Developed one-on-one consulting practice for actors of all levels: from beginners to seasoned professionals.
Perform all aspects of career development. Advise 200 + client base on the business end of the acting profession: How to sharpen and maintain marketing techniques with a strong focus on individual marketing strategies, Motivate, guide and support talent. Enhance organizational skills, goal clarification, effective networking and mailing strategies, headshot review and cover letter composition and understanding of the actor unions. Advise on the who's who in the Boston, New York and Los Angeles markets (training, casting, agents, soaps, photographers). Educate on the how to's of landing an Agent / Manager, the in's and out's of the audition process for: (theatre, film, soaps, television).
Public Speaking Engagements upon Request

Client List Available Upon Request

Promoted the visibility of StageSource by acting as a liaison between the media, membership and the public when promoting special events, forums and general business. Executed creative marketing, networking and image development. Maintained the daily office operations and membership services to over 1300 actors, producers, and audience members. Consulted prospective and current members with emphasis on marketing, community outreach and shaping career goals. Assisted in the planning, development and execution of new programs, events, annual audition's, seminars and quarterly newsletter. Recruited, trained and managed Re-source Staff volunteers of 1 to 150 members within office environment and at outside events. Managed Producer Perk Program, artist talent bank, voicemail system (audition & staff hotline) and computer files. Participated at bi-monthly Board Meetings. Researched and composed entertainment column, At This Stage, for quarterly newsletter.

Special Contributions: Successfully carried out operations and program management with one staff member's assistance, during four turnover periods of Executive Director and General Manager positions. Produced 1992-94 Annual Equity / Non-Equity Auditions and 1993-94 Volunteer Thank You Celebrations. Organized and carried out annual membership renewals 1992-94 with a 90% return within 3 months and a 30% increase of new members. Rebuilt seminar committee for 1996 / 97 season. Developed Re-Source Staff Program with outside consult in '94. Re-structured volunteer program '91. Revised the Resume and Headshot section of The Source: The Greater Boston Theater Resource Guide 1994-97. Specialized in acquiring donations and discounts for fundraising events.

Managed daily career developments, press, finances and expenses. Increased band's fee 50% within first week of employment. Generated club interest in Boston, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Georgia. Maintained communication and reputation between the media, clubs and the bands following. Created and marketed press materials. Conducted business meetings with the band, record label, club representatives, colleges and interested parties. Advised on image, talent and direction. Provided support and guidance to band and crew. Organized all travel.

Acted as a liaison between the media and general public. Promoted the visibility, growth and developments of a small non-profit theatre company. Prepared all written materials to press and executed direct mailings. Re-organized, updated, wrote and designed Publicity / Marketing data and procedures for the company operations manual. Coordinated the design of advertising materials and theatre marquees. Attended monthly board meetings and participated in the development of fundraising goals and strategies, decision making of policies, direction of the theatre and in the selection of the annual production season.

Executive Assistant to Director of Finance and Vice President(s) 4 / 96 - 9 / 96 & 7 /89 - 12 / 89
Provided administrative support to Vice Presidents. Leveraged effectively case team and executive level meetings, events and calendar management. Prepared reports, letters, memos and related materials. Maintained confidential client information, coordinated client meetings, conference calls and travel plans.

Recruiting / Human Resources Interim / Coordinator 1 / 90 - 5 / 90
Provided support to the Director of Recruiting and Human Resource Manager. Interfaced with senior management and all levels of client and outside vendors. Managed department projects. Handled confidential information. Coordinated Executive level meetings and events. Maintained weekly vouchers and check requests for external contacts.

Temporary Case Team Member 6 / 89 - 7 / 89
Provided Research for 120 million dollar manufacturing segment out of a 600 million dollar motor, after market. Acquired results that revealed a solid understanding of end-user's buying habits and a 10 million dollar profit potential to client.
Note: Original start date at Bain was in 1985 in a 6 month co-op position.

Rock Disc Jockey / Producer
Programmed weekly playlist. Researched artist's backgrounds and promotional events for on-air discussion. Conducted live interviews with Boston bands. Discussed local and national news.

Talk Show Host / Producer & Entertainment Broadcaster (Evening News)
Hosted and produced weekly one hour educational live talk show. Researched and presented university and community issues. Conducted interviews with Governor Dukakis, Marlene Sanders, Phyllis Diller. Prepared copy for reports and broadcast news items from local and international sources.

Sports Sales Assistant - WRKO AM
Developed sales pitch, researched and contacted potential clients for the 1990 Red Sox Radio Network Season. Performed v/o for Costa-Tru Fruit spot.
Research Assistant - WBMX FM
Assisted Directors of programming and research in gathering listenership data. Worked with Promotions Director on special projects.

Research Assistant/Co-op position
Assisted Directors of research and music with compilation of research methodology results. Conducted a public affairs interview for "Inside Boston" (filled in for Host, Betsy Billard ). Tabulated data from research for monthly research reports and playlist logs. V/O talent - Performed station I.D.

Provided individualized career guidance, support, resume and coverletter composition / review to Graduate and Undergraduate students. Taught classes on Interviewing Techniques, Resume and Coverletter Writing. Conducted Interest Inventory and Harrington O'Shea testing / analysis, interview technique, preparation and mock interview sessions. Compiled research appropriate for each students goals and needs. Updated department manual. Maintained the Employer Job Bank and Resource Library.

Northeastern University, Boston MA. B.S. in Communications.
President / Dorm Council

Acting Is Everything: Chapter Contribution - Boston Market - 10th Edition, By Judy Kerr 2003
StageSource publications:
The Source: The Greater Boston Theatre Resource Guide, Actor Marketing chapter 1994-2001
"At This Stage" columnist for The News (newsletter) 1991-1995.
Brookline Journal: Authored Feature Article on Performing Feb. 1991
Featured segment on "Chronicle" (WCVB - TV Boston) 2002
Newbury Street and Back Bay Guide: Feature Cover Story Aug 1998
New England Entertainment Digest: Profile featured in Arts /Entertainment Publication Oct 1992
Boston Globe: Profile featured in Living/Arts June 1990

DSS ( Dept. of Social Services) Volunteer: "Foster Care Review Unit" (2002-Present), Muscular Dystrophy Association Volunteer: Fundraising / PR (2001-Present), Horizons Initiative Volunteer: Activities Leader / Homeless Children (1999), AIDS Action Committee Benefit Volunteer (1988-1989), Host of Annual Easter Seals Telethon (1989-1996) WLVI TV-56 Boston. Member: AFTRA (Actor Union). Former member of now defunct EEOC Committee: AFTRA/SAG - Boston. Former Board Member of The New Theatre, Inc.

Writing, public speaking, coach / motivator, stress management, highly organized, teleprompter. Have a fabulous eye for talent. Computer: Macintosh- Filemaker, Microsoft Word, Excel, Claris, IBM PC XT- Easy, XY Write and Lotus 123. Committed to the Homeless population and social change regarding Diversity Issues.

Professional acting credits available.