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Summary
A dynamic, outgoing, and poised leader, connector, community builder, manager and educator. Effective communicator and organizer of people, places and things. Insightful, enthusiastic and creative. Leadership roles in non-profit business, education, entrepreneurial start-up, and volunteer projects. Good-humored and strong collaborator. Resourceful and Gets Stuff Done.
Work experience
Community Builder, Workshop Facilitator, Event Coordinator
2007 - present
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Founder of NYCommunityChoir.com: Grow community, provide creative direction and drive all logistics for weekly sessions. Organize Subway Flash-Choir Performances. Invited to perform at White House. Over 150 participants and 400 members within 1 year
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Founder and Facilitator of TheConnectionMovement: Lead expansion of growing community that shares common goal of deeper connection in everyday interactions (150+ participants). Coordinate and facilitate 2-3 monthly events and quarterly large-scale or residential events
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Leader of a NY Entrepreneur MeetUp Group -- grew to more than 3,000 members, coordinated and hosted over 20 networking and mastermind sessions over 2 years -- secured sponsorship from AmExOpen.
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Workshop Leader and Producer (Independent) - Coordinate, market and teach 35+ workshops and seminars on topics including interpersonal communication, tool-building through creativity, networking, and sales. (also see BeWellLiving and Shop.com bullets)
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Guest Speaker at NYU Stern Graduate Business School Entrepreneur Org. and NYU Stern Graduate Business School Marketing Org. Sat on panel and lead 1-Day interactive workshop on impact of internet on existing and start-up businesses, how to define vision & translate personal passion to business plan, distilled variety of internet business and monetization models
Program Manager and Educator
1993 - present
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Educator: Over 30 residencies with schools, religious & arts organizations implementing creative educational programs (Full list available on request)
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Develop curricula, teach classes, create theatre productions and business projects with children 3 years to college.
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Seamlessly integrate communication, relating, empathy and empowerment tools into experiential creative classes
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Timber Ridge Magnet School Opening/Launch - Collaboratively created inter-disciplinary arts curricula grades K through 8th and trained classroom teachers on integration of arts into core classroom subjects
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Director of Cultural Arts Education at Jewish Community Center (Minneapolis) -- (1999 - 2001)
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Directed multi-generational and inter-disciplinary arts education programs (+450 students per year with growth rate of 15%)
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Managed staff of 25, all curricula, logistics and budget (~ 12% under budget/year)
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Produced well attended theatrical productions, recitals, concerts
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Programming Coordinator/Outreach Director at Children’s Theatre Company of MN (2001)
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Created curriculum and staffed Summer Neighborhood Arts Program for underprivileged children
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Taught acting & improvisation technique at Conservatory and implemented arts enrichment at city schools
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Children’s Programming Coordinator at KidsWB-23, KMWB – Minnesota (1998)
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Managed promotional events and contests, coordinated publicity, developed educational and entertainment production proposals
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Business Development, Partner Marketing, Entrepreneur
2007 - present
BeWellLiving.com – Startup Founder (Business no longer active) Unique combination of wellness services, workshops, products, packages for those motivated to live healthier lifestyles
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Conceived and promoted live and web-based wellness, women’s and lifestyle related workshops. Secured and managed all logistics including venue, speakers and sponsors.
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Created unique flat-rate wellness packages from vetted professionals (20 one-time wellness/lifestyle services)
EndlessConnect – Owner, Website Services Business. (Business no longer active) End-to-end services. Client acquisition & project/client management for 15 new websites across diverse industries -- concept to launch -- budgets ranging $800-$10,000
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Provided strategic direction regarding competition, brand, design, CMS/SaaS options, potential monetization and profit-generation via web presence
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Documented business and technical site requirements and defined project scope. Assembled, directed, and motivated multi-disciplinary contractor teams. Drove issue resolution and client communication to consistently deliver final product on or under budget
Shop.com - Independent Web Franchise Owner - Drive all facets of Online Shopping Affiliate Website: business development, sales, recruitment of sales team, marketing, operations. Leverage this platform to help non-profits raise money and teach business to children
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Created and leveraged marketing partnerships across varied service industries. Conceived and produced educational workshops hosted by vetted industry experts in various product-specific fields to generate product exposure and sales for Shop.com brands
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Developed and executed non-profit fundraising Shop-For-Your-Cause platforms “For Pinks Sake” and “Kids Do Biz”. Rallied local business owners, freelance service professionals, volunteers and consumers as integral players in individualized cause-marketing initiatives
Office Manager, Organizer, and Personal Assistant
2003 - present
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Private Clients: Organize and manage business & personal affairs -- bills, filing systems, travel, relocation, correspondence, & project management. Clients between 2003-2014: 2 doctors, graphic designer, & 3 entrepreneurs
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Bellmarc Realty: Director of Operations: Designed & implemented internal structures for smoother operation of 7 branch offices -mail, supplies, inventory, facilities, IT (2004-2005)
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Management Music Division, LLC - NY Office: Managed all daily office operations plus planning support for major company events; drove 5 mechanical & master license research/acquisition projects (2003 - 2004)
Professional Actress and Singer
1996-2008
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New York, Chicago, Minneapolis, 2 National Tours and 15+ regional professional productions
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Musical Theatre, Improvisation, Sketch Comedy, Solo Cabaret Performer, Television: Commercial & Voiceover
Volunteer, Travel, Languages
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Volunteer Work (Local and International) Highlights below:
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Hurricane Sandy Relief location coordinator with Occupy Sandy
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Sing in NYC Senior Centers and Hospitals with Vocal Ease
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Mentor/Counselor at Residential for Abused Girls – Costa Rica
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Activity Leader at Senior Day Center – Costa Rica
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Travel - Appreciate adventure, cultural exploration, immersion. Israel, India, Costa Rica, Russia, W. Europe
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Spanish Proficiency (Not fluent)
2010 - present
2010 - present
Education
Northwestern University
GPA 3.74 Bachelors in Theatre, Certification in Musical Theatre, Concentration in Children’s Theatre/Arts Education