Arts administrator resume

Michaela Angela

75 Louvre Rd
Hitchings NSW 2395
T: (02) 6494 7315
M: 0470 255 310
E: m.angela@email.com

Professional Overview

I am a qualified and professional arts administrator, with experience in both festivals and theatre. An exceptionally organised manager with excellent communication skills, financial nous and a strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, I have an appreciation of the vital role of the arts in the community. It is my goal to work for a respected arts organisation where I can continue to make an important contribution to Australia’s cultural landscape.

Education

Employment History

Fourth Wall is a beloved cultural theatre icon in Sydney.

Responsibilities:

• Organise and promote new productions
• Help to develop and implement the theatre’s creative vision and strategic marketing, including using online media
• Seek sponsorship and funding from governments, community groups and industry
• Write funding applications
• Negotiate contracts with artists and performers
• Coordinate sale of publications and public relations
• Manage budget preparation
• Send out press releases and act as media liaison

Achievements:

• Oversaw period of increased theatre attendance, up 20% in 2011
• Facilitated a twofold increase in media coverage in 2011
• Secured a 15% increase in government funding
• Contributed significantly to theatre’s new branding and creative direction

The Here Now Arts Festival is a renowned arts event on the NSW South Coast showcasing national and international performers and artists.

Responsibilities:

• Help to develop festival program in conjunction with festival team/management
• Work with marketing team to create unified brand vision
• Create partnerships with local key industry organisations
• Negotiate contracts with writers, thinkers, performers, musicians, dancers, researchers, visual artists and media personalities
• Organise sound, lighting and stage management contracts
• Liaise with local and international media
• Document budget and report to festival board
• Create a positive, supportive and fun work environment for all staff
• Ensure festival working conditions consistently comply with all regulatory requirements

Achievements:

• Negotiated a 30% increase in funding for second and third years

Personal Interests

Reading, wine tasting and salsa dancing.

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