marilyn spirt

About

Business executive with broad experience in all aspects of building a business, both for profit and non-profit, from financial management and fundraising to branding, marketing, PR, and education/outreach programs. Experienced in reading and negotiating clinical trials contracts. Interested in early-stage and growing businesses, and in strengthening the vitality of St. Louis through arts and health related organizations.

Country

united states

City

saint louis

Industry

non-profit organization management

Skill

press releases, public relations, grant writing, arts administration, grants, fundraising, theatre, non profits, event planning, nonprofits, newsletters, philanthropy, management, performing arts, marketing, editing

Experience

assistant director

edison theatre washington university

1999-1 - 2000-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Booked theatre season, raised funds, wrote brochure, designed and implemented educational outreach programs

vice president

imparts

1975-1 - 1999-1 · 24 yrs 1 mo

Co-founded and developed retail and wholesale imported automotive parts and accessories business; Grew business to one wholesale and two retail locations with over $1 million in annual sales to customers across North America and Europe; Responsible for all aspects from inception: financing, purchasing and vendor relations with major suppliers, accounting and inventory, marketing, writing and editing quarterly catalogues

managing director

shakespeare festival st. louis

2004-10 - 2009-10 · 5 yrs 1 mo

* Created and implemented annual timeline and plan for fundraising, PR, publications, and events * Wrote/edited all brochures, programs, letters, grants, newsletters, press releases * Prepared annual budgets, responsible for oversight of budget * Ensured a financial reserve each year of my tenure * Responsible for management and hiring of year-round administrative and education staff * Responsible for all fundraising, marketing, PR.

executive director

lifelong vision foundation

2011-7 - 2016-4 · 4 yrs 10 mos

director of development and marketing

shakespeare festival st. louis

2001-9 - 2004-10 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Created and managed to successful implementation development plan, including grant writing, events planning, corporate, foundation, and major donor relationships; created and managed marketing and PR, including writing/editing of brochures, press releases, stories, established and maintained relationships with media.