www.toniturbeville.com
Columbia, South Carolina Area
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- Sole Proprietor at Toni Turbeville
- Past
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- Museum Educator at South Carolina State Museum
- Public Relations Manager at Columbia Museum of Art
- Public Relations Director at South Carolina Philharmonic
- Manager at Columbia Marionette Theatre
- Education
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- University of South Carolina-Columbia
- Lexington High School
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Toni Turbeville’s Summary
15-years of public relations, marketing, advertising and communications experience, specializing in non-profit arts administration. Graphic design work including Web site design and newsletter development.
Toni Turbeville’s Specialties:
Non-profit arts administration and public relations
Toni Turbeville’s Experience
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Sole Proprietor
Toni Turbeville
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
August 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)
Toni Turbeville is a writer, artist, designer and pr maven available for hire. She provides copy writing, Web site design, Web site maintenance and update, social site set up, mailing list development and more.
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Museum Educator
South Carolina State Museum
(Museums and Institutions industry)
March 2008 — August 2008 (6 months)
Present educational science and nature programs such as Household Chemistry and That’s Sound Science to schools and groups visiting the museum. Research curriculum standards for multiple states and ensure programs are meeting standards.
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Public Relations Manager
Columbia Museum of Art
(Museums and Institutions industry)
March 2006 — October 2007 (1 year 8 months)
Create and coordinate press, promotional and publication materials. Disseminate information extensively through media and other distribution points. Keep up with numerous media and program deadlines and manage extensive media lists. Write and distribute press releases for events and programs. Gather information from Museum departments and accurately coordinate monthly calendar information, distribute and meet deadlines. Associate editor and production coordinator for Collections (bimonthly newsletter/magazine), Charles Wadsworth & Friends concert brochure and playbill, Art School and Summer Camp brochures and other publications as needed. Responsible for Web site updates. Write biweekly e-mail newsletter. Develop and maintain communication and relationships with members of the media, visitors’ centers and other key contacts. Develop promotional ideas with hotels, radio stations and transportations services and manage implementation. Design and produce signage and other materials.
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Public Relations Director
South Carolina Philharmonic
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)
December 2003 — March 2006 (2 years 4 months)
Provide press releases/kits, publicity photos, interviews, quotes, calendars and other materials as needed to media outlets. Coordinate advertising, promotions and marketing, including extensive direct mail and e-mail newsletters. Design promotional and graphic materials, print and broadcast advertising. Database development. During my time at the Philharmonic, eleven concerts sold-out the Koger Center for the Arts (a 2100 seat venue), and set a new record for the 42-year-old non-profit. In addition, in September 2005, I was listed as one of Columbia’s cultural pioneers by the Free Times, “Turbeville has championed the introduction of Philharmonic programs geared toward a younger audience, such as last season's Philharmonic Rocks series, which paired the symphony with contemporary bands Seven Nations (Celtic rock), and at Turbeville's prompting, the Beatles tribute band The Return.”
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Manager
Columbia Marionette Theatre
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)
February 2001 — December 2003 (2 years 11 months)
Provide press releases/kits, publicity photos, interviews, quotes, calendars and other materials as needed to media outlets. Design promotional and graphic materials. Database development. Work closely with accountant on annual budget of approximately $200,000. Oversee programming partnerships. Maintain theatre store. Developed monthly e-mail newsletter (The Puppet News), which had over 1500 subscribers. Developed Marionette Mondays, a home school program with an average attendance of 200+ per performance. Developed The Mad Science Masquerade, an annual fundraising event with an average attendance of 300+. Successfully procured more than $200,000 in grants and donations. During my time at the Theatre, attendance increased more than thirty percent and the Theatre was featured in a number of articles in The State, The Free Times and national puppetry magazines, recognized for its diverse programming and commitment to the community.
Toni Turbeville’s Education
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University of South Carolina-Columbia
B.A. , English, Minor in Journalism , 1992 — 1998
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Lexington High School
High School Diploma , 1988 — 1992
Additional Information
Toni Turbeville’s Websites:
Toni Turbeville’s Interests:
writing, books, photography, art
Toni Turbeville’s Groups:
Volunteer, Lexington Medical Center Extended Care, as needed
Member, Public Relations Society of America, January 2004 – present
Volunteer, Rolling Readers of the Midlands, January 2006 – February 2007
Southeast Regional Director of The Puppeteers of America, July 2003 - February 2004
President of The Puppetry Guild of the Carolinas, May 2003 - February 2004
Invited Artist “Roadside Assistance: An Exhibit of Found-Object Sculpture,” January 2003
Invited Artist “Roadside Assistance: An Exhibit of Found-Object Sculpture,” January 2003
Invited Artist “Dining with Friends Art Auction” benefiting the AIDS Benefit Foundation of SC, April 2003, April 2007, April 2008
Invited Artist “Sacred Art” with Kim LeMasters as curator, October 2003
Invited Artist “Painted Violins” benefiting the South Carolina Philharmonic, April 2007 and April 2008
Columbia Museum of Art Contemporaries Young Artist of the Year participant, November 2006
Toni Turbeville’s Honors:
South Carolina Arts Commission Forty Lists Project “An Outstanding Arts Administrator or Staff Member,” March 2008
Toni Turbeville’s Contact Settings
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