Sarasota Opera

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The Sarasota Opera House is an historic theatre, now opera house, located at 61 North Pineapple Avenue in Sarasota, Florida. The vision of a local man and the first mayor of the town, A. B. Edwards. Address: 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236 MPS: Sarasota MRA Architect: Roy A. BenjaminCategory: : : Website: : : Place name: : : Website: http://www.sarasotaopera.org/ Category: Opera house Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo.

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Sarasota Opera Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Brian August Brian August Greater Detroit Area Details
Brian August's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Production Stage Manager at The Atlanta Opera
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
The Atlanta Opera  September 2015 - Present
Des Moines Metro Opera, Inc.   May 2011 - Present
Sarasota Opera   January 2014 - Present
Michigan Opera Theatre  October 2011 - May 2015
El Paso Opera  March 2014 - April 2014
Indianapolis Opera  February 2013 - March 2013
Indiana University  January 2011 - March 2013
Virginia Opera  December 2012 - January 2013
Sugar Creek Opera   July 2012 - August 2012
The New England Conservatory   February 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Stage Management, Opera, Theatre, Performing Arts, Arts Administration, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Stage, Music

Education
Boston University   2006 — 2010
BFA, Stage Management

Boston University School of Theatre   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Stage Management

Cranbrook Kingswood

Tara Curtis Tara Curtis Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Tara Curtis's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2015 - March 2015
Job Participant at Merola Opera Program
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Merola Opera Program  June 2015 - Present
Sarasota Opera   January 2015 - March 2015
Lyric Opera of Kansas City  September 2012 - May 2014
University of Kansas  August 2011 - May 2014
Crested Butte Music Festival  June 2013 - July 2013
KU Opera   November 2012 - January 2013
University of Missouri Concert Series   2013 - 2013

Skills
Singing, Acting, Stage Performance, Stage Combat, Voice, Musical Theatre, Makeup Artistry, Flute, Piano, Dance, Voice Lessons, Performing Arts, Opera, Vocal, Classical, Music Education, Performing, Choral, Theatre

Education
The University of Kansas   2011 — 2014
Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA), Voice and Opera

The Boston Conservatory   2006 — 2008
Master's of Music, Opera Performance

University of Missouri-Columbia   2001 — 2006
Bachelor's of Music, Vocal Performance

Rick Basehore Rick Basehore Alexandria, Virginia Details
Rick Basehore's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Principal Oboist at Sarasota Opera
Industry Music
Experience
Allentown Symphony Orchestra  July 2014 - Present
Sarasota Opera   January 2013 - Present
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra  July 2010 - Present
Seraphic Fire  December 2007 - Present
"The President's Own" United States Marine Band   July 2008 - July 2012
New World Symphony  August 2005 - July 2008
Virginia Symphony Orchestra  September 2002 - September 2005
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra  September 1999 - August 2002
Ural Philharmonic Orchestra   January 2001 - March 2001
Binghamton Philharmonic  November 1997 - May 1998

Skills
Orchestral Music, Chamber Music, Classical, Oboe, Musical Theatre, Opera, Performing Arts, Ensemble

Education
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music   1999 — 2001
MM, Oboe Performance

Eastman School of Music   1994 — 1998
BM, Oboe Performance

Leslie Schipa Leslie Schipa United States Details
Leslie Schipa's Sarasota Opera Experience 1999 - 1999
Job Freelance classical singer; Licensed Massage Therapist; Manuscript Critique at My Two Cents Editing
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
My Two Cents Editing   June 2014 - Present
Leslie Schipa   September 2007 - Present
Freelance Classical Singer   2000 - Present
Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point  2009 - 2009
Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point  2009 - 2009
Dicapo Opera Theater  2000 - 2002
Sarasota Opera   1999 - 1999

Skills
Bodywork, Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Chair Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Opera, Singing, Acting, Wedding Singer, Choral, Ukulele, Italian, Teaching English as a..., Voice Lessons, Listener, Nonviolent Communication, Crochet, Meditation, Vocal, Vocal Coaching, POP, Performing Arts, Art, Theatre

Education
Finger Lakes School of Massage   2007 — 2007
Certification, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Wagner College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music Performance, General

Kristen Choi Kristen Choi Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Kristen Choi's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2015 - March 2015
Job Artist at OPERA San Antonio
Industry Music
Experience
OPERA San Antonio  September 2015 - Present
The Glimmerglass Festival  May 2015 - August 2015
Sarasota Opera   January 2015 - March 2015
The Marriott Theatre   October 2014 - January 2015
Virginia Opera Association  August 2014 - October 2014
The Glimmerglass Festival  May 2014 - August 2014
Virginia Opera Association  September 2013 - April 2014
Opera North  July 2013 - August 2013
Townsend Opera  April 2013 - April 2013
Sarasota Opera   January 2013 - March 2013

Skills
Jazz Dance, Hip-Hop Dance, Musical Theatre, Spanish-speaking, Singing, Opera, Theatre, Music, Piano, Classical, Music Theory, Orchestral Music, Music Education, Musicians

Education
San Francisco Conservatory of Music   2009 — 2012
Master of Music, Vocal Performance

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Vocal Performance

Steve Ahearn Steve Ahearn Dallas, Texas Details
Steve Ahearn's Sarasota Opera Experience 2010 - 2012
Job Second Clarinet at Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Industry Music
Experience
Dallas Symphony Orchestra  2012 - Present
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra  2011 - 2012
Sarasota Opera   2010 - 2012
Santa Fe Opera  2010 - 2012
Present Music  2009 - 2010
United Performing Arts Fund  2009 - 2009
Sarasota Opera   2008 - 2008
Green Bay Symphony  2005 - 2008
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra  2004 - 2008
Columbia Artists Management  August 2001 - August 2002

Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   2002 — 2004
MM, Music

University of Richmond   1996 — 2000
BA, Music and Biology

Kingswood

John Eric Lindsey John Eric Lindsey Fayetteville, Georgia Details
John Eric Lindsey's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2015 - April 2015
Job Technician at Peachy Clean Cleaning Service
Industry Music
Experience
Peachy Clean Cleaning Service   April 2015 - Present
Peachy Clean Cleaning Service   April 2015 - Present
John Eric Lindsey   August 2008 - Present
Sarasota Opera   January 2015 - April 2015
Memorial Drive Presbyterian Chuch   August 2012 - June 2014
Capitol City Opera Company  June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Singing, Vocal, Opera, Music, Microsoft Office, German Diction, Italian Diction, English Diction, Classical, Musical Theatre, Performing Arts, Choral Conducting, Choral, Theatre, Vocalist, Concerts, Oratorio, Chamber Music, Music Education, Vocal Coaching, Contemporary Music, Finale, Music Performance, Conducting, Songs, Music Theory, Music History, Performing, Teaching, Ensemble, Acting, Drama, Public Speaking, Social Media, Customer Service

Education
University of Houston Moores School of Music   2012 — 2014
Master’s Degree, Vocal Performance

Kennesaw State University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor’s Degree, Vocal Performance

Young Harris College   2008 — 2010
Associate’s Degree, Music

Whitewater High School   2004 — 2008
High School

Jenna Link Jenna Link Santa Rosa, California Details
Jenna Link's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2013 - March 2014
Job AGMA Stage Manager
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Summer Repertory Theatre Festival @ Santa Rosa Junior College   May 2008 - Present
Florentine Opera Company  September 2014 - Present
Opera Omaha  April 2013 - Present
Sarasota Opera   January 2013 - March 2014
The Atlanta Opera  April 2012 - May 2012
Sarasota Opera   September 2010 - March 2012
Creative Maven Inc.   December 2009 - May 2010
Opera Pacific  September 2007 - October 2008
UC Irvine  January 2008 - May 2008
Geva Theatre Center  September 2005 - October 2007

Skills
Theatre, Musical Theatre, Stage, Opera, Stage Management, Event Management, Theatrical Production, Event Planning, Performing Arts, Music, Festivals, Special Events, Arts Administration

Education
SUNY Fredonia   2000 — 2004
BA English & Theatre Arts, English, Theatre Arts, Journalism

Wayne Central High School

Ellen Broen Ellen Broen Princeton, New Jersey Details
Ellen Broen's Sarasota Opera Experience 2015 - Present
Job CEO/Founder of OPERAfit [OPERAtion Fitness] || Mezzosoprano
Industry Music
Experience
Sarasota Opera   2015 - Present
Mezzo-soprano  2008 - Present
OPERAfit   January 2015 - Present
Trinity Episcopal Church, Princeton, NJ   August 2013 - June 2015
Westminster Choir College  August 2013 - May 2015
CoOPERAtive Program   July 2014 - July 2014
International Vocal Arts Institute, with Joan Dornemann   June 2014 - July 2014
CoOPERAtive Program   June 2013 - June 2013
Bon Air Presbyterian Church   August 2012 - June 2013
Richmond Symphony Orchestra  September 2012 - April 2013

Skills
Classical Singer, Jazz Vocalist, Flute/piccolo Player, Independent Researcher, Administrative..., Fluent in French, Vocalist, Singing, Choral, Music, Flute, French, Leadership, Opera, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Vocal, Nonprofits, PowerPoint, Vocal Coaching, Band, Teaching, Research, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Event Planning, Social Media

Education
Westminster Choir College   2013 — 2015
Master of Music (M.M.), Vocal Performance

University of Richmond   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts with Honors, Music (Voice), International Studies, and French

Université de Saint-Denis (à Paris 8)   2011 — 2011
Study Abroad, 6 months

Kate Gigliotti Kate Gigliotti Houston, Texas Details
Kate Gigliotti's Sarasota Opera Experience July 2009 - June 2011
Job Director of Special Events at University of Houston Law Center
Industry Education Management
Experience
University of Houston Law Center  January 2015 - Present
Albany Law School  January 2013 - Present
Albany Symphony Orchestra  June 2011 - January 2013
Sarasota Opera   July 2009 - June 2011

Education
State University of New York College at Potsdam   2005 — 2009
B.M.

State University of New York College at Potsdam   2005 — 2009
B.M.

University of Houston-Downtown
Master’s Degree

Alyssa J. Meyers Alyssa J. Meyers Greater New York City Area Details
Alyssa J. Meyers's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2014 - March 2014
Job Dell' Arte Opera at Production Stage Manager
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Manhattan School of Music  August 2015 - Present
OPERA America  December 2014 - Present
Production Stage Manager   June 2015 - August 2015
Rhymes with Opera   June 2015 - July 2015
Opera Memphis  August 2014 - October 2014
Opera Providence  June 2014 - July 2014
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis  April 2014 - July 2014
Sarasota Opera   January 2014 - March 2014
Opera on the James  October 2013 - November 2013
Opera Brittenica   September 2013 - October 2013

Skills
Arts Administration, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Opera, Classical, Singing, Music, Dance, Stage Management, Production Managment, Acting, Event Planning, Event Management, Creative Writing

Education
State University of New York at Purchase   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Arts Management

SUNY Purchase
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Arts Management

SUNY Purchase   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Music (B.M.), Voice and Opera Studies, Voice and Opera Studies

Elizabeth Dane Elizabeth Dane Sarasota, Florida Area Details
Elizabeth Dane's Sarasota Opera Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Grants Officer and Board Liaison at Sarasota Opera
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Sarasota Opera   June 2014 - Present
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast  May 2012 - May 2014
SouthTrust Bank  2002 - 2004

Skills
Credit Risk, Mortgage Lending, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Banking, Credit Analysis, Loans, Credit

Education
Fordham University - Graduate School of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, Management and Marketing

Columbia University - Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation
Master's Degree, Historic Preservation and Restoration

Finch College
Bachelor's Degree, Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Beth M. Hocking Beth M. Hocking Bradenton, Florida Details
Beth M. Hocking's Sarasota Opera Experience February 2008 - Present
Job Broker/Owner at First Impression Realty & Renovation LLC
Industry Real Estate
Experience
First Impression Realty & Renovation LLC   July 2014 - Present
First Impression Realty & Renovation LLC   July 2014 - Present
Sarasota Opera   February 2008 - Present
Hunt Brothers Realty   April 2013 - July 2014
YMCA Foundation of Sarasota   July 2013 - May 2014
Woodlands Village   March 2012 - March 2013
Boys & Girls Clubs  November 2010 - May 2011
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art  July 2008 - October 2010
YMCA Foundation of Sarasota   February 2007 - June 2008
Century 21 Town & Country  June 1990 - June 2004

Skills
Product Management, Database Management, Top-notch Customer..., Website Updating, Food Management, Real Estate, Project Management, Retail Management, Store Management, Marketing, Database Admin, Training, Customer Service, Residential Homes, Budgets, Fundraising, First Time Home Buyers, Investment Properties, Sales, Event Planning, Short Sales, Buyer Representation, Condos, Event Management, Selling, Relocation, Single Family Homes

Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management Information Systems & Accounting

Macomb Community College
Associate Degree, Management

Eisenhower High School

Justin John Moniz Justin John Moniz Tallahassee, Florida Details
Justin John Moniz's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2014 - November 2014
Job Graduate Teaching Assistant at Florida State University
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Florida State University  July 2015 - Present
Chicago Symphony Orchestra  March 2015 - April 2015
Gulfshore Opera   February 2015 - March 2015
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts  December 2014 - February 2015
First Plymouth Congregational Church United Church of Christ  2011 - 2015
Sarasota Opera   January 2014 - November 2014
Opera Company of Middlebury   September 2014 - October 2014
Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre  May 2014 - August 2014
Miami Conservatory of Music  March 2012 - August 2014
Miami Dade College  August 2013 - May 2014

Skills
Musical Theatre, Classical, Opera, Singing, Music, Performing Arts, Vocal, Ensemble, Piano, Chamber Music, Music Theory, Music Education, Theatre, Choral, Stage, Concerts

Education
University of Miami   2011 — 2013
Master of Music, Vocal Performance, 3.94

State University of New York College at Potsdam   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance, 3.87

State University of New York College at Potsdam   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, 3.87

Sachem High School North   2003 — 2007

Sachem High School North

Heather Shafer Heather Shafer Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Heather Shafer's Sarasota Opera Experience 2000 - 2001
Job Continuous Quality Improvement Coordinator / Project Manager at Contract Pharmacy Services
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Contract Pharmacy Services  January 2012 - Present
Blue Man Group  December 2007 - November 2011
Blue Man Group  October 2005 - December 2007
Blue Man Group  June 2003 - October 2005
The Atlanta Opera  2002 - 2003
Opera Columbus  2002 - 2002
Pittsburgh Opera  2000 - 2001
Sarasota Opera   2000 - 2001
Chautauqua Opera  May 2000 - August 2000
Alliance Theatre  September 1998 - May 1999

Skills
Organizational Structure, Communication, Managing Creative Teams, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Forward Planning

Education
Boston University   1995 — 1998
Batchelor of Fine Arts, Stage Management

Shenandoah University   1992 — 1995

Claudia White Claudia White Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Claudia White's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2006 - Present
Job Professional Flutist & Creator of Idiot's Kitchen Cooking Website
Industry Music
Experience
Florida Grand Opera  November 2014 - Present
Musician  1989 - Present
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra  September 1993 - Present
Idiot's Kitchen   August 2010 - Present
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra  2006 - Present
Mill City Summer Opera  July 2011 - Present
Music Saint Croix   November 2002 - Present
Sarasota Opera   January 2006 - Present
Southeastern University  September 2014 - Present

Skills
Flute, Piccolo, Alto Flute, Orchestral Music, Chamber Music, Opera, Private Flute Lessons, Teaching, Cooking, Classical, Ensemble, Music Education, Music Theory, Symphony, Food Blogging, Musical Theatre, Music, Performing Arts, Jazz, Piano, Choral, Musicians, Arts Administration, Festivals, Band, Food, Orchestration, Concerts, Solo Recitals, Composition

Education
Northwestern University   1988 — 1989
Master of Music Performance, Flute Performance

Wichita State University   1985 — 1988
Bachelor of Music Performance, Flute

Gabe Katz Gabe Katz Houston, Texas Details
Gabe Katz's Sarasota Opera Experience February 2010 - April 2010
Job Bassist, Clinician, and Assistant Orchestra Director at Cypress Ranch HS
Industry Music
Experience
The Symphony of Southeast Texas   September 2014 - Present
Cypress Fairbanks ISD  June 2014 - Present
MS, HS and Collegiate   September 2007 - Present
Artosphere Festival Orchestra   June 2012 - Present
Hope Academy of Music and the Arts   September 2011 - June 2014
Dickinson College  September 2012 - May 2014
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra  September 2010 - May 2014
Albany Symphony   September 2009 - May 2014
Sarasota Opera   February 2010 - April 2010
Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra   September 2008 - December 2009

Skills
Music, Music Education, Performing Arts, Theatre, Classical, Music Theory, Chamber Music, Piano, Guitar, Double Bass, Bass Guitar, Contemporary Music, Kodaly, Orff, Suzuki, Concerts, Musicians

Education
Duquesne University   2011 — 2014
Post Baccalaureate Program for Music Teacher Certification, Music Teacher Education

Manhattan School of Music   2005 — 2005
Professional Studies Certificate in Orchestral Performance

Carnegie Mellon University   2002 — 2004
Master of Music, Classical Double Bass Performance

SUNY Purchase   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Music, Music Performance, Classical Double Bass Performance

Alison Hanks Alison Hanks Greater New Orleans Area Details
Alison Hanks's Sarasota Opera Experience 1999 - 2000
Job Wig Master, Hair And Makeup Designer
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Kansas City Lyric Opera   February 2013 - Present
Central City Opera  May 2004 - August 2010
University of Nebraska  2009 - 2010
Opera Cleveland  2005 - 2010
Nevada Opera  2003 - 2010
Opera Omaha  2006 - 2008
American Players Theatre  2003 - 2005
Des Moines Metro Opera, Inc.   1996 - 2003
Washington National Opera  1999 - 2000
Sarasota Opera   1999 - 2000

Skills
Wig Building, Facial Hair Building, Theatrical Makeup, Special Effects, Airbrush, Musical Theatre, Stage, Theatrical Production, Stage Make-up, Opera

Education
Northwest Missouri State University   1993 — 1998
B.S Theatre, Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology

Northwest Missouri State University   1993 — 1998
Bachelor's degree, Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology

Dr. Julie Maykowski Dr. Julie Maykowski San Diego, California Details
Dr. Julie Maykowski's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2010 - August 2012
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

Brendan Sliger Brendan Sliger Hagerstown, Maryland Details
Brendan Sliger's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2013 - March 2013
Job Professional Opera Singer at American Wagner Project
Industry Music
Experience
Self-employed  Professional Opera SingerAmerican Wagner ProjectJanuary 2014 - Present
Oper Leipzig Opernhaus   January 2014 - June 2014
In Series  March 2010 - December 2013
Des Moines Metro Opera, Inc.   May 2013 - August 2013
Baltimore Concert Opera  May 2013 - May 2013
Sarasota Opera   January 2013 - March 2013

Skills
Opera, Chamber Music, Music, Singing, Performing Arts, Ensemble, Arts Administration, Classical, Vocal Coaching, Oratorio, Musical Theatre, Piano, Orchestral Music, Theatre, Pianist, Vocal, Choral

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2005 — 2010

Trevor Neal Trevor Neal Dallas, Texas Details
Trevor Neal's Sarasota Opera Experience October 2014 - March 2015
Job Emerging Artist at Virginia Opera
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Virginia Opera Association  August 2015 - Present
OPERA  September 2008 - Present
Ash Lawn Opera  June 2015 - August 2015
Sarasota Opera   October 2014 - March 2015
Opera North  June 2014 - December 2014
Beertender   March 2014 - June 2014

Skills
Music Industry, Music Marketing, Music, Classical, Music Education, Music Theory, Musical Theatre, Singing, Acting, Choral, Ensemble

Education
University of North Texas   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Music Performance, General

Sunset High School   2003 — 2007
diploma, High School Diploma

Karen Dove Karen Dove Sarasota, Florida Area Details
Karen Dove's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2012 - June 2012
Job CEO of Karen Dove Consulting
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Karen Dove Consulting   January 1998 - Present
Karen Dove - Author   January 2012 - Present
The Fox Business Group LLC   September 2014 - July 2015
The Heartland Institute  January 2013 - July 2015
Christian News Net   September 2012 - July 2015
Project 180   May 2014 - January 2015
Tampa Bay Grants Collaborative   January 2014 - December 2014
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota  August 2011 - October 2014
Sarasota Opera   January 2012 - June 2012
Manatee PAL   August 2009 - June 2011

Skills
Communications, Marketing, Event Planning, Grant Research, Strategic Planning..., Resource Development, Special Events, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Writing, Community Outreach, Program Development, Proposal Writing, Budgeting, Social Media, Annual Giving, Team Building, Planning, Marketing Communications, Organizational..., Community Relations, Newsletters, Copywriting, Program Evaluation, Leadership Development, Social Networking, Event Management, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Grants, Research, Project Planning, Budget, Philanthropy, Board Development, Prospect Research, Creative Writing, creative writer, Published Author, Website Building, Website Updating, Blogging, Email Marketing, Constant Contact, Website Promotion, Copy Editing, Promotional Copy, Nonprofits

Education
University of New Orleans   1981 — 1982
Comunications

Southeastern Louisiana University   1971 — 1975
BA, English, Science, Speech, Theatre, Education

April Boyett April Boyett Pensacola, Florida Details
April Boyett's Sarasota Opera Experience 2008 - 2008
Job Academic Advisor at University of West Florida
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of West Florida  June 2015 - Present
Self Employed  2003 - Present
Pensacola Opera  August 2013 - April 2014
Allied Personnel Services  October 2012 - August 2013
US2 Productions, Inc.   January 2009 - August 2013
Sarasota Opera   2008 - 2008
Metropolitan Opera  August 2003 - December 2007
Forrest Solutions Group  January 2007 - May 2007

Skills
Marketing, Microsoft Office, Administrative..., Administrative Work, Interviews, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, New Hire Orientations, Temporary Staffing, Social Media, Talent Acquisition, Resume Writing, Onboarding, Office Management, Recruiting, Employee Relations, PowerPoint, Human Resources, Applicant Tracking..., Lotus Notes

Education
Manhattan School of Music   2004 — 2006
Master of Music, Voice and Opera

University of North Carolina at Greensboro   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Music, Music Performance, General

Morgan Earle Morgan Earle Greater Atlanta Area Details
Morgan Earle's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2014 - March 2015
Job Opera Singer
Industry Music
Experience
Des Moines Metro Opera, Inc.   2015 - Present
Sarasota Opera   January 2014 - March 2015
The Boston Conservatory  September 2012 - May 2013

Skills
Flute, Piano, Guitar, Music, Creative Writing, Singing, Entertainment, Chamber Music, Stage, Teaching, Opera

Education
The Boston Conservatory   2011 — 2013
Master of Music, Vocal Performance

LaGrange College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance

Siddhartha Misra Siddhartha Misra Media, Pennsylvania Details
Siddhartha Misra's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2009 - March 2009
Job Subscriber & Member Services Coordinator at Opera Philadelphia
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Opera Philadelphia  January 2015 - Present
F.A. Davis Company   October 2008 - Present
Opera Company of Philadelphia  September 2008 - Present
Various Opera Companies  June 2004 - Present
Poor Richard's Opera   September 2013 - January 2015
Brevard Music Center  April 2013 - December 2014
Sarasota Opera   January 2009 - March 2009
Opera North  July 2008 - August 2008
Tanglewood Music Center  June 2007 - August 2007
Opera Saratoga  May 2005 - July 2005

Skills
German, Italian, French, Spanish, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Singing, Classical, Opera, Vocal, Chamber Music, Music, Oratorio, Musical Theatre, Arts Administration, Performing Arts, Ensemble, Orchestral Music, Choral, Public Speaking, Music Theory, Vocal Coaching, Acting

Education
Temple University   2006 — 2008
Master of Music, Opera

Northwestern University   2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Northwestern University   2001 — 2006
B.Mus., Voice and Opera

Mariah P. MacKenzie Mariah P. MacKenzie Boston, Massachusetts Details
Mariah P. MacKenzie's Sarasota Opera Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Stage Management Intern at Sarasota Opera
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Sarasota Opera   September 2015 - Present
Williamstown Theatre Festival  May 2015 - August 2015
BU School of Theatre Office   September 2012 - May 2015
Boston Playwrights Theater / School of Theatre   February 2015 - April 2015
Boston University Opera Institue   December 2014 - February 2015
Boston University School of Theatre, BCAP   September 2014 - November 2014
Central City Opera  May 2014 - August 2014
Upstairs at The Gatehouse   January 2014 - April 2014
Boston University School of Theatre  October 2013 - December 2013
Boston University Opera Institute   September 2013 - September 2013

Skills
Stage Management, Teaching, Organization, First Aid, Cpr Certified, Read Music, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Basic lighting skills, Basic Sound Skills, Basic sewing skills, iMovie, iPhoto, PowerPoint, Massachusetts Drivers..., Cooking, Improvisational Comedy, Public Speaking, Community Engagement

Education
Boston University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Stage Management

Martha's Vineyard Regional High School   2007 — 2011
High school diploma

Jack Wright, Ph.D. Jack Wright, Ph.D. Sarasota, Florida Area Details
Jack Wright, Ph.D.'s Sarasota Opera Experience 2001 - Present
Job Managing Member of San Rafael Consulting Group, LLC exclusive US agent for Galileo Asset Management SA
Industry Investment Banking
Experience
The USA Exchange, Inc.   2015 - Present
San Rafael Consulting Group, LLC   2004 - Present
San Rafael Consulting Group LLC   1999 - Present
Sarasota Opera   2001 - Present
Penn Club of Sarasota and Manatee Counties   2006 - Present
Ivy League Club of Sarasota and Manatee Counties   2011 - Present

Skills
Investment Banking, Private Equity, Private Placements, Reverse Mergers, Bridge Financing, Mergers and Acquisitions, Investments, LBO, Hedge Funds, Valuation, Asset Management, Project Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, IPO, Investment Advisory, Portfolio Management, Equity Research, Business Valuation, Structured Finance, Financial Structuring, Venture Capital, Deal Sourcing, Joint Ventures, Restructuring, Corporate Development, M&A experience, Investment Management, Financial Modeling, Equity Valuation, Mergers, Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Capital, Due Diligence, Capital Raising, Alternative Investments

Education
Claremont Graduate University - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management   1980 — 1984
M.A., MBA, Ph.D., Executive Management

University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management   1969 — 1970
M.S., Marketing

University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   1965 — 1969
B.S. in Econ., Marketing

Irina Nedelcu Irina Nedelcu West Palm Beach, Florida Details
Irina Nedelcu's Sarasota Opera Experience October 2014 - November 2014
Job Young Artist at Palm Beach Opera
Industry Music
Experience
Palm Beach Opera  December 2014 - Present
Sarasota Opera   October 2014 - November 2014
Amarillo Opera  September 2014 - October 2014
OperaWorks  June 2014 - July 2014
Chicago Summer Opera   May 2014 - June 2014
Amarillo Opera  March 2014 - April 2014
Nashville Opera  January 2014 - March 2014
The Banff Centre  January 2014 - January 2014
Freelance  October 2013 - December 2013
Amarillo Opera  November 2013 - November 2013

Skills
Choral, Music, Classical, Pianist, Chamber Music, Musical Theatre, Opera, Vocal Coaching, Performing Arts, Ensemble, Piano, Oratorio

Education
Florida State University   2010 — 2012
Master's degree, Music Performance, Collaborative Piano

Lawrence University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Music Performance, Piano

Lara Lynn Cottrill Lara Lynn Cottrill Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Lara Lynn Cottrill's Sarasota Opera Experience October 2011 - March 2012
Job Opera Singer
Industry Music
Experience
Slippery Rock University  January 2014 - Present
Amiche   May 2013 - Present
Washington and Jefferson College  September 2012 - Present
St. Vincent's College   August 2010 - Present
Jubilation Concert Series   August 2007 - Present
Classical Singer, Self Employed  2001 - Present
Geneva College  August 2008 - April 2012
Sarasota Opera   October 2011 - March 2012
Opera New Jersey  June 2011 - July 2011
Pittsburgh Opera  September 2007 - May 2011

Skills
voice teacher, ballroom dancing, Music Education, Piano, Public Speaking, Music, Higher Education, PowerPoint, Musical Theatre, Singing, Stage, Opera, Choral, Classical, Vocal Coaching, Music Theory, Orchestral Music

Education
Eastman School of Music   2005 — 2007
MM, Voice Performance and Literature

University of Miami   2001 — 2005
Bachelors, Music

Adelaide Boedecker Adelaide Boedecker Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Details
Adelaide Boedecker's Sarasota Opera Experience May 2009 - August 2009
Job Resident Artist at Pittsburgh Opera
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Merola Opera Program  May 2014 - August 2014
Crested Butte Music Festival  June 2013 - August 2013
Eastman Opera Theater   January 2012 - May 2013
Eastman School of Music  August 2011 - May 2013
Si Parla Si Canta   May 2012 - July 2012
Sarasota Opera   May 2009 - August 2009

Education
Eastman School of Music   2011 — 2013
Master of Music, Vocal Performance and Literature

University of Florida   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance

Christina Dickson Christina Dickson Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Christina Dickson's Sarasota Opera Experience 2008 - 2008
Job Reiki/LifeCoaching at Divine Healing with Cristee
Industry Cosmetics
Experience
Divine Healing with Cristee   May 2007 - Present
Kitchen Dog Theatre   May 2005 - Present
Dallas, Fort Worth Texas   May 2005 - Present
Arbonne Independent Consultant  2010 - 2012
Contemporary Theatre of Dallas   December 2005 - 2009
Sarasota Opera   2008 - 2008
Classical Acting Company   2005 - 2008
Southern Methodist University  2002 - 2005
Southern Methodist University  2002 - 2005

Skills
Theatre, Styling, Cosmetics, Costume Design, Set Design, Event Planning, Makeup Artistry, Public Speaking, Teaching, Musical Theatre, Microsoft Office, Sales, Dance, Healthcare, Acting

Education
Southern Methodist University   2002 — 2005
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Theater Design - Costume Design

University of Central Oklahoma   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theater

darcy ballew darcy ballew Fayetteville, Arkansas Area Details
darcy ballew's Sarasota Opera Experience 2010 - September 2011
Job Vice President of Communications at Walton Arts Center
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Walton Arts Center and Arkansas Music Pavilion (AMP)   January 2014 - Present
.   2012 - Present
Broadway Across America  July 2012 - January 2014
Sarasota Opera   2010 - September 2011
Asolo Repertory Theatre  April 2009 - November 2010
The Cleveland Play House  October 2003 - January 2009
Playhouse Square Foundation  1999 - 2003
Hey City Theater   1999 - 2001
Tri-C jazz Fest   1998 - 2001
Cleveland Opera  1996 - 1999

Skills
sales and revenue..., Media Planning, Sponsorship Development, Publicity, Public Relations, Event Management, Fundraising, Social Media, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Non-profits, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Theatre, Advertising, Sponsorship, Management, Facebook, Editing, Creative Direction, Email Marketing, Community Outreach, Social Networking, Arts Administration, InDesign, Newsletters, Public Speaking, Blogging, Entertainment, Media Relations, Internal Communications, Nonprofits, Music, Marketing, Leadership, Online Marketing, Creative Writing, Corporate Communications, Performing Arts, Community Development, Grant Writing, Strategic Communications, Volunteer Management, Budgets, Copy Editing

Education
Otterbein College   1969 — 1973
Sociology

Otterbein College   1969 — 1973
bs, sociology

Maria Natale Maria Natale Knoxville, Tennessee Details
Maria Natale's Sarasota Opera Experience Opera SingerFreelance2012 - 2012
Job Opera Singer
Industry Music
Experience
Sarasota Opera   Opera SingerFreelance2012 - 2012
Knoxville Opera  2011 - 2011

Skills
Classical, Singing, Music, Vocal Coaching, Opera, Vocal, Acting, Theatre

Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville   2010 — 2012
Master of Music, Vocal Performance

San Francisco Conservatory of Music   2003 — 2007

Cindy Huston Cindy Huston Chicago, Illinois Details
Cindy Huston's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2007 - March 2007
Job ERYT 200, LMT,ABT, Reiki Teacher, Bengston Practitioner, Licensed Hoopnotica Method,Fire Performer,Choreographer
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Chicago, IL and beyond   September 1995 - Present
Sarasota Opera   January 2007 - March 2007
Adjunct Dance Instrucor and Choreographer   October 2001 - March 2003
Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL   June 2001 - August 2001

Skills
Yoga, Dance, Choreography, Therapeutic Massage, Performing Arts, Teaching, Contemporary Dance, Healing, Lifestyle, Modern Dance, Fitness, Stage, Theatre, Event Management, Arts Administration, Dance Instruction, Movement, Wellness, Composition, Music, Holistic Health, Fundraising, Ballet, Entertainment, Event Planning, Promotions, Improvisation, Festivals, Energy Healing, Reiki, Hatha Yoga

Education
Bengston Energy Healing Method   2014 — 2014
Advanced Training Completion, Energy and Biologically Based Therapies

Licensed Hoopnotica Method Instructor   2012 — 2013
HoopFit, HoopMinis, Hoop Dance, Kids-Teen-Adult

Yoga Now Chicago, IL   2011 — 2011
Registered Yoga Teacher, Yoga

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Chicago, IL   2008 — 2009
LMT, ABT, Swedish, Thai, Tui Na, Deep Tissue/Trigger Point, Shiatsu, Chinese Medicine

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine-Chicago   2007 — 2009
Licensed Massage Therapist and Asian Body Therapist, Asian Bodywork Therapy

University of Iowa   2001 — 2003
BA, Dance

University of Iowa   2001 — 2003
BA, Dance

Krissa Lent Krissa Lent Greater Salt Lake City Area Details
Krissa Lent's Sarasota Opera Experience 2009 - 2011
Job Wig and Makeup Designer/Cosmetologist at Hale Centre Theatre
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Hale Centre Theatre  2011 - Present
Hale Centre Theatre  September 2013 - February 2014
Pioneer Theatre Company  April 2013 - December 2013
Utah Shakespearean Festival  January 2012 - October 2012
Utah Shakespearean Festival  May 2010 - October 2012
Southern Utah University  January 2012 - May 2012
Sarasota Opera   2009 - 2011
Starlight Theatre  2005 - 2005

Skills
Makeup Artistry, Costume Design, Hair Cutting, Styling, Shakespeare, Hair, Fashion, Sewing, Wigs, Hair Extensions, Wigmaking, Facebook, Short Films, Instructional Design, Budgets, Theatrical Production, Stitching, Hair Color, Teaching Experience, Music Theory

Education
University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music   2006 — 2008
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Wig and Makeup Design

Millikin University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Theater Tech/Design

Evans Hairstyling College-Cedar City   2011 — 2012
Cosmetology License, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, A

Wiliam Najmy Wiliam Najmy Kissimmee, Florida Details
Wiliam Najmy's Sarasota Opera Experience November 2010 - December 2011
Job Entertainment Lighting Desiner and Electrical Specialist
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Walt Disney World  August 2011 - Present
Sarasota Opera   November 2010 - December 2011
Utah Shakespearean Festival  August 2010 - November 2010
Walt Disney World  March 2010 - August 2010
University of Central Florida  2008 - December 2009
Theatre West - WNCC   April 2009 - August 2009

Education
University of Central Florida   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre

John Dominick Iii John Dominick Iii Greater New York City Area Details
John Dominick Iii's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2001 - March 2001
Job Independent Performing Artist and Vocal Instructor
Industry Music
Experience
Vocal Instructor and performer   September 1997 - Present
Independent Performing Arts Professional  January 1997 - Present
Princeton Arts Festival   2013 - 2013
Sarasota Opera   January 2001 - March 2001

Skills
Opera Singer, Pianist, Teaching, Opera, Oratorio, Classical, Piano, Vocal, Singing, Music, Choral, Vocal Coaching, Musical Theatre, Vocal Instruction, Performing Arts, Voice Lessons, Stage, Festivals, Acting, Accompaniment, Songwriting, Music Industry, Vocalist, Theatre, Sight Reading, Organ, Performing, Keyboards, Ensemble, Contemporary Music, Chamber Music, Music Theory, Choral Conducting, Music History, Jazz, Orchestral Music

Education
Northwestern State University
BM, Music Performance

Southeastern Louisiana University

Keleigh Eisen Keleigh Eisen Saint Louis, Missouri Details
Keleigh Eisen's Sarasota Opera Experience 2009 - 2011
Job Associate Project Manager at ITC (Image Technologies Corporation)
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
ITC (Image Technologies Corporation)   April 2015 - Present
Image Technologies  June 2014 - Present
Lindenwood University  September 2013 - June 2014
Lindenwood University  November 2011 - October 2013
Lindenwood University  June 2011 - November 2011
Sarasota Opera   2009 - 2011
Kentucky Opera Association   2007 - 2010
Morgan Stanley  January 2006 - February 2007

Skills
Grant Writing, Theatre, Nonprofits, Acting, Public Speaking, Editing, Teaching, Performing Arts, Fundraising, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Recruiting, Management, Marketing

Education
Lindenwood University   2012 — 2013
Master's of Science, Administration Management

Arizona State University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor's of Fine Arts, Theatre/Theater

Audrey Chait Audrey Chait Greater New York City Area Details
Audrey Chait's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2014 - November 2014
Job Production Stage Manager at Yale Opera
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Yale Opera   December 2014 - Present
Sarasota Opera   January 2014 - November 2014
Opera North  July 2013 - August 2014
New York Philharmonic  March 2014 - June 2014
Ash Lawn Opera  December 2013 - December 2013
Vertical Player Repertory   October 2013 - December 2013
The Barnes Foundation  August 2013 - October 2013
Manhattan School of Music  May 2013 - June 2013
On Site Opera   May 2013 - June 2013
The Juilliard School  June 2012 - May 2013

Skills
Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Opera, Singing, Publishing, Editing, Curriculum Design, Social Media, Research, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Storytelling, Creative Writing, Event Planning, Photoshop, Management, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Copy Editing, Nonprofits, Event Management, Arts Administration

Education
Brown University   2007 — 2011
B.A., Literary Arts

Menlo School

Nick Nesbitt Nick Nesbitt Athens, Ohio Details
Nick Nesbitt's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2011 - November 2012
Job Tenor, Music Instructor
Industry Music
Experience
Hocking College  January 2014 - Present
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts  June 2014 - August 2014
Crested Butte Music Festival  June 2013 - August 2013
Sarasota Opera   January 2011 - November 2012
Central City Opera  May 2012 - August 2012
Indianapolis Opera  January 2010 - April 2010
International Vocal Arts Institute   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Opera Singer, Classical, Singing, Teaching, Piano, Guitar, Songwriting, Composition, Vocal Coaching

Education
Indiana University Bloomington
MM, Voice Performance

DePauw University
BM, Voice

Jannette Antochow Jannette Antochow Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Jannette Antochow's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2008 - April 2008
Job Stylist, Jeffrey Paul Restoring Beautiful Hair
Industry Arts and Crafts
Experience
Jeffrey Paul   August 2011 - Present
Bath & Body Works  October 2009 - January 2014
Michaels  August 2008 - February 2010
Carousel Dinner Theater   December 2007 - August 2008
Opera Theatre Of St. Louis  May 2008 - June 2008
Sarasota Opera   January 2008 - April 2008
Macy's/ Kaufmann's   October 1998 - March 2007

Education
Brown Aveda Institute-Rocky River   2010 — 2011
Managing Cosmetologist

Kent State University   1998 — 2002
BA, Fashion Design

Natalie Polito Natalie Polito New York, New York Details
Natalie Polito's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2010 - March 2010
Job Professional Opera Singer
Industry Music
Experience
self-employed  September 2000 - Present
The Free For All Concert Fund   September 2010 - April 2014
Virginia Opera Association  August 2012 - December 2013
The Santa Fe Opera  June 2011 - August 2011
Sarasota Opera   January 2010 - March 2010
New England Conservatory  September 2006 - January 2010
Opera New Jersey  July 2009 - August 2009
Boston Opera Collaborative  January 2006 - January 2008

Skills
Opera, Arts Administration, Classical, Chamber Music, Music, Singing, Performing Arts, Music Education, Theatre, Non-profits, Fundraising, Event Planning, Concerts, Vocal Coaching, Vocal, Teaching, Nonprofits

Education
The Boston Conservatory   2004 — 2006
Master of Music, Vocal Performance

Northwestern University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance

Briana Hunter Briana Hunter New York, New York Details
Briana Hunter's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2013 - March 2013
Job Singing the role of Carmen at Music Academy of the West
Industry Music
Experience
Monk Parrots, Inc   February 2014 - Present
The Santa Fe Opera  June 2015 - August 2015
Opera in the Heights  February 2015 - March 2015
Knoxville Opera  January 2015 - February 2015
Music Academy of the West  June 2014 - August 2014
Kurt Weill Foundation/Lotte Lenya Competition   April 2014 - April 2014
American Opera Projects  January 2014 - February 2014
Sarasota Opera   January 2013 - March 2013
Nevada Opera  July 2012 - July 2012
Davidson College  September 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Event Planning, Theater Directing, Art/Design, Arts Administration, Grant Writing, Creative Writing, Microsoft Office, Mediation, French, Stage Direction, Theatre, Music, Singing, Classical, Performing Arts, Chamber Music, Ensemble, Vocal Coaching

Education
Manhattan School of Music   2010 — 2012
MM, Vocal Performance

Davidson College   2004 — 2008
B.A., Theater, French

Stephen Dickman Stephen Dickman Sarasota, Florida Area Details
Stephen Dickman's Sarasota Opera Experience February 2007 - Present
Job Supernumerary at Sarasota Opera
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Sarasota Opera   February 2007 - Present
Retired  1999 - 2015
Retired  1999 - 2015
Mote Marine Laboratory  2002 - 2011
Ingram Micro  1986 - 1999
New York City Department of Social Services  September 1967 - February 1982

Skills
Public Relations, Customer Service, Social Media, Teaching, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Business Development, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Public Speaking, Leadership, Data Analysis, Marketing, Microsoft Word, Research, Fundraising, Team Building, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Editing, Event Management, Budgets, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Blogging, Press Releases, Nonprofits, Facebook, Grant Writing, Management

Education
Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus   1961 — 1965
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Amy Funk Amy Funk Evanston, Illinois Details
Amy Funk's Sarasota Opera Experience June 2001 - February 2008
Job Chief Development Director at Have Dreams
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Have Dreams  January 2014 - Present
Florida Grand Opera  January 2013 - December 2013
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago  June 2011 - December 2012
Midwest Palliative and Hospice CareCenter  March 2008 - June 2011
Sarasota Opera   June 2001 - February 2008
THINQ Learning Solutions  September 2000 - September 2001
GE Capital  1996 - 2000

Skills
Raiser's Edge, Six Sigma, Direct Mail Fundraising, Board Development, Donor Management, Donor Engagement, Capital Campaign..., Tessitura, Nonprofits, Marketing, Newsletters, Capital Campaigns, Fundraisers, Leadership, Non-profit..., Philanthropy, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Direct Mail, Grants, Donor Research, Stewardship, Fundraising, Annual Giving, Press Releases, Prospect Research, Volunteering, Volunteer Management, Planned Giving, Donor Recognition, Alumni Relations, Major Gift Development, Annual Fund

Education
DePaul University   2008 — 2012
Masters of Arts, Nonprofit Management

Millikin University   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Jon Jurgens Jon Jurgens Greater Boston Area Details
Jon Jurgens's Sarasota Opera Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Studio Artist at Sarasota Opera
Industry Music
Experience
Sarasota Opera   September 2012 - Present
Opera NEO   July 2012 - August 2012
Des Moines Metro Opera  May 2012 - July 2012
Indianapolis Opera  January 2012 - May 2012
The Ohio State University  September 2009 - June 2011
Cheryl & Co.   July 2005 - April 2011
ICI Paints  November 1999 - August 2003

Skills
Opera, Singing

Education
The Ohio State University   2008 — 2011
MM, Music - vocal performance

Otterbein University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance

Julie Makerov Julie Makerov Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Julie Makerov's Sarasota Opera Experience 2003 - 2007
Job Professional Opera Singer
Industry Music
Experience
Sarasota Opera   2003 - 2007

Skills
Oratorio, Classical, Vocal, Singing

Education
University of Southern California   1998 — 2000
M.M., Music Performance

Antonio Nagore Antonio Nagore Antioch, California Details
Antonio Nagore's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2012 - March 2012
Job International Operatic Tenor
Industry Music
Experience
Antontio Nagore   January 1982 - Present
Metropolitan Opera  January 2015 - March 2015
Vancouver Opera  April 2014 - May 2014
San Francisco Opera  August 2013 - October 2013
Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra  May 2013 - May 2013
LA Opera  August 2012 - September 2012
Teatro Real Madrid   April 2012 - May 2012
Sarasota Opera   January 2012 - March 2012

Skills
Conducting, Directing, Music, Opera, Singing, Vocal, Classical, Musical Theatre, Music Education, Performing Arts, Vocal Coaching, Orchestral Music, Entertainment, Theatre, Festivals, Vocal Instruction, Oratorio, Choral, Stage

Education
University of Arizona   1985 — 1988
Master of Music, Performance

University of Arizona   1976 — 1981
Bachelor of Music, Theory & Composition

Nate Hepler Nate Hepler Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Nate Hepler's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2010 - March 2011
Job 2nd Trumpet at Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Industry Music
Experience
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra  2013 - Present
Westminster Brass   September 2011 - Present
Main Line Brass   2011 - Present
Valley Music Press   2008 - Present
Symphony in C  September 2010 - June 2013
Sarasota Opera   January 2010 - March 2011
Symphony in C  September 2008 - September 2010

Education
Manhattan School of Music   2005 — 2007
Master of Music, Orchestral Performance in Trumpet

Curtis Institute of Music   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Music, Trumpet Performance

Suzanne Blair Suzanne Blair Baltimore, Maryland Area Details
Suzanne Blair's Sarasota Opera Experience January 1995 - March 2005
Job Independent Music Professional
Industry Music
Experience
Baltimore Concert Opera  January 2009 - Present
Self-Employed  1992 - Present
T. Rowe Price Program for Charitable Giving   March 2007 - May 2014
Baltimore Concert Opera  June 2012 - June 2013
Sarasota Opera   January 1995 - March 2005
New York City Opera  1996 - 1998

Skills
Opera, Music, Arts Administration, Performing Arts, Classical, Music Education, Vocal, Singing, Chamber Music, Choral, Vocal Coaching, Acting, Ensemble, Oratorio, Theatre

Education
New England Conservatory of Music   1990 — 1991
Graduate Diploma, Vocal Performance/Opera

New England Conservatory of Music   1988 — 1990
Master of Music, Vocal Performance

State University of New York at Stony Brook   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Music

A.G. Berner High School
High School Diploma

Blair Coppola Blair Coppola Schenectady, New York Details
Blair Coppola's Sarasota Opera Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Assistant Stage Manager at Utah Festival Opera
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
The Glimmerglass Festival  May 2015 - Present
Sarasota Opera   September 2014 - Present
Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre  May 2014 - August 2014
The Juilliard School  September 2013 - May 2014
Utah Festival Opera  May 2013 - August 2013
UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance  August 2011 - May 2013
Lyric Opera of Kansas City  March 2013 - April 2013
Lyric Opera of Kansas City  August 2012 - September 2012
Utah Festival Opera  May 2012 - August 2012
Kansas City Repertory Theatre  January 2012 - February 2012

Skills
Theatre, Performing Arts, Theatrical Production, Musical Theatre, Stage Management, Dance, Opera, Piano, Plays, Stage, Arts Administration, Shakespeare, Drama, Festivals, Music

Education
The Juilliard School   2013 — 2014
Professional Intern Program, Stage Management

University of Missouri-Kansas City   2011 — 2013
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Stage Management

Hartwick College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theater

Schalmont High School

Blake Hudson Blake Hudson Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Blake Hudson's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2014 - March 2014
Job Bass
Industry Music
Experience
Middleton High School  January 2015 - Present
Maryland Lyric Opera  June 2015 - July 2015
Florida Opera Festival presented by Opera Tampa   January 2015 - February 2015
The Santa Fe Opera  June 2014 - August 2014
Sarasota Opera   January 2014 - March 2014

Skills
Music, Teaching, Music Education, Public Speaking, Theatre, Singing, Classical, Piano, Vocal Coaching, Opera, Acting, Choral, Musical Theatre, Oratorio, Music Theory, Choral Conducting, Microsoft Office, Performing Arts

Education
Florida State University   2011 — 2013
M.M. Voice Performance, Voice and Opera

Furman University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Music, Music Education

Ben Dick Ben Dick Ottawa, Canada Area Details
Ben Dick's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2008 - April 2008
Job Researcher at City of Ottawa
Industry Higher Education
Experience
City of Ottawa  May 2012 - Present
Carleton University  September 2011 - April 2013
City of Peterborough   April 2009 - August 2011
Independent Living Centre of Waterloo Region   September 2004 - April 2009
Canadian Opera Company  August 2008 - December 2008
Sarasota Opera   January 2008 - April 2008
Opera Ontario   September 2006 - December 2006

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Project Planning, Marketing, Teaching, Cultural Awareness, Research, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits

Education
Carleton University   2011 — 2013
Master of Arts, Political Economy

University of Waterloo   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Economics & Cultural Management

University of Waterloo - St. Jerome's University   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Economics & Cultural Management

Michael Wittenburg Michael Wittenburg Greater New York City Area Details
Michael Wittenburg's Sarasota Opera Experience July 2010 - May 2011
Job Concert Pianist and Conductor
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Amore Opera  2013 - Present
[none]   1999 - Present
Manhattan School of Music  September 2011 - May 2012
Walt Disney World  January 2009 - December 2011
Sarasota Opera   July 2010 - May 2011
Ocala Symphony Orchestra  2009 - 2011
Winter Park Playhouse   2009 - 2010

Skills
pianist, violinist, conductor, Orchestral, Piano Performance, Opera, Music, Accompanying, Musical Theatre, Piano, Accompaniment, Orchestral Music, Pianist, Chamber Music, Conducting, Concerts, Vocal Coaching, Music Education, Choral, Ensemble, Classical

Education
University of Tennessee-Chattanooga   1999 — 2001
Master of Music, Orchestral Conducting

Eastman School of Music   1996 — 1998
Master of Music, Piano Performance and Literature

Eastman School of Music   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance

Matthew Hanscom Matthew Hanscom San Jose, California Details
Matthew Hanscom's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2014 - March 2014
Job Resident Artist at Opera San José
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Opera San José  June 2014 - Present
Sarasota Opera   January 2014 - March 2014
Sarasota Opera   October 2013 - November 2013
Sarasota Opera   January 2013 - March 2013
Sarasota Opera   October 2012 - November 2012
Sarasota Opera   January 2012 - March 2012
Sarasota Opera   September 2011 - November 2011
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis  May 2011 - June 2011
Sarasota Opera   January 2011 - March 2011
The Santa Fe Opera  June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Opera, Oratorio, Musical Theatre, Classical, Performing Arts, Vocal, Chamber Music, Choral, Vocal Coaching, Arts Administration

Education
Northwestern University   2005 — 2007
MM, Vocal Performance

Northwestern University   2001 — 2005
BM, Music

Michael Dauphinais Michael Dauphinais Tucson, Arizona Area Details
Michael Dauphinais's Sarasota Opera Experience 2007 - 2007
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

Toby Scott Guinn Toby Scott Guinn Miami, Florida Details
Toby Scott Guinn's Sarasota Opera Experience October 2011 - July 2014
Job Individual Giving Associate at Asolo Repertory Theatre
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Asolo Repertory Theatre  January 2015 - Present
Florida Grand Opera  July 2014 - November 2014
Sarasota Opera   October 2011 - July 2014
Chautauqua Opera  June 2011 - August 2011
Scott Guinn, baritone   May 1999 - March 2011
Citi Group  May 2006 - January 2009

Skills
Fundraising, Arts Administration, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Theatre, Event Planning, Music, Acting, Event Management, Performing Arts, Social Media, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Editing, Press Releases, Research, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Nonprofits, Festivals, Film, Singing, Opera, Facebook, Stage, Orchestral Music, Stage Management

Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville   2001 — 2010
MM, Vocal Performance

University of South Carolina-Columbia   1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance

Karl Hesser Karl Hesser Clearwater, Florida Details
Karl Hesser's Sarasota Opera Experience June 2002 - May 2009
Job This and that
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
At home  June 2013 - Present
St. Petersburg Opera  May 2015 - June 2015
OPERA NEWS  January 2014 - March 2015
St. Petersburg Opera  December 2014 - February 2015
St. Petersburg Opera  September 2014 - October 2014
Lake Wales Arts Council, Inc.   April 2010 - September 2011
arts position   June 2009 - April 2010
Sarasota Opera   June 2002 - May 2009
Florida Grand Opera  August 1991 - June 2002

Skills
Arts Administration, Opera, Performing Arts, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Stage, Acting, Singing, Classical, Event Planning, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Music, Non-profits, Orchestral Music, Event Management, Festivals, Stage Management, Vocal, Editing, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Drama, Theatrical Production, Vocal Coaching, Press Releases

Education
University of Phoenix   2000 — 2003
MBA, Business Administratin

Loyola University Chicago   1967 — 1970
BA, Theatre Arts

Marcy Stonikas Marcy Stonikas Greater Seattle Area Details
Marcy Stonikas's Sarasota Opera Experience 2009 - 2009
Job Dramatic Soprano at selfemployed
Industry Music
Experience
self-employed  April 2009 - Present
Seattle Opera  2009 - April 2011
Sarasota Opera   2009 - 2009
Bailiwick Chicago  2007 - 2007

Skills
Opera, Singing, Classical, Vocal Performance, Piano, Musical Theatre, Theatre, Choral, Vocal, Teaching, Music, Microsoft Office, Performing Arts, Social Media, Vocal Coaching, Chamber Music, Oratorio

Education
Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University   2005 — 2007
M.M; of Music B.M, Vocal Performance

Roosevelt University   2005 — 2007
MM, Vocal Performance

Oberlin College   1998 — 2002
BM, Vocal Performance

Stephanie Sundine Stephanie Sundine Greater New York City Area Details
Stephanie Sundine's Sarasota Opera Experience 1997 - Present
Job Opera stage director, coach and acting teacher at Selfemployed
Industry Music
Experience
self-employed  Opera stage director, coach and acting teacherSelf-employedJanuary 1997 - Present
Sarasota Opera   1997 - Present
self-employed  1970 - 1995

Skills
Drama, Music, Singing, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Vocal Coaching, Opera, Stage, Acting, Stage Management, Theatre, Oratorio, Vocal, Classical, Teaching, Arts Administration, Festivals, Music Education, Ensemble, Choral

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1965 — 1970
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Music

Melissa Mino Melissa Mino Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Melissa Mino's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2011 - March 2011
Job Soprano and Vocal Instructor at SelfEmployed
Industry Music
Experience
Self-Employed  June 2010 - Present
Sarasota Opera   January 2011 - March 2011

Skills
Vocal, Classical, Music Education, Performing Arts, Chamber Music, Music, Singing, Musical Theatre, Vocal Coaching, Music Theory

Education
Temple University   2008 — 2010
M.M., Voice

Bucknell University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Music, Music Teacher Education, summa cum laude

Kyle Guglielmo Kyle Guglielmo Greater New York City Area Details
Kyle Guglielmo's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2012 - March 2012
Job Actor
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
The Princeton Festival  June 2012 - June 2012
Sarasota Opera   January 2012 - March 2012
University of North Carolina School of the Arts  March 2011 - May 2011
Piedmont Opera  October 2007 - February 2011
La Musica Lirica  June 2008 - July 2008

Skills
Singing, Foreign Languages, Diction, Italian Cuisine, French Cuisine, Sight Reading, Choral Conducting, Acting

Education
William Esper Studio
Acting

North Carolina School of the Arts   2007 — 2010
Master of Music, Voice and Opera

Vocal Arts Symposium - Colorado College   2009 — 2009

Georgia State University   2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Music, Voice

Harrower Opera Workshop   2005 — 2005

Costas Tsourakis Costas Tsourakis Greater New York City Area Details
Costas Tsourakis's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2015 - Present
Job BassBaritone: OperaClassical/Music Theatre/Jazz/Greek at Independent Singer/Actor
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Sarasota Opera   January 2015 - Present
Archdiocesan Cathedral Of The Holy Trinity   November 2014 - Present
The Collegiate Chorale  September 2008 - Present
Frank Sinatra School Of The Arts Alumni Association   September 2005 - Present
Independent Singer/Actor   September 2001 - Present
The Archdiocesan Cathedral Of The Holy Trinity   November 2014 - January 2015
Sarasota Opera   January 2013 - March 2013

Skills
Music, Opera, Musical Theatre, Performing Arts, Chamber Music, Singing, Classical, Orchestral Music, Acting, Arts Administration, Music Education, Vocal, Stage, Theatre, Oratorio, Choral, Music Theory, Piano, Vocal Coaching, Ensemble, Festivals, Teaching, Social Media, Entertainment, Recording, Concerts, Improvisation, Microsoft Office, Editing, Music Industry, Songs, Music Production

Education
Teachers College of Columbia University   2011 — 2014
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Music Education

Manhattan School of Music   2009 — 2011
Master Of Music, Voice and Opera

Purchase College, SUNY   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Music, Voice and Opera

Rachel Lucas Rachel Lucas Greater New York City Area Details
Rachel Lucas's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2015 - March 2015
Job Freelance Stage Manager
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
IMCD Lighting  September 2015 - Present
Boston Early Music Festival  May 2015 - Present
Sarasota Opera   January 2015 - March 2015
New York Stage and Film  September 2014 - December 2014
Round Table Theatre Company   September 2014 - November 2014
Ogunquit Playhouse  August 2014 - August 2014
Starr Boggs Restaurant   June 2014 - August 2014
Boston University School of Theatre  September 2010 - May 2014
Huntington Theatre Company  September 2013 - October 2013
Boston Early Music Festival  May 2013 - June 2013

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Blogging, Theatre, Social Networking, Social Media, Editing

Education
Boston University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Stage Management

James Ranson James Ranson Sarasota, Florida Details
James Ranson's Sarasota Opera Experience July 2013 - March 2014
Job Founding Editor and Chief Word Coach at Held For Ranson
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Held For Ranson   April 2014 - Present
Sarasota Opera   July 2013 - March 2014
The Glimmerglass Festival  August 2012 - December 2013
TEDxCMU  April 2012 - March 2013
Pittsburgh Opera  September 2011 - December 2012
The Glimmerglass Festival  May 2012 - August 2012
Carnegie Mellon School of Music  September 2011 - May 2012
TEDxCMU  November 2011 - April 2012
St. Louis Shakespeare   June 2009 - August 2011

Skills
Arts Administration, Performing Arts, Theatre, Fundraising, Musical Theatre, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Tessitura, Music, Volunteer Management, Annual Giving, Communication, Team Leadership, Public Relations, Event Management, Philanthropy, Editing, Public Speaking, Writing

Education
Carnegie Mellon University   2011 — 2013
Master of Arts Management (MAM)

Principia College   2002 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music

Tyler Leppek Tyler Leppek Greater Seattle Area Details
Tyler Leppek's Sarasota Opera Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job UX Designer Amazon
Industry Design
Experience
Amazon  September 2015 - Present
Clare Controls  June 2015 - August 2015
Noble Mouse  February 2015 - May 2015
Clare Controls  April 2014 - May 2015
Maven Makers   June 2014 - April 2015
Clare Controls  August 2013 - March 2014
Clare Controls  May 2013 - July 2013
Florida State University Housing  May 2012 - May 2013
Campus Entertainment, LLC  October 2012 - November 2012
Sarasota Opera   May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
User Experience, Marketing, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Product Management, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Windows, Team Building, Facebook, Public Relations, Adobe Photoshop, Research, Teamwork, InDesign, WordPress, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Blender 3D Rendering..., Microsoft Word, Visual Studio, Social Media, Social Networking, OS X, Unix, iLife, After Effects, Premiere, Prelude, Illustrator, Agile Methodologies, Object Oriented Design, HTML/CSS, Bootstrap, Music, Product Development, Strategic Partnerships, Adobe Creative Suite, User Interface Design, Photoshop

Education
Savannah College of Art and Design   2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Design Management

Florida State University   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Josephine C. Jenkins Josephine C. Jenkins Sarasota, Florida Area Details
Josephine C. Jenkins's Sarasota Opera Experience May 2013 - November 2013
Job Composer/Catering and Event Management Professional
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Apollo Sunguard   July 2013 - Present
Digital Olive Productions   August 2010 - Present
Sarasota Opera   May 2013 - November 2013
Guest Services, Inc.   June 2010 - June 2012
Sarasota Catering Company   July 2005 - July 2009
Morton's Gourmet Market (Parent Company, Epicurean Life)   January 2000 - July 2005
Indiana University of Pennsylvania  1997 - 1999

Skills
Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Adobe Acrobat, Sales, Networking, iMovie, Sibelius, Caterease, Event Management, Event Planning, Customer Service, Sound Design, Restaurants, Orchestral Music, Logistics Management, Database Design, Contract Management, QuickBooks, Procurement, Analytical Skills, Corporate Gifts, Composition, Foley, WordPress, Music, Film, Sound, Music Production, Audio Engineering

Education
Full Sail University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Music Production

Indiana University of Pennsylvania   1987 — 1999
B. A. Music Performance

Jeffrey Whetstone Jeffrey Whetstone Sarasota, Florida Details
Jeffrey Whetstone's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2011 - Present
Job Stage Management at The Atlanta Opera
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Sarasota Opera   January 2011 - Present
Summer Repertory Theatre  May 2008 - Present
The Atlanta Opera  April 2012 - May 2012
The Jewish Theatre, SF   January 2009 - December 2010
Opera Pacific  January 2007 - October 2008

Skills
Stage Management, Theatre, Stage, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Opera, Event Management, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Production, Arts, Production Management, Music, Arts Administration, Social Media, Public Speaking, Teaching, Scheduling, Non-profits, Casting, Strategic Planning, Budgeting

Education
University of California, Irvine- Claire Trevor School of the Arts   2005 — 2008
MFA, Stage Management

SUNY Fredonia
BA, Theatre

David Neely David Neely Lawrence, Kansas Details
David Neely's Sarasota Opera Experience February 2006 - Present
Job Music Director and Principal Conductor at Des Moines Metro Opera
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Des Moines Metro Opera  June 2012 - Present
KU  2007 - Present
Sarasota Opera   February 2006 - Present
Des Moines Metro Opera, Inc.   2003 - 2011

Skills
Performing Arts, Orchestral Music, Music, Music Education, Classical

Education
CCM

Indiana University Bloomington
BM, MM, Piano Performance, Orchestral Conducting

Brendan Cooke Brendan Cooke Wilmington, Delaware Details
Brendan Cooke's Sarasota Opera Experience 2004 - 2004
Job General Director at OperaDelaware
Industry Music
Experience
OperaDelaware  June 2012 - Present
Baltimore Concert Opera  January 2009 - Present
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra  March 2011 - June 2012
Passport Realty, LLC   July 2006 - October 2011
Baltimore Opera Company  1998 - 2009
Long and Foster Realtors  January 2002 - July 2006
Sarasota Opera   2004 - 2004
Coldwell Banker Real Estate  January 2001 - January 2002
Chautauqua Opera  2001 - 2001
Portland Opera Repertory   2000 - 2001

Skills
Real Estate, Fundraising, Event Planning, Event Management, Non-profits, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Social Media, Social Networking, Writing, Music, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Sales, Opera, Volunteer Management, Social Media Marketing, Performing Arts, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Arts Administration, Email Marketing, Negotiation, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Entrepreneur, Trade Shows, Networking, Theatre, Entrepreneurship, Vocal, Leadership, Singing, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Festivals

Education
The Johns Hopkins University   1997 — 2001
Master of Music, Opera Performance

Loyola University New Orleans   1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Music, Music Education

Fairfield Prep   1988 — 1992

Andrea Pettigrew Andrea Pettigrew Asheville, North Carolina Area Details
Andrea Pettigrew's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2007 - March 2012
Job violinist at Asheville Symphony
Industry Music
Experience
Asheville Lyric Opera  September 2013 - Present
Asheville Symphony   September 2013 - Present
New Hampshire Music Festival  August 1997 - Present
St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School   January 2013 - June 2013
St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School   September 2012 - June 2013
Greenville Symphony Orchestra  1998 - May 2012
Sarasota Opera   January 2007 - March 2012
Symphony Orchestra Augusta  September 1993 - April 2009
Symphony Orchestra Augusta  June 1997 - January 2001

Skills
Chamber Music, Classical, Music Education, Orchestral Music, Ensemble, Substitute teacher,...

Education
Dalhousie University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of music, Violin performance

Dave Ekstrum Dave Ekstrum Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Dave Ekstrum's Sarasota Opera Experience 2002 - 2002
Job Adjunct Instructor at Texas A&M UniversityCommerce
Industry Music
Experience
Texas A&M University-Commerce  August 2015 - Present
Lake Cities United Methodist Church   June 2014 - Present
Indpendent Performing Artist   August 1990 - Present
University of Texas at Tyler  January 2013 - May 2013
Houston Symphony  September 2011 - August 2012
Deutsche Bank  2006 - 2008
Deloitte & Touche  2004 - 2005
Sarasota Opera   2002 - 2002
Dialogue Works   2000 - 2001
American Express  1996 - 2000

Skills
Music, Classical, Music Education, Opera, Piano, Singing, Performing Arts, Orchestral Music, Music Theory, Arts Administration, Event Planning, Composition, Musical Theatre, Teaching, Editing, Event Management, Fundraising, Social Media, Public Speaking, Nonprofits

Education
University of North Texas   2012 — 2015
D.M.A., Voice and Opera

University of Cincinnati   2009 — 2011
MM, Performance (Voice)

Baylor University   1987 — 1989
Music Theory

Ouachita Baptist University   1981 — 1986
B.M., Music Theory and Composition

Logan Coale Logan Coale Brooklyn, New York Details
Logan Coale's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2008 - March 2010
Job Chamber Musician, Teacher
Industry Music
Experience
The New School  September 2011 - Present
Knights Chamber Orchestra   2009 - Present
NOW Ensemble   September 2008 - Present
Kinhaven Music School   July 2008 - Present
Sarasota Opera   January 2008 - March 2010
Alarm Will Sound   2008 - 2010

Education
Boston University   2004 — 2006
Master's of Arts, Music Performance

Boston University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Music Performance

Malori Cade Malori Cade El Paso, Texas Details
Malori Cade's Sarasota Opera Experience 2014 - 2015
Job Student at The University of Texas at El Paso
Industry Music
Experience
Opera UTEP   September 2015 - Present
Opera UTEP   2015 - 2015
Sarasota Opera   2014 - 2015
El Paso Opera  2013 - 2014
El Paso Opera  2013 - 2013

Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, C, Research, C++, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Management, English, Project Management, Customer Service, SQL, Java, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Photoshop, Leadership, Stage

Education
The University of Texas at El Paso   2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Early Childhood Education and Teaching

The University of Texas at El Paso   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Musical Theatre

Jessica (Romelli) Waddle Jessica (Romelli) Waddle Cincinnati, Ohio Details
Jessica (Romelli) Waddle's Sarasota Opera Experience October 2014 - November 2014
Job Operations Supervisor
Industry Retail
Experience
Anthropologie  July 2015 - Present
Anthropologie  February 2015 - Present
Anthropologie  November 2012 - February 2015
Sarasota Opera   October 2014 - November 2014
Cincinnati Opera  May 2014 - July 2014
Sarasota Opera   January 2014 - March 2014
Eastman School Of Music  August 2011 - May 2013
Hamilton County Engineer's Office  May 2012 - August 2012
Enjoy the Arts  June 2008 - August 2008

Education
Eastman School of Music   2011 — 2013
Master of Music (M.M.), Vocal Performance & Literature

Baldwin Wallace University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Music (B.M.), Vocal Performance

Jennifer Simms Jennifer Simms Sarasota, Florida Area Details
Jennifer Simms's Sarasota Opera Experience September 2010 - Present
Job Senior Manager, Special Events and Sponsorships at Sarasota Opera
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Sarasota Opera   September 2010 - Present
TPC Prestancia Golf Club   February 2007 - July 2010
Herald Tribune Media Group  February 2006 - February 2007
Hyatt Regency Sarasota  January 2000 - January 2006
Hyatt Regency Sarasota  January 1998 - January 2000

Skills
Corporate Events, Event Planning, Public Relations, Event Management, Marketing, Trade Shows, Social Media Marketing, Hotels, Fundraising, Hospitality, Social Networking, Sales, Catering, Management

Education
James Madison University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor, Business Administration; Hospitality Management

James Madison University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Hospitality Administration/Management

Nathaniel Merchant Nathaniel Merchant New York, New York Details
Nathaniel Merchant's Sarasota Opera Experience 2004 - 2004
Job Director of Opera & Theater
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Opera Southwest   2014 - 2014
Opera Providence  2013 - 2014
Salt Marsh Opera  2010 - 2014
dell’ Arte Opera   2009 - 2010
Sarasota Opera   2004 - 2004

Skills
Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Classical, Acting, Stage Directing, Opera

Education
The Catholic University of America   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

Gary Casity Gary Casity Greater New York City Area Details
Gary Casity's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2008 - April 2011
Job Music Teacher, Pianist, and Conductor
Industry Music
Experience
New Visions Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science, IV   August 2015 - Present
Various  January 2006 - Present
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center  March 2014 - May 2015
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center  March 2013 - March 2014
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center  October 2011 - March 2013
Sarasota Opera   January 2008 - April 2011

Skills
Music, Opera, Conducting, Piano, Teaching, Orchestral Music, Human Resources, Concert Band, Music History, Music Theory, Event Planning, Leadership, Classical Music, Organizational..., Management, Training, Education, Organizational..., Talent Management, Performing Arts, Symphony, Concerts, Classical, Vocal

Education
City University of New York-Hunter College   2015 — 2017
Master of Arts (MA), Music Education

Baylor University   2005 — 2007
Master's degree, Music (Orchestral Conducting)2005-2007

Florida State University   2000 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Music (Piano Performance)

Caitlin McKechney Caitlin McKechney Brooklyn, New York Details
Caitlin McKechney's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2005 - March 2010
Job Opera Singer and Band Leader at Opera Cowgirls
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Opera Cowgirls   November 2011 - Present
Florida Grand Opera  October 2013 - December 2014
Opera Memphis  September 2012 - October 2013
Nashville Opera  January 2013 - April 2013
Nashville Opera  January 2013 - April 2013
Des Moines Metro Opera, Inc.   May 2011 - July 2011
Play Rugby USA  November 2010 - May 2011
Center Stage Lake Forest   May 2010 - July 2010
Sarasota Opera   January 2005 - March 2010
Cedar Rapids Opera Theater   June 2008 - January 2009

Skills
Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Customer Service, Customer Engagement, Administrative..., Concerts, Entertainment, Music Education, Singing, Opera, Theatre, Band, Music, Rock, Piano, Voice Lessons, Classical, Vocal Coaching, Performing Arts, Ensemble, Stage, Music Theory, Choral, Festivals, Vocal, Musical Theatre, Oratorio, Chamber Music, Contemporary Music, Sight Reading, Music History, Acting, Songs, Vocalist, Broadway, Music Performance, Vocal Instruction, Performing, Musical Direction, Bands

Education
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Music, Voice and Opera

Roosevelt University
Master of Music, Voice and Opera

Chelsea Montgomery Chelsea Montgomery Fort Myers, Florida Details
Chelsea Montgomery's Sarasota Opera Experience February 2008 - May 2011
Job Educator at Lee County School District
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Lee County School District  August 2012 - Present
Mud Stompin' Petticoats   October 2004 - May 2015
Lee County School District  August 2011 - May 2012
Revolution Prep  March 2011 - May 2012
AHA! Tutoring   September 2011 - December 2011
Duke University  July 2011 - July 2011
New College of Florida  August 2008 - May 2011
Sarasota Opera   February 2008 - May 2011
Duke University  October 2009 - March 2011

Skills
Event Planning, Teaching, Training, Anthropology, Tutoring, Program Management, Art, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Social Media, Critical Thinking, Public Speaking, PowerPoint

Education
University of South Florida   2015 — 2019
Doctor of Audiology, Audiology/Audiologist

University of Florida   2014 — 2015
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General, 4.0

New College of Florida   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Anthropology

Emily Holsclaw Emily Holsclaw Dublin, Ohio Details
Emily Holsclaw's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2015 - March 2015
Job Arts & Education Advocate, Administrator, Teacher, and Singer
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Emily Holsclaw  
 
Indiana University Bloomington  September 2014 - August 2015
Des Moines Metro Opera, Inc.   May 2015 - July 2015
Sarasota Opera   January 2015 - March 2015
Hendricks Symphony Orchestra   September 2014 - September 2014
Remedy Intelligent Staffing  June 2014 - August 2014
Kaufman Music Center  January 2014 - May 2014
Mannes College, The New School for Music  October 2013 - December 2013
Des Moines Metro Opera, Inc.   May 2013 - July 2013

Skills
Singing, Music, Opera, Choral, Teaching, Music Education, Performing Arts, Classical, Vocal, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Coaching, Stage, Piano, Event Planning, Vocal Coaching, Public Speaking, Arts Administration, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Voice Lessons, PowerPoint, Accompaniment, Music Performance, Performing, Tutoring, Office Administration, Keyboarding skills -..., Organization Skills

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2014 — 2014
Doctorate, Music and Arts Administration

Mannes College, The New School for Music   2013 — 2014
Professional Studies Diploma, Voice / Opera

Indiana University, Jacob's School of Music   2011 — 2013
Performance Diploma, Opera

The Ohio State University   2009 — 2011
Master's, Music - Voice (Opera)

University of Toledo   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's, Music Education

Amelia Nordin Amelia Nordin Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Amelia Nordin's Sarasota Opera Experience September 2012 - November 2012
Job ASM at Minnesota Opera
Industry Music
Experience
Minnesota Opera  December 2014 - Present
Theater und Orchester Heidelberg   September 2013 - July 2014
Duke University Talent Identification Program  June 2013 - August 2013
New College of Florida  February 2013 - May 2013
New College of Florida  September 2012 - May 2013
The Coffee Loft   August 2012 - March 2013
New College of Florida  February 2012 - December 2012
Sarasota Opera   September 2012 - November 2012
Duke University Talent Identification Program  June 2012 - July 2012

Skills
History, Organizational..., Creative Problem Solving, Presentations, Multi Tasking, Research, Competitive Analysis, Document Drafting, Teaching, Critical Thinking, Creative Writing, Supertitles: Creation..., Volunteer Management, Stage, Microsoft Office, Editing

Education
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg   2013 — 2014
Master's degree, Musikwissenschaft

New College of Florida   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History and Music

John Cabot University   2011 — 2011
History, 4.0

St. Johns River Community College   2007 — 2009
High School, General Studies, 4.0

Hannah Beamon Hannah Beamon Alexandria, Virginia Details
Hannah Beamon's Sarasota Opera Experience May 2014 - November 2014
Job Assistant Teacher at Bright Horizons
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Bright Horizons  January 2015 - Present
Sarasota Opera   May 2014 - November 2014
Femmes and Fidos   June 2013 - May 2014
Hidenwood Presbyterian Church   January 2013 - November 2013
Old Town Pet Resort   June 2010 - August 2012

Skills
Opera, Performing Arts, Arts Administration, Dog Behavior, Dog Training, Dog Walking, Office Administration

Education
Christopher Newport University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance

Hayfield Secondary   2007 — 2010
High School Diploma

Jesse Martins Jesse Martins Sarasota, Florida Details
Jesse Martins's Sarasota Opera Experience 2011 - Present
Job Youth Opera Music Director presso Sarasota Opera
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Sarasota Opera   2011 - Present
Opera Factory   March 2008 - April 2010

Education
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania   2010 — 2011
Master’s Degree, Collaborative Piano

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul   2004 — 2008
Bachelor’s Degree, Music Performance, Piano

Tessa Hartle Tessa Hartle Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Tessa Hartle's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2012 - April 2014
Job Coach/Accompanist at Florida Grand Opera
Industry Music
Experience
Florida Grand Opera  October 2014 - Present
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis  May 2013 - Present
Intermountain Opera   September 2014 - October 2014
Sarasota Opera   January 2012 - April 2014
UrbanArias   April 2013 - April 2013
Virginia Opera Association  September 2012 - November 2012
Des Moines Metro Opera, Inc.   May 2012 - July 2012
UrbanArias   April 2012 - April 2012
Opera North  July 2011 - August 2011
Sarasota Opera   January 2011 - March 2011

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2006 — 2008
MM, Collaborative PIano

University of Michigan   2002 — 2006
BM, Piano Performance

Julia Benzinger Julia Benzinger Greater Seattle Area Details
Julia Benzinger's Sarasota Opera Experience 2006 - 2006
Job Freelance Opera Singer mezzo soprano / contralto
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Global  2007 - Present
Deutsche Oper Berlin   2007 - 2014
REI  2002 - 2010
Seattle Opera  2007 - 2007
Sarasota Opera   2006 - 2006
Britten-Pears Programme   2006 - 2006

Skills
Musical Theatre, Performing Arts, Classical, Singing, Theatre, Opera, Acting, Oratorio, Drama, Ensemble, Music

Education
Royal Northern College of Music   1999 — 2002
Bachelor’s Degree, Opera Performance

Cornish College of the Arts
Classical Voice

Jennifer Litwin Jennifer Litwin Greater New York City Area Details
Jennifer Litwin's Sarasota Opera Experience January 1995 - April 1995
Job Senior Director Head of Relationship Management, Greenwich Associates
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Greenwich Associates  January 2012 - Present
Jennifer Litwin, soprano   1994 - Present
Self-Employed  1992 - Present
Greenwich Associates  March 2007 - January 2012
UBS Investment Bank  October 2001 - February 2007
AIG Financial Products Corp.   July 1996 - October 2001
University of New Haven  1998 - 2000
Sarasota Opera   January 1995 - April 1995

Skills
Relationship Management, Marketing, Public Speaking, Equities, Fixed Income, Stable Value, Trading, Classical Music, Singing, Piano, Flute, Music Education, Opera, Writing, Bloomberg, Microsoft Office, Sales, Financial Services, Capital Markets, Classical, Hedge Funds, Market Research, Business Development, Investment Management, Risk Management, Securities, Options, Leadership

Education
Yale University   1992 — 1994
Master of Music, Vocal Performance, Opera

Oberlin College   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance

Hopewell Valley Central High School   1985 — 1988

Interlochen Center for the Arts   1985 — 1988
Flute, voice, piano

Howard Wheeldon Howard Wheeldon Sarasota, Florida Area Details
Howard Wheeldon's Sarasota Opera Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Major Gifts & Comprehensive Campaign Manager at Sarasota Opera
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Sarasota Opera   June 2014 - Present
Barrier Islands Arts Group   June 2013 - July 2014
The Family Firm Institute/Green & Associates   March 2012 - December 2012
LS Enterprises   February 2009 - December 2012
Ecomsystems   August 2006 - January 2009
FSU Ringling Museum Of Art   September 2002 - July 2006
Backsoft Corporation   May 1997 - June 2002
Advertising Standards Authority   October 1994 - July 1997

Skills
Grants, Customer Relations, Sales Management, Client Services, Fundraising, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management, Proposal Writing, Event Management, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Budgeting, Public Speaking, Annual Giving, Negotiation, Board Development, Event Planning, Stewardship, Account Management, Program Development, Excel, Advertising, Planned Giving, Research, New Business Development, Donor Relations, Philanthropy, Problem Solving, Word, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Supervisory Skills, Team Building, Prospect Research, ERP, Promotions, Database Administration, Special Events, Nonprofits, Program Management, Management, Coaching, Training, Budgets, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Policy

Education
University of East Anglia   1990 — 1991
MA, International Relations

University of Essex   1987 — 1990
BA 2:1, Policy Making & Administration

Chris Van Alstyne Chris Van Alstyne Sarasota, Florida Details
Chris Van Alstyne's Sarasota Opera Experience July 2011 - Present
Job Director of Production at Sarasota Opera
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Sarasota Opera   July 2011 - Present
Alex Cooper Auctioneers, Inc.   October 2009 - July 2011
Baltimore Opera Company  July 2006 - March 2009
Cirque du Soleil  September 2002 - September 2004
Boston Ballet  August 2001 - September 2002
CSI Center for the Arts   July 2000 - August 2001
The Museum of Modern Art  December 1991 - August 1997
Yamet Arts   1988 - 1989

Skills
Theatre, Production, Performing Arts, Carpentry, Camping, Stage, Stage Management, Costume Design, Theatrical Production, Set Design, Festivals, Entertainment, Lighting Design, Musical Theatre, Stage Lighting, Opera, Production Managment, Plays, Event Management, Scenic Painting, Production Management, Drama, Dance

Education
Yale University - School of Drama   1997 — 2000
MFA, Technical Design & Production

State University of New York College at Fredonia   1980 — 1984
BA, Technical Theatre

David Bradke David Bradke Greater Chicago Area Details
David Bradke's Sarasota Opera Experience 2008 - 2011
Job Lighting Director at Chicago Opera Theater
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Chicago Opera Theater  2011 - Present
Sarasota Opera   2008 - 2011

Skills
Musical Theatre, Theatre, Dance, Stage, Opera, Stage Management, Television, Production, Performing Arts, Drama, Lighting, Sound Design, Lighting Design, Production Management, Plays, Stage Lighting

Education
Ohio University   1998 — 2001

James Florek James Florek Sarasota, Florida Area Details
James Florek's Sarasota Opera Experience October 2009 - March 2012
Job Scenic & Lighting Designer at JAF Designs
Industry Entertainment
Experience
JAF Designs   May 2004 - Present
Sarasota Opera   October 2009 - March 2012
FSU Actors Conservatory   August 2004 - May 2009

Skills
Production Design, Art Direction, Properties Design, Product Design, Stage Lighting, Theatrical Production, Scenic Painting, Theatre, Lighting Design, Lightwright, Set Design, Performing Arts, Stage, Shakespeare, Technical Direction, Musical Theatre, Set Construction, Lighting, Plays, Vectorworks, Photoshop, Architectural Model..., Festivals, Production Managment

Education
Florida State University   2001 — 2004
MFA, theatre design

Wayne State University   1996 — 2000
BFA

Vanessa Chumbley Vanessa Chumbley Atlanta, Georgia Details
Vanessa Chumbley's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2015 - March 2015
Job Stage Manager
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Pittsburgh Opera  September 2015 - Present
Opera Colorado  April 2015 - Present
Des Moines Metro Opera, Inc.   May 2014 - Present
Sarasota Opera   January 2015 - March 2015
Atlanta Ballet  March 2014 - December 2014
The Juilliard School  September 2012 - November 2014
DC Public Opera   September 2014 - September 2014
Skylight Music Theatre  October 2013 - May 2014
Milwaukee Ballet  September 2011 - February 2014
The Santa Fe Opera  May 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Theatre, Musical Theatre, Performing Arts, Stage Management, Opera, Ballet, Event Planning, Social Media, Reading Music, Violin Performance, Sight Reading, Violin

Education
Appalachian State University   2007 — 2011
BFA, Violin Performance

University of North Carolina School of the Arts   2005 — 2007
Diploma, Violin Performance

Courtney Balok Courtney Balok Sarasota, Florida Area Details
Courtney Balok's Sarasota Opera Experience June 2005 - Present
Job Individual Giving Officer at Sarasota Opera
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Sarasota Opera   June 2005 - Present
Sarasota Opera   June 2003 - June 2005
Gurley Leep Automotive   October 2002 - June 2003
League of Women Voters of Chicago   2000 - 2001

Education
Illinois State University   1997 — 1999
B.A., Political Science

Monmouth College   1995 — 1997
n/a, Political Science

Danielle Hahn Danielle Hahn Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Danielle Hahn's Sarasota Opera Experience 2004 - 2004
Job Acting Head, Music Division
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
National Gallery of Art  June 2006 - Present
Self  1996 - Present
Washington National Opera, Baltimore Opera, Kentucky Opera, New Orleans Opera, Sarasota Opera, etc.   1998 - 2007
Sarasota Opera   2004 - 2004

Skills
Music, Pianist, Opera, Arts Administration, Art History, Art, Theatre, Editing, Nonprofits, Teaching, Fundraising, Social Media, Grant Writing, Museums, Event Planning, Concert Production, Adobe Creative Suite, Classical, Musical Theatre, Event Management, Performing Arts, Music Education

Education
University of Michigan   1996 — 1998
Master of Music, Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music

University of California, Santa Barbara   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance

University of California, Santa Barbara   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance

Kate Estock Kate Estock Toronto, Canada Area Details
Kate Estock's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2006 - May 2006
Job Customer Support at CampBrain
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
CampBrain   Evening SupervisorUrbanDogFebruary 2010 - December 2012
Sarasota Orchestra  October 2007 - July 2009
Chautauqua Opera  June 2007 - August 2007
Sarasota Opera   January 2006 - May 2006
Opera North  June 2005 - August 2005
Sarasota Opera   January 2005 - March 2005

Skills
Social Media, Theatre, Grant Writing, Stage Management, Volunteer Management, Marketing, Event Management

Education
The Juilliard School   2003 — 2004
Stage Management Intern

Saint Lawrence University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

The Ethel Walker School   1995 — 1998
Diploma

Marco Nistico Marco Nistico Greater New York City Area Details
Marco Nistico's Sarasota Opera Experience February 2007 - Present
Job Freelance baritone (Met, Sarasota Opera, FGO, Regio Torino, Colorado Opera, Opera Roma etc.), vocal, style diction coach
Industry Music
Experience
Metropolitan Opera  January 2010 - Present
Sarasota Opera   February 2007 - Present
Sugi Opera   March 2013 - April 2013
Sugi Opera   March 2013 - March 2013
Sarasota Opera   October 2012 - November 2012
Opera New Jersey  August 2012 - August 2012
Teatro Regio di Torino   March 2012 - April 2012
Landestheater Bregenz   January 2012 - February 2012
The New York City Opera   March 2011 - April 2011
Metropolitan Opera  2009 - March 2011

Skills
Languages, Italian, French, Opera, Performing Arts, Classical, Theatre, Stage, Singing, Dance, Acting, Piano, Music, Oratorio, Music Education, Arts Administration, Baritone, Vocal, Voice Lessons, Vocal Coaching, Broadway, Choral, Ensemble, Chamber Music, Plays, Vocal Instruction, Pianist, Stage Combat, Sight Reading, Orchestral Music, Music History, Accompaniment, Theatrical Production, Jazz, Drama, Musical Theatre, Festivals, Entertainment, Concerts

Education
Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris III)   1991 — 1994
Diplôme d'études théâtrales, Theater

Liceo Classico. G. B. Vico

Georgi Eberhard Georgi Eberhard Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area Details
Georgi Eberhard's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2003 - March 2012
Job Independent Performing Arts Professional
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Chautauqua Opera  2001 - Present
Chautauqua Opera, Sarasota Opera, Opera Carolina, Fresno Grand Opera, Atlanta Opera, Fort Worth Oper   June 2000 - Present
Fresno Grand Opera  1999 - Present
Theatre and Opera organizations   1985 - Present
Sarasota Opera   January 2003 - March 2012
Opera Carolina  2001 - October 2010
Opera Manhattan  2009 - 2010
The Atlanta Opera  1995 - 2009
Baltimore Opera   1995 - 2000
Elsen Associates   1985 - 1995

Skills
Cosmetics, Opera, Classical, Drama, Music, Stage Management, Dance, Oratorio, Arts Administration, Theatre, Acting, Singing, Performing Arts

Education
Barnard College   1969 — 1970

Howard Tsvi Kaplan Howard Tsvi Kaplan Greater New York City Area Details
Howard Tsvi Kaplan's Sarasota Opera Experience 1998 - Present
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

Brian Nagore Brian Nagore Antioch, California Details
Brian Nagore's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2012 - March 2012
Job International Operatic Tenor at Antonio Nagore
Industry Music
Experience
Antonio Nagore   January 1984 - Present
Metropolitan Opera  January 2015 - March 2015
San Francisco Opera  August 2013 - October 2013
Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra  May 2013 - May 2013
LA Opera  August 2012 - October 2012
Teatro Real Madrid   April 2012 - May 2012
Sarasota Opera   January 2012 - March 2012
Festival Opera  1989 - 1989

Skills
Classical, Opera, Vocal, Music, Singing, Musical Theatre, Orchestral Music, Music History, Music Education, Performing Arts, Piano, Chamber Music, Music Theory, Composition, Choral, Festivals, Songwriting, Ensemble, Vocal Instruction, Music Industry, Vocal Coaching, Orchestration, Contemporary Music

Education
University of Arizona   1976 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Music Theory and Composition

Salpointe Catholic High School   1972 — 1976

Traci Gaydos Traci Gaydos Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Traci Gaydos's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2009 - March 2009
Job Production and Logistics Coordinator at University of WisconsinMadison
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
University of Wisconsin-Madison  May 2014 - Present
University of Wisconsin-Madison  March 2013 - Present
Stella & Dot  June 2013 - May 2015
University of Northern Iowa  July 2010 - February 2013
About Face Theatre  October 2009 - October 2009
Chicago Opera Theater  January 2008 - May 2009
Sarasota Opera   January 2009 - March 2009
Lookingglass Theatre Company  September 2008 - December 2008
DePaul Opera Theatre   February 2008 - March 2008
Drury Lane Theatre at Water Tower Place   September 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Theatre, Opera, Stage Management, Music, Theatrical Production, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Dance, Production Management, Leadership, Event Planning, Conference Coordination, Organization, Remaining calm in a..., Communication, Social Media Marketing, Project Planning, Google Calendar, Calendar Planning, Meeting Scheduling, Volunteer Management, Networking, Creativity, Social Selling, Home Based Business, Mentoring, College Teaching, Curriculum Design, Syllabus Development, Microsoft Excel, Dropbox, Microsoft Word, Collaborative Problem..., Acting, Production Managment, Set Design

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2003 — 2006
MFA, Stage Management

Lewis University   1999 — 2002
BA, Theatre

Melanie Z. McCarty, CSEP Melanie Z. McCarty, CSEP Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Melanie Z. McCarty, CSEP's Sarasota Opera Experience October 2005 - June 2007
Job Director, Special Events at Children's National Health System
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Children's National Health System  March 2015 - Present
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts  July 2007 - March 2015
International Special Events Society (ISES), Greater Washington DC Chapter   September 2011 - August 2013
Sarasota Opera   October 2005 - June 2007
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa, Jupiter   October 2003 - September 2005
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia  March 2001 - September 2003
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner  March 1998 - March 2001

Skills
Special Events, Event Planning, Fundraising, Event Management, Public Relations, Project Planning, Project Implementation, Hospitality Management, Catering Sales, Budgets, Corporate Events, Catering, Nonprofits, Social Media Marketing, Theatre, Hospitality, Meeting Planning, Fundraisers, Entertainment, Community Outreach, Social Media, Sponsorship, Volunteer Management

Education
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College   1988 — 1992
BA, Political Science

Stuart Holt Stuart Holt Greater Nashville Area Details
Stuart Holt's Sarasota Opera Experience 2004 - 2007
Job Director of School Programs and Community Engagement at the Metropolitan Opera Guild
Industry Music
Experience
Metropolitan Opera Guild  October 2012 - Present
Nashville Opera  August 2007 - October 2012
Sarasota Opera   2004 - 2007

Skills
Performing Arts, Arts Administration, Musical Theatre, Fundraising, Opera, Theatre

Education
Florida State University   1999 — 2001
Master of Music, Opera Production

St. Cloud State University   1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Vocal Music Education

Kim Pross Kim Pross San Francisco Bay Area Details
Kim Pross's Sarasota Opera Experience 2004 - 2006
Job Director of Production at Stanford University
Industry Events Services
Experience
Stanford University - Bing Concert Hall   July 2014 - Present
Stanford University -Bing Concert Hall   May 2011 - July 2014
Holzmueller   January 2007 - April 2011
San Francisco Opera  May 2001 - December 2007
Sarasota Opera   2004 - 2006
Opera Colorado  2004 - 2004
Opera Company of Philadelphia  September 2000 - April 2001
Houston Grand Opera  1998 - 2001

Education
DePaul University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Lighting Design/Scenic Design

Cynthia Edwards Cynthia Edwards Greater New York City Area Details
Cynthia Edwards's Sarasota Opera Experience 1990 - 1994
Job Stage Director
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
The Gardner Documentary Group   December 2013 - Present
American Classical Orchestra   2009 - 2014
New York City Opera  1988 - 2013
Anchorage Opera  2008 - 2012
Baltimore Opera   2004 - 2004
Harrisburg Opera   1997 - 2002
Florida Grand Opera  1997 - 1997
SUNY Stony Brook  1997 - 1997
OperaDelaware  1995 - 1995
Sarasota Opera   1990 - 1994

Skills
Opera, Classical, Vocal, Theatre, Drama, Aria and Role Coaching, Music Education, Performing Arts, Stage, Musical Theatre, Arts Administration, Choral, Festivals, Oratorio, Dialects, Film, Composition, Concerts, Pianist, Piano, Vocal Coaching, Orchestral Music, Ensemble, Plays, Chamber Music, Stage Management, Dance, Broadway, Improvisation, Theatrical Production, Shakespeare, Stage Combat

Education
Butler University
Bachelor of Music, Education (Voice), cum laude

Leah Dexter Leah Dexter Chicago, Illinois Details
Leah Dexter's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2011 - March 2013
Job Professional opera singer, Performing artist
Industry Music
Experience
Motor City Lyric Opera   2003 - Present
Sarasota Opera   January 2011 - March 2013
North Congregational Church   2009 - 2013
Opera New Jersey  June 2012 - July 2012
Arbor Opera Theater  May 2011 - June 2011
New York Harlem Theater   2007 - 2010
Opera North  July 2009 - August 2009
San Francisco Opera  May 2009 - June 2009
Lyric Opera of Chicago  October 2008 - December 2008
Michigan Opera Theatre  2004 - 2008

Skills
Oratorio, Classical, Musical Theatre, Voice Lessons, Performing Arts, Singing, Choral, Music, Theatre, Music Education, Dance, Opera, Acting, Violin, Cello

Education
University of Michigan   2002 — 2004
Master of Music, Vocal Performance, Magna Cum Laude, 4.2

University of Michigan   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance, Magna Cum Laude, 4.0

Lucas Tannous Lucas Tannous Greater New York City Area Details
Lucas Tannous's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2009 - February 2009
Job ESL Instructor
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Sole Proprietorship  January 2002 - Present
Lehman College  February 2013 - December 2014
Rennert International  July 2011 - August 2013
Sarasota Opera   January 2009 - February 2009
Laifer Artists Managment   October 2006 - September 2007

Skills
Orchestral Music, German, Opera, Arts Administration, Recording, Singing, Public Relations, Fundraising, Theatre, Classical, Music History, Social Networking, Oratorio, Performing Arts, Music, Festivals, Stage

Education
The Johns Hopkins University   2004 — 2006
GPD, Opera

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2000 — 2002
MM, Opera

Westminster Choir College   1996 — 2000
BM, Voice

Melanie Mason Melanie Mason Greater New York City Area Details
Melanie Mason's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2010 - March 2010
Job Cellist
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
The College Board  May 2011 - Present
Keen Company  February 2015 - April 2015
Little Opera Theatre of New York   February 2014 - 2014
Irish Repertory Theatre  December 2006 - 2014
Chelsea House  August 2007 - February 2011
Star Wars: In Concert   May 2010 - July 2010
Sarasota Opera   January 2010 - March 2010
Irish Repertory Theatre  December 2009 - February 2010
Star Wars: In Concert   October 2009 - November 2009
White Plains Performing Arts Center  March 2009 - April 2009

Skills
Music, Orchestral Music, Musical Theatre, Opera, Theatre, Performing Arts, Copy Editing, Editing, Content Development, Textbooks, Academic Publishing, Editorial, Proofreading, Adobe Acrobat, Entertainment, Publishing

Education
NYU School of Professional Studies   2003 — 2003
Copyediting, A

Juilliard   1976 — 1978
Diploma, Cello Performance

Oberlin College   1973 — 1976
B.M., Cello

University of Pennsylvania   1971 — 1973
Liberal Arts

Greg Parry Greg Parry San Francisco Bay Area Details
Greg Parry's Sarasota Opera Experience October 2011 - October 2013
Job Director of Marketing at Ballet San Jose
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Ballet San Jose  January 2014 - Present
Sarasota Opera   October 2011 - October 2013
Parry Arts Consulting   September 2009 - October 2011
San Diego Symphony  October 2004 - May 2010
Sarasota Opera   August 2000 - September 2004
The Banff Centre  1990 - 2000

Skills
Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing, Advertising, Theatre, Entertainment, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Brand Development

Education
University of Alberta   1980 — 1985
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Organizational Theary

David Arend David Arend San Francisco Bay Area Details
David Arend's Sarasota Opera Experience January 1999 - February 1999
Job Double bassist, composer and teacher
Industry Music
Experience
Jack Perla and Poet's Cabaret   2008 - Present
Bellingham Festival of Music   2006 - Present
Oakland East Bay Symphony  2001 - Present
Aleks Girshevich Trio   2011 - October 2013
Acá Trio   2007 - 2013
San Francisco Symphony  2005 - 2013
Arts First Oakland   2002 - 2012
San Francisco Academy Orchestra   2003 - 2011
Key West Symphony   1998 - 2000
Sarasota Opera   January 1999 - February 1999

Skills
Bass, Composition, Performing Arts, Music, Improvisation, Classical, Jazz, Orchestral, Symphony, Opera, Chamber Music, Festivals, Recording, Teaching, Non-profits, Arts Administration, Event Management, Writing, Orchestral Music, Music Theory, Double Bass, Drums, Nonprofits

Education
The Juilliard School   1995 — 1997
Master of Music, Classical double bass

Oberlin College   1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (English Literature), Bachelor of Music (Classical double bass)

Northfield Mt. Hermon School   1987 — 1990

Kevin Blume Kevin Blume Greater Boston Area Details
Kevin Blume's Sarasota Opera Experience 2002 - 2002
Job Litigation Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Dechert  2006 - 2013
Dechert LLP  2005 - 2005
Callens Law Firm   2004 - 2004
Opera Carolina  2002 - 2003
Sarasota Opera   2002 - 2002
ConvaTec  2000 - 2001

Skills
Commercial Litigation, Securities Litigation, Legal Research, Employment Law

Education
Duke University School of Law   2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (JD)

Duke University School of Law   2003 — 2006
Master of Laws (LLM), International & Comparative Law

Eastman School of Music   1995 — 1999
Master of Music (MM), Vocal Performance

The Johns Hopkins University   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History

Newton North High School

Steve Cooksey Steve Cooksey Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Steve Cooksey's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2007 - September 2014
Job Retired
Industry Entertainment
Experience
None  September 2014 - Present
Sarasota Opera   January 2007 - September 2014
IATSE LOCAL 412 SARASOTA fLORIDA   1979 - 2014
IATSE 321   1985 - 2013
Irving Berlins White Christmas National Tour  2005 - 2006
Les Miserables  September 1999 - March 2003
Showboat  1998 - 1998
Tommy   1993 - 1995
Annie  1982 - 1982

Skills
Lighting, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Opera, Stage Management, Stage Lighting, Stage, Production Managment, Theatrical Production, Event Management, Performing Arts, Entertainment, Drama, Festivals, Lighting Design, Production Management

Education
Johnson and Wales University   1974 — 1976
Assoc, Culinary

Lizz Clark-Kleinknecht Lizz Clark-Kleinknecht Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Lizz Clark-Kleinknecht's Sarasota Opera Experience July 2008 - August 2009
Job Corporate Event Coordination/Theatre Lighting Designer
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Media Stage  June 2015 - Present
Everlast Productions  January 2015 - May 2015
Miramar Cultural Center ArtsPark   June 2014 - April 2015
Everlast productions  October 2014 - January 2015
Mills James Productions  November 2013 - June 2014
Manatee School for the Arts  July 2009 - June 2011
Lizz Klein Design   April 2007 - June 2011
I.A.T.S.E local 412   2007 - 2011
Sarasota Opera   July 2008 - August 2009

Skills
Theatre, Customer Satisfaction, Lighting Design, Teaching Acting, Sound Design, Business Performance..., Stage, Lighting, Dance, Set Design, Vectorworks, Stage Management, Performing Arts, Photography, Theatrical Production, Directing, Stage Lighting, Arts Administration, Scenic Painting, Lightwright, Live Sound, Lighting Control, Production Managment, Teaching, Technical Production, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Entertainment, Acting, Drama, Festivals, Live Events, Props, Projection, Sewing, Architectural Lighting, Sound, Sound Reinforcement, Costume Design, Corporate Events, Singing, Production Management, Event Management, Music, Event Planning, Musical Theatre

Education
Point Park University   2002 — 2007
BFA, Technical Theatre/ Lighting Design

Notre Dame Cathedral Latin High School   1999 — 2002
Diploma, N/A

Rachel Assi Rachel Assi Dallas, Texas Details
Rachel Assi's Sarasota Opera Experience December 2012 - May 2014
Job Executive Director at Fine Arts Chamber Players
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Fine Arts Chamber Players   January 2015 - Present
Big Thought  June 2014 - January 2015
Sarasota Opera   December 2012 - May 2014
Gloria Musicae, Inc.   2010 - December 2012
New York City Public Schools  August 2007 - June 2011

Skills
Arts Administration, Music, Choral, Music Education, Singing, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Ensemble, Musical Theatre, Nonprofits, Opera, Classical, Chamber Music, Theatre, Musicians, Teaching, Pianist, Performing Arts, Vocal, Piano, Acting, Stage, Dance, Music Industry, Orchestral Music

Education
Drexel University   2011 — 2014
MA, arts administration

Rutgers University-New Brunswick   2003 — 2007
BM, Music, vocal performance, music education

Stacey Canterbury Climie Stacey Canterbury Climie Greater Denver Area Details
Stacey Canterbury Climie's Sarasota Opera Experience December 2005 - April 2006
Job Opera Singer at Opera Fort Collins
Industry Music
Experience
Opera Fort Collins   March 2006 - Present
Opera Theatre of the Rockies   January 2006 - Present
Utah Festival Opera  May 2008 - August 2008
Sarasota Opera   December 2005 - April 2006
Opera Colorado  December 2001 - May 2002
Tri-Cities Opera  August 1998 - November 2001

Education
Cleveland Institute of Music   1996 — 1998
MM, Vocal Performance

Cleveland Institute of Music   1992 — 1996
BM, Vocal Performance

Reid Westergaard Reid Westergaard Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Reid Westergaard's Sarasota Opera Experience January 1985 - April 1985
Job OPERA SINGER at MUSICA DA CAMERA
Industry Entertainment
Experience
MUSICA DA CAMERA   InstructorGateway Community Action PartnershipSeptember 2006 - August 2012
Cincinnati Opera  June 1985 - August 1986
Sarasota Opera   January 1985 - April 1985
Goldovsky Opera Theater   June 1983 - August 1983

Skills
Private Voice Instructor, Music Instructor, Artistic Director, Stage Director, Opera & Oratorio Singer, Church Music, Cantor, Theatre, Singing, Festivals, Vocal Coaching, Teaching, Performing Arts, Vocal, Songs, Music Education, Musical Theatre, Classical, Choral, Concerts, Opera, Oratorio

Education
University of The Arts   1979 — 1983
Masters of Music in Opera Singing/Voice, Opera & Voice

Rowan University   1977 — 1978
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION

Rutgers University   1974 — 1977
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), MUISIC (Voice)

Eric Nathan Brady Eric Nathan Brady Saint Louis, Missouri Details
Eric Nathan Brady's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2012 - March 2012
Job Assistant Stage Manager at The Dallas Opera/Stages St. Louis
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
The Dallas Opera  October 2008 - Present
STAGES St. Louis  May 2012 - August 2014
Opera Piccola  January 2014 - February 2014
The New Jewish Theatre   November 2012 - December 2012
Sarasota Opera   January 2012 - March 2012
Piedmont Opera  September 2008 - October 2008
Fort Worth Opera  2007 - 2008
Indiana University Opera Theatre   2007 - 2008
Indianapolis Opera  2007 - 2007
Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre  2005 - 2007

Skills
Performing Arts, Stage Management, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Stage, Opera, Music, Singing, Classical, Entertainment, Theatrical Production, Event Management, Plays

Education
University of Cincinnati   2003 — 2006
MFA, Stage Management

Millikin University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

blythe gaissert levitt blythe gaissert levitt Greater New York City Area Details
blythe gaissert levitt's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2008 - April 2008
Job Opera singer and actress
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Metropolitan Opera  2010 - Present
Self Employed  2004 - Present
Los Angeles Philharmonic  February 2013 - March 2013
Sarasota Orchestra  January 2013 - January 2013
Sing for Hope  2006 - 2012
Tulsa Opera  January 2009 - March 2009
The Dido Project   November 2008 - December 2008
Aldeburgh Festival   September 2008 - November 2008
Sarasota Opera   January 2008 - April 2008
LA Opera  January 2008 - January 2008

Skills
Singing, Opera, Theatre, Music, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Classical, Acting, Oratorio, Choral, Vocal Coaching, Vocal

Education
University of Cincinnati   1999 — 2003
MM/AD, Voice, Opera

University of Cincinnati   1999 — 2003
MM/AD, Voice, Opera

monsignor kelly high school

Lauren Cecil Lauren Cecil Greater Chicago Area Details
Lauren Cecil's Sarasota Opera Experience October 2012 - November 2012
Job Wig Run Crew at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Industry Fine Art
Experience
Lyric Opera of Chicago  January 2013 - Present
The Paramount Theatre (Aurora)   July 2014 - January 2015
The Paramount Theatre (Aurora)   April 2014 - October 2014
Utah Shakespeare Festival  May 2014 - August 2014
Sarasota Opera   October 2012 - November 2012
Utah Shakespearean Festival  May 2012 - October 2012
Utah Shakespeare Festival  May 2012 - August 2012
Sarasota Opera   October 2011 - April 2012
Utah Shakespeare Festival  August 2011 - October 2011
Utah Shakespearean Festival  June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Arts Administration, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Stage, Acting, Shakespeare, Stage Management, Dance, Art, Theatrical Production

Education
Aveda Institute- New Orleans   2009 — 2010
Cosmetology, cosmetology

Murray State University   2005 — 2009
B.S. Theatre Arts

Ken Tarasi Ken Tarasi Sarasota, Florida Area Details
Ken Tarasi's Sarasota Opera Experience April 2009 - Present
Job Finance Director at Sarasota Opera
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Sarasota Opera   April 2009 - Present
Pittsburgh Opera, Inc.   September 1983 - April 2009

Skills
Budgets, Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, Performing Arts, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Arts Administration, Event Management, Non-profits, Fundraising, Accounting, Grant Writing

Education
Duquesne University   1977 — 1981
B.S., Accounting

Jill VanderPol Jill VanderPol Apollo Beach, Florida Details
Jill VanderPol's Sarasota Opera Experience August 2003 - June 2004
Job Communications and Public Relations Specialist
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Newland Communities  November 2012 - February 2014
Port Manatee   November 2006 - February 2013
Horizon Bay Retirement Living  2004 - 2006
Sarasota Opera   August 2003 - June 2004
Various  June 1997 - September 2002

Skills
Public Speaking, Public Relations, Event Planning, Marketing, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, New Business Development, Budgets, Crisis Communications, Social Media Marketing, Customer and Client..., Marketing Strategy, Editing, Microsoft Office, Media Relations, Online Advertising, Budget, Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite, Purchasing Negotiation, Proofreading, Project Management, Real Estate Development, New Home Sales

Education
The Ohio State University   1990 — 1995
BA Broadcast Journalism, Broadcast Journalism - Criminology

Mount Notre Dame   1986 — 1990
College Prep, Communication and Media Studies

Susan Stone-Li Susan Stone-Li Houston, Texas Details
Susan Stone-Li's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2010 - March 2011
Job Redhead. Theater. Opera. Life.
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Houston Grand Opera  September 2011 - November 2012
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts  March 2011 - July 2012
Aspen Music Festival and School  June 2010 - August 2011
Sarasota Opera   January 2010 - March 2011
SpringHill Suites by Marriott  July 2009 - May 2010
Orlando Opera Company  February 2008 - April 2009
New Orleans Opera   October 2008 - October 2008
Florida State University  August 2006 - May 2008
Opera Grand Rapids  April 2007 - May 2007

Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City   2002 — 2005
BM

Florida State University
Opera Production/Stage Direction

Sue Sittko Sue Sittko Portland, Oregon Area Details
Sue Sittko's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2014 - March 2014
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

Sue Barber Sue Barber Harrisonburg, Virginia Details
Sue Barber's Sarasota Opera Experience 1996 - 1997
Job Bassoonist, Professor at James Madison University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Brevard Music Festival   2004 - Present
James Madison University  2000 - Present
Freelance Music Professional   1990 - Present
Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra  1995 - 2000
Sarasota Opera   1996 - 1997
Hartford Symphony Orchestra  1991 - 1993

Skills
Chamber Music, Teaching, Orchestral, Classical, Music Education, Bassoon, Orchestral Music, Festivals, Symphony, Performing Arts, Ensemble, Music, Piano, Musical Theatre, Music Theory

Education
Louisiana State University   1995 — 2000
Doctor of Musical Arts, Bassoon Performance

The Juilliard School   1988 — 1990
MM, Bassoon Performance

The Crane School fo Music SUNY Potsdam   1984 — 1988
BM, Music Performance, Bassoon

Marcello Cormio Marcello Cormio Bloomington, Indiana Area Details
Marcello Cormio's Sarasota Opera Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Conductor Le nozze di Figaro at Sarasota Opera
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Sarasota Opera   January 2015 - Present
West Virginia University  July 2014 - Present
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra  November 2014 - December 2014
Michigan State University  September 2014 - November 2014
Sarasota Opera   January 2014 - March 2014
Manhattan School of Music  October 2013 - November 2013
Opera National de Lorraine   September 2013 - October 2013
University of Kentucky Music School and Opera Theater   September 2011 - May 2013
Manhattan School of Music  October 2012 - November 2012
Summer Opera Workshop at IU   June 2012 - June 2012

Skills
Opera, Classical, Orchestral Music, Music Education, Chamber Music, Ensemble, Music, Choral, Music Theory, Singing, Piano, Musical Theatre, Performing Arts, Conducting, Arts Administration, Choral Conducting, Musical

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2007 — 2009
Master's of Music, Conducting

Angela Dabbert Angela Dabbert Sarasota, Florida Area Details
Angela Dabbert's Sarasota Opera Experience August 2000 - Present
Job Accounts Payable Accounting at Sarasota Opera
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Sarasota Opera   August 2000 - Present

Skills
Theatre, Performing Arts, Opera, Stage, Accounting

Education
Dayton High, Dayton Kentucky

Sarasota County Technical Institute
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Donald Worthington, PE Donald Worthington, PE Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Donald Worthington, PE's Sarasota Opera Experience Owner and CEOWorthington Air Products, Inc.1984 - 2000
Job Independent Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Professional
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Sarasota Opera   Owner and CEOWorthington Air Products, Inc.1984 - 2000

Education
Auburn University   1953 — 1960
B.S., Mechanical Engineering

Milene Moreira Milene Moreira Sarasota, Florida Area Details
Milene Moreira's Sarasota Opera Experience 2005 - Present
Job Violinist Sarasota Orchestra
Industry Music
Experience
Wintergreen Summer Music Festival   2009 - Present
Strings Attached Inc   2005 - Present
Sarasota Opera   2005 - Present
Florida Orchestra   2004 - Present
Sarasota Orchestra  2003 - Present

Skills
Orchestral Music, Performing Arts, Chamber Music, Music, Classical, Ensemble, Contemporary Music, Violin, Symphony, Music Performance, Opera, Music Theory, Music History

Education
Carnegie Mellon University
Master's degree

Musikhochschule Freiburg Germany
K. A. Diploma

University of Hartford
Graduate Performance Diploma

Univesidade. federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Bachelor of Music

Jared Morrison Jared Morrison Greater Nashville Area Details
Jared Morrison's Sarasota Opera Experience 2001 - 2003
Job Director of Performing Arts at Tennessee Arts Commission
Industry Music
Experience
Tennessee Arts Commission  January 2014 - Present
Christ Church Cathedral  August 2013 - Present
Sony Music Entertainment  October 2011 - 2013
St. George's Episcopal Church   August 2008 - December 2012
Nashville Symphony  August 2007 - October 2011
Clayton State University  2004 - 2007
OPERA America  2003 - 2004
Sarasota Opera   2001 - 2003

Skills
Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Blogging, Publicity, Marketing, Event Management, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Press Releases, Singing, Music, Public Relations

Education
Florida State University   1999 — 2000
M.A., Arts Administration

Shorter College   1995 — 1999
B.A., Music (Voice)

Salzburg College   1998 — 1998

Tara Foster Tara Foster Englewood, Florida Details
Tara Foster's Sarasota Opera Experience October 2014 - November 2014
Job Experience with: Design, Administration, Management, Coaching and Instruction
Industry Design
Experience
Hoover Sailing Club   May 2015 - August 2015
Hoover Sailing Club   May 2015 - August 2015
Asolo Repertory Theatre  March 2015 - May 2015
Asolo Repertory Theatre  December 2014 - January 2015
Sarasota Opera   October 2014 - November 2014
Alliance Theatre  June 2014 - October 2014
Hoover Sailing Club   July 2012 - August 2014
Denison University  May 2013 - May 2014
Denison University  January 2011 - May 2013
Denison University  September 2010 - February 2013

Education
Denison University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Harvard University   2009 — 2009

Pine View School   2006 — 2010
High School

Ben Jewell-Plocher Ben Jewell-Plocher Sarasota, Florida Details
Ben Jewell-Plocher's Sarasota Opera Experience August 2011 - Present
Job Manager of Educational Activities at Sarasota Opera
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Sarasota Opera   August 2011 - Present
The Muny  May 2011 - August 2011
Interlochen Center for the Arts  August 2009 - May 2011
The Muny  June 2010 - August 2010
Interlochen Center for the Arts  June 2010 - June 2010
The Muny  May 2009 - August 2009
Indianapolis Children's Choir  June 2006 - June 2007

Education
Southern Methodist University   2007 — 2009
Master of Music, Vocal Performance

Butler University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance