
Box Office Manager at New York International Fringe Festival
Greater New York City Area

Box Office Manager at New York International Fringe Festival
Greater New York City Area
Writer/Performer/Educator
Mac, PC, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), ProTools Audio Software, Podcast Factory, Audacity, and Reason
(Performing Arts industry)
June 2008 — October 2008 (5 months)
-Assist Executive Director in overseeing all activities regarding organizational fundraising, budgeting, marketing, and education
-Produce HHTF’s Monthly Podcast Series featuring interviews from Danny Hoch, Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Universes, Holly Bass, among others
-Execute on and off-site event production alongside External Affairs Director and Festival Coordinator
(Performing Arts industry)
July 2008 — August 2008 (2 months)
-Supervise ticket sales and will call distribution for seven theatre shows in New York City
-Accountable for handling money, calculating earnings, and delivering fiscal reports
-Provide on-site volunteer training and assist Venue Director in all duties
(Mental Health Care industry)
September 2007 — May 2008 (9 months)
-Received HIPAA training in professional medical healthcare
-Counseled 12-17 year old adolescents dealing with serious emotional disturbances
-Provided residents with supervision and support to develop the skills necessary to cope with life’s challenges
(Performing Arts industry)
August 2004 — May 2008 (3 years 10 months)
-Booked performance schedules for twenty spoken word performers in New Mexico, California, Florida, Texas, Philadelphia, Massachusetts, Michigan, and New York
-Facilitated workshops, hotel management, directed performances, negotiated contracts, budgeted expenses and fundraised finances for five national competitions
(Music industry)
August 2004 — May 2007 (2 years 10 months)
-Oversaw Hip Hop Department and managed weekly radio show
-Coordinated emcee contests with giveways amounting over $1,000 and conducted interviews with Sugar Hill Gang, Slim from 112, DJ Vlad, Grafh, Cuban Link, among others
-Maintained communication with major and independent record labels, artists and production companies
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
May 2006 — August 2006 (4 months)
-Provided leadership and direction for guests, performers and staff
-Logistic management for key college venues
-Responsible for equipment, key access to all facilities
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
August 2005 — December 2005 (5 months)
-Supervised a floor of thirty students and developed a living-learning community
-Administered various responsibilities including programmatic initiatives, peer counseling, on-call duty coverage, in-service sessions, and reporting potential/existing safety hazards
-Attended Hall Government/staff meetings
(Music industry)
June 2003 — September 2003 (4 months)
-Maintained communications with record labels, promotional companies, trade magazines, celebrities and staff members
-Administered distribution of up-to-date information concerning new products and services to partner organizations
-Prepared daily reviews, reports, projects, spreadsheets, flyers, and advertisements
Bachelor's , Music Industry, Psychology , 2004 — 2008
Minor: Audio Arts Production
2008 Research and Creative Activity Grant Award Recipient
Student Association’s Leader Scholarship Recipient
Innovation in the fields of Arts and Entertainment
Hip Hop Theater Festival, New York International Fringe Festival, Intangible Spoken Word Collective
-11th Annual 7 Deadly Sins Poetry Slam Champion (2008)
-2x Northeast Regional Poetry Slam Champion (2007, 2008)
-Nuyorican Poet’s Café Grand Slam Finalist (2007)
-2x SUNY Oneonta Grand Slam Champion (2006, 2007)
-Coached Oneonta Poetry Slam Team for PSI NPS (2006)
-Awarded “All Around Bad Ass" for ACUI NPS (2006)
-Awarded “Best Team Piece” for ACUI NPS (2005, 2006)
-Ranked 2nd in United States for ACUI NPS (2005)
-Awarded “Best Flow” for ACUI NPS (2005)
-Awarded “Rookie of the Year" for ACUI NPS (2005)
-Recipient of Bronx Borough's Peacemaker Award (2000)