Gained an exceptional familiarity with organizations and companies that host events in the Greater Pittsburgh area and developed relationships with their representatives; revised company handbook and led new hire trainings;
Maintained company calendars, payroll, and accounting (Quickbooks);
Communicated with and took lead on acquiring new clients
Event Coordinator; Business and Growth Manager
Gluten Free Goat Bakery
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2021 - 05.2022
Created and maintained event calendars and spreadsheet of clients and community partners; planned, marketed, and staffed all bakery events, including transportation, set up and tear down of equipment and products, interfacing with customers, and assisting at POS; forged partnerships with numerous local businesses, including Handmade Arcade, Soergel's Orchard, Two Frays Brewery, and Threadbare Cider House
Theater Operations Specialist, Benedum Center
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
05.2019 - 09.2020
Liaised with Engineering, Housekeeping, and Concessions staff to maintain theater operations and cleanliness; ensured that all events ran smoothly by coordinating deliveries, staffing, and room set ups; prepared pre-settlements and interfaced with production company representatives for acts including Rob Thomas, Weird Al Yankovic, Hamilton on Broadway, and more; served on Diversity and Inclusion, Social, and Safety Committees (Recording Secretary)
Assistant Manager, Greer Cabaret Theater
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
10.2018 - 08.2019
Connected with musicians and production representatives to book performances in the Backstage Bar; negotiated pricing and prepared contracts;
Assisted with event set up and tear down for acts including Jane Lynch, the Cooper Family, and a wide array of local and regional acts; managed team of servers and bartenders for each shift; completed labor, food, sales, and performance reports
Marketing Coordinator, Box Office and Front of House Associate
Live Nation Entertainment, Orpheum Madison
03.2015 - 03.2017
Cross-referenced social media data analytics with ticket sales figures to determine effective marketing strategies for a mid-sized concert venue; created content to be distributed via Orpheum Theater social media accounts; sold concert and event tickets at the box office; scanned tickets and welcomed patrons
Assistant Director of Program Curation, Talent Buyer
Wisconsin Union Directorate Music Committee
11.2014 - 12.2016
Corresponded with agents to schedule bands (Slow Pulp, Chance the Rapper, Foxygen, and more) to play at UW-Madison's student unions (250+ shows per year); negotiated pricing, prepared contracts, organized backline; led show marketing campaigns
Education
B.A. - Communication Arts (Radio, TV, Film)
University of Wisconsin – Madison
12-2016
M.A. - North American Studies: History and Culture
Freie Universität Berlin - John F. Kennedy Institute
Skills
Administrative tasks, customer service
YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music analytics
Finance and sales reporting
Ticketmaster, Etix, Tessitura
Creating community connections
Talent buying; contract & settlement negotiation
Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Canva
Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, iMovie, GarageBand
Social media marketing; Shopify; Mailchimp
Concert photography and artist interviews
INTERNSHIPS
Digital Marketing Intern, Domino Recording Company; Brooklyn, NY; May-August 2016
Education Intern, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum; Cleveland, OH; May-August 2014
Research Intern, The Smart Studios Story Documentary Film; Madison, WI; January 2014-March 2016
Timeline
Office Manager
Pin Up Posters Courier Collective
10.2021 - 09.2022
Event Coordinator; Business and Growth Manager
Gluten Free Goat Bakery
08.2021 - 05.2022
Theater Operations Specialist, Benedum Center
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
05.2019 - 09.2020
Assistant Manager, Greer Cabaret Theater
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
10.2018 - 08.2019
Marketing Coordinator, Box Office and Front of House Associate
Live Nation Entertainment, Orpheum Madison
03.2015 - 03.2017
Assistant Director of Program Curation, Talent Buyer
Wisconsin Union Directorate Music Committee
11.2014 - 12.2016
B.A. - Communication Arts (Radio, TV, Film)
University of Wisconsin – Madison
M.A. - North American Studies: History and Culture
Freie Universität Berlin - John F. Kennedy Institute