Kentucky Opera

Industry: Opera company

Description

The Kentucky Opera is an American opera company based in Louisville, Kentucky. The company is resident at Whitney Hall in the Kentucky Center for the Arts. The Louisville Orchestra is the accompanying orchestra for the company. Moritz von Bomhard founded the company in 1952 as the State Opera of Kentucky. Founded: 1952

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Kentucky Opera Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Jessi Eichberger Jessi Eichberger Los Angeles, California Details
Jessi Eichberger's Kentucky Opera Experience February 2014 - February 2014
Job Costume Department PA for Panorama
Industry Design
Experience
Panorama  June 2015 - Present
Allegiant Part 1   March 2015 - June 2015
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire  March 2014 - December 2014
Mount Hope Estate and Winery   October 2014 - November 2014
Kentucky Opera   February 2014 - February 2014
Bedlam Theatre  November 2013 - December 2013
Ambassador Theatre Group  October 2013 - December 2013
The Cecilian Society   October 2013 - December 2013
Gryphon Venues   July 2013 - August 2013
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland   April 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Apparel, Wardrobe, Dyeing, Alterations, Costumes, Stage, Draping, Sewing, Illustrator, Costume Design, Distressing, Scenic Painting, Theatre, Props

Education
Edinburgh College of Art   2011 — 2013
Masters of Fine Arts, Performance Costume

University of Louisville   2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Fine Arts, Theatre Arts, Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Rennay Cooke Rennay Cooke Portland, Oregon Area Details
Rennay Cooke's Kentucky Opera Experience August 2011 - February 2013
Job Database Specialist at Wist Data Solutions
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Wist Data Solutions   April 2015 - Present
Self Employed  July 2014 - Present
Family and Children's Place  July 2014 - May 2015
Fleet Feet Sports Louisville   January 2014 - April 2014
Community Foundation of Southern Indiana  July 2013 - December 2013
Kentucky Opera   August 2011 - February 2013
ATA College  November 2010 - August 2011
Fleishman-Hillard  May 2010 - August 2010
Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies  January 2010 - May 2010
The Poppe Law Firm   September 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Event Planning, Public Relations, Media Relations, Social Media, Press Releases, Higher Education, Copy Editing, Community Development, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Fundraising, Creative Direction, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Blogging, Leadership Development, Research, Publicity, Public Speaking, Editing, Social Networking, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Leadership

Education
Oregon Culinary Institute   2015 — 2016
Associate’s Degree

American Council on Exercise   2013 — 2014
Certified Personal Trainer

University of Louisville   2007 — 2010
Bachelor's of Science

Bellarmine University   2006 — 2007

Cassie Allison Cassie Allison Louisville, Kentucky Details
Cassie Allison's Kentucky Opera Experience February 2013 - October 2013
Job Sales Consultant
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Simply Mac - Apple Specialist  March 2015 - Present
Kentucky Humane Society  October 2013 - February 2015
Simply Mac - Apple Specialist  November 2013 - March 2014
Kentucky Opera   February 2013 - October 2013
The Fresh Market  June 2012 - January 2013
LeadAmerica  June 2011 - August 2011
GE  May 2010 - August 2010
National Student Leadership Conference  June 2007 - July 2009

Skills
Social Media, Program Development, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Grant Writing, Training, Event Planning, Networking, Press Releases, Leadership, Fundraising, Sales, Program Management, Leadership Development

Education
University of Kentucky   2009 — 2011
BS, Community Communications and Leadership Development

Lake Forest College   2006 — 2008
Biology

Phyllis Santos Phyllis Santos Louisville, Kentucky Area Details
Phyllis Santos's Kentucky Opera Experience 1981 - 1995
Job Middletown City Hall
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Middletown City Hall   September 2015 - Present
Welcome Wagon  February 2014 - Present
Cardinal Hill/Easter Seals   1999 - June 2013
Council of State Governments  1995 - 1999
Kentucky Opera   1981 - 1995

Skills
Marketing, Fundraising, Graphic Design, Nonprofits, Media Relations, Non-profits, Trade Shows, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Management, New Business Development, Customer Service, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Team Building, Email Marketing, Newsletters, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Press Releases, Sales, Social Networking, Editing

Education
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts, Communications

Emily Duffin Emily Duffin Greater Chicago Area Details
Emily Duffin's Kentucky Opera Experience August 2014 - February 2015
Job 3rd Assistant Stage Manager at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Lyric Opera of Chicago  September 2015 - Present
Opera Omaha  September 2015 - Present
The Glimmerglass Festival  May 2015 - August 2015
Pittsburgh Opera  February 2015 - May 2015
Kentucky Opera   August 2014 - February 2015
The Santa Fe Opera  May 2014 - August 2014
Lyric Opera of Kansas City  August 2013 - May 2014
UMKC  August 2012 - May 2014
FIO Americas   November 2012 - July 2013
La Musica Lirica  June 2010 - July 2012

Skills
Creative Writing, Film Editing, Stage Lighting, Theatre, Sound, Video Production, Lighting, Costumes, Communication, Stage Management, Opera, French Horn, Mellophone, Singing, Dance, Theatrical Production, Performing Arts, Stage, Musical Theatre, Drama, Film

Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City   2012 — 2014
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Theatre Design and Technology

College of DuPage   2009 — 2009
Certificate, Motion Picture and Television

University of Missouri   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, English, Minor in Business

Downers Grove North High School   2001 — 2005
Diploma, General Studies

Robert Curland Robert Curland Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Robert Curland's Kentucky Opera Experience 1994 - 1996
Job President, Purple Tie Marketing & Event Partners and Executive Director, EnCorps45
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Purple Tie Marketing & Event Partners LLC   January 2013 - Present
UMB Financial Corp  June 2000 - September 2012
Kansas City Ballet  August 1997 - June 2000
Kentucky Opera   1994 - 1996
Comerford for U.S. Congress   February 1994 - September 1994

Skills
Marketing, Sponsorship, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Event Management, Fundraising, Management, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Direct Mail, Budgets, Advertising Sales, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Direct Marketing, Promotions, Media Buying, Sponsorship Activation, Event Planning, Contract Negotiation, Product Launch, Ticket Sales, Volunteer Management, Customer Experience, Small Business Marketing, Interior Design, Trade Shows, Department Budgeting, Relationship Management, Nonprofits, Performing Arts, Corporate Partnership..., Strategy, Creative Direction

Education
The College of William and Mary   1986 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History, History of Art

Indian River Community College   1985 — 1986

Derek Burcham Derek Burcham Louisville, Kentucky Details
Derek Burcham's Kentucky Opera Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Owner/Founder of Cornerstone Wealth Advisors
Industry Investment Management
Experience
Cornerstone Wealth Advisors   December 2011 - Present
Kentucky Opera   October 2014 - Present
Financial Planning Association  November 2012 - Present
Fund for the Arts  September 2013 - Present

Skills
Investments, Investment Management, Personal Finance, Holistic Financial..., Financial Advisory, Business Planning, Wealth, Finance, Strategic Financial..., Strategic Planning, Estate Planning, Retirement Planning, Asset Allocation, Financial Planning

Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business   2015 — 2016
CFP, Finance, General

Centre College
Economics

University of Louisville School of Business
Economics and International Business

Ivan Dario Cano Ivan Dario Cano Greater New York City Area Details
Ivan Dario Cano's Kentucky Opera Experience October 2013 - October 2013
Job Stage Manager
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
The Little Theatre on the Square  May 2015 - Present
The Juilliard School  August 2014 - May 2015
United Solo Festival   September 2013 - September 2014
Broadway Theatre Project  July 2009 - July 2014
University of South Florida Events and Production   May 2009 - July 2014
Toledo Opera  April 2014 - April 2014
Kentucky Opera   October 2013 - October 2013
In It For Life Productions   September 2013 - September 2013
Florida Dance Association   June 2011 - June 2013
UMKC Theatre   March 2013 - May 2013

Skills
Stage Management, Dance, Opera, Musical Theatre, Theatre, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Properties, Digital Photography, Sound Board Operation, Light Board Operator, Beginning Photoshop, Entertainment, Stage, Music

Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City   2011 — 2013
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Theatre: Design Technology Stage Management

University of South Florida   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Stage Management

James Butterfield James Butterfield Jeffersonville, Indiana Details
James Butterfield's Kentucky Opera Experience 2007 - 2013
Job Claims Examiner at Firstsource Solutions Limited
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Firstsource Solutions Limited  December 2014 - Present
Connextions  May 2012 - December 2014
Kentucky Opera   2007 - 2013
Starbucks  September 2007 - April 2012
The Student Loan People   July 2005 - October 2009

Skills
Music, Drama, Opera, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Event Planning, Social Media, Training, Team Building, Editing, Fundraising, Social Networking, Leadership

Education
The University of New Mexico   1997 — 1999
Master of Music, Music Performance

Eastern Kentucky University   1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Music Education, Instrumental and Vocal Music

Dr. Julie Maykowski Dr. Julie Maykowski San Diego, California Details
Dr. Julie Maykowski's Kentucky Opera Experience 2006 - 2009
Job Director of Opera at San Diego State University
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
San Diego State University  August 2015 - Present
Florida Grand Opera  May 2013 - June 2015
Arizona Opera  August 2012 - April 2013
Sarasota Opera  January 2010 - August 2012
Kentucky Opera   2006 - 2009
Lyric Opera of Kansas City  2005 - 2007
University of Kansas  2002 - 2006

Skills
Theatre, Music, Grant Writing, Performing Arts, Fundraising, Musical Theatre, Non-profits, Arts Administration, Teaching, Arts, Opera, Public Speaking, Writing, Editing, Event Management

Education
The University of Kansas   2001 — 2006
DMA, Vocal Performance

Wichita State University   1994 — 1996
MM, Voice

Drake University   1990 — 1994
BM, Voice

J. Barrett Cooper J. Barrett Cooper Idyllwild, California Details
J. Barrett Cooper's Kentucky Opera Experience 2007 - Present
Job Chair of Theatre Department
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Idyllwild Arts Academy  August 2014 - Present
Kentucky Opera   2007 - Present
Idyllwild Arts Foundation  2008 - Present
Savage Rose Classical Theatre Company   January 2008 - August 2014
Frazier History Museum  October 2003 - June 2014
Bellarmine University  August 2011 - December 2013
Actors Theatre of Louisville  August 2011 - October 2013
Walden Theatre, Louisville, KY   August 1996 - July 2004

Skills
Shakespeare, Performing Arts, Playwriting, Acting, Dramaturgy, Plays, Stage, Musical Theatre, Arts Administration, Stage Management, Theatrical Production, Improvisation, Drama, Directing, Fundraising, Comedy, Dialects, Stage Combat, Stage Direction, Voice Acting, Teaching Acting, Voice Over, Performing, Auditions, Creative Direction, Composition, Festivals, Sound Design, Choreography, Teaching, Set Design, Improvisational Comedy, Singing, Entertainment, Costume Design, Script Analysis, Storytelling, Acting Training, Theatre, Casting

Education
University of Louisville   2008 — 2021
Graduate Certificate, Medieval and Renaissance Studies

University of Alabama   1987 — 1989
Masters of Fine Arts, Acting

Southern Methodist University   1980 — 1984
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Theatre

Judith Youngblood Judith Youngblood Louisville, Kentucky Details
Judith Youngblood's Kentucky Opera Experience 1992 - Present
Job Owner Wist Data Solutions
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Wist Data Solutions   January 2010 - Present
Primerica  January 2009 - Present
Kentucky Opera   1992 - Present
University of Louisville Medical School   2009 - 2014
Sacred Heart Schools  October 2005 - December 2008
Kentucky Opera   September 2000 - October 2005
Public Radio Partnership (now Louisville Public Media)   March 1998 - September 2000

Skills
Raiser's Edge, Money Management, Budgeting, Special Events, Public Speaking, Word, Excel, Nonprofits, Event Management, Annual Giving, Microsoft Excel, Philanthropy, Microsoft Word, Community Outreach, Fundraisers, Press Releases, Fundraising, Data Analysis, Databases

Education
Northwestern University   1985 — 1989
MM, Vocal Performance

Millikin University   1980 — 1982
BFA, Music Theatre

Licensed for life insurance, mutual funds, property/casualty insurance, annuities

Bryan Kwon Bryan Kwon New York, New York Details
Bryan Kwon's Kentucky Opera Experience 2005 - 2005
Job Adjunct Faculty at New Jersey City University
Industry Music
Experience
New Jersey City University  September 2014 - Present
JCC Thurnauer School of Music  September 2013 - Present
St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church   October 2013 - Present
Kaufman Music Center - Lucy Moses School   February 2014 - Present
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati  July 2011 - Present
Immanuel presbyterian church  2009 - 2012
Kentucky Opera   2005 - 2005

Skills
Performing Arts, Singing, Arts Administration, Music Education, Music, Choral, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Improvisation, Music Theory, Teaching, Pianist, Acting, Classical, Event Planning, Piano, Social Media

Education
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music   2001 — 2004
Master of Music, Vocal Accompanying

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2006 — 2013
Doctor of Musical Arts, Vocal Coach & Accompanying

Chung-Ang University   1993 — 1999
Bachelor of Music, Music Composition

Katie Schroeder Katie Schroeder Louisville, Kentucky Area Details
Katie Schroeder's Kentucky Opera Experience September 2012 - February 2013
Job Account Manager at Axxis, inc.
Industry Events Services
Experience
Axxis, inc.   February 2013 - Present
Kentucky Opera   September 2012 - February 2013
ZFX Flying Effects (ZFX, inc.)   June 2007 - May 2012
North Carolina Theatre  July 2005 - July 2006
North Carolina Theatre  June 2005 - July 2005
North Carolina Theatre  June 2002 - September 2004
Theatre In The Park  1997 - 2000

Skills
Production Managment, Coordinating Events, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Singing, Company Management, Sales, Business Development, Production Planning, Customer Service, Flying effects, Microsoft Office, Scenic, Costume and..., Community Theatre, Professional Theatre, Creative Direction, Strategic Creative..., Stage Direction, Special Events..., Special Events..., Event Planning, Producing Events, Sponsorship, developing relationships, Rentals, Theatrical Production, Live Events, Performing Arts, Stage Management, Festivals, Entertainment, Stage, Live Sound, Management, Improvisation, Arts Administration, Lighting Design, Lighting, Corporate Events, Set Design, Trade Shows, Stage Rigging

Education
Millikin University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Musical Theatre

Autumn Allee Autumn Allee San Rafael, California Details
Autumn Allee's Kentucky Opera Experience August 2013 - January 2014
Job Soprano: Self Employed Musician and Private Instructor
Industry Music
Experience
Self Employed Musician and Private Instructor  May 2014 - Present
University of Louisville  August 2012 - May 2014
University of Louisville  August 2012 - April 2014
Kentucky Opera   August 2013 - January 2014

Skills
Music, Singing, Microsoft Office, Music Production, Social Media, PowerPoint, Music Theory, Microsoft Word, Guitar, Microsoft Excel, Guitarist, Music Education, Musicians, Chamber Music, Teaching

Education
University of Louisville   2012 — 2014
Master of Music, Vocal Performance

Lawrence University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance

Erin Bryan Erin Bryan Madison, Wisconsin Details
Erin Bryan's Kentucky Opera Experience August 2014 - July 2015
Job Graduate Teaching Assistant at University of WisconsinMadison
Industry Music
Experience
University of Wisconsin-Madison  July 2015 - Present
St. Martin of Tours Catholic Parish   August 2013 - Present
Kentucky Opera   August 2014 - July 2015
University of Louisville  August 2013 - May 2015
Little Chute Elementary School   January 2013 - June 2013
Lawrence University  August 2009 - June 2012

Skills
Event Planning, Music Education, Music Theory, Public Speaking, Teaching

Education
University of Louisville   2013 — 2015
Master of Music, Vocal Performance

Lawrence University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance & Choral/General Music Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Doctor of Musical Arts, Voice

Victoria G. Ligon Victoria G. Ligon La Grange, Kentucky Details
Victoria G. Ligon's Kentucky Opera Experience August 1983 - June 1993
Job Regional Education Administrator at Kentucky State Reformatory and Roederer Correctional Complex
Industry Education Management
Experience
Kentucky State Reformatory and Roederer Correctional Complex   June 2012 - Present
Kentucky State Reformatory  August 2011 - June 2012
Friends School  August 2009 - June 2012
Derby City Women's Barbershop Chorus   August 1995 - June 2012
Kentucky Opera   August 1983 - June 1993

Skills
Teaching, Singing, Music Composition, Supervisory Skills, Vocal Instruction, Educational Leadership, Piano, IC3, Microsoft Office, Teacher Evaluation, Photography, Proctoring

Education
University of Louisville   1982 — 1989
Master of Education (M.Ed.), 3.72

University of Louisville, Online   2012 — 2014

University of Louisville, Delphi   2005 — 2007

Murray State University
Bachelor of Music Education, Voice

New Horizons Computer Learning Center   2013 — 2014
IC3, Microsoft Office Specialist 2010 Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

Baldwin Wallace University   2011 — 2011
American Orff-Schulwerk Association, Music Level II

Anderson University   2010 — 2010
American Orff-Schulwerk Association, Music Level I

Elizabeth Hollis Elizabeth Hollis Battletown, Kentucky Details
Elizabeth Hollis's Kentucky Opera Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Sticher/Dresser at Kentucky Opera
Industry
Experience
Kentucky Opera   August 2014 - Present
Hollis Brother Farms   September 2006 - Present
Kentucky Shakespeare Festival  June 2013 - July 2013
Enviromental Labs Inc.   June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
1H NMR, IR spectroscopy, Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, UV/Vis, Wet Chemistry, Sewing, Embroidery, Hand Knitting, Crochet, Costume Design, Acting, Dying, Tatting, Quilting, Spinning, Latch Hook, Needlepoint, Screen Printing, Macrame, Appleque

Education
Hanover College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Chemistry

Meghan Dewald Meghan Dewald Mount Pleasant, Michigan Details
Meghan Dewald's Kentucky Opera Experience January 2006 - April 2006
Job Lecturer of Voice at Central Michigan University
Industry Music
Experience
Central Michigan University  August 2014 - Present
Meghan Dewald Voice Studio   June 2013 - Present
Self-Employed  January 2006 - Present
Lucerne Festival Academy   August 2014 - September 2014
Cincinnati Opera  May 2010 - July 2010
Kentucky Opera   January 2006 - April 2006

Skills
Music, Singing, Microsoft Office, Piano, Music Theory, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Vocal Coaching, Classical, Oratorio, Choral, Musical Theatre, Opera

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2007 — 2013
Master of Music, Voice and Opera

Northwestern University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Music, Voice and Opera

Seth Lieber Seth Lieber Jeffersonville, Indiana Details
Seth Lieber's Kentucky Opera Experience September 2014 - February 2015
Job Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre at University of Mississippi
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
University of Mississippi  June 2015 - Present
Workout Anytime Franchising Systems, LLC  January 2015 - Present
Self  January 2007 - Present
Spalding University  March 2015 - April 2015
Kentucky Opera   September 2014 - February 2015
StageOne Louisville   September 2014 - November 2014
Northern Oklahoma College  July 2013 - June 2014
Sigma Films   November 2010 - November 2010
Mallinson Television Productions   August 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Casting, Acting, Vocal Coaching, Choreography, Directing, Assistant Directing, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Performance Reviews, Physical Theatre, Community Theatre, Feature Films, Choral, Singing, Pianist, Film, Plays, Shakespeare, Dialects, Improvisation, Stage Combat, Stage, Performing Arts, Voice Acting, Drama, Arts Administration, Voice Over, Theatrical Production, Entertainment, Music, Comedy, Dance, Public Speaking, Theater

Education
Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama   2009 — 2010
Master's degree (Distinction), Musical Theatre, Distinction

Roosevelt University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Musical Theatre

Brad D. Houck Brad D. Houck Greater Atlanta Area Details
Brad D. Houck's Kentucky Opera Experience February 2004 - January 2005
Job Director of Accounting & HR / Affirmative Action Officer at Tax Management Associates, Inc
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Tax Management Associates, Inc  July 2005 - Present
Tax Management Associates  July 2005 - June 2007
Opera Carolina  January 2005 - March 2005
Kentucky Opera   February 2004 - January 2005
First Bank  June 2002 - March 2003
Lightyear Communications  2001 - 2002
Darwin Networks  1999 - 2001

Skills
Accounting, Contract Negotiations, FMLA, Affirmative Action, FLSA, Payroll, Financial Reporting, Benefits, Tax, Employee Relations, Excel, Budgeting, Outlook, Word, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Compliance, Administration, Strategic Planning, Customer Relations, Access, Process Improvement, Accounts Receivable, Supervisory Skills, Coaching, Quickbooks, Benefits Administration, Accounts Payable, Problem Solving, Policy, Mentoring, Organizational..., PeopleSoft, Performance Management, Billing, Auditing, Forecasting, Non-profits, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Payroll Processing, Data Entry, Team Building, Financial Planning, Change Management, Research, Contract Negotiation, Fundraising, SAP

Education
Sullivan University   2000 — 2004
BA, Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting

Joseph Shadday Joseph Shadday Greater Chicago Area Details
Joseph Shadday's Kentucky Opera Experience April 2015 - May 2015
Job Opera, Musical Theatre Performer
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Cantus  August 2015 - Present
Ash Lawn Opera  May 2015 - July 2015
Kentucky Opera   April 2015 - May 2015
Chicago Opera Theater  August 2013 - May 2015
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra  November 2011 - November 2014
The Glimmerglass Festival  May 2014 - August 2014
The Glimmerglass Festival  May 2013 - August 2014
Pensacola Opera  January 2012 - May 2013
Indianapolis Symphonic Choir  May 2012 - May 2012
The Santa Fe Opera  June 2010 - August 2011

Skills
Opera, Oratorio, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Classical, Theatre, Singing, Chamber Music, Vocal, Stage, Acting, Vocal Coaching, Choral, Broadway, Arts Administration, Sight Reading, Ensemble, Music Education

Education
Roosevelt University   2013 — 2015
Performance diploma, Voice and Opera

University of Maryland College Park   2009 — 2011
Masters of Music, Opera

DePauw University   2005 — 2009
Bachelors of Music, Voice and Opera

Jan Cornelius Jan Cornelius New Braunfels, Texas Details
Jan Cornelius's Kentucky Opera Experience January 2013 - February 2013
Job Independent Music Professional www.JanCornelius.com
Industry Music
Experience
Opera Birmingham  January 2014 - Present
Theater Hof   May 2014 - July 2014
Lyrique-en-Mer, Belle Ille Festival   July 2013 - August 2013
Austin Lyric Opera  April 2013 - May 2013
Opera Birmingham  February 2013 - February 2013
The Dallas Opera  February 2013 - February 2013
Kentucky Opera   January 2013 - February 2013
Des Moines Metro Opera, Inc.   June 2012 - July 2012
Opera Birmingham  February 2012 - February 2012
Opera Santa Barbara  November 2011 - November 2011

Skills
Singing, Opera, Classical, Vocal, Acting, Music Education, Vocal Coaching, Choral, Orchestral Music, Music, Musical Theatre, Music Theory, Composition, Chamber Music, Music Industry, Piano, Languages, Bikram Yoga, Foreign Languages, Foreign Relations, Computer Network..., Proficient Typing Skills, Baking

Education
Academy of Vocal Arts   2007 — 2011
Artist Diploma, Vocal Performance

University of Houston   2003 — 2005
Master's degree, Music Performance, General

Louisiana State University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Music Performance, General

Tanja Eikenboom Tanja Eikenboom Louisville, Kentucky Area Details
Tanja Eikenboom's Kentucky Opera Experience July 2006 - July 2012
Job Consultant and Writer
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Tanja Eikenboom Consulting   August 2012 - Present
Kentucky Opera   July 2006 - July 2012
Walden Theatre  2002 - 2008
Family & Children First   May 2000 - July 2006
Cabbage Patch   January 1999 - January 2000
Pelfry Associates, Inc   January 1998 - January 1999
Dutch Red Cross   January 1984 - March 1987

Skills
Fundraising, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Event Management, Research, Public Relations, Project Planning, Annual Giving, Change Management, Public Speaking, Board Development, Grants, Stewardship, Special Events, Donor Relations, Budgeting, Team Building, Community Relations, Prospect Research, Social Media, Connector of People, Travel Writing, Cultural Diversity, Product Development, Adapt Quickly to Change, Comfortable working..., Thinking Outside The Box, Intellectually Curious, Creative..., Nonprofits, Leadership, Community Development, Management, Planned Giving, International Relations, Budgets, Government, Project Management, Strategic Communications

Education
Leiden University   1978 — 1984
JD, Public International Law

Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble I)   1977 — 1978
Langue et Lettre

Patrick Riedling Patrick Riedling San Diego, California Details
Patrick Riedling's Kentucky Opera Experience November 2000 - February 2003
Job Experienced Communications, PR, Marketing, Web Content, Direct Email and Social Media Director
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
University of San Diego School of Law  January 2008 - Present
University of San Diego School of Law  October 2006 - January 2008
Finelight Strategic Marketing  June 2005 - July 2006
Bandy Caroll Hellige Public Relations   March 2004 - March 2005
The Vimarc Group  February 2003 - March 2004
Kentucky Opera   November 2000 - February 2003
Public Radio Partnership  February 1998 - October 2000

Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Email Marketing, Editing, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Photography, Copywriting, Web Content, Community Outreach, Event Management, Creative Direction, New Media, Direct Mail, Writing, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Publishing, Strategy, Direct Marketing, Non-profits, Graphic Design, Google Analytics, Strategic Planning, Online Advertising, CRM, Content Development, Blogging, Web Design, Social Media Marketing, Copy Editing, Email Management, Market Research, Content Management, Proposal Writing, Budgeting, Adobe Creative Suite, Promotions, Website Management, Brand Development, Social Networking, Facebook, Nonprofits

Education
University of Louisville   1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Anthropology

Hillsborough Community College   1992 — 1995
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts

Keturah Stickann Keturah Stickann Brooklyn, New York Details
Keturah Stickann's Kentucky Opera Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Stage Director & Choreographer
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
LA Opera  June 2015 - Present
Kentucky Opera   June 2015 - Present
The Santa Fe Opera  June 2015 - Present
Knoxville Opera  November 2010 - Present
Emerald City Opera   August 2009 - Present
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis  2006 - May 2015
Chicago Opera Theater  June 2000 - May 2015
Virginia Opera Association  2007 - March 2015
Opera in the Heights  August 2013 - February 2015
OPERA San Antonio  August 2014 - September 2014

Skills
New Music, Musical Theatre, Arts Administration, Opera, Performing Arts, Theatre, Acting, Dance, Music, Choral, Contemporary Dance, Classical, Ballet, Chamber Music, Singing, Piano, Directing, Choreography, Modern Dance, Oratorio, Vocal, Stage Management, Film

Education
Directors Lab Chicago   2014 — 2014

Columbia College Chicago   1994 — 1998
B.A., Dance Education and Choreography, Magna cum laude

Stephens College   1992 — 1994
Dance

The School at Jacob's Pillow   1993 — 1993
Modern Dance

DanceAspen   1991 — 1993
Ballet, Modern Dance

Carolyne Hall Carolyne Hall Houston, Texas Details
Carolyne Hall's Kentucky Opera Experience August 2014 - February 2015
Job Associate Company Manager at Houston Grand Opera
Industry Music
Experience
Houston Grand Opera  March 2015 - Present
Kentucky Opera   August 2014 - February 2015
Glimmerglass Festival  June 2011 - August 2014
University of Cincinnati - College Conservatory of Music  January 2011 - June 2011
New Edgecliff Theatre  January 2011 - March 2011
Cincinnati Opera  April 2010 - July 2010
Cincinnati Opera  October 2009 - April 2010
Des Moines Metro Opera, Inc.   March 2007 - July 2009
Simpson College  August 2008 - May 2009
State Historical Society of Iowa  October 2008 - April 2009

Skills
Music, Arts, Arts Administration, Opera, Festivals, Art, Vocal, Stage Management, Event Management, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Social Media, Editing, Nonprofits, Research, Fundraising

Education
University of Cincinnati   2009 — 2015
Masters, Arts Administration

OPERA America   2013 — 2013
Leadership Intensive

Simpson College   2005 — 2009
B.A., Music

Tom Mehan Tom Mehan Las Vegas, Nevada Details
Tom Mehan's Kentucky Opera Experience 2005 - 2007
Job Production Manager at Nevada Ballet Theatre
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Nevada Ballet Theatre  February 2013 - Present
Rhino Staging - Las Vegas   September 2012 - February 2013
Cirque du Soleil  December 2012 - December 2012
Nevada Ballet Theatre  November 2012 - December 2012
Cirque du Soleil  January 2009 - September 2012
Grand Rapids Ballet  July 2008 - July 2009
Various Companies  1996 - 2009
Various Companies  1984 - 2009
Grand Rapids Opera   2007 - 2007
Kentucky Opera   2005 - 2007

Skills
Managing and Training..., Creating and managing..., Experience Starting and..., Reflective and..., Excellent Written and..., Problem Solving and..., Fostering Relationships..., Cash Handling with an..., Budget Management and..., Understanding of Union..., Experienced Giftwares..., Microsoft Office 2010, Peachtree & Other..., Cirque du Soleil's..., Light Photo, Audio and..., 20 Years Experience..., Stage Management..., Prop Making &..., Set Construction -..., Followspot Operation, Focus on Theatre Safety..., Theatre, Stage Management, Stage, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Office 2010, Music, Dance, Stage Lighting, Arts Administration, Production Managment, Festivals, Theatrical Production, Drama, Acting, Entertainment, Live Events, Event Management

Education
Full Sail University   2013 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Entertainment Business, 3.50 GPA

Westwood College of Technology   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Marketing and Sales, Summa cum Laude, 4.0 GPA

Chick Heithaus Chick Heithaus Naples, Florida Area Details
Chick Heithaus's Kentucky Opera Experience 1998 - 2010
Job President at CAPA Cultural and Performing Arts, Inc.
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
CAPA Cultural and Perfroming Arts Center, Inc.   March 2011 - Present
Guardian ad Litem Program SWFL   July 2003 - Present
Fresh, Ink Naples   April 1997 - Present
SCORE Naples   April 2009 - September 2011
Kentucky Opera   1998 - 2010
SCORE  2005 - 2008
Grindmaster Corporation  March 1996 - June 2005
Northern Indiana Public Radio   January 1992 - December 1995
Lincoln Foodservice Products  1986 - 1995

Skills
Organization, Small Business, Business Planning, Change Management, Public Speaking, Budgets, Negotiation, Coaching, Public Relations, Sales, Event Planning, Marketing, Leadership, Start-ups, Leadership Development

Education
University of Cincinnati   1961 — 1965
Marketing

Brad Sidio Brad Sidio Louisville, Kentucky Area Details
Brad Sidio's Kentucky Opera Experience June 2007 - March 2011
Job Program Director
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Universal Woods  September 2012 - Present
Tobe Entertainment   April 2011 - June 2012
Kentucky Opera   June 2007 - March 2011
Louisville Orchestra  December 2006 - March 2011
NBC Universal  August 2004 - November 2006
MGM  August 2002 - July 2004
NBC Universal  October 2001 - August 2002
Viacom  May 2000 - October 2001

Skills
Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Email Marketing, Promotions, Event Planning, Integrated Marketing, E-commerce, User Experience, Budgeting, Client Services, Promoting, Public Relations, HTML, Web Development, Online Research, Wordpress Design, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Brand Development, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, SEO, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Digital Strategy, Copywriting, Digital Media, Mobile Marketing, Google Analytics, Web Design, Direct Marketing, Media Planning, Event Marketing, Media Relations, Customer Relations, Wordpress, Google Adwords, WordPress, Customer Service, Entertainment, Blogging, SEM, Lead Generation, Strategy, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Budgets

Education
University of Arizona   1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Sabino High School

The Anthony School

Michael Dauphinais Michael Dauphinais Tucson, Arizona Area Details
Michael Dauphinais's Kentucky Opera Experience 2005 - 2005
Job Principal Pianist and Vocal Coach at Opera Southwest
Industry Music
Experience
University of Arizona  2007 - Present
Opera Southwest   2012 - Present
Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point  2011 - 2014
Tulsa Opera  January 2013 - February 2013
Arizona Public Media  2005 - 2010
Opera Southwest   2009 - 2009
Arizona Opera  2000 - 2009
Sarasota Opera  2007 - 2007
Kentucky Opera   2005 - 2005
Opera New Jersey  2004 - 2005

Skills
Music, Classical, Opera, Orchestral Music, Chamber Music, Singing, Performing Arts, Arts Administration, Musical Theatre, Music Education, Theatre, Piano, Vocal, Acting, Vocal Coaching

Education
Arizona State University   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Musical Arts, Collaborative Piano

Arizona State University   1997 — 2000
Master of Music, Collaborative Piano

Western Michigan University   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance

Leah Austin Leah Austin Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Details
Leah Austin's Kentucky Opera Experience September 2009 - February 2013
Job Lighting Designer
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Leah Austin Designs   September 2006 - Present
Fort Worth Opera  April 2013 - May 2013
Kentucky Opera   September 2009 - February 2013
Royal Caribbean International  January 2010 - August 2010
Central City Opera  2007 - 2009
California Repertory Theatre   2006 - 2008

Skills
Vectorworks, AutoCAD, Lightwright, Microsoft Office, Performing Arts, Lighting Design, Stage Lighting, Opera, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Dance, Concert Lighting, Ion, Hog 3, Lighting, Stage, Stage Management, Theatrical Production, Adobe Creative Suite, Production Managment, Plays, Set Design, Festivals, Costume Design

Education
California State University-Long Beach   2006 — 2008
Master of Fine Arts, Technical Theatre-Lighting Design

Boise State University   2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts-Design

Frances Skolnick Frances Skolnick Louisville, Kentucky Details
Frances Skolnick's Kentucky Opera Experience August 2012 - Present
Job Director of Development at Kentucky Opera
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Kentucky Opera   August 2012 - Present
Skolnick Consulting Group   July 2010 - October 2012
Kinetic Corporation  January 2010 - July 2010
Jewish Community Association of Louisville, Louisville, KY   2002 - 2009
Skolnick Consulting Group, Louisville, KY   1997 - 2002
MedTrust Inc., Raleigh, NC.   1997 - 2000
MedTrust, Inc., Raleigh, NC   1998 - 1999
AHI Healthcare Systems, Inc., Los Angeles, CA and Louisville, KY   1994 - 1997
AHI Healthcare Systems, Inc., Los Angeles, CA and Louisville, KY   1993 - 1996
AHI Healthcare Systems, Inc., Los Angeles, CA and Louisville, KY   1990 - 1994

Skills
Strategic Planning, Team Building, Administration, Customer Relations, Account Management, Customer Service, Employee Relations, Grant Writing, Healthcare, Non-profits, Fundraising, Marketing Strategy, Writing, Negotiation, Budgeting, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Market Research, Event Management, Leadership Development, Process Improvement, Organizational..., Community Outreach, Marketing Management, Problem Solving, Product Development, P&L, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Management Consulting, Volunteer Management, Business Planning, Mentoring, Business Strategy, Strategy Development, Budgets, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, Project Management, Business Development, Project Planning, CRM, Planned Giving, Leadership, Program Management, Marketing, Grants, Board Development, Annual Giving

Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business   1986 — 1988
MBA, Health Administration, Marketing, Industrial Relations, and Human Resources Management

Northwestern University   1985 — 1986
Master of Arts, English

Northwestern University   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts with Honors, English, Phi Beta Kappa

JM Atherton High School

Althea Katona Althea Katona Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Althea Katona's Kentucky Opera Experience October 2008 - July 2011
Job Fundraising Operations Coordinator at World Wildlife Fund
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
World Wildlife Fund  October 2014 - Present
Jill's House  November 2013 - October 2014
Talbots  October 2013 - March 2014
Jill's House  July 2011 - November 2013
The Container Store  November 2012 - February 2013
Primerica Financial Services  June 2009 - July 2012
Kentucky Opera   October 2008 - July 2011
Galarie Hertz   June 2008 - October 2008
Embroiderer's Guild of America   June 2008 - September 2008
YMCA of Greater Louisville  2005 - 2008

Skills
Raiser's Edge, Fundraising, Direct Mail Campaigns, Non-profits, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Music Production, Online Research, Databases, Accurate Data Entry, Database Administration, WealthEngine, Friends Asking Friends, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Leadership, Analysis, Grant Writing, Facebook, Program Development, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Event Management, Data Entry

Education
Bellarmine University   2003 — 2008
BA, Arts Administration, Music Technology

Bellarmine University   2003 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Music Technology

Deanna Hoying Deanna Hoying Louisville, Kentucky Area Details
Deanna Hoying's Kentucky Opera Experience November 2008 - June 2014
Job Director of Education and Community Engagement at Louisville Orchestra
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Louisville Orchestra  June 2014 - Present
Kentucky Opera   November 2008 - June 2014
Indiana University Southeast  2010 - 2011
Arizona Opera  May 1998 - August 2004
Cincinnati Opera  October 1996 - May 1998

Skills
Classical, Music Education, Orchestral Music, Nonprofits, Music, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Music Theory, Piano, Teaching, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Arts Administration

Education
Temple University   1987 — 1990
Partial graduate work, Music Education

Cleveland Institute of Music   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Music, French Horn performance

Jeanne-Marie Rogers Jeanne-Marie Rogers Louisville, Kentucky Details
Jeanne-Marie Rogers's Kentucky Opera Experience 2004 - 2010
Job Founder at The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Louisville, LLC
Industry Music
Experience
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Louisville, LLC   August 2011 - Present
Ameriprise Financial  March 2007 - Present
Kentucky Opera   2004 - 2010
NetWorld Alliance  2005 - 2007
St Matthews United Methodist Church  1999 - 2003

Skills
Social Media, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Copywriting, Fundraising, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Editing, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Non-profits, Blogging, Press Releases, Media Relations, Online Marketing, Music, Marketing, Newsletters, Strategic Planning, Copy Editing, Nonprofits, Facebook, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Research, Integrated Marketing

Education
SBTS   1987 — 1989
Master's degree, Church Music

Northwestern University   1982 — 1986
BM, Oboe Performance

Jacob Pence Jacob Pence Indianapolis, Indiana Area Details
Jacob Pence's Kentucky Opera Experience August 2014 - November 2014
Job Voice Teacher at Voice Lessons with Jacob Pence
Industry Music
Experience
Voice Lessons with Jacob Pence   May 2015 - Present
Starbucks  March 2015 - Present
Indianapolis Opera  February 2015 - May 2015
Cathedral of the Assumption   September 2013 - April 2015
Starbucks  September 2014 - February 2015
Starbucks  March 2014 - February 2015
Voice Lessons with Jacob Pence   August 2012 - February 2015
Kentucky Opera   August 2014 - November 2014
Starbucks  August 2010 - March 2014
Kentucky Opera   August 2013 - February 2014

Skills
Music, Singing, Opera, Choral, Teaching, Musical Theatre, Music Education, Theatre, Performing Arts, Music Theory, Festivals, Concerts, Vocal, Stage, Classical, Event Planning

Education
The Ohio State University   2007 — 2009
Masters, Music

The University of Evansville   2003 — 2007
Bachelors, Music

Cary Hearn Cary Hearn Louisville, Kentucky Area Details
Cary Hearn's Kentucky Opera Experience 2009 - Present
Job Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor IV at BB&T
Industry Banking
Experience
BB&T  September 2010 - Present
Kentucky Opera   2009 - Present
Old National Bank  December 2006 - September 2010
Leadership Louisville Center  2008 - 2010

Skills
Commercial Lending, Small Business Lending, Banking, Commercial Banking, Loans, Consumer Lending, Strategic Planning, Credit Analysis, Financial Analysis, Credit, Portfolio Management, Customer Service, Credit Risk, Series 7, Mortgage Banking, Cash Management, Asset Management, Risk Management, Insurance, Investments, Executive Management, Treasury Management, Underwriting, Mortgage Lending, Leadership, Small Business, Relationship Management, Wealth Management, Finance, Retail Banking, Strategic Financial..., Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Lines Of Credit, Retirement Planning, Sales, Loan Origination, Financial Risk, Mutual Funds, Cross Selling, Securities, Financial Services, Estate Planning, Investment Strategies, Commercial Mortgages, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Banking, Series 63, Financial Planning, Investment Advisory

Education
Bellarmine University   2002 — 2004
MBA, MBA

Centre College   1997 — 2003

Indiana Weslyen

Christiaan Smith-Kotlarek Christiaan Smith-Kotlarek New York, New York Details
Christiaan Smith-Kotlarek's Kentucky Opera Experience September 2013 - October 2013
Job Gaston at Beauty and the Beast National Tour
Industry Music
Experience
Beauty and the Beast National Tour   August 2015 - Present
Christiaan Smith-Kotlarek, L.L.C.   March 2015 - Present
DePaul University  April 2014 - April 2014
Townsend Opera  January 2014 - February 2014
Kentucky Opera   September 2013 - October 2013
Music Academy of the West  June 2013 - August 2013
Modern American Music Project   March 2013 - April 2013
Madison Opera  September 2012 - October 2012
Ash Lawn Opera  June 2011 - August 2012
Church on the Hill  September 2010 - June 2012

Skills
Oratorio, Art Song, Opera, Fitness, Singing, Classical, Music, Musical Theatre, Music Education, Arts Administration, Performing Arts, Theatre, German, Italian, Public Speaking, Creativity, Finance, Networking, Strategic Planning, Communication, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Teamwork, Leadership, Coachable, Adaptability, Positive Can-do Attitude, Self-confidence, Patience, High Pressure..., Microsoft Office, Finale, Sibelius, Garageband, iMovie, Personnel Supervision, Personnel Management, Data Entry, Dance, Acting, Voice Acting, Modeling, Drama, Orchestral Music, Sight Reading, Teaching, Chamber Music

Education
Boston University   2010 — 2012
Certificate, Opera Performance

Indiana University Bloomington   2008 — 2010
MM, Voice

American Association of Snowboard Instructors   2005 — 2010
Level I Certification

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2004 — 2008
BM, Voice Performance

Spencer Blank Spencer Blank Memphis, Tennessee Details
Spencer Blank's Kentucky Opera Experience 2013 - 2015
Job Artistic Operations Manager at Memphis Symphony Orchestra
Industry Music
Experience
Memphis Symphony Orchestra  August 2015 - Present
University of Memphis  2012 - Present
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts  2015 - 2015
The University of Texas at Austin  2013 - 2015
Kentucky Opera   2013 - 2015
Opera Memphis  2012 - 2013
The Castleton Festival   2011 - 2011

Skills
Arts Administration, Artistic Programming, Project Management, Artistic Vision, Interdisciplinary..., Arts Integration, Community Outreach, People Skills, Team Leadership, Grant Writing, Individual Donor..., Team Building, Team Management, Scheduling, Music, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Orchestral Music, Community Engagement, Education Program..., Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Federal Grant Management, Union Agreements, Creative Strategy, Organization Skills, Computer Proficiency, Theatre

Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Master's degree, Arts Administration Opera Coaching

University of Oregon
Bachelor's degree, Piano Performance (minors Italian, Voice)

Shoshaunna Gragg Shoshaunna Gragg Old Hickory, Tennessee Details
Shoshaunna Gragg's Kentucky Opera Experience January 1997 - March 1999
Job Professional Independent Blues Singer & Songwriter & Official Team Member for Formula 1 McLarenHonda (USA).
Industry Music
Experience
Self-employed  2007 - Present
Independent Recording Artist  2005 - 2007
Coast 3 Music   2004 - 2005
Kentucky Opera   January 1997 - March 1999

Skills
Blues, Acoustic Guitar, Vocalist, Songwriting, Piano, Music, Musicians, Poet, Poetry, Creative Writing, Impersonations, Drama, Musical Theatre, Musical Background, Blues Band, Performing Arts, Live Performer, Female, Professional Women, Artistic Abilities, Multiple Sclerosis, Blues Guitar, Vocal Jazz, Bluegrass, Singing, Female Vocalist, POP, Lyricist, Vocal, Pop, Recording, Music Industry, Songs, Composition, Guitar, Entertainment, Music Publishing, Original Music

Education
University of Louisville   1992 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Double Major - Vocal Performance/Musical Theatre, 3.5 GPA

Ameican Institute of Musical Studies, Gratz, Austria   1993 — 1993
Full Scholarship Award, Classical Vocal Music and Opera Vocal Studies, **

Abigail Sweeney Abigail Sweeney Louisville, Kentucky Details
Abigail Sweeney's Kentucky Opera Experience September 2015 - September 2015
Job Media Specialist
Industry Media Production
Experience
Kentucky Opera   September 2015 - September 2015
Grace Adventures  May 2015 - August 2015
Actors Theatre of Louisville  June 2014 - April 2015

Skills
Mac & PC platforms, Microsoft Office, Adobe Premiere Pro (CS6..., Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, Adobe Encore, BluffTitler, SmugMug, Canon DSLR, Panasonic 200, Sony Tape Camera, GoPro, Glide Cam, Jib, Audio (Zoom and..., Editing, Camera Operation, Digital Archiving, Creative Developement, Social Media, Customer Service

Education
Asbury University   2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Media Communication: Film Studies

Annette Skaggs Annette Skaggs Louisville, Kentucky Area Details
Annette Skaggs's Kentucky Opera Experience 2000 - 2010
Job LRAA Admin/Project Management/Arts Advocate/Performer
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Abbey Road on the River   May 2014 - Present
Arts-Louisville.com   September 2012 - Present
Louisville International Festival of Film   April 2012 - Present
LRAA   June 2007 - Present
Kentucky Opera Guild   2000 - Present
Louisville Public Media  1990 - Present
Kentucky Opera Guild   2009 - 2010
Kentucky Opera   2000 - 2010

Skills
Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Budgets, Customer Service, Event Planning, Event Management, Public Relations, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Facebook, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Marketing

Education
Eureka   1989 — 1992
Political S

Northwestern University

Christin Pelsor Christin Pelsor Evansville, Indiana Area Details
Christin Pelsor's Kentucky Opera Experience 2010 - 2011
Job Independent Personal Chef/Music Professional
Industry Entertainment
Experience
A Simple Path, 501(c)3   March 2013 - Present
Music To Your Mouth Personal Chef Service and Small Events Catering   September 2011 - Present
Kentucky Opera   2010 - 2011

Education
Sullivan University   2010 — 2011
Culinary Arts, Personal/Private Chef

Indiana University Bloomington   2005 — 2010
BM-Voice, Music

Victoria Vasquez Victoria Vasquez Louisville, Kentucky Details
Victoria Vasquez's Kentucky Opera Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Company Manager at Kentucky Opera
Industry Fine Art
Experience
Kentucky Opera   May 2015 - Present
Studio Theatre  July 2014 - Present
UGA Department of Theatre and Film Studies   June 2013 - May 2014
Thalian Blackfriars   May 2013 - May 2014
UGA Performing Arts Center  January 2013 - September 2013
Alliance Theatre  June 2013 - June 2013
Rose of Athens Theatre   May 2013 - June 2013
Light Opera Works Musical Theatre   December 2012 - January 2013

Skills
InDesign, Customer Service, Social Media, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Editing, Event Management, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Public Policy, Theatre, Acting, Performing Arts, Stage, Get Along Well with...

Education
The University of Georgia   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre & English-Creative Writing

Cortona Maymester c/o University of Georgia and Teatro Signiorelli

Northwestern University
College Preparation Program

Heather O'Mara Heather O'Mara Louisville, Kentucky Area Details
Heather O'Mara's Kentucky Opera Experience 2003 - Present
Job Media Relations for Kentucky Opera & Louisville Orchestra
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
KY Opera & Louisville Orchestra  August 2003 - Present
Kentucky Opera   2003 - Present
Louisville Visual Art Association  1999 - 2003
Speed Art Museum  1998 - 2000

Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Media Relations, Writing, Advertising, Fundraising, Event Planning, Photography, Marketing Strategy, Promotions, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Non-profits, Press Releases, Blogging, Copywriting, Digital Marketing, Nonprofits, Marketing, New Media, Journalism, Speech Writing, Interviews, Video Production, Facebook, Broadcast, Integrated Marketing, Internal Communications, Editing, Time Management, Community Development, Corporate Communications, Creative Writing, Email Marketing, Crisis Communications, Media Planning, Social Networking, Brand Development, Content Strategy, Newspapers, Strategic Communications, Copy Editing, Magazines, Web Content, Publications, Online Advertising, Sponsorship, Digital Media

Education
AHS

University of Louisville

Jimmy LaSalvia Jimmy LaSalvia New York, New York Details
Jimmy LaSalvia's Kentucky Opera Experience 1997 - 1999
Job Politically Independent Strategist, Speaker & Author at JimmyLaSalvia.com
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
NormalNation.org   August 2015 - Present
JimmyLaSalvia.com   May 2013 - Present
Skyhorse Publishing  February 2015 - Present
Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics  January 2015 - April 2015
GOProud   March 2009 - June 2013
Log Cabin Republicans  April 2006 - December 2008
City Properties Group / Semonin Realtors   1999 - 2006
Kentucky Opera   1997 - 1999

Skills
Fundraising, Public Policy, Public Relations, Non-profits, Social Media, Political Consulting, Political Communication, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Internal & External..., Public Affairs, Non-profit..., Political Science, Politics, Crisis Communications, Public Speaking, International..., Media Relations, Economic Development, Event Management, Event Planning, Coalitions, Political Campaigns, Blogging, Philanthropy, Social Networking, Community Outreach, New Media, Corporate Communications, Message Development, Community Organizing, International Relations, Campaign Strategies, Campaigns, Elections, Government, Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Nonprofits, Board Development, Legislative Relations, Speech Writing, Policy Analysis

Education
Black Hills State University   1992 — 1996
BS, Political Science

Western Kentucky University   1989 — 1990

Douglas High School   1986 — 1989

Howard Tsvi Kaplan Howard Tsvi Kaplan Greater New York City Area Details
Howard Tsvi Kaplan's Kentucky Opera Experience 1999 - 2012
Job Independent Entertainment Professional
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Sarasota Opera  1998 - Present
Sarasota Opera  September 1997 - Present
Various Performing Arts Companies   1984 - Present
freelance theater/opera/circus professional   1982 - 2013
Kentucky Opera   1999 - 2012
Baltimore Opera Company  2003 - 2008
Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus   1982 - 1997

Skills
Costume Design, Musical Theatre, Opera, Performing Arts, Arts Administration, Theatre, Singing, Stage, Stage Management, Oratorio, Plays, Entertainment, Costumes, Drama, Theatrical Production, Wardrobe, Scenic Painting, Shakespeare, Dance, Millinery, Sewing, Wigs, Set Design, Broadway, Ballet, Festivals, Choreography, Acting, Classical

Education
Carnegie Mellon University   1977 — 1982
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Costume Design

Joe Peacock Joe Peacock Portland, Oregon Details
Joe Peacock's Kentucky Opera Experience May 2006 - December 2006
Job Director of Corporate Giving at Vancouver Opera
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Vancouver Opera  November 2013 - March 2015
Portland Opera  September 2013 - November 2013
Portland Opera  March 2012 - September 2013
Indianapolis Opera  November 2009 - March 2012
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra  December 2006 - November 2009
Kentucky Opera   May 2006 - December 2006
Kentucky Opera   October 2003 - May 2006
Indiana University Bloomington  January 2003 - May 2003

Skills
Fundraising, Arts Administration, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Music, Event Management, Writing, Database Management, Volunteer Management, Grants, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Budgeting, Editing, Customer Service, Singing, Board Development, Microsoft Office, Special Events, Research, Nonprofits, Prospect Research, Philanthropy, Annual Giving, Budgets, Performing Arts, Database Admin, Stewardship, Non-profit..., Theatre, Program Development

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2001 — 2003
Masters of Arts Administration, Arts Administration

Indiana University Bloomington   1998 — 2000
Masters of Music, Voice

Indiana University Bloomington   1994 — 1998
Bachelors of Music, Voice

Brett Landow Brett Landow Louisville, Kentucky Area Details
Brett Landow's Kentucky Opera Experience June 2000 - October 2004
Job Assistant Executive Director at Day Spring
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Day Spring   January 2010 - Present
Pines Publishing, Inc.   April 2003 - Present
The Kidz Club  November 2004 - August 2009
Kentucky Opera   June 2000 - October 2004
RiverCentre formerly St. Paul Civic Center   June 1997 - June 2000
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts  September 1992 - June 1997

Skills
Budgets, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Managerial Finance, Fundraising, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Leadership, Grants, Policy, Team Building, Forecasting, Project Management

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1989 — 1991
Masters

Webster University   1979 — 1982
BFA

Richard Blanton Richard Blanton Bardstown, Kentucky Details
Richard Blanton's Kentucky Opera Experience 2001 - 2006
Job Freelance Production Stage Manager
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Stephen Foster Productions   May 2015 - Present
Portland Opera  September 2014 - February 2015
The Glimmerglass Festival  May 2014 - August 2014
Glimmerglass Festival  September 2011 - April 2014
Glimmerglass Opera  2007 - August 2011
The Cleveland Orchestra  March 2011 - March 2011
Yale Opera   January 2011 - February 2011
Houston Grand Opera  September 2007 - May 2010
Florida Grand Opera  2007 - 2007
Kentucky Opera   2001 - 2006

Skills
Stage Management, Arts Administration, Musical Theatre, Management, Dance, Social Media, Theatre, Stage, Performing Arts, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Music, Opera

Education
Morehead State University   1986 — 1991

Courtney Glenny Courtney Glenny Louisville, Kentucky Area Details
Courtney Glenny's Kentucky Opera Experience August 2014 - September 2014
Job Senior Executive Administrative Assistant at Kindred Healthcare
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Kindred Healthcare  July 2015 - Present
Galt House Hotel & Suites  October 2011 - Present
Freelance Broadcasting   January 2008 - Present
Galt House Hotel & Suites  July 2013 - July 2015
Kentucky Opera   August 2014 - September 2014
The Song   2012 - 2013
Kentucky Opera   October 2012 - November 2012
Kentucky Shakespeare Festival  2012 - August 2012
Actors Theatre of Louisville  August 2011 - October 2011
Children's Theatre Company  2009 - August 2010

Skills
Theatre, Music, Entertainment, Shakespeare, Stage, Film, Performing Arts, Acting, Singing, Directing, Festivals, Musical Theatre, Arts Administration, Plays, Theatrical Production, Improvisation, Public Relations, Radio, Journalism, Voice Acting, Art, Creative Writing, Television, Drama, Teaching, Project Management, Leadership Development, Stage Management, Dialects, Voice Over, Dance, Comedy, Set Design, Events Organizer, Public Broadcasting, Marketing, Radio Broadcasting, Opera, Event Planning, Event Management, Creative Developement, Live Event Producer, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Nonprofits, Social Media, Sales Management, Hospitality

Education
University of Edinburgh   2007 — 2008
MSc, European Theatre

University of Oxford   2004 — 2004
Semester Abroad

Northwestern College   1999 — 2004
BA, Music-Vocal, Theatre minor

Amy Brooks Hoffmann Amy Brooks Hoffmann Louisville, Kentucky Area Details
Amy Brooks Hoffmann's Kentucky Opera Experience June 1996 - January 2000
Job Professional Photo Organizer
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
Creative Memories  August 2001 - June 2014
Highland Presbyterian Weekday School   August 2004 - May 2014
Kentucky Opera   June 1996 - January 2000

Education
Spalding University   1994 — 1996
Master of Arts, Education

University of Louisville   1989 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Art History

Male High Scool

Chuck Schmidt Chuck Schmidt Louisville, Kentucky Area Details
Chuck Schmidt's Kentucky Opera Experience June 2011 - Present
Job Director of Production at Kentucky Opera
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Kentucky Center for the Arts  August 2015 - Present
Kentucky Opera   June 2011 - Present
Freelance  1983 - Present
Axxis, Inc.   February 2000 - June 2011
Self Employed, Freelance Design   May 1985 - March 2001
Kentucky Opera   January 1993 - April 2000
Stage One  October 1983 - May 1993

Skills
Theatre, Performing Arts, Stage, Theatrical Production, Musical Theatre, Stage Lighting, Opera, Production Managment, Lighting Design, Set Design, Drama, Plays, Live Events, Festivals, Entertainment, Technical Direction, Technical Production, Corporate Events, Show Production, Arts Administration, Music, Lighting, Sound, Live Event Producer, Stagecraft, Set Construction, Stage Rigging, Projection, Ballet, Costumes, Broadway, Lightwright

Education
Penn State University   1980 — 1983
MFA, Theatre

Mercyhurst University   1973 — 1977
BA, Theatre

Bobbie Rafferty Bobbie Rafferty Greater Chicago Area Details
Bobbie Rafferty's Kentucky Opera Experience 2005 - 2006
Job Director of Development for Individual Giving at Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Chicago Symphony Orchestra  October 2014 - Present
Spalding University  June 2008 - December 2013
Speed Art Museum  2005 - 2007
Kentucky Opera   2005 - 2006
University of Alabama  2003 - 2005
University of Alabama  2000 - 2003
University of Alabama  1993 - 2000
Tucaloosa Symphony Orchestra   1993 - 1997
The Skylight   1987 - 1989

Skills
Fundraising, Grant Writing, Annual Fund, Public Speaking, Editing, Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Event Management, Higher Education, Teaching, Public Relations, Budgets, Program Development, Marketing, Leadership

Education
Converse College
BA, Economics

Southern Methodist University
MA, Arts Administration

Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business
MBA

Erin Lindsay Carr Erin Lindsay Carr Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Erin Lindsay Carr's Kentucky Opera Experience August 2015 - Present
Job AGMA Stage Manager
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Kentucky Opera   August 2015 - Present
Hope Summer Repertory Theatre  May 2015 - August 2015
Michigan Opera Theatre  February 2015 - March 2015
Wagon Wheel Theatre  May 2014 - September 2014
Skylight Music Theatre  August 2013 - December 2013
Ohio Light Opera  May 2013 - July 2013
Hubbard Hall Opera Theatre   January 2013 - February 2013
Opera Memphis  2013 - 2013
Ocean Professional Theatre Company  May 2012 - July 2012
Jujamcyn  January 2012 - May 2012

Skills
Stage Management, Theatre, Production Managment, Stage, Entertainment, Facebook, Event Management, Event Planning, Performing Arts, Theatrical Production, Musical Theatre, Music, Arts Administration, Plays

Education
Syracuse University   2008 — 2012
B.F.A, Stage Management

Strath Haven High School   2004 — 2008
High school, Theatre/Theater

Cory Battey Cory Battey Eugene, Oregon Area Details
Cory Battey's Kentucky Opera Experience August 2013 - Present
Job Studio Artist Coach/Pianist at Kentucky Opera
Industry Music
Experience
Kentucky Opera   August 2013 - Present
Brevard Music Center  June 2013 - August 2013
Bronx Opera  March 2012 - May 2013

Skills
Singing, Music, Music Theory, Music Education, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Piano, Classical, Customer Service, Musical Theatre, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Facebook, Vocal

Education
University of Oregon   2003 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), General Music (Music Literature and History Emphasis)

Sharon Schuster-Craig Sharon Schuster-Craig Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Sharon Schuster-Craig's Kentucky Opera Experience 1973 - 1986
Job Adjudicator at MSVMA
Industry
Experience
MSVMA   March 2006 - Present
Kalamazoo Public Schools  2001 - 2010
Rohan Woods School  1994 - 1996
St. Peter School  1993 - 1996
St Martha School  1986 - 1993
Kentucky Opera   1973 - 1986
Bellarmine College   1973 - 1980

Skills
Singing, Music, Chamber Music, Classical, Piano, Teaching, Higher Education, Music Education

Education
Northwestern University   1971 — 1972
MM, Voice

University of Louisville   1968 — 1971
BME, Voice, Piano

Ursuline College Louisville   1967 — 1968
Voice, Piano

Sue Sittko Sue Sittko Portland, Oregon Area Details
Sue Sittko's Kentucky Opera Experience 2000 - 2011
Job Wig and Makeup Designer at Florida Grand Opera
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Florida Grand Opera  October 2014 - Present
Hawaii Opera Theatre  January 2010 - Present
Sarasota Opera  January 2014 - March 2014
Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre  2010 - 2014
Kentucky Opera   2000 - 2011
San Diego Opera  January 2001 - April 2005
LA Opera  2002 - 2004
Portland Center Stage  1988 - 1997

Skills
Performing Arts, Microsoft Office, Theatre, Music, Photoshop, Teaching, Cosmetics, Customer Service, Opera, Stage, Musical Theatre, Entertainment, Plays, Film, Theatrical Wigs, Theatrical Makeup, Period Hair Styling, Classical

Education
Aveda Institute-Minneapolis

Minnesota Opera Wig and Makeup Training
Hair and Makeup Design for the Theatre

Kimcherie Lloyd Kimcherie Lloyd Louisville, Kentucky Details
Kimcherie Lloyd's Kentucky Opera Experience July 1999 - March 2007
Job Associate Professor; Director of Orchestral Studies; Director of Opera Theatre
Industry Music
Experience
School of Music at the University of Louisville   August 1994 - Present
Kentucky Opera   July 1999 - March 2007
Voices of Kentuckiana   September 1995 - June 2002

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1992 — 1994
DMA - abd, Orchestra/Opera Conducting

Louisiana State University   1989 — 1991
MM, Orchestra/Opera Conducting

James M. Ward James M. Ward Louisville, Kentucky Details
James M. Ward's Kentucky Opera Experience January 2008 - Present
Job RETIRED at NONE
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
NONE  December 2009 - Present
Kentucky Opera   January 2008 - Present

Skills
Customer Service, Team Building, Public Speaking, Research, Crisis Intervention, Community Outreach, Conflict Resolution, Volunteer Management

Education
University of Louisville

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