jessica katz

Organize and manage calendars for 3 high level Executives, and support special projects and events. Partner with members of other departments on behalf of Execs; help prioritize Shared Services’ interests. Assist Legal team in document workflow and turnaround. Build reports to manage department expenses. Support Recruiting Team in on-site candidate experience. Arrange travel.

Provided administrative support in LORT A Theater’s Artistic Department. Maintained daily operations and anticipated needs of artistic staff via phone and email. Upheld a collaborative workplace environment. Facilitated and provided coverage of new work via workshops, commissioned pieces. Co-curated and staffed the New Strands Festival, a free, public festival showcasing over 100 artists. Scheduled and ran EPAs for 17/18 season. Line produced 6 successful public events with guest speakers and artists. Supported literary management through script coverage. Compiled dramaturgical research (research, writing, editing) for 2 Mainstage productions. Wrote articles for educational publication Words on Plays. Assistant Directed a Mainstage show, recorded accurate daily notes and communicated directives to groups of up to 50 actors.

Contributed to the daily operations of an internationally operating ensemble theater company via email correspondence. Kept open communication between Board trustees and the Producing Director. Organized and created donor acknowledgements and successfully continued existing campaigns. Assisted in managing grants and donor databases using Artful.ly software. Assistant produced fundraising events.

Attended to the flow of service and organization of fellow staff. Maintained excellent customer care under high-pressure situations as part of a team unit. Earned a NYC Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene issued Food Safety ID, required for managing staff.

Aided in providing Special Needs students the optimal summer school environment in a 12:1:4 classroom. Led class instruction and gave one-on-one assistance.

Anticipate business needs of 4 Talent Managers, with talent rosters across Film/TV/Digital + Social . Submit clients on Breakdown, prepare submissions via Active Pitch. Schedule internal and external meetings. Record notes during meetings and calls. Provide script coverage and editing. Maintain Director’s calendar and travel. Guide clients on brand deliverables/creative and act as liaison to brands and casting offices. Track all client deals/contracts and generate invoices for accounting.

Managed relationships with current and prospective donors via phone/email & events to discuss CTG's community impact and legacy, cultivating member support and establishing gifts.