Experienced executive prepared for leadership roles with strong focus on strategic vision, team management and driving growth and innovation. Expertise in the intersection between philanthropy and entertainment, team collaboration, navigating complex challenges, and delivering impactful results. Skilled in strategic planning, and client onboarding and engagement. Highly adaptable and reliable, committed to excellence.
Hi, I’m
Gina Marin Schulman
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Tzeda Giving
CEO, Co-Founder
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Co-founded the giving technology platform to help identify and streamline recurring monthly donations for individuals and small businesses.
- Crafted giving funds for small businesses and executed granting.
- Enhanced donor satisfaction and retention by establishing comprehensive donor management system.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth, including giving circles and DAF formation.
- Collaborated with legal and accounting to review and maintain compliance with 501c3 regulations.
PLUS 1 Organization
VP Of Partnerships And Growth
01.2018 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Drove revenue growth from 2M $ a year to 12M in one year, through the identification of new market opportunities and the expansion of existing partners.
- Collaborated with CEO to develop and execute long-term organization goals and objectives.
- Project managed multiple teams on over 50 tours from onboarding to completion of granting
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions with salesforce, survey building, fund creation, and other social media strategies.
- Onboarded over 40 artists and festivals to use our organization to fundraise for their projects by liaising with global non-profits and entertainment industry leaders.
Nvak Foundation
Managing Director
09.2017 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Developed a songwriting eduction program for the Israeli market.
- Recruited both Israeli Jews and Arab musicians in Jerusalem Jaffa, booked a venue and recording studio and local musicians.
- Negotiated a record deal for Nvak with Warner Bros records and a publishing contract for the students.
Press Here Publicity
PR Executive, Head of Los Angeles Office
01.2005 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Spearheaded PR campaigns for artists, producers, tours, festivals, non-profits, and worked with film and TV composers on film and soundtrack campaigns
- Developed long-term relationships with journalists and producers in all media mediums such as TV, Print, Online and syndicated radio.
- Organized and facilitated high-profile events, resulting in increased brand awareness and positive press coverage.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support in their professional development within the PR industry.
- Provided counsel and guidance to clients on messaging strategy during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Helmed brand partnership and music campaigns with Cartier, Absolut, Ford, Taylor Guitars, among others
- Spearheaded PR for charities such as Tibet House and their annual Carnegie Hall concert, GLAAD, Playing For Change, Chris and Vicky Cornell Foundation, Monterey International Pop Foundation, MusicCares, and others
- Executed social media plans to create cohesive online presence.
JLM PR
Junior Publicist
01.2003 - 01.2005
Job overview
- Led PR campaigns for Russell Simmons and his Hip Hop Action Network Summit, where he traveled around the US with a panel of hip-hop and R+B artists to speak to children in underserved communities.
- Led the PR team on the Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards, and Women in Television and Film Awards.
- Led and executed campaign for Dave Chappele’s "Block Party" film directed by Michel Gondry which later became a motion picture (Rogue Pictures)
- Cultivated strong relationships with media representatives to secure widespread coverage and feature stories.
Education
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, New York
Bachelor of Arts from Speech Communications, Psychology, Dance
06-2003
University Overview
Skills
- Strategic visioning
- Client relationship building
- Project management
- Innovative and visionary
- Fundraising Knowledge & Experience
- PR and Marketing
- Entertainment Industry Veteran
Timeline
CEO, Co-Founder
Tzeda Giving
01.2020 - Current
VP Of Partnerships And Growth
PLUS 1 Organization
01.2018 - 01.2021
Managing Director
Nvak Foundation
09.2017 - 09.2019
PR Executive, Head of Los Angeles Office
Press Here Publicity
01.2005 - 12.2017
Junior Publicist
JLM PR
01.2003 - 01.2005
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Arts from Speech Communications, Psychology, Dance
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