ERICA NEWHOUSE

• Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to expand the organization''s reach and influence.
• Implemented innovative marketing strategies to raise brand awareness and drive revenue growth.
• Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization bringing in close to $500,000 of donations and in-kind support in the first 8 months of employment.
• Spearheaded new program initiatives to address unmet community needs and advance the organization''s mission.
• Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the organization to create a more inclusive work environment.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms while adhering to budgetary constraints.
• Forged strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
• Collaborated with external organizations including non-profits, businesses and government agencies to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.

• Built artistic identity and brand through strategic partnerships with international-caliber performers to bring world class productions across all branches of the military nationally and overseas; managed annual operations budget of $1.25M.
• Produced 60+ programming events including play readings, virtual film screenings, writing workshops, Q&A’s and trips across 23 military bases including Romania, Germany, Africa, Hawaii and across the United States with travel budgets to $250K serving active duty military, veterans, cadets and incarcerated veterans.
• Provided creative leadership to team of five administrators to develop annual programming
• Produced in-person and virtual fundraising events with major donors and cultural institutions; raised $250K annually from Netflix, Amazon, Bloomberg, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, NEA, A&E, Bob Woodruff Foundation, and others.
• Prepared and presented quarterly reports for board meetings
• Oversaw hiring of Student Veteran Interns; provided weekly mentorship and guidance for individual projects to benefit the organization and related to their studies.
• Built relationships with leading artists and cultural institutions, military leadership at The Pentagon, domestic and international bases, donors of the arts and veteran community, NYC officials and veteran organizations, and representatives at leading talent agencies and management companies.
• Launched and led Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Anti-Racist work which increased diverse hiring, artistic decisions, board growth, and communities served
• Created and managed five annual cycles of The Bridge Awards for Playwriting and Screenwriting; awarded $50K in grants to veteran writers who received professional mentorship and a public ceremony at The Public Theater; past judges include Tony Kushner, Suzan Lori Parks, Paula Vogel, David Henry Hwang, Nancy Meyers, and Steven Soderbergh

• Taught year-long Acting Workshop as an Affiliate Artist for 40 theater students annually (approximately 300 in total).
• First year foundational class included script analysis, vocal work, The Alexander Technique, movement work, ancestor projects, and scene study
• Second year class included Advanced Contemporary Scene Study for students to refine their process and improve upon foundational technique
• Organized and executed annual seminar for graduating seniors centered on the business of acting with a $4K budget for speaker panels including casting directors, agents, managers, writers, and working actors
• Provided audition coaching and letters of recommendation for over 60 students for graduate school applications

Select theater performances include Williamstown Theater Festival, Ars Nova, Urban Stages, The Brick, The New York Fringe Festival, The Lion, New York Theater Workshop, 3LD, The Brooklyn Museum of Art, Dance Theater Workshop, Saint Marks Church and Gibney Dance Studio. Select TV and Film credits include Blue Bloods, Mozart in the Jungle, The Blacklist, The Good Wife, Law & Order and I’m Coming Over (dir. Sam Handel)

• Performed readings of Ajax by Sophocles and Tape by Stephen Belber as part of military suicide preven6on and sexual assault preven6on training.

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• Mentored dance, music and opera students providing educational guidance, resources and support transitioning into the profession.
• Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
• Developed trust-based relationships with mentees through active listening and empathetic communication.
• Assisted mentees in setting achievable goals and creating realistic action plans for personal and professional growth.
• Empowered mentees to take responsibility for their learning and development, fostering self-confidence and resilience.

• Reported directly to the Head of Corporate Communications providing timely project management for printed and digital communication materials.
• Worked closely with in house designers and Executive staff, oversaw the production of Time Warner’s Supplier Diversity brochure
• Provided copy editing for Time Warner Gala and Event pages
• Assisted in the move from Rockefeller Center to the Time Warner Building
• Maintained calendar/schedule for Head of Corporate Communications