Libbie Horton
Assistant Director
Kerrville,Texas
Summary
Professional with background in event coordinating, ready to drive fundraising initiatives and streamline brand growth. Known for community engagement and delivering consistent results, adapting effectively to ever evolving demands. Expertise spans creative marketing, fine arts development, and fundraising. Big fan of Talking Heads.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Arcadia Live Theatre
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to improve community involvement, engagement through diverse entertainment.
- Oversee growth, consistency, and development of: special/private events, marketing, and production staff.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance sponsorship and collaborative opportunities for the non-profit.
- Coordinated private events, concerts, and county-wide festivals for the non-profit, and Kerrville's Fourth on the River
- Implemented effective data recording strategies for bar, specialized events, and daily office tasks
- Actively participated in recruitment efforts by screening candidates during interviews.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the organization by encouraging innovation among team members.
Events and Marketing Coordinator
Arcadia Live Theatre
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, and creative material distribution.
- Supported sales team efforts by creating persuasive sales collateral that clearly communicated product benefits.
- Used online and offline marketing to generate leads, increase visibility and drive sales growth.
- Planned and executed internal and external marketing events.
- Enhanced brand visibility by coordinating and executing various marketing campaigns.
- Boosted regional brand awareness by developing targeted marketing strategies.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Liaised with marketing and PR colleagues to promote special events in social calendars.
- Managed all aspects of event planning, including budgeting, logistics, and vendor coordination for successful events.
- Increased overall guest satisfaction by ensuring seamless execution of event details and attentive customer service.
- Spearheaded volunteer recruitment and training initiatives, resulting in a highly skilled and dedicated team of event support staff.
- Provided exceptional on-site support during events, addressing attendee inquiries or concerns promptly while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Maximized ROI for clients by thoroughly tracking event performance metrics and identifying areas for improvement.
- Delivered memorable events by partnering closely with clients to understand their unique needs and preferences.
- Evaluated post-event feedback from attendees, making data-driven recommendations for future improvements based on trends identified in survey responses.
- Motivated staff members to perform at their best by fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged professional growth.
- Cultivated strong relationships with industry partners, enhancing the company''s reputation as a premier special events venue.
- Coordinated seamless transportation and accommodation arrangements for event attendees, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free experience.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
Administrative Assistant
Gaddis United Methodist Church
11.2020 - Current
- Create and maintain filing systems, both electronic and physical
- Schedule and coordinate staff and other meetings
- Answer phones and greet visitors
- Write and edit documents from letters to reports and instructional documents
- Manage building and church repairs
Dance Teacher/Coach
Peggy Ann and CeCe Jean Dance Studio
08.2020 - Current
- Greet and acknowledge students
- Recording attendance
- Demonstrating technique within various dance genres
- Monitoring weekly performance in class
- Selecting music appropriate for class
- Evaluate students and give feedback
- Choreograph routines, warm ups, and across the floor exercises
Recruiting Manager
Reliable Staffing
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Recruit and hire employees for clients
- Pitch sales to clients for potential employment
- Screen candidates by reviewing resumes and job applications, and performing phone screenings
- Facilitate the offer process by extending the offer and negotiating employment terms
- Manage onboarding and new hire process
Front Desk Manager
Go Dance Studio
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Client education and enrollment
- Appointment booking
- Processing payments
- Data Entry
- Selling dance shoes and apparel
Education
High School Diploma -
Tivy High School
Kerrville, TXBFA - Dance with emphasis in Performance and Choreography
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2019
Skills
Creative direction
Team operations
Consulting
Board relations
Adaptability and flexibility
Reliability
Schedule management
Industry partnerships
Grant proposals
Accomplishments
- 20 Under 40 Award Nominee (2026) from Kerrville Daily Times
- Lead a "reunification center" during initial hours of Kerrville's July 4th Flood
- Co-Chair of Easter Fest (2025) for Leadership Kerr County
- Women in History for the Arts (2025) from Community Arts Program with Kerrville's Convention and Visitor's Bureau
- Hillshapes feature in "Rural Round-Up" presented by Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and Hill Country Alliance.
- Hosted two sell out shows for a contemporary dance show, during 2020 COVID-19 lock down.
Timeline
Assistant Director
Arcadia Live Theatre
01.2025 - Current
Events and Marketing Coordinator
Arcadia Live Theatre
09.2022 - 12.2024
Administrative Assistant
Gaddis United Methodist Church
11.2020 - Current
Recruiting Manager
Reliable Staffing
09.2020 - 11.2020
Dance Teacher/Coach
Peggy Ann and CeCe Jean Dance Studio
08.2020 - Current
Front Desk Manager
Go Dance Studio
05.2019 - 03.2020
BFA - Dance with emphasis in Performance and Choreography
Texas State University
High School Diploma -
Tivy High School