Demonstrated ability to work on and oversee multiple events with competing dates and shifting priorities. Understanding of local, city and state government (as well as national/IRS) regulations related to specific components in producing special events. Have worked with diverse constituencies and maintain a solid understanding of the proper protocols and diplomacy used in interacting with specific audiences, clients and representatives of partner organizations, companies and institutions.

Strong artistic experience in developing new, creative programming for audiences as well, spanning many disciplines including theater, visual arts, music/jazz, spoken word and film. I enjoy developing timely, educational and compelling arts programming, which I had a substantial chance to do through my work with sf|noir. The creative artistic process also is a strong factor in developing key leadership characteristics in successfully leading teams through projects, as so well stated in this June 2013 article from Inc. Magazine.

The North Beach Jazz Festival's, Jazz On Coit, was the only concert of its kind ever on Coit Tower in San Francisco history.