* Relocating Back To Salt Lake City * Current City: Owego,NY
Summary
Leader in event production, marketing, and community engagement with experience spanning Broadway, downtown festivals, and public programming. Brings strength in budget control, sponsorships, media relations, staff management, and cross-sector collaboration to deliver well-run events and stronger audience reach.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
President; Director of Marketing and Promotions; Owego First Friday Chair
Historic Owego Marketplace Merchants Association
Owego, NY
01.2016 - 01.2021
Planned, produced, and promoted Owego First Friday and oversaw major downtown Owego events, managing logistics, execution, and post-event review for over 12 events annually.
Led the Owego Strawberry Festival, which drew 20,000+ attendees over two days
Grew membership 40% over three years through recruitment and partnership building with local businesses, artists, makers, and community organizations
Managed $120K annual budget, securing $40k in grants and fundraising through sponsorships and community partnerships.
Directed regional and local advertising for downtown business district across print, broadcast, digital, and social channels, increasing reach and engagement.
Earned regular media coverage with outlets including WBNG, WSKG, FOX 40, WENY, and the Owego Pennysaver, raising visibility for downtown Owego
Collaborated with county tourism and local government to develop programs that boosted downtown visitation.
General Manager
Owego Originals
Owego, NY
01.2014 - Current
Held budgeting and revenue responsibility for $2.5M annually and delivered 25% revenue growth over five years
Led a team of 35, including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation
Managed weekly cost control, ordering, waste control on $50K inventory, optimizing resource use
Ensured compliance with New York State health and liquor regulations, minimizing risk and enhancing operational integrity
Developed brand and customer relationships within local business and tourism community, fostering partnerships and hosting events to increase visibility
Global Composition and Outsourcing Manager (2007); Composition Manager, United Kingdom (2005); XML Coder, Financial Print Specialist (2004)
Capital Systems
New York, London, Mumbai
01.2004 - 01.2008
Oversaw a $60M business unit and managed operations across offices in three countries
Launched the company's first offshore unit, cutting costs by $2M
Led a staff restructuring that reduced annual labor costs by $3M
Redesigned workflows, SOPs, and reporting for 100+ employees across multiple countries, establishing baseline metrics for measuring operational changes
Contributed to new business strategy that increased UK revenue by $6M, resulting in promotion
Redesigned global processes, increasing productivity by 30% and securing $2.5M in annual client revenue
Stage Manager / Production Manager
Stage Manager / Production Manager
New York City, NY
01.2001 - 01.2004
and January 2008- January 2014
Coordinated 30+ team members and multiple departments to produce stage and televised events and concerts on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and at Lincoln Center
Managed schedules, technical requirements, performers, and vendors for live productions, ensuring seamless execution of events.
Selected productions include: The Best Is Yet To Come (with Lillias White, David Zippel, Howard McGillin, Sally Mayes, and Rachel York), Daddy Long Legs (directed by John Caird), Here Lies Jenny (with Bebe Neuwirth, choreography by Ann Reinking), HAIR: Actors Fund Broadway Concert, and Central Park Conservation Society Halloween Bash. Full event/theatrical resume available on request.
Education
Production Stage Management Apprentice Program -
The Juilliard School
New York City
01-2002
Musical Theatre and Communications Emphasis
Weber State University
01-2001
Skills
Event management
Production logistics
Partnerships and Marketing
Fundraising partnerships
Grant writing
Revenue budgeting
Marketing and branding
Public programming
Community engagement
Performance reporting
Public-sector collaboration
Business and Leadership
Staff training
Contract management
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook); Adobe Creative Suite (eg, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator); social media platforms and scheduling tools
Events and Programs
Personal Information
Title: Event and Program Manager | Downtown Activation | Partnerships and Revenue | Hospitality Manager | Business Leader
Availability: Relocating to Utah Fall/Winter 2026; available for remote or in-person interviews
Community Leadership
Tioga County Tourism Strategic Planning Committee, Helped develop the counties five-year strategic tourism plan
Tioga County Local Planning Committee, Evaluated project proposals for Owegos $10M Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant, leveraging projects to $26M in downtown investment
Tioga County Economic Recovery Committee, Represented small businesses in the counties pandemic response
Media Appearances
Around The Tiers, WBNG, WSKG, FOX 40, I-80 Travel Guide, WENY, Finger Lakes Wine Country, WNB, WEBO, North Branch Arts Trail, Owego Pennysaver, Morning Times
Timeline
President; Director of Marketing and Promotions; Owego First Friday Chair
Historic Owego Marketplace Merchants Association
01.2016 - 01.2021
General Manager
Owego Originals
01.2014 - Current
Global Composition and Outsourcing Manager (2007); Composition Manager, United Kingdom (2005); XML Coder, Financial Print Specialist (2004)
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