Jul 2013 to 2000 Executive DirectorCHESAPEAKE ARTS CENTER Brooklyn Park, MD Jun 2011 to Apr 2013 Director of DevelopmentBALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Baltimore, MD Jul 2010 to May 2011 Subscription Campaign AssociateNEHEMIAH HOUSE INC Baltimore, MD Jun 2007 to Mar 2009 Life Skills Manager and AdministratorROCK CITY CHURCH Baltimore, MD Jan 2008 to Jan 2009 Interim DirectorINTERSTAGES, INC Washington, DC Apr 2007 to Jun 2007 Music Specialist/Teaching AssociateTOPS UNLIMITED, LLC Baltimore, MD Apr 2006 to Sep 2006 Director of Sales and MarketingBALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Baltimore, MD Apr 2003 to Oct 2005 Event CoordinatorPerring Manor Road Baltimore, MD 1986 to 2003 Private Music Instructor
Education:
GOUCHER COLLEGE Towson, MD 2013 to 2016 Masters of Arts in Arts AdministrationTOWSON UNIVERSITY Towson, MD 2010 to 2013 Bachelors of Science in MusicCOMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE COUNTY Essex, MD 2009 to 2010 Associate of Fine Arts in MusicBOSTON CONSERVATORY Boston, MA Music Performance
Skills:
Nonprofit Arts Management Grant Writing Social Media Lesson Planning Problem Solver Arts Integration Professional Presentations Youth Development
BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Baltimore, MD Jul 2010 to May 2011 Subscription Campaign AssociateNEHEMIAH HOUSE INC Baltimore, MD Jun 2007 to Mar 2009 Life Skills Manager and AdministratorNEHEMIAH HOUSE INC Baltimore, MD Jan 2008 to Jan 2009 Interim Director of Performing ArtsINTERSTAGES, INC Washington, DC Apr 2007 to Jun 2007 Music Specialist/Teaching AssociateTOPS UNLIMITED, LLC Baltimore, MD Apr 2006 to Sep 2006 Director of Sales and MarketingBALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Baltimore, MD Apr 2003 to Oct 2005 Event CoordinatorROCK INTERNATIONAL Baltimore, MD Jun 2000 to Apr 2003 Administrative Associate
Education:
BOSTON CONSERVATORY Boston, MA 2009 to 2010 Music PerformanceCOMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE COUNTY Essex, MD 2010 Associate of Fine Arts in MusicTOWSON UNIVERSITY Towson, MD Bachelors of Science in Music
Skills:
Creative, committed and driven professional with a successful track record in non -profit development and management. Demonstrated experience in arts administration, strategic planning, fundraising and development, public relations, management and community outreach. Self-motivated, organized and skilled in orchestrating multiple tasks and details to meet overall project goals. Talent for quickly mastering technology - familiar with social media platforms with proven proficiency in Microsoft IBM and Mac operating systems with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Raiser's Edge and Tessitura fundraising management applications. Articulate and persuasive communicator with strong oral and written communication skills. Able to communicate with individuals and groups of diverse populations with tact and diplomacy. Creative and resourceful leader who is able to grasp information and attend to details while maintaining a view of the big picture. Flexible and versatile - able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Excellent team-building skills. Skills/Abilities Summary Event Management Curriculum Design and Organized Social Media Lesson Planning Problem Solver Written Correspondence Arts Integration Self Motivated Professional Presentations Youth Development Team Builder Mentorship