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Aubrey Thornton Martinson

Aubrey Thornton Martinson

Grass Lake,MI

Summary

Results-driven collaborative leader and strategic connector with a proven ability to foster transparency and build cross-functional partnerships. Demonstrated success in implementing efficient systems that enhance communication and drive organizational success. Expertise in cultivating connections that amplify impact and promote innovation.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development

Ready Signal
Ann Arbor, Michigan
02.2024 - Current
  • Foster collaborative relationships across teams to drive marketing and sales initiatives
  • Build and maintain strategic partnerships through transparent communication and data-driven insights
  • Implemented and integrated Canva platform to streamline marketing operations and improve team collaboration
  • Create connections between stakeholders to maximize business development opportunities

Principal

A.T. Martinson & Co.
Michigan
04.2011 - Current
  • Facilitate collaborative relationships between nonprofits and funding sources through strategic connections
  • Build consensus among diverse stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives
  • Drive organizational effectiveness through inclusive process improvement
  • Establish transparent communication channels between leadership and stakeholders

Executive Director

CultureVerse
Ann Arbor, Michigan
05.2021 - 09.2023
  • Built inclusive organizational culture focused on transparency and cross-departmental collaboration
  • Led collaborative initiatives bridging technology and artistic expression through stakeholder engagement
  • Fostered partnerships across diverse constituencies to transform downtown Ann Arbor's cultural landscape
  • Established transparent financial management processes and audit preparation procedures
  • Created open channels for community input and feedback in program development

Director of Development

The Purple Rose Theatre
Chelsea, MI
12.2017 - 08.2020
  • Led collaborative systems integration initiative, unifying 40,000 patron records through team engagement
  • Created transparent processes for financial reporting and donor communications
  • Facilitated seamless leadership transition through open communication and stakeholder management
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with donors, board members, and community partners
  • Fostered cross-functional collaboration to exceed $1.2M annual revenue goals

Co-Founder

Chelsea Alehouse Brewery
Chelsea, MI
12.2012 - 12.2017
  • Created inclusive community space through collaborative programming and partnerships
  • Implemented transparent financial systems and controls
  • Built strong relationships with local businesses and community organizations
  • Fostered open communication culture among staff, customers, and stakeholders

Executive Director

Chelsea Center for the Arts
Chelsea, MI
10.2007 - 04.2011
  • Led collaborative modernization of operations through inclusive decision-making
  • Built partnerships across artistic disciplines to create sustainable programming
  • Established transparent financial controls and reporting systems
  • Maintained organizational growth through open communication during economic challenges

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Arts & English, Art History

Albion College
Albion, MI

Skills

  • Strategic Collaboration Skills
  • Effective Team Coordination
  • Implementation of Integrated Systems
  • Operational Compliance
  • Data Oversight & Evaluation
  • Process Optimization
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Relationship Cultivation
  • Project Management

Leadership Approach

  • Collaborative Decision-Making: Build consensus through inclusive processes and diverse perspective integration
  • Transparent Communication: Foster open dialogue and clear information sharing across all organizational levels
  • Connection Building: Create and nurture strategic relationships that drive organizational success
  • Community Engagement: Develop inclusive environments that encourage participation and innovation
  • Change Management: Lead transformational initiatives through stakeholder engagement and clear communication

Professional Development

  • Regular participant in Data Science Meetups, 2024-01-01
  • Michigan Technology Week, 03/01/24
  • Great Lakes Data, Analytics, & AI Summit, 04/01/24
  • Data Day Texas, 01/01/25

Timeline

Business Development

Ready Signal
02.2024 - Current

Executive Director

CultureVerse
05.2021 - 09.2023

Director of Development

The Purple Rose Theatre
12.2017 - 08.2020

Co-Founder

Chelsea Alehouse Brewery
12.2012 - 12.2017

Principal

A.T. Martinson & Co.
04.2011 - Current

Executive Director

Chelsea Center for the Arts
10.2007 - 04.2011

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Arts & English, Art History

Albion College
Aubrey Thornton Martinson