Sari Caine
Hohenwald,TN
Summary
Resourceful Artistic Director with extensive artistic producing, writing, and performing background and proven expertise in guiding teams of artists (production companies, writers, musicians, performers, staff, and high school interns) through rewarding professional growth while fundraising, writing grants, and developing important networking contacts, raising funds, creating and implementing a vision, including audience growth and exciting programming for new venues. Oversaw numerous productions and concerts during the past 10 years. Dynamic leader with strengths in mentoring and coaching artists to develop personal style and techniques. Creative, communications and business management skills leading to outstanding results. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seeking a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Artistic Director
The Arc
01.2018 - 01.2020
- A for-profit 20,000 sft multi-media multi-room performance venue in Long Island City, NYC
- My duties there included artistic programming for 2 performance spaces that were open 24/7
- These ranged anywhere from one offs like concerts, shows, or improv to immersive shows that lived on site for months
- I helped edit scripts, consulted on projects, wrote grants, worked in close tandem with the CEO and COO, helped produce our in-house Jazz band’s first record at the prestigious Guilford recording studio established a tiered-level of audience support and membership, organized and handling the artists (everyone from filmmakers to well known musicians to dancers or even politicians, including Elizabeth Warren, who delivered her now infamous “break up the tech monopolies” speech at our venue) and their teams
- Point of contact with and in some cases developed the connections with brand partners, lobbyists, local politicians, our community board, local schools, restaurants, and bookstores, as well as liquor sponsors and social media staff
- Helped manage timelines, tracking projects, building our in-house team of artists (from musicians to writer/performer residents), as well as forming relationships with brand sponsors
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to source materials and equipment needed for production.
- Conducted research and identified market trends to inform creative direction.
- I was instrumental in helping to land a 6 figure deal with a major ticketing company.
- Directed day-to-day business operations and made strategic decisions to further organizational goals and fiscal objectives.
- Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
- Resolved client concerns quickly and professionally to maintain respectful and productive project environment.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Created arts organization's seasonal performance and exhibition program and selected performers and artists for upcoming events.
- Developed targeted marketing and sales strategies to promote successful organizational and artistic outcomes.
- Drafted wrap-up reports for completed artistic activities and prepared monthly progress updates for upcoming productions and events. .
- Networked and collaborated with theater managers and producers to schedule filmmaking, concerts, and theatrical performances.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Presented concepts, copy and art during internal and client reviews.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive pieces to enhance creativity and gather fresh ideas.
- Presented creative concepts to clients and implemented continual feedback to achieve client satisfaction.
- Fostered highly communicative, collaborative team culture on visual product projects.
- Collaborated with marketing and advertising teams to maintain brand consistency across campaigns.
Artistic Director / Producer
Slightly Altered States
01.2012 - 01.2018
- A non-profit theater company
- I organized various shows and developed artists
- I produced my own plays as well
- Our performances were both critically-acclaimed and award-winning
- Wrote social media and managed social media hires
- successfully performed fundraising, raising over $80,000
- performed networking roles
- built community, arranging for improvisers, musicians, and other performing artists to perform before and after our shows, including Reggie Watts and Daniel Talbott / Rattlesnake Theater Company, and Diana Oh
- I also wrote many successful grants for funding, residencies, and theater spaces
- During this time I also served as a producing consultant for individuals artists, theater companies, and productions
- I also attended many workshops at T.R.U., (Theater Resources Unlimited), the leading network for developing theater professionals
- GRANTS & RESIDENCIES include: Flea Theater, Manhattan Repertory Theater, IRT, Manhattan Theater Source Neighborhood Playhouse
- Directed day-to-day business operations and made strategic decisions to further organizational goals and fiscal objectives.
- Oversaw installation and operation of on-set sound and lighting equipment to achieve superior production results.
- Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
- Created arts organization's seasonal performance and exhibition program and selected performers and artists for upcoming events.
- Developed targeted marketing and sales strategies to promote successful organizational and artistic outcomes.
- Scheduled seasonal theater productions and engaged actors and stage personnel to execute dramatic, musical and comedy performances.
- Auditioned, selected and coached actors to execute high-quality performances and enhance production value.
- Drafted wrap-up reports for completed artistic activities and prepared monthly progress updates for upcoming productions and events. .
- Networked and collaborated with theater managers and producers to schedule theatrical and musical performances.
- Networked and collaborated with theater managers and producers to schedule theatrical and musical performances.
- Managed theater's budget and interacted with charities, sponsors and trusts to obtain operating funds.
- Scheduled video production resources and managed cast and crew to accomplish video production goals on preset timelines.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive pieces to enhance creativity and gather fresh ideas.
- Presented creative concepts to clients and implemented continual feedback to achieve client satisfaction.
- Worked with creative teams to develop concept designs for campaigns that resonated with target audiences.
- Monitored progress of projects, keeping on schedule and within budget.
- Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
- Developed style guides to promote consistent branding across projects.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to source materials and equipment needed for production.
GRANTS & RESIDENCIES
Slightly Altered States
01.2012 - 02.2018
- RESIDENCIES:
- Salon Nights at Jimmy’s No.43 (bringing together various artists and genres to share weekly performances) 2012 - 2016
- The Flea Theater 2016 & 2018
- Space at Ryder Farm 2016
- Manhattan Repertory Theater 2013 & 2016
- Multiple residencies at IRT from 2012 - 2019
- I also acted as a producer consultant to various other writers, companies, and shows including R-Culture and Ricochet Collective
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Conducted research and analyzed data to provide detailed reports on various business topics.
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions.
- Proofread and edited documents for accuracy and grammar.
- Remained solutions-oriented in face of complex problems to assist management and overall business direction.
- Managed data and correspondence to secure information across complex landscapes of organizational departments.
- Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events.
Education
Master of Arts - Playwriting
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY06.2021
Skills
- Staff Management
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Web Design
- Mac OS X Proficient
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Fundraising Implementation
- Schedule Coordination
- Client Relations
- Creative Design
- Project Management
- Project Design
- Superior Organizational Skills
- Mentoring Artists
- Blog Posts
- Business Growth Initiatives
- Develop Policies
- Oversee Administrative Functions
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Raising Capital
- Script Approvals
- Team Communication
Timeline
Artistic Director
The Arc
01.2018 - 01.2020
GRANTS & RESIDENCIES
Slightly Altered States
01.2012 - 02.2018
Artistic Director / Producer
Slightly Altered States
01.2012 - 01.2018
Master of Arts - Playwriting
Hunter College of The City University of New York
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