Drina Krieger

Company manager and producer for non-profit theatre company. Monitor and analyze business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments. Short and long-term strategic, budget, and season planning. Increased audience engagement through social media and email communications. Conduct meetings with senior leadership to discuss production progress and to attain objectives. Prepare, monitor, and manage budgets.

Managed administrative logistics of events planning, booking, and promotions. Evaluate and select service providers and vendors. Nurture and build relationships with vendors and venues to obtain best pricing and services for events. Oversee preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs. Use data-driven approach to review key results and strategize improvement plans. Administer database, maintain complete alumni records, and create engagement opportunities.

Chief organization executive for non-profit theatre company. Oversee operations and provide corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals. Devise, oversee, and enforce season budget and company's timeline. Monitor workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly. Lead development of comprehensive business plan to maximize profitability and company performance. Collaborate with marketing team to develop successful marketing strategies.

Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output. Documented fiscal budget and established procedures for tracking expenses, including statement and account reconciliation and report generating. Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution, and managed repairs. Coordinated rentals of UCLA Theatre Facilities. Drafted and reviewed agreements script/production rights and facility rentals. Oversaw house management costume MFA students for theatrical events.

Perform various duties, including show-calling, stage managing, and overall event logistical support. Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information. Collaborated with technical crew and client to safeguard presentation of artistic vision, including directing work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.. Trained and supervised event volunteers to complete tasks on time. Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.

Vice President, Operations Manager, Producer, and Social Media Manager non-profit theatre company (volunteer position). Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate members, actors, and artists, and build competent teams. Collaborated with President and Artistic Directors to develop strategic initiatives and long-term goals. Increased audience engagement through social media. Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects. Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.

Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management. Collected, validated, and distributed information to employees. Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications, and tracked records through delivery. Studied processes, implemented cost reductions and developed reporting procedures to maintain administrative workflow. Performed event management duties for larger showcases and gatherings under supervision of Special Events Coordinator.

Plan, organize, and control artistic aspects of television talk show "The Tavis Smiley Show." Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration. Exercised and demonstrated use and mastery of elements of design to meet goals.

Provided art department and special effects support for "The Jay Leno Show" and "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." Met with writers and producers to determine project needs and prepared proposals incorporating. Production schedules, scopes of work, and budgets. Initiated, planned, and executed various projects and effects according to shows demands and needs. Work included prop-making; providing practical, mechanical, pyrotechnic effects; consulting on set-dressing; and working with talent and producers.

Performed production duties in hands-on training program created by Disney and ABC, working on television show "General Hospital." Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques. Honed strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills while completing tasks and working with team. Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.