Music Director at NC Music Office (Come Hear NC Music Office / NC Arts Council)

Oversight of the new North Carolina Music Office under the NC Arts Council. Collaborates with senior leadership on strategy and statewide partnerships; manages agency work group; builds and maintains relationships with artists and industry professionals. Develops programming as needed and establishes sustainable metrics for success. Researches grants and sponsorships aligned with fundraising priorities; previously managed music office staff prior to the office moving under the Arts Council.

Creative Director at Creative Economies Music Office (Come Hear NC Music Office / NC Arts Council)

Oversight role within the North Carolina Music Office under the NC Arts Council and Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Works with senior leadership on strategy, fundraising, statewide music programming, and partnerships; manages an agency work group; builds relationships with artists and industry professionals; develops programming and creates success metrics. Evaluates sector needs across artists, administrators, industry, and educators, and collaborates with marketing/communications teams on messaging and brand identity.

Creative Director at NC Museum of History

Developed strategic plans to increase museum visibility across platforms, state/regional communities, and existing constituencies. Partnered with senior management on exhibition concepts and goals to optimize reach and develop new audiences, including traveling exhibitions. Created/curated multiple successful music series. Managed support organization brands (MOHF, MOHA). Wrote, edited, designed, and executed communication and visual identity initiatives across multiple channels for all three entities.

Managing + Creative Director at NC Museum of History Associates (MOHA)

Led strategic planning to grow membership and increase museum visibility via marketing, communications, events, and programs. Managed MOHA Board and Executive Committee, social media platforms, and Human Resources. Partnered with Foundation (MOHF) Director and Museum Director to support sustainability, strategic planning, and capital campaign efforts. Created and managed MOHA communications/brand and collaborated with education and programming staff to launch initiatives that diversify and expand audiences. Ensured Smithsonian Affiliate branding connectivity and participated/speaking in Smithsonian annual conferences. Built and managed MOHA and MOHF websites.

Foundation Director at CAM Raleigh

Researched, identified, developed, implemented, and stewarded short- and long-term plans to secure partnerships and contributions from individuals, corporations, grants, and foundations supporting operations, exhibitions, and programs. Developed earned income strategies and partnerships. Supported major fundraising event planning. Developed board communications and reports. Evaluated needs of the art community to implement new programs and opportunities, including supporting camp and after-school arts initiatives.

Development Director at Nashville Children’s Theatre

Led Nashville Children’s Theatre to its highest fundraising year in its 84-year history through grants, corporate sponsorships, individual donations, membership, and season subscriptions. Managed fundraising including donor relations, grant writing/submission/reporting, and major fundraising events. Supported production efforts and community engagement with each performance.

Director of Membership + Marketing at Gordon Jewish Community Center (GJCC)

Generated awareness of programs and increased membership through marketing, communications, public relations, and direct community outreach. Developed marketing and communications plans for nine departments across a 52-acre campus including adult arts programming, health and wellness, preschool, summer camp, aquatics, an art gallery, event space, and support organizations. Assisted in program development and execution for all departments. Developed a member retention program, increasing retention rate by 8%.

Director of Communications at North Carolina Retail Merchants Association (NCRMA)

Researched and developed key communications for members, legislators, and the public. Executed annual fall fundraising event including media/press engagement. Supported board communications. Produced all content and design for a monthly newsletter distributed to members, donors, board, and legislators.