Versatile business leader bringing 25 years of experience as an accomplished multi-disciplinary producer and cultural curator. Strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in Live Events, Cultural Programming and Original Content.
Hi, I’m
Kimberly Suzanne Knox
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Knox Jamaica Holdings L.L.C | Ubiquita Public Art
President & CEO
11.2000 - Current
Job overview
- Ubiquita Public Art is a boutique creative development studio with concentration on performing and fine arts of the global afro-diaspora. Under the artistic direction of multi-disciplinary producer and creative director, Kimberly Knox — the studio will develop theatrical productions, original content, mixed media and fine arts projects through unique creative collaborations with its inaugural cohort of contemporary artists of color.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
Dannis Winston Presents…(DWP)
Director of Business Development & Operations
01.2014 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Oversaw day to day operations for the artist development entity of International event industry Bandleader Dannis Winston
- Primary responsibilities include strategic planning for the expansion of his business via the development of new bands and agency relationships for the DC, Miami, Los Angeles and European markets.
- Established and maintained highly effective relationships with clients, musicians and industry partners to drive growth.
- Contributed to industry events and trade shows to showcase band roster and gather industry intelligence.
Littlefield Performance & Art Space
Lead Talent Buyer/ Booker
07.2009 - 08.2010
Job overview
- Served as the primary talent booker/ curator for this brand new eco-friendly performance and art space nestled in the ultra-trendy Gowanus section of Brooklyn.
DubSpot| DS14 Inc.
Director of Special Events
04.2007 - 10.2007
Job overview
- Launched the Special Events Division for NYC's first DJ, VJ & Music Production School
- Oversaw all production and event marketing elements for a wide array of high-profile clients.
Eastern Athletic Clubs
Club Service Representative/ Asst. Manager
07.2000 - 01.2004
Job overview
- Senior member of sales staff, responsible for overseeing individual membership sales, cultivating and maintaining corporate accounts, serving as a member liaison to the Corporate Director of Sports Conditioning as well as maintaining customer relations for this bustling fitness facility.
NDEA Touring
Tour Manager
04.2003 - 12.2003
Job overview
- Negotiated bookings, organized travel arrangements, and scheduling for soul artist, N'Dea Davenport
- Facilitated sponsorship for possible tours as well as consulted on up and coming recording projects and touring opportunities.
Innovative Artists, Talent & Literary Agency
Executive Assistant/ Junior Agent
09.1998 - 04.2000
Job overview
- Served as an executive assistant to Agent Allison Levy in the legit department of this mid-level, bi-coastal agency with a roster of over 600 clients
- Responsibilities included covering over 25 casting directors for film, television and theatre projects including weekly episodic, Broadway shows and major motion pictures.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
Education
BROOKLYN COLLEGE, CUNYBrooklyn, NY
B.A. IN POLITICAL SCIENCE from Political Science, Sociology And Theater
06.1995
University Overview
Skills
- Great written and interpersonal skills
- Accomplished team leader
- Sound ability to forecast trends and identify talent in the worlds of media, entertainment and performing arts
- Project Management
- Media Relations
- Partnership Development
Consulting
Consulting
- Freelance Event Production and Artist / Private Events Booking - El Grupo SN Hospitality | Somewhere Nowhere - 5/2023 - present . Helped launch current weekly Hip Hop residency and produced 2- part Hip Hop 50 activation in August 2023.
- Lead Event Producer - Upside Pizza Club | Blackbird Labs Inc. 5/2023 - 7/2023 Produced 5 week pop up concert series as a part of the soft launch activation for new hospitality-tech startup Blackbird featuring performances by Joey Bada$$ , Reggie, Bakarr & Wolftyla.
- Marketing & Crowd Funding Consultant,- Off-Broadway Production "Thingification", New York, NY, 06/01/13, 08/01/13, Hired to oversee the marketing effort behind the theatrical debut of Chicago based playwright Duriel E. Harris' one woman show "Thingification" at The 11th Annual Fresh Fruit Festival. Created and implemented Kickstarter campaign strategy to successfully raise $15,000 within 30 days to aid in the costs associated with bringing the production to NYC from Chicago, IL. Managed a strategic planner and team of volunteers to streamline and execute a complex social media campaign in order to maximize our ability to attain our fundraising goal.
- Theatrical Development Consultant - Dispatches From (A)mended America, Epic Theater Ensemble, New York, NY, 07/01/12, 11/01/12, Hired to work in conjunction with Above The Fold Theater Company and Epic Theatre Ensemble to create a funding strategy for a ticket subsidy initiative for the World premiere of the Off-Broadway production, Dispatches From (A)mended America that debuted in October 2012 @ The Theater @ the 14th Street Y in NYC. Duties included creation of sponsorship materials, implementation of a social media based crowd-funding campaign that successfully raised $10,000 to cover the bulk of the cost for the subsidy. Sponsorship procurement of either monetary or in-kind support for remaining associated costs to the production.
- Co-Executive Producer, American Beatbox Championships, American Beatbox Association, New York, NY, 01/01/10, 03/01/12, Served as Associate Producer in 2010 and then as Co-Executive Producer 2011 for this popular annual event featuring the Top 16 ranked Beatboxers from across the country competing in front of a celebrity judge panel comprised of cross section of Hip Hop Legends including Rahzel, Jarobi White, DJ Johnny Juice, Kenny Muhammad and more. The event was held at Littlefield Performance and Art Space in Brooklyn for 2010 and then moved to NYC's famed Le Poisson Rouge for 2011. Coordinated artist lineup and venue booking. Procured sponsors raising over $10,000 dollars in monetary, media and in-kind support. Developed art direction and branding for all associated collateral and promotional materials, press placement as well as helping to develop and execute the production budget for the 2011 event. Oversaw all hospitality requirements for all participating artists and special guests.
- Tour Coordinator / Development Consultant, Party People, Universes Theater Company, New York, NY, 01/01/11, 01/01/12, Served as the Tour Coordinator for the development leg of the production Party People based on the legacy of The Black Panther & Young Lords political parties of the late 60's & early 70's. Duties included coordinating an extensive series of interviews around the country to enable the company to sit down with former Black Panthers and Young Lords to get first hand accounts of their experiences within the parties. Oversaw the initial development of a companion project - The Party People Salon Series which is a panel discussion series focused on travelling to various cultural and academic institutions to engage a national dialogue about these movements (featuring many of the original members from both parties) and their value as it pertains to social change in this country and around the world.
- KCA Black Ball Production Consultant/ Coordinator, Keep A Child Alive, New York, NY, 08/01/05, 11/01/05, Hired to serve as a production consultant and overall coordinator for this $400,000 gala; The Black Ball. The event took place at Jazz @ Lincoln Center in NYC as the finale to the Time Magazine Global Health Summit and featured performances by Alicia Keys, Bono, Usher, Paul Simon, John Mayer, Common and others. Responsibilities included coordinating the kickoff event/press conference for the Ball, overseeing all production elements associated with all printed promotional and décor items for the gala, served as a liaison between this non-profit organization, the venue and the other producing bodies. Coordinated the creation of a 28-page event brochure as well as a visual media landscape that served as a backdrop to the concert and was directed by Earle Sebastian. In addition, worked closely with the advertising team from TBWA/Chiat Day in the creation of all deliverable media materials connected to the 2005 KCA Global Celebrity Campaign, "Spirit of a Child", photographed by Marc Baptiste.
References
References
Complete list of events and references can be provided upon request.Timeline
Director of Business Development & Operations
Dannis Winston Presents…(DWP)
01.2014 - 09.2017
Lead Talent Buyer/ Booker
Littlefield Performance & Art Space
07.2009 - 08.2010
Director of Special Events
DubSpot| DS14 Inc.
04.2007 - 10.2007
Tour Manager
NDEA Touring
04.2003 - 12.2003
President & CEO
Knox Jamaica Holdings L.L.C | Ubiquita Public Art
11.2000 - Current
Club Service Representative/ Asst. Manager
Eastern Athletic Clubs
07.2000 - 01.2004
Executive Assistant/ Junior Agent
Innovative Artists, Talent & Literary Agency
09.1998 - 04.2000
BROOKLYN COLLEGE, CUNY
B.A. IN POLITICAL SCIENCE from Political Science, Sociology And Theater
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