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Luke Walrath
Entrepreneur/Creator/Administrator
Whitefish,MT
Summary
Experienced leader and administrator with over 18 years in nonprofit arts administration, business growth, and community outreach. Dynamic and innovative leader experienced in creating business systems, growing revenue, and cultivating relationships with stakeholders.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Revenue
Alpine Theatre Project
Whitefish, MT
10.2009 - Current
- Established and maintained all organizational revenue streams, including ticket sales, season subscriptions, individual giving, corporate sponsorship, private and governmental foundational granting, and advertising sales.
- Raised $400,000 - $600,000 annually for organization.
- Oversaw and executed company database management and CRM maintenance.
- Designed and maintained company website and online ticket sales and donation portals.
- Maintained company public relations via print, radio, television, online, and social media.
- Served as company spokesperson to all stakeholders.
Executive Director
Alpine Theatre Project
Whitefish, MT
12.2004 - 10.2009
- Co-Founded and built performing arts nonprofit from ground up into nationally-acclaimed arts institution.
- Grew organizational revenue and expense budget from $0 to $800,000.
- Established and executed all business systems, including budgeting, financial controls, sales, fundraising, marketing, and public relations.
- Created and maintained revenue streams including ticket sales, individual donations, corporate sponsorship, foundational granting, and advertising sales.
- Served as liaison between staff and Board of Directors
- Served as company spokesperson with all stakeholders including ticket holders, donors, sponsors, advertisers, and press outlets.
- Managed daily office duties including database management, mailings, bookkeeping, filing, and box office.
Professional Actor
Self-employeed
New York City, NY
01.1998 - Current
- Performed on Broadway in Tony Award-winning revival of musical, 42nd Street.
- Performed on various television specials, including 2001 Tony Awards, Late Night with David Letterman, and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
- Performed in 25 US Cities with Broadway National Tour of The Sound of Music starring Richard Chamberlain
- Performed across Europe US military bases as part of USO European Tour.
- Responsible for maintaining acting, vocal, and movement training.
- Responsible for self-marketing, auditioning, and networking with industry professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN 09.1993 - 06.1998
Skills
Office Management
undefinedSoftware
Google Workplace
Microsoft Office
Asana
Adobe Creative Suite
Slack
MailChimp
Salesforce
Timeline
Director of Revenue
Alpine Theatre Project
10.2009 - Current
Executive Director
Alpine Theatre Project
12.2004 - 10.2009
Professional Actor
Self-employeed
01.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
09.1993 - 06.1998
Affiliations
Whitefish Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Board of Directors, 2009-Present
Whitefish Winter Carnival
- Prime Minister, 2015
Glacier Country Regional Tourism Commission
- Board of Directors, 2008-2015
Rotary International
- Member, 2012-2014
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