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Mary  Seymour

Mary Seymour

Central Islip,NY

Summary

Forward-thinking senior executive with proven record of accomplishment in Creative Artist ,Music Industry and Education during 30-year career. Driven and ambitious change manager dedicated to continuous business improvement focused on enhancing revenue and streamlining business operations. Focused on profit maximization through multifaceted business approaches.
Talented Creative Director with expertise needed to support business objectives. Consistently managing multiple projects and priorities while actively engaging others in team-based environment.
Compassionate professional Broadway actor offering background in teaching acting and music performance courses. Highly educated with expertise in delivering meaningful and informative lectures coupled with an in-depth understanding of different learning techniques and tools.

Energetic Volunteer offering outstanding telephone etiquette, social media and interpersonal skills. Well-trained individual with past experience working with children and elderly people. Punctual and dedicated to service. Versatile business leader bringing 25 years of experience as accomplished Entertainment Executive. Strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in Entertainment and Education. Talented President with excellent employee development, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 12 years of experience in Education. Comfortable giving engaging presentations to clients to drive new business, expand accounts and establish brand profile. Excellent team builder and leader of initiatives.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

President and Owner

A Dish-A-Tunes LLC
01.2006 - Current

Music Publishing & Music Production Company

Developed, first class creative team, composers, producers, singers for recording artist projects. Established project goals, priorities, timelines. A Dish-A-Tunes LLC music publishing winner of Grammy Award for Alicia Keyes song " You Don't Know My Name."

  • Led successful merger negotiations, resulting in expanded market share and increased profitability.
  • Drove revenue growth by expanding product offerings and identifying new market opportunities.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
  • Developed strong partnerships with cross-functional teams for improved collaboration and efficiency.

Artistic and Events Director 50th Anniversary

Stony Brook University Africana Studies
03.2016 - 03.2016

Student volunteer, established preproduction and event design for Departments 50th Anniversary Celebration. Organized in association with the administration department of Africana Studies a professional Jazz band for Africana Studies 50th Anniversary Celebration.


Executive Office Manager

Torres And Leonard Attorney's At Law
New York, NY , New York
1996.Apr - 2002.Aug

Creative business plans, identified strategic creative resources for clients in music, entertainment. Managed all administrative tasks for three senior partners. Composed revised legal documents for attorneys, including letters, depositions, court filings. Scheduled all travel arrangements for attorneys, averaging ten trips per month. Offered essential proofreading procedures. Provided assistance to marketing department with project work, press release.

  • Facilitated smooth day-to-day operations, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure quality products and services at competitive prices.
  • Improved workflow efficiency by developing comprehensive filing systems and document management protocols.
  • Spearheaded office relocation projects, coordinating logistics for seamless transitions.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote company culture.
  • Developed strong working relationships with stakeholders through clear communication lines that fostered collaboration across departments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Education

Master of Arts - Africana Studies , Literature And Theatre Arts

SUNY Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
09.2021 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Africana Studies - Minor Theatre Arts

SUNY Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
12.2018

Associate of Science - Theatre Arts, Directing

Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY
05.2015

Skills

  • Theatrical development coordination
  • Corporate Communications
  • Project Planning
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Relationship Building
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Theatre Director, Playwright

Timeline

Master of Arts - Africana Studies , Literature And Theatre Arts

SUNY Stony Brook University
09.2021 - 05.2024

Artistic and Events Director 50th Anniversary

Stony Brook University Africana Studies
03.2016 - 03.2016

President and Owner

A Dish-A-Tunes LLC
01.2006 - Current

Executive Office Manager

Torres And Leonard Attorney's At Law
1996.Apr - 2002.Aug

Bachelor of Arts - Africana Studies - Minor Theatre Arts

SUNY Stony Brook University

Associate of Science - Theatre Arts, Directing

Suffolk County Community College

Affiliations

  • Actors Equity Association, SAG/AFTRA, Society of Choreographers and Directors

Interests

Cultural Arts, History and Music

Work Preference

Work Type

Part TimeContract Work

Work Location

RemoteOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home option
Mary Seymour