Deborah Hanselman
Washington,DC
Summary
Highly-qualified higher education and program management professional with technical savvy with proven leadership and time-management skills, plus 20+ years of successful operations, financial and human resources management. Excels with juggling multiple tasks, relationship building, and staff workflow and supervision.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Business Operations
Mosaic Theater Company Of DC
Washington, DC
07.2018 - Current
- Work with Leadership, Managers and Board to create, manage and oversee annual budgets
- Supervise accounting, payroll, bookkeeping, including bank reconciliations, accurate recording financial information in Quickbooks, accounts receivable and payable, cash flow and financial reporting
- Strengthened and stabilized financial and administrative operations by introducing efficient accounting practices and financial policies, improving administrative workflow and implementing operational, logistical, compliance and Human Resources protocols
- Manage annual audit, business licenses, filings, insurance and banking relationships
- Coordinate all contracting, hiring, onboarding, human resources with Managing Director and Company Manager
- Successfully introduced and administered new employee benefits, such as employee health insurance, Simple IRA, transportation support, etc.
- Managed day-to-day operations within 3-person finance department, operations and human resources department for fast growing start-up theater.
- Negotiated with Theatrical Unions regarding production personnel, particularly Actor's Equity Association and and our seasonal Small Professional theater agreement.
- Liaison for Mosaic Theater Board's s Finance Committee and Human Resources Committee
Business Manager, Department of Drama
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
07.2001 - 05.2015
- Managed business, financial, administrative, employment, marketing, theatre activities, academic administration for Drama Department and Hartke Theatre
- Supervised Box Office, sales, ticketing and Front of House, including hiring, training, scheduling student staff
- Created and monitored academic department and production budgets, generated financial and operational reports
- Managed Drama Department and Hartke Theater Complex facilities, calendar and space usage.
- Oversaw all staffing, personnel and employment functions, including contracts, service agreements, hiring and training.
- Coordinated with multiple offices and departments, including General Counsel, Human Resources, Financial Administration, Deans, Provost, Public Affairs and Institutional Advancement to accomplish operational/administration functions and interdisciplinary activities
Meetings and Marketing Manager
American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works
Washington, DC
12.2000 - 08.2001
- Planned and executed annual meeting and annual report with Executive Director
- Responsible for all membership and meeting functions
- Managed advertising, exhibition and publication sales
- Lead public relations, communications and outreach, including press releases, calendars, advisories.
- Cultivated strategic relationships with media, industry and community organizations
- Supervised administrative, publications and events activities, managing staff and workflow
Assistant to Director of Public Programs and Artistic Producer
Folger Shakespeare Library
Washington, DC
09.1996 - 09.1999
- Assisted Director of Public Programs and Artistic Producer with development, and management of public programs, with particular focus on theatrical productions
- Responsible for all aspects of theatre management, including event logistics, concessions, audiences services, calendar and scheduling, hiring, training and supervision of administrative, house management and technical staff
- Coordinated, scheduled, trained and supervised over 150 volunteers who worked as ushers, catering assistants, concessions sales assistants, theatre and administrative support
- Managed theater rentals, co-productions, union negotiations and agreements and contracting
- Planned, supervised and staffed Shakespeare's Birthday Open House with annual attendance of 1500-2000 visitors
- Assisted Director of Public Programs with development and execution of all Folger public events, concerts, readings, exhibitions, and museum programs
Advertising and Merchandising Associaate
Olsson's Books And Records
Washington, DC
08.1992 - 08.1996
- Worked with Advertising Directors and Store managers to develop and implement marketing, advertising and merchandising for six retail stores.
- Created partnerships with local media, advertising agencies, cultural, performing arts and community organizations for cross-promotions, contests and sponsor relationships.
- Coordinated promotions, contests, in-store displays, special sales and author/music events.
- Created partnerships with local media, advertising agencies, cultural, performing arts and community organizations for cross-promotions, contests and sponsor relationships.
- Implemented Olsson's Frequent Buyer Club program.
- Responsible for daily operations of Olsson's Frequent Buyer Club, including customer service, database maintenance, supervision of part-time staff, mailings and communications.
Curatorial and Research Fellow
Ulster Folk And Transport Museum
Cultra , Northern Ireland
03.1991 - 09.1991
- Supported ongoing Museum Curatorial, Research and Exhibition projects
- Researched topics in social geography and material culture for exhibition and articles
- Participated in exhibition design and installation
Education
Master of Arts - Historical Admin. & Agencies (Museum Studies)
Northeastern University
Boston, MABachelor of Arts - Economics
Wells College
Skills
- Budget and Financial Administration
- Financial Reporting
- Project and Program management
- Business planning
- Human Resources/Personnel Management
- Onboarding and training
- Museum and Public Programs
- Strategic Partnerships
- Contracting and service agreements
- Professional Development
- Exhibit and Set Design
- Production Schedules
- Facilities and Calendar Management
- Staff Management
Timeline
Director of Business Operations
Mosaic Theater Company Of DC
07.2018 - Current
Business Manager, Department of Drama
The Catholic University of America
07.2001 - 05.2015
Meetings and Marketing Manager
American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works
12.2000 - 08.2001
Assistant to Director of Public Programs and Artistic Producer
Folger Shakespeare Library
09.1996 - 09.1999
Advertising and Merchandising Associaate
Olsson's Books And Records
08.1992 - 08.1996
Curatorial and Research Fellow
Ulster Folk And Transport Museum
03.1991 - 09.1991
Master of Arts - Historical Admin. & Agencies (Museum Studies)
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Wells College
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