Betty (Bets) Quackenbush
Churchville,NY
Summary
30+ years of experience to educate up and coming professionals, Guide theater productions and corporate clients with their events from planning stages through to execution of the event. Performance-driven advocate aligning system requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Hamilton AV
10.2017 - Current
- Increased company growth through collaboration with clients by 100%
- Transformed customer experience by designing and executing comprehensive service improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing satisfaction levels.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
Technical Director
Nazareth College Arts Center
10.2009 - 10.2017
- Oversee backstage crew wile preparing venue for all artists from all genres that perform on stage: Dance Companies, Musical touring groups, lectures, Operas, plays and corporate events.
- Implement vision of artists wile maintaining safety regulations, consider budgetary concerns, time management and training of crew personnel.
- Aid Executive Director with technical aspects of contracts to ensure Artistic Vision and The Arts Center vision blend for an enjoyable evening for patrons.
- Established Safety protocols and backstage performance standards for all crew members
Production Stage Manager
Garth Fagan Dance
10.1989 - 10.2009
- Coordination of all logistical arrangements for national and international tours, including travel, accommodations, production technical requirements and location management.
- Management of all technical aspects of performances and crew from load in/set up through the show to strike/tear down.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Technical Theater
SUNY Geneseo
Geneseo, NY05.1985
Skills
- Lighting Design
- Sound Design
- Lighting Engineer
- Sound Engineer
- Rigging
- Manager
- Teacher
- Client Relationship Building
- Contract Negotiation
- Media Relations
- Sales Leadership
- Operations Management
- Event Networking
Timeline
Vice President
Hamilton AV
10.2017 - Current
Technical Director
Nazareth College Arts Center
10.2009 - 10.2017
Production Stage Manager
Garth Fagan Dance
10.1989 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Technical Theater
SUNY Geneseo
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