cyndi mudge
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS |
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n Extensive background in non-profit administration. n Seasoned marketing and public relations professional. n 15 years experience in festival, special event, and conference management. n Experienced in fundraising through grantwriting, corporate sponsorships, and development of individual giving campaigns. |
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RELEVANT WORK Experience |
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2003 to present Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Assoc. Astoria, OR Executive Director n Responsible for overseeing operations to produce a nationally sanctioned Signature Event commemoration comprised of nine components including a festival, speaker series, opening ceremony, and experiential event on Astoria-Megler Bridge. n Directed Marketing efforts, which included the successful development of a Commemorative Magazine, regional banner program, posters, rack cards, website, and securing TV, print, and radio sponsors. n Established
budget and grant management procedures that allowed LCBA to expand its
programs from $60,000 in 2003 to a $1.3 million agency that provided
critical support for development of the Fort To Sea Trail, production of the
national Signature Event, and completion of various National Park Service
programs benefiting |
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1997-1999 Theatre
Executive Director n Grew association membership from 20 to more than 500. n Successfully managed relocation of association office from a private residence to a 7,000 square foot arts studio facility. n Established procedures for studio rentals and exceeded rental revenue projections the first year of operations. n Produced
annual n Secured grant funding. n Developed and implemented membership services including a website, email listserve, membership directory, special programs, and newsletter. |
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1989-1999 Pock
Communications, Inc. President & Founder n Produced and promoted large-scale consumer shows (attendance of 50,000+) as well as trade shows, conferences, and workshops. Notable projects include the KCPQ 13 Kids Fun Fair produced in the Kingdome, Pike Place Market Street Festival, A Celebration of Transitions (public arts and vendor festival for people with disabilities), and Artspring for Very Special Arts Washington. n
Provided marketing and public relations
services to non-profit and corporate clients. n Consistently met or exceeded sales and sponsor goals for clients. n Worked effectively with government agencies for processing permits and meeting city, county, and state regulations for producing community-wide events. n Sample client list includes: KCPQ 13 TV, Pike Place Market Merchants Association, Domino’s Pizza, Dorothy Hamell Ice Capades, Meydenbauer Theatre, Everett Performing Arts Center, Seattle International Children's Festival, and Seattle International Music Festival, among others. |
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Interests & mEMBERSHIPS |
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Astoria Rotary, writing, website development Recipient of the 2005 Oregon Tourism Volunteer Achievement Award. |
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References available upon request. Full work history. |
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Phone (503) 440-7168 • e-mail cyndi@spelvin.com |
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