Performing Arts Manager

Objective: Dynamic self-starter in search of a challenging position that will utilize excellent verbal and written communication skills that will allow me to contribute to the companys success and grow professionally.
Experience
•••••Present-Georgia State University- Rialto Center for the Performing Arts, Atlanta, GA
Manager of Education Programs and Artist Relations

Process and execute artist contracts for Rialto Series.
Process payments for Rialto Series Artists.
Assist Director with programming the Rialto Series.
Assist in the procurement of new grant funding.
Manage artist hospitality budget.
Responsible for purchasing supplies with Georgia State University Visa Purchasing card.
Increased Rialto Series merchandise sales by •••••%.
Arrange travel and hotel accommodations for Rialto Series Artists.
Serve as Event Manager for Rialto Series, Rialto Visual Arts Series and outside rental events.
Coordinate Rialto Center Education Outreach activities with area schools.
Designed educational study guides for the Rialto Education Series.
Supervise Student Assistant Staff.

••••• -Georgia State University -Rialto Center for the Performing Arts, Atlanta, GA
Arts Administration Specialist

Reviewed incoming correspondence and identified items of special interest to the Director.
Processed payments for Rialto Series Artists and Rialto Vendors.
Assisted in the procurement of new grant funding.
Assisted Business Manager with invoicing rental clients after performances.
Coordinated travel arrangements for the Director.
Provided general office support for all Rialto Departments.
Oversaw the ordering and maintaining office supplies.

••••• Georgia State University-Rialto Center for the Performing Arts, Atlanta, GA
Administrative Coordinator- Ticket Services

Received incoming phone calls on a multi-line phone.
Assisted theater patrons with season and single ticket purchases.
Assisted in processed daily settlement reports.
Provided transportation passes to the GSU Community.
Updated customer information list.
Contact Person for group sales.

•••••Atlanta-Fulton Public Library, Atlanta, GA
Library Assistant-Teen Technology and Homework Center

Located and repaired minor problems with computers.
Provided academic support to teen users and assisted library patrons with Microsoft Office programs.
Updated and catalogued the Teen Centers music catalogue.
Taught music technology workshops to teen users

••••• Georgia State University-Rialto Center for the Performing Arts, Atlanta, GA
Clerk II- Ticket Services

Received incoming phone calls on a multi line phone.
Assisted theater patrons with season and single ticket purchases.
Assisted in processed daily settlement reports.

Education

Glen Cullen University- B. S. Communication

••••• Georgia State University

••••• Georgia State University Leadership Academy for Women

Awards and Professional Affiliations

••••• Georgia State University Leadership Academy for Women

••••• Panelist for Southern Arts Federations Juried Showcase Panel

••••• Panelist for Georgia Council for the Arts Project Support Panel

••••• Panelist for the City of Atlanta Bureau of Cultural Affairs Grant Review Panel(Theater)

••••• Chair for the Fulton County Arts Council Grant Review Panel (Theater)

••••• Panelist for the Fulton County Arts Council Grant Review Panel (Theater)

••••• Georgia State University Process Improvement Award

Member Emerging Arts Leader of Atlanta