Dana Vandeveer
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Passionate performing arts enthusiast focused on the arts in the non-profit industry with a focus on its success through ambitious programming and artistic direction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Box Office Associate
The Gilmore Keyboard Festival
Epic Center
01.2016 - Current
Working directly with the Marketing Department, I manage social media content as well as operate the box office for our upcoming season. Using the Tessitura software, I sell tickets, coordinate venue seating for patrons, organize patron information, and handle all monies coming into the box office.
Internship
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
South Street
01.2016 - 04.2016
Worked directly with the Marketing Department on researching artists, taking and uploading photos of events, organizing promotion our events on local websites, managed various outlets of social media and distributed materials throughout city.
Primary School Assistant
The Montessori School
Howard Street
09.2015 - 06.2016
Supported the Primary Guide with tasks for children, organization of materials, and childcare during and after school.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French and Italian
2015
Emphasis on French and Italian language, literature and culture.
Studied abroad in Tours, France for one semester (2014).
MSU Arts Council Club - Member
MSU French Club - Member
MSU CeLTA program (Center for Language Teaching Advancement) - Volunteer
Skills
- Strong verbal communication
- Extremely organized
- Computer proficient
- Attention to detail
- Database management
- Excellent planner and coordinator
- Proficient in French, Italian
Affiliations
Ballet Kalamazoo - Assistant to the Artistic Director
Civic Theatre - Volunteer
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts - Volunteer
Ballet Arts Ensemble - Volunteer
Crescendo Academy of Music - Volunteer
Road Scholar (frequent traveler)
Timeline
Box Office Associate - The Gilmore Keyboard Festival
01.2016 - Current
Internship - Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
01.2016 - 04.2016
Primary School Assistant - The Montessori School
09.2015 - 06.2016
Michigan State University - Bachelor of Arts, French and Italian