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Victoria Hanavan

New York,Brooklyn

Summary

Talented Program Director skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ready to apply 10 years of experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Programming

The Sheen Center For Thought & Culture
07.2017 - Current


  • Work with outside promoters, artists and clients to curate a year-round schedule of exemplary programming.
  • Serve as a key member of the leadership team collaborating with colleagues to maximize facility usage, attendance and revenue generation.
  • Solicit, contract and manage all rental events and in housing producing contracts in the facility ensuring maximum usage and revenue generation.
  • Identify trends and opportunities to develop new programs to enhance the reach and to develop the reputation of the Sheen Center as an industry leader.
  • Oversee Patron Services Manager and all Front-of House event operations including Front desk, House and Box Office management ensuring staff establishes and maintains positive working relationships with other staff, clients, as well as a positive working relationship within the community.
  • Collaborate across the organization to promote interdepartmental planning, communication, and innovation that supports powerful and profitable multidisciplinary and interfaith programming,
  • Work hand and glove with the Production department to ensure all events are executed to highest professional standard.
  • Create metrics and goals to quantify, monitor and audit the success of events and outreach programs providing appropriate reports from all areas as requested.

Company Manager

Unicorn Improv Troupe
06.2016 - 02.2017

● Organized rehearsals

● Assisted director with notating and communicating changes.

● Arranged transportation and lodging for cast and crew.

Assistant Director of Musical Theater Program

OLF Regional School
01.2011 - 04.2014

● Assistant Director for various productions including the Sound of Music (2011), Beauty and the Beast (2012) ,The Wizard of Oz (2013) and Annie Get Your Gun (2014).

● Worked with Director on overall artistic vision, blocking scheme, and scene breakdown.

● Worked with production team to design a concept and create comprehensive Set for each production.

● Maintained tight production timetables and quality standards to give students and audiences exceptional offerings.

Education

Master of Arts - Arts Administration: Performance & Culture

Goldsmiths University of London
London, UK
02.2016

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theater Arts

Stephens College
Columbia, MO
05.2010

Skills

● Ability to communicate effectively and personably

● Critical thinker and attentive listener

● Script analysis

● Successfully produce within budget

● Exceptional organizational skills

● Team player and independent thinker

● G Suite and Microsoft 365

Timeline

Director of Programming

The Sheen Center For Thought & Culture
07.2017 - Current

Company Manager

Unicorn Improv Troupe
06.2016 - 02.2017

Assistant Director of Musical Theater Program

OLF Regional School
01.2011 - 04.2014

Master of Arts - Arts Administration: Performance & Culture

Goldsmiths University of London

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theater Arts

Stephens College
Victoria Hanavan