Michele Hughes
Wabash,United States
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in coordinating events and booking top-tier talent across various platforms. Proven track record in managing logistics, negotiating contracts, and fostering strong relationships with artists and agents. Adept at curating engaging experiences that resonate with diverse audiences while staying within budget. Strong organizational skills combined with a passion for the entertainment industry ensure seamless execution of events from conception to completion.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Arts & Entertainment Program Coordinator
Honeywell Arts & Entertainment
Wabash, Indiana
02.2020 - Current
- Develop and maintain relationships with talent agents and managers.
- Create budgets for talent buying initiatives.
- Negotiate contracts for events, concerts, and appearances.
- Research artist availability and negotiate fees within budget parameters.
- Maintain a database of current artists as well as emerging talent.
- Review contracts for accuracy prior to signing by parties involved.
- Provide guidance and support to junior team members when needed.
- Coordinate with production teams to ensure seamless execution of shows and events.
- Prepare and executed artist and venue settlements in a range of venues.
Program Assistant
Honeywell Arts & Entertainment
Wabash, Indiana
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Drove successful coordination of programming initiatives and contract administration across diverse sites like The Dr. James Ford Historic Home, Clark Gallery, Honeywell House, and the Honeywell Center.
- Effectively managed administrative responsibilities, verifying accuracy and ensuring timely completion of all paperwork.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Encouraged and improved cross-department internal communication.
Dr. James Ford Historic Home
Honeywell Arts & Entertainment
Wabash, Indiana
12.2014 - 02.2018
- Maintained objectives after acquisition by Honeywell Arts & Entertianment.
- Oversaw budgeting processes to ensure financial goals were achieved.
- Collaborated with department heads across various divisions of the organization.
- Negotiated contracts with outside organizations for special events or exhibits.
- Assigned volunteers to keep shifts and programs properly staffed.
Dr. James Ford Historic Home
Charley Creek Foundation
Wabash, Indiana
06.2011 - 12.2014
- Developed educational programs such as lectures, workshops and classes related to museum collections.
- Facilitated tours of exhibits by providing background information about each item featured.
- Maintained records related to all aspects of the museum's activities including attendance and donations received.
- Organized and maintained artifacts in the collection including cataloguing, labeling, tagging, packing and unpacking items for storage or exhibition.
- Managed daily operations of the museum which included opening and closing procedures, responding to inquiries from patrons, maintaining security systems and ensuring safety protocols were followed at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05-1997
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Relationship Building
- Contract Negotiation
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Arts & Entertainment Program Coordinator
Honeywell Arts & Entertainment
02.2020 - Current
Program Assistant
Honeywell Arts & Entertainment
02.2018 - 02.2020
Dr. James Ford Historic Home
Honeywell Arts & Entertainment
12.2014 - 02.2018
Dr. James Ford Historic Home
Charley Creek Foundation
06.2011 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Ball State University
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