Toni Thomas
Managing Director
Marietta,GA
Summary
Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in the Dance Industry.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Managing Supervisor
Limitless Health Institute
New York, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Supervised labor costs and departmental expenses to remain in line with budget.
- Prepared annual budgets ($100,000+) with controls to prevent overages
Production Manager
BravO! National Dance And Talent Competition
Omaha, NE
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Developed and implemented cost controls and other expense reduction measures.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Created and regularly updated department work instructions and reports.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed over 7 tour locations, and increased sales by 15%
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
Merchandise Manager
BravO! National Dance And Talent Competition
Omaha, NE
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Educated staff about coordinating clothing racks and related displays to boost effectiveness of promotions.
- Serviced accounts using prospecting, product marketing and merchandising techniques to enhance product awareness.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Oversaw inventory counts each tour date to maintain stock records and account for shrinkage.
- Arranged consistent shelves, bins and racks at 7 locations by following established planograms.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
Associate Producer
Karz Productions
New York, NY
01.2012 - 03.2020
- Interviewed industry professionals to determine fit for positions or roles.
- Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums.
- Guided producers and engineers in best story development practices and sound design concepts to encourage innovation in production technique.
- Pitched new ideas to Executive Producer and Director and arranged interviews and acquisition of footage for stories.
- Created and managed production schedules.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Stepped in to handle additional tasks and duties when Producer was unavailable.
- Managed over 75 crew and 25 choreographers during live streamed filming.
Education
Master of Arts - Dance Therapy
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 08.1988 - 12.1990
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance
University of Miami, FL
Coral Gables, FL 01.1984 - 05.1988
Skills
Mentoring and training
Negotiation
Business planning
Staff Management
Problem solving skills
Contract Management
Operations management
Budgeting
Business Development
Project Management
Staff training/development
Employee scheduling
Timeline
Managing Supervisor
Limitless Health Institute
01.2022 - Current
Production Manager
BravO! National Dance And Talent Competition
01.2020 - 05.2021
Merchandise Manager
BravO! National Dance And Talent Competition
01.2020 - 05.2021
Associate Producer
Karz Productions
01.2012 - 03.2020
Master of Arts - Dance Therapy
University of California - Los Angeles
08.1988 - 12.1990
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance
University of Miami, FL
01.1984 - 05.1988
Other Work History
- Managing Partner: Toni Thomas Management Group, Atlanta, GA
- Director: Inferno Dance Competition, Baltimore, MD
- Managing Producer: Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Los Angeles, CA
- Director, Marketing/P.R.: Miami Momentum Dance Company, Miami, FL
- Co-Producer: Miami Dance Festival, Miami Beach, FL
- General Manager: City Ballet of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA