Work Experience

The Laughing Tap
Co-Owner and Producer (Oct. 2019- Present)
www.laughingtap.com

Co-Owner of Milwaukee’s premier stand up comedy club.

  • Oversee all operations
  • Contribute to talent booking, contract overview and negotiation
  • In charge of Business Development and company vision
  • Corporate Events Liaison


Milwaukee Comedy, LLC
Executive Producer and Founder (Jan 2008 – Present )
www.milwaukeecomedy.com

Responsible for guiding all creative and content planning, community management and live show development, along with working with creative team members to conceive and develop new content and feature ideas, communicate the creative vision to external development partners, production, support, technology and marketing team members as needed to facilitate product development.

  • Producer and Creative Lead of areas #1 independent comedy production company
  • Show and Event implementation and coordination.
  • Event Development.
  • Consultation: Event Planning, Production Management, Team Building, Creative Marketing

Milwaukee Comedy Festival
Executive Producer (Jul 2005 – Present)
www.mkecomedyfest.com

Founder and Executive Producer for the largest multi-day comedy event in Wisconsin. Creation, implementation and management of all aspects of annual event ensuring quality and wide-spread exposure, with focus on the collaboration and development of new comedy

  • Recruit and book a wide variety of talent, both locally, nationally and internationally to help new performers get discovered and treat the audience to past favorites.
  • Conceptualize, develop and implement all marketing materials
  • Develop budget and timeline for large-scale event
  • Manage all staff, volunteers, video & production crews, and security.
  • Coordinate venue location and implementation
  • Coordinate box office services and front of house management duties.
  • Oversee all logistics of event implementation
  • Oversee all day of event activities


The Underground Collaborative
Manager and Founder (April 2012 – May 2020)
www.ucmke.com

Responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing building operations, upgrades and services. Analyzes utility bills and energy output, allocates office space to departments, purchases equipment, and maintains appearance of building.

  • Responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing building operations and services. Analyzes utility bills and energy output, allocates office space to departments, purchases equipment, and maintains appearance of building.
  • Oversee all facility operations including rentals and productions.
  • Organize production, rehearsal, meeting and lounge spaces.
  • Allocate office space.
  • Perform facility maintenance and upgrades
  • Implement programs and provide leadership.
  • Lead staff and volunteers
  • Ensure beverage and refreshment stands are adequately stocked and maintained.
  • Maintain vendor relationships.

Milwaukee Fringe Festival
Co-Producer (Jan 2016 – 2018)
www.mkefringe.com

Founding Member and Creative lead for Milwaukee’s newest city-wide arts festival.

Previous Work Experience

Pink Banana Theatre Co.
Artistic Producer (January 2006 – 2015)

Administrative

  • Ensure quality of company image including productions, marketing and artistic endeavors.
  • Oversee all marketing, creative, & technical staff.
  • Contract space utilization and coordinate any insurance and permits.
  • Collaborate on annual budget and production costs

Artistic

  • Choose Artistic Season and Directors in collaboration with creative committee leadership and members
  • Develop yearly programming based on artistic vision of the company
  • Oversee the hiring and recruitment of Technical Designers and Crew

Next Act Theatre
Marketing and PR Manager (January 2008 – May 2012)

  • Responsible for promoting and building awareness of the Milwaukee-based professional theatre company that focuses on intimate and powerful productions.
  • Oversee the concepting, design and implementation of all marketing materials (show posters, print ads, press releases, televised PSAs and radio spots) to ensure the organization’s message remains consistent.
  • Develop the marketing plan on an annual basis, always completing it, both on time and under budget.
  • Handle promotional initiatives for shows including creation of severel email campaigns and press kits.
  • Coordinate box office services and numerous house management duties, including having posters, postcards and programs designed and printed.
  • Manage the organization’s social media presence, including its Facebook and LinkedIn profiles.
  • Create and design promotional materials, including flyers, brochures, letterhead and websites in an effort to gain more exposure.
  • Manage, edit and distribute the organization’s printed quarterly newsletter and website.

Bucketworks
Theatre Program Director (2004 – 2007 )

Head of program creation and development including classes, facility maintenance & upgrade, recruitment, promotion, bookings, performances, internship, member services as well as close involvement in theatre related events & productions, theatre group creation, and company development for unique nonprofit organization.

  • Primary assistance and support in creation of seven theatre groups ranging from improv troupes to large scale nonprofit theatre companies.
  • Aided the further growth and advancement of five existing companies.
  • Research and improvement of resources available to group and individual members through web-based database and content system.
  • Continuous documentation of daily and long term progress.
  • Creation of improvisation workshop serving over 600 people annually, emphasizing technique, style, presentation and production.
  • Close interaction with high school students including creation and development of various workshops, internships, classes, and student run theatre companies with emphasis on knowledge of process and leadership.
  • Design and construction of multiple facility upgrades including a 400 sq. ft. stage, light& sound control booth, recording studio, library, wood shop, and costume & prop storage.
  • Acquired twenty theatrical stage lights, multiple stage curtains, over 200 audience chairs, six large 3-tiered audience risers, assorted costumes & props, and multiple stage platforms over the course of 18 months solely through donation.