MAYO Communications

Clear & Concise Communicator/Strong Writing Skills/Arts Management

EDUCATION
M.A. in Dance and Related Studies
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC (1997)
Diploma in Dance
University of Surrey, Surrey, ENGLAND (1993)
B.A. in Politics and Government
Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH (1988)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
P.R./ International Booking Agent

Renée Robinson Representation, R3, NY, New York (Presently)
• Booking performing artists internationally.
• Negotiate all contracts.
• Responsible for all publicity and public relations for performing artists.
• Distributing all press kits.
• Grant writing.
• Booking venues.
Publicist

MAYO Communications, Los Angeles, CA (2004-Today)
• New York, Bureau Chief
• Developing productivity strategies and building relationships within the industry to benefit client goals.
• Creating media kits and news releases, managing media events
Managing Director
Winifred R. Harris' Between Lines, Los Angeles, California (Fall 2004 to 2005)
• Responsible for all publicity and public relations.
• Creating and distributing all press kits.
• Generate planned giving letter.
• Creating a budget.
• Coordinating concert and day to day logistics of the company.
• Liaison with Artistic Director.
• Create and distribute all artist contracts.
• Booking venues.
Dance Instructor

Los Angeles County Schools, Los Angeles, California (Summer 2004 to 2005)
• Teach dance to various middle and high schools in Los Angeles.
Assistant Company Manager
New York Harlem Productions Company, Los Angeles, California (Summer 2004)
• Travel on tour with Gershwin's Porgy and Bess production.
• Responsible for all work visas.
• Create and distribute all artist contracts and rooming lists.
• Arrange all airport pick-ups and drop-offs.
Office Assistant
David Mansfield, Attorney at Law, Central Islip, NY (2002-2003)
• Transcribed case-file materials.
• Receptionist duties.
•matches and camp placement.
English Teacher
AEON, Shin Koshigaya, Japan (2001 to 2003)
• Teach conversational English to adults and children.

COMMITTEES
Co-Chair, City at Peace-Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina (1997-1998)
Recording Secretary, Executive Board of Directors
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, North Carolina (1997-1998)
University Search Committee
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina (1996)
University Search Committee
Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio (1986-1988)
Multicultural Day Planning Committee
Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio (1987)