At the Ojai Festival I work with the producer and artists to provide an organized and calm back stage for rehearsal and performances, accurate stage set up, communication to front of house and live steaming, fast turn around between concerts and support to my crews.

Presented talk: "Reasons for Material Qualifications in Metal" at R3D @TriC Sept 9, 2016

In my role as Project Manager for NSL, I created the new home of NSL Metallurgical. I worked closely with the employees, architect and builder to envision and design a new research and testing facility in Warrensville Heights. Within the project I oversaw personnel and resources, hired contractors and budgeted and purchased needed equipment and instruments. Worked with the construction company to renovate a newly purchased building. The final step was coordinating the move of the company in… Show more In my role as Project Manager for NSL, I created the new home of NSL Metallurgical. I worked closely with the employees, architect and builder to envision and design a new research and testing facility in Warrensville Heights. Within the project I oversaw personnel and resources, hired contractors and budgeted and purchased needed equipment and instruments. Worked with the construction company to renovate a newly purchased building. The final step was coordinating the move of the company in to the new building which was completed in December 2012. The project wrapped in a grand ribbon cutting and open house for employees, customers, vendors, contractors, media and local government officials. Show less

Production Manager, Production Stage MangerHire staff, create deadlines, manage schedules, contract resources and budget to produce a full scale opera, opera scenes, Cabaret, orchestra concerts, special events, master classes and picnic concerts for the Vocal Department and Advancement.

Coordinate the rehearsals, musicians calls and production aspects for five of the subscription concerts and Concerts for Young People series. Contract guest artists, facilitate press conferences and launch of the 2011 – 2012 Season.

Production Manager 2007-2011 Seasons, Assistant Production Manager Puccini Festival February - March 2006 Produced a newly commissioned opera by Steven Schwartz, Séance on a Wet Afternoon. September 2009 Facilitated the 2006-2011 seasons: La traviata, La serva padrona, Trouble in Tahiti, Merry Widow, Carmen, Hansel and Gretel, L’Elisir d’Amore, Cavalleria/ Pagliacci, Tosca, Suor Angelica, and Gianni Schicchi in Reparatory and Tosca Prop Master.

Managed the Granada Gala Opening, produced and stage managed A Christmas Carol. Stage managed events for Resident Companies: Santa Barbara Choral Society and State Street Ballet

Broaden the performances of UCLA opera with collaboration with UCLA theater and film school and off campus performance venues.Budget and produce 3-4 opera and staged concerts a year

Coordinated and planned entire move for 57 employees and two office and analytical laboratory locations for the NSL Headquarters on Cranwood Parkway.-Worked with general contractor, vendors and city on the design/build project to meet the deadline requirements set by the company. Project came in on time and under budget.-Produced grand opening party, marketing and trade show events for the company during this time period.-Coordinated Filming for CBS 48 Hours film shoot which aired… Show more Coordinated and planned entire move for 57 employees and two office and analytical laboratory locations for the NSL Headquarters on Cranwood Parkway.-Worked with general contractor, vendors and city on the design/build project to meet the deadline requirements set by the company. Project came in on time and under budget.-Produced grand opening party, marketing and trade show events for the company during this time period.-Coordinated Filming for CBS 48 Hours film shoot which aired in Fall 2007. Show less

Supervised music events for the School, including coordination of all production elements (pre-production, rehearsals, performances, equipment, personnel, lighting, audio, set-up and strike). Established and monitored estimated annual budget of $16,000. Assisted faculty, students and staff with the production of dance, drama and music events. Produced 240 events a school year: Jazz, Orchestra, Choir, Opera, Chamber SeriesCo-taught Graduate Stage Management Seminar “The Stage… Show more Supervised music events for the School, including coordination of all production elements (pre-production, rehearsals, performances, equipment, personnel, lighting, audio, set-up and strike). Established and monitored estimated annual budget of $16,000. Assisted faculty, students and staff with the production of dance, drama and music events. Produced 240 events a school year: Jazz, Orchestra, Choir, Opera, Chamber SeriesCo-taught Graduate Stage Management Seminar “The Stage Manager and Music” Show less