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Rachel Villa

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Versatile leader specializing in financial and project management that drives innovation, efficiency and business success. History of cultivating an inclusive culture with collaborative exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges in the business of theater.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager, Financial Operations

Best Buy
10.2011 - Current
  • Manage comprehensive/centralized financial operations for Social Impact Team ($20M budget) and Corporate Foundation ($23M) during multi-year growth.
  • Successfully manage complex budgets within both corporate and foundation structures, including multi-track non-profit revenue streams.
  • Create, audit, analyze report on financial data required for department activities.
  • Provide strong leadership centered in values of empathy, grace, courage and vulnerability.
  • Manage large-scale projects and process efficiency goals to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Agile implementation and development of operational standards and procedures to accomplish deliverables on time.
  • Oversee payroll activity for crew and support roles.
  • Hold variety of monthly meetings to create business plans and execute against budget.

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Maggie's Farm Theater
09.2009 - 05.2019
  • Co-founded a local 50-seat jewel-box theater serving the greater Minneapolis community.
  • Led play selection and season development that included main stage productions, radio theater, reader's theater, and music events.
  • Developed and organized community partnerships.
  • Led fundraising events, including oversee grant applications.
  • Developed and managed small scale, non union budget.
  • Directed 90% of plays produced.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Developed marketing materials to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.

Freelance Production Accountant

Freelance
09.1990 - 10.2011
  • Worked on numerous feature films in Los Angeles and Minneapolis during this tenure including production with the Cohen Brothers, the late Robert Altman, HBO, 20th Century, and the indy production house IRS Media.
  • Prepared accounts payable and crew/cast payroll (union & non-union), reports and supporting documentation for audit-ready filings.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts between all production departments.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Used feature film production accounting software.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts

Cal State - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Master of Arts - Theater Directing

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Skills

  • Financial Management
  • Fiscal Management
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Team Leadership centered in belonging and inclusion
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Cross-Functional Communication
  • Project and Innovation Management
  • Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution
  • MS Office

Affiliations

> Ten Thousand Things Theater | Board of Directors

> Best Buy Inclusion & Diversity Steering Cmte | Dept Co-Chair

> Harvest Heartland | Volunteer

> Hoarder Organizer | ad hoc

Timeline

Senior Manager, Financial Operations

Best Buy
10.2011 - Current

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Maggie's Farm Theater
09.2009 - 05.2019

Freelance Production Accountant

Freelance
09.1990 - 10.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts

Cal State - Long Beach

Master of Arts - Theater Directing

University of Arizona

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