Robyn Lambert Lynch
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
A passionate advocate for the arts, dedicated to fostering collaboration and creative exchange. Brings a thoughtful, strategic approach to leadership while centering relationships, communication, and shared vision. Known for cultivating environments where artists, organizations, and communities can grow together. Deeply invested in advancing Arizona’s arts landscape through work that is both impactful and inspiring.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
PRESIDENT & CEO
ON Media
Phoenix, AZ
2022 - Current
- Direct organizational mission to support local arts and enhance Arizona tourism through quality publications.
- Motivate sales team to consistently achieve year-over-year growth.
- Manage budgets and optimized resource allocation to maximize organizational impact.
- Establish partnerships with key stakeholders to broaden business opportunities and enhance collaboration.
- Negotiate and manage contracts for all publishing arts partners.
- Develop staff training programs to elevate team performance and skills.
- Promote corporate culture fostering collaboration, creativity, and communication.
- Represent ON Media at community events to advocate for our mission and the arts community.
Dir of Business Operations & Southern AZ Sales
ON Media
Tucson, AZ
2017 - 2022
- Achieved 280% revenue growth by selling all advertising in Southern Arizona over six years.
- Negotiated and drafted publishing agreements, securing partnerships with all arts organizations.
- Planned and executed events across Southern Arizona, increasing community engagement and participation.
- Managed trafficking of advertising materials, ensuring timely delivery and maximizing visibility.
Associate Managing Director
Arizona Theatre Company
Tucson & Phoenix, AZ
2013 - 2016
- Oversaw budgeting process, ensuring rigorous financial management for $7 million budget.
- Led strategic initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness and artistic vision.
- Supervised box office, facilities, company management, house management, theatre café, patron services, and administrative staff, ensuring seamless operations and high service standards.
- Managed public facilities to enhance patron experiences and increase revenue generation.
- Cultivated positive leadership culture that encouraged results-driven initiatives and entrepreneurial thinking among staff.
- Facilitated weekly management meetings to enhance communication and collaboration.
- Planned and executed annual benefit gala, accommodating approximately 400 attendees.
- Acted as liaison for board of trustees committees including finance, governance, audit, and development.
Company Manager
Arizona Theatre Company
Tucson & Phoenix, AZ
2001 - 2013
- Coordinated all travel, accommodations, and hospitality for guest artists and staff (approx. 100 trips per year).
- Established long-term partnerships with healthcare professionals and service companies to enhance guest artist care.
- Secured corporate partnerships in Tucson and Phoenix to strengthen support for guest artist care.
- Delivered guest artist care, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment during the 3-month contract.
- Streamlined inter-departmental communication to improve workflow efficiency.
- Resolved guest artist complaints professionally, maintaining high satisfaction levels.
- Created comprehensive annual guest artist handbook to provide detailed information about both the theatre company and Arizona.
- Oversaw departmental financial accuracy and implemented efficient budget management practices.
AEA Stage Manager
Utah Shakespeare Festival
Cedar City, Utah
1999 - 2001
- Create and manage daily rehearsal times, costume fittings, production meetings as well as create daily rehearsal reports to distribute to all teams.
- Develop and maintain the master script containing all acting blocking and technical cues.
- Call the show, initiating every light change, sound cue, and set change, ensuring smooth execution.
- Run rehearsals, mark the floor with tape to match the set design, ensure actors have necessary props while following safety protocols.
- Give notes to actors and crew in order to maintain the integrity of the show after opening.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Theatre Arts
University of Arizona
Tucson, ArizonaSkills
- Budget management
- Operational efficiency
- Strategic planning
- Team building
- Integrity and ethics
- Community advocacy
- Relationship building
- Effective communication
Boards, Committees & Professional Development
- Act One Board Member, 2022 - present. Act One creates and provides access to quality arts experiences enhancing the lives of Arizona’s children and families.
- Charter 100, 2025 - present. Charter 100 provides a forum for interaction and an exchange of ideas for women leaders of outstanding accomplishments in diverse fields.
- The Culture Coaches, 2023-2025. Part of both one on one monthly coaching as well as twice a year team retreats around building a culture of Values, Structure, Relationships, Communication and Legacy.
- Greater Tucson Leadership Alumni, Arts & Culture Committee, 2021 - present
- Greater Tucson Leadership, Annual Leadership program in which participants expand their knowledge of the region and become strong community leaders. Class of 2019
- Desert Museum Gala Committee, 2018 & 2019
- Arizona Theatre Company Gala Committee. 2023
- Arts Leaders as Cultural Innovators, a nine-month leadership program designed for emerging Executive Directors who are ready to spark new ideas, foster collaboration, and lead adaptive change in the arts. Unlike traditional leadership training, ALACI combines hands-on learning, executive coaching, and peer support, equipping participants to apply new approaches within their organizations immediately. 2015
Timeline
PRESIDENT & CEO
ON Media
2022 - Current
Dir of Business Operations & Southern AZ Sales
ON Media
2017 - 2022
Associate Managing Director
Arizona Theatre Company
2013 - 2016
Company Manager
Arizona Theatre Company
2001 - 2013
AEA Stage Manager
Utah Shakespeare Festival
1999 - 2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Theatre Arts
University of Arizona