Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Websites
Certification
Leadership Positions
Presentations
Community Service
MFCF Management Clients
References
Timeline
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Mary French

Mary French

Doraville,GA

Summary

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 24 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Management Consultant

MFCF Management
06.2019 - Current
  • Project Manager for CRM version upgrade project
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Collaborated with organizational teams to coordinate and organize inputs and logistics.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Developed training materials for end-users upon implementation of new tools or software applications as part of overall solution delivery process.
  • Optimized resource allocation by identifying inefficiencies in current workflows and proposing solutions that maximized productivity without compromising quality or increasing costs.

Associate Director of Data Services

Cincinnati Ballet
09.2019 - 12.2023
  • Provide Tessitura and associated product support and training to all Cincinnati Ballet staff
  • Enhanced employee database usage and performance through targeted training programs and regular feedback sessions, resulting in higher productivity levels.

Operations Director (IT/Database Manager)

Atlanta Ballet
09.2011 - 06.2019
  • Coordinated separation of 6-member organizations from Woodruff Consortium to standalone TATL Consortium in conjunction with Tessitura Network Team
  • Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.

Marketing Manager

Horizon Theatre
08.2010 - 09.2011
  • Managed integration of existing business processes and databases to Tessitura and TNEW for implementation in conjunction with Woodruff IT and JCA Consultants

Individual Support Manager/Subscriptions and Teleservices Manager/Marketing and Development Data Administrator

Alliance Theatre
11.2007 - 08.2010
  • Manage day to day functions of the Woodruff staffed Alliance Subscriptions Office

Ticket Services Manager

Theatre Works Silicon Valley
12.2003 - 08.2005
  • Responsible for Subscription Renewals, Seating, Fulfillment and Database updates

Systems & Office Manager/Financial System Manager/Box Office Manager

San Jose Repertory Theatre
12.1999 - 12.2003
  • Responsible for Administrative Technology growth, acquisition and deployment, network and hardware maintenance, software licensing and upgrades at two sites

Education

Master of Arts - Theatre History and Criticism

Ohio University
Athens
05.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Performance

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
05.1998

Certification

  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE PMP, Project Management Professional Certification
  • Agile Hybrid Project Pro, Micro Credential

Leadership Positions

  • TLCC Planning Committee Leadership, 2018 & 2019, Finance & Operations Subcommittee user leadership responsible for guiding user-based team on Conference session content
  • TATL Master License Holder, March 2017 – June 2019, Master Licensee Representative for a six organization Tessitura Consortium in Atlanta Georgia
  • Tessitura Member Advisory Committee, 2017 – June 2019, One of fifteen representatives that work closely with the Tessitura development department and serve as a primary voice of the membership in the software development process.

Presentations

  • TNinspire, “Just Start,” Tessitura Learning & Community Conference 2017, https://youtu.be/GsrNDbN-F94
  • TLCC 2008 - 2018, Presentations on Tessitura topics related to Financial Reconciliation, Education Program integrations, Custom Additions, Creative Out of the Box solutions, Using standard features in Nonstandard ways.

Community Service

  • Northwoods Area Neighborhood Association, Member, 05/2015- Present
  • DART (Doraville Art), Treasurer, April 2019 - Present
  • Doraville Pride, Member, February 2019- Present
  • Project Management Institute Atlanta Chapter, Entertainment Forum Program Manager, January 2020- December 2021
  • City of Doraville Sesquicentennial Committee, Community Member, January 2021- December 2021
  • Northwoods Area Neighborhood Association, Board Member, Doraville GA, January 2008 – April 2015

MFCF Management Clients

Straz Center for Performing Arts,  December 2023 - Present

Ensemble Arts Philadelphia, February 2024 - Present

Kimmel Center for Performing Arts,  June 2023 - February 2024

Atlanta Ballet, March 2024 - Present

Past Clients

Colburn School

Doraville ART

The Maritime Aquarium

Horizon Theatre

The Long Center for Performing Arts

Tessitura Atlanta Tessitura Consortium

The Atlanta Opera


References

Available upon Request

Timeline

Associate Director of Data Services

Cincinnati Ballet
09.2019 - 12.2023

Project Management Consultant

MFCF Management
06.2019 - Current

Operations Director (IT/Database Manager)

Atlanta Ballet
09.2011 - 06.2019

Marketing Manager

Horizon Theatre
08.2010 - 09.2011

Individual Support Manager/Subscriptions and Teleservices Manager/Marketing and Development Data Administrator

Alliance Theatre
11.2007 - 08.2010

Ticket Services Manager

Theatre Works Silicon Valley
12.2003 - 08.2005

Systems & Office Manager/Financial System Manager/Box Office Manager

San Jose Repertory Theatre
12.1999 - 12.2003

Master of Arts - Theatre History and Criticism

Ohio University

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Performance

Winthrop University
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE PMP, Project Management Professional Certification
  • Agile Hybrid Project Pro, Micro Credential
Mary French