Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States
Versatile and accomplished creative entrepreneur with 20 years of leadership experience in venue operations and management, curating and producing live music, performing arts, and visual art exhibitions. Recent accomplishments include founding and launching a multimillion dollar regional nonprofit arts organization, and directing the successful funding, renovation and relaunch of a historic pub and live music venue.
• Planned and managed a significant renovation project and the successful relaunch of full business operations following COVID-related closures and contraction. • Increased guest count, check average, and overall sales by more than 50% from pre-COVID levels, to $950K. • Curated and managed a live event program presented over 200 events annually, including live music, stand-up comedy, author readings, and more.
• Led $2.5MM funding, renovation and successful relaunch of historic pub and 150 capacity live entertainment venue. • Directed the development and implementation of vision and strategic priorities, including financial, organizational, and operational goals. • Oversaw booking, curation and production of venue's more than 400 yearly live performances that featured a mix of national, regional, and local talent.
• Collaborated with creative and client teams in design, planning, and content and talent procurement for large-scale experiential marketing events on behalf of national and international brands. • Assisted in on-site production and event management, coordinating with event staff to ensure successful execution of programs.
• Established NH's first nonprofit multidisciplinary alternative arts organization, featuring 400 capacity performance space, art gallery, and restaurant in 20,000 sq.ft. facility. • Led successful $3MM capital campaign, planning and construction of organization’s permanent home, and its successful opening in 2015. • Managed organization's board and staff, and oversaw curation of all public performances, exhibitions, and community events for six years.