James Cartee
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Experienced Non-Profit Executive Director offering expertise in community and member relations and program management. Ready to leverage 25+ years of work and volunteering experience in non-profit organizations to coordinate programming, implement strategic outreach, boost membership, and increase the contribution base of the Lake Worth Playhouse, its movie division, rentals, and educational programs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
The Citizens Of The Universe
09.2001 - Current
- Coordinated all details related to auditions, rehearsals, and performances including creating season calendar, rehearsal and concert schedules, securing venues, and preparations for performances.
- Regularly communicated with and coordinated meeting the needs of families, musicians, and instructors, including communications regarding the shows and resolving any concerns.
- Set up multiple 501c3 branches in FL, NC, SC, MD, MA, NY, OK, and WY.
- Created program and promotional materials and distributed through social media, website, and print media to the public and to members.
- Identified and exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize efficient use of funds.
- Identified and secured new sponsors and advertisers for the organization, updated and improved sponsor and advertiser structuring.
- Updated and maintained membership and donor databases.
- Maintained income spreadsheets.
- Identified, wrote, and submitted grants relevant to the organization (NC, SC, WY, and MD).
- Assessed, updated, and improved previous fundraising strategies for effectiveness and implemented improved ones.
- Identified and implemented opportunities for community outreach for youth musicians to participate in.
- Fostered a culture of collaboration and inclusion with and between multiple theatres and communities.
- Fostered new artist, new works, and theatrical educational efforts while growing "first time" theatre audiences. This includes the creation of several annual theatre festivals still in operation today.
- Made attending state and regional conferences for competition a priority for higher visibility and artistic exchange.
Technical Director
Lake Worth Playhouse
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Liaised with customers, management, and team members to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
Artistic Associate
Shakespeare Carolina
03.2006 - Current
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Technical Director
Baltimore Center Stage
09.2023 - Current
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SCInternational Studies -
Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre
Blue Lake, CASkills
- Non-Profit Business Management
- Operations and Budget Management
- Venue Management
- Program Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Member, Staff, and Community Relations
- Staff Management
- Member Databases
- Fundraising
- Grant writing
- Marketing
- Comprehensive Theatrical Technical Knowledge
Timeline
Technical Director
Baltimore Center Stage
09.2023 - Current
Technical Director
Lake Worth Playhouse
08.2019 - 06.2023
Artistic Associate
Shakespeare Carolina
03.2006 - Current
Executive Director
The Citizens Of The Universe
09.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
Winthrop University
International Studies -
Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre