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Erik Schnitger

Customer Care
Chicago,IL

Summary

Multi-tasking and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in overseeing organizational operations across various business segments and multiple departments. Well-versed in achieving set goals, managing sales acquisition activities, and creating strategies required to drive business growth. Instrumental in establishing efficient workflow processes and implementing modified systems to improve overall efficiency of operational activities. Proven success in leading strategic initiatives, managing budgets, and building profitable alliances. Ability to collaborate with marketing team, provide recommendations, and analyze marketing performance to increase sales/marketing pipeline. Capable of providing data, insights, and metrics to improve business performance. Adept at developing and directing teams to achieve organizational vision and goals. Proficient in delivering exceptional customer services as well as addressing and resolving clients' issues, while ensuring highest level of client satisfaction. Highly organized and self-motivated professional experienced in project management, team development and process improvement. Skilled in developing and implementing strategies to increase efficiency and performance. Passionate about driving business growth and creating positive work environment. Hardworking Associate Director knowledgeable about business practices in the Customer Service/Care industry. Adept at supporting and enhancing operations with a decisive leadership style and strategic approach to decision making.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Director of Ticket Services

The Goodman Theatre
Chicago, Illinois
8 2008 - Current
  • Ensure smooth workflow by developing and implementing departmental policies and procedures
  • Standardize sales process via internet to grow business
  • Develop revenue forecasts to promote informed decision-making as well as streamline cash flow and credit management processes
  • Lead seamless execution of regular business operations by acting as liaison to database and marketing consultants
  • Achieve and exceed operational budget targets by participating in ongoing strategic pricing and schedule planning
  • Formulate incremental revenue schedule and analyze sales velocity
  • Establish and employ effective revenue management strategies by conducting pricing and revenue analysis
  • Offer staff leadership and provide database organizational training in partnership with consultants and other staff.

Adjunct Professor - Box Office Management & Ticketing Strategies

Columbia College
Chicago, Illinois
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Teach business and entrepreneurship classes at undergraduate level
  • Develop and review course material to deliver effective lectures
  • Prepare students for assessments and provide helpful performance feedback
  • Recommend additional readings or advice to students to enhance pupils' knowledge and skills
  • Conduct student performance evaluations based on course deliverables and guidelines.

Associate Director of Ticket Services

The Goodman Theatre

Education

Masters in Nonprofit Administration -

North Park University
Chicago, IL
08.2011 -

Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications - undefined

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO

Skills

Customer Focused Service

Client relations

Documentation & Reporting

Strategic Planning & Scheduling

Training & Development

Business Development

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Relationship Building

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Team Building & Leadership

Continuous Process Improvement

Team Collaboration and Leadership

Strategic leadership

Decision-Making

Organizational Development

Certification

Certificate in Nonprofit Management

Timeline

Adjunct Professor - Box Office Management & Ticketing Strategies

Columbia College
01.2022 - 01.2024

Masters in Nonprofit Administration -

North Park University
08.2011 -

Director of Ticket Services

The Goodman Theatre
8 2008 - Current

Associate Director of Ticket Services

The Goodman Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications - undefined

Metropolitan State University of Denver
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