Heather Blackbird

• Led a 40 person, hybrid remote/in-person company providing ticketing and database software to over 1,500 performing arts organizations in the US and Canada.
• Worked in every aspect of business: strategic planning, operations, contract development & negotiations, budgeting, hiring for multiple teams across organization, HR & culture.
• Business acquired.

• Taught core college writing classes.
• Developed syllabi with an emphasis on critical thinking of race, class, and gender.
• Created learning atmosphere where students could discuss their views and beliefs openly.

• Started as a Residential Advocate, advanced to Housing Specialist, to shelter Manager.
• Managed staff serving Glisan Street 24 hour, 120 bed men's and women's shelter.
• Direct service to clients, staffing, operations, coordination with city and county partners.

Please note: I changed my last name in 2003 from Gaddy to Blackbird for family reasons.