH Theatre
Sue Gillespie Valker
Director, Musical Theatre Education
Rose Theater