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Mary Losurdo

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Dedicated Arts Advocacy professional with a proven track record in administrative management. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Grounded in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Coordinator

Sitar Arts Center
02.2022 - Current
  • Works directly with the Board of Directors and Executive Director (ED) to ensure the smooth and effective running of Sitar Arts Center.
  • Chair of IDEAA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Anti-Racism) Committee and has facilitated discussions and workshops to address the organization’s concerns from a DEIB lens.
  • Mary participates in the DC Arts Education Alliance

Coordinator, Stage Manager

The Roots And Wings Project
09.2019 - 02.2022
  • Managed script tracking in rehearsals.
  • Managed cast members and the ED through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with cast and crew.

Executive Coordinator

Inner Voice Artists
08.2019 - 01.2022
  • IVA is an international film and production company dedicated to diversity and sustainable development
  • Mary worked as the Executive Coordinator where her primary duties involved working closely with clients and company executives, as well as scheduling and planning events, and creating client pitch decks
  • Mary was also the point person for all things Unscripted/Docuseries.

Festival Coordinator

YouthMundus
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Mary was the Festival Coordinator for the YouthMundus Festival, a global film and music festival by Inner Voice Artists (IVA)
  • The festival took place in Rome
  • Italy
  • Mary worked as the festival coordinator from Los Angeles and eventually onsite abroad
  • Mary was offered a regular part-time job with IVA at the end of the festival.

Education

Masters of Arts Leadership & Cultural Management - Arts Leadership & Cultural Management

Colorado State University
05.2020

BFA - Theatre & Dance, acting and directing

Wells College

Two week theatre crash course in London, England as part of -

London Theatre, Wells College

Skills

  • Communications
  • Event Coordination
  • Event Planning
  • Advocacy
  • Staff Management
  • Confidential Document Control
  • Administering Social Media Accounts
  • Best Practice Implementation
  • Schedule Management
  • Casting
  • Lighting design, Qlab, FileMaker, Box, Microsoft 365 and Google Suite

Accomplishments

  • Spearheaded the reformation of a mid-sized nonprofit’s safety procedures and protocols, including facility safety and staff training.
  • Testified at multiple DC CAH hearings
  • Podcast writer and producer


Additional Information

  • Awards Helen Gertrude '25 Prize for Dramatic Expression

Creative writing

I write nonfiction essays on a weekly basis for my podcast Resting Scared. I also write plays and poetry. I hope to someday write fiction as well. 

Languages

Italian
Limited Working

Timeline

Executive Coordinator

Sitar Arts Center
02.2022 - Current

Coordinator, Stage Manager

The Roots And Wings Project
09.2019 - 02.2022

Executive Coordinator

Inner Voice Artists
08.2019 - 01.2022

Festival Coordinator

YouthMundus
08.2019 - 01.2020

Masters of Arts Leadership & Cultural Management - Arts Leadership & Cultural Management

Colorado State University

BFA - Theatre & Dance, acting and directing

Wells College

Two week theatre crash course in London, England as part of -

London Theatre, Wells College

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