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Career Summary During my 27-year tenure I actively participated in the evolution of the Recording Academy. In my role as a Project Manager I had the privilege of witnessing musical history being made while working and collaborating with multiple generations of music professionals, in several genres. My advancement in the New York Chapter and the overall organization was due to my readiness to assume a variety of roles and responsibilities. I cultivated the facility to embrace change and to welcome new ideas. As a result, I developed from being a mentee to a mentor. While I greatly enjoyed the scope of my duties I particularly valued the ability to help young students move forward in their musical journey. Key Responsibilities Senior Project Manager, Membership & Music Industry Relations Recording Academy New York Chapter, New York, NY October 1990 - August 2017 * Developed comprehensive programs and events throughout the calendar year * Created schedules, budgets and timeline proposals that were responsive to the regional culture and the Recording Academy's goals and values. * Managed projects and programs outside of membership events including advocacy efforts, education and community initiatives, GRAMMY Museum and MusiCares programs and events. * Produced GRAMMY Career Day for 26 years as the lead project manager, which was a full day educational program for high school students with a career interest in the music industry. * Engaged and managed Board committees in event planning, execution and evaluation * Developed precise financial and membership goals for each program and event * Developed pre-and post-event budgets and accompanying narratives * Produced detailed proposals for each event (e.g. timelines, milestones, responsibilities, venues, suppliers, legal obligations and staffing) * Ensured events were operated within the allocated budget * Secured and booked suitable venues or locations and cultivated vendor network * Managed and coordinated event marketing, public relations and promotions inclusive of email blasts, invitation and RSVP lists * Incorporated social media strategy into marketing timeline * Planned event programming, including identifying and securing speakers/talent, entertainment, or special guests * Worked closely with Executive Director to identify potential sponsors * Collaborated with content team to ensure that content was captured to the highest standards * Verified that legal, health, and safety obligations were adhered to at all events * Coordinated venue management, caterers, contractors, equipment hire, security, hospitality, sponsor fulfillment and the media * Planned event flow, including schedules, registration, room management, volunteer needs, staff roles, recruitment, training and briefings. * Supervised all "day-of" operations to guarantee that events ran smoothly, including sound quality, stage management and post-event evaluation.
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