EUGENE J.

HUTCHINS
626-584-6575
PROFILE
Strong organizational skills.
Strategic abilities to execute both short and long-term plans and goals.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Resourceful and creative problem-solver that is able to multi-task.
Highly developed sense of motivation and exceptional follow through capabilitie
s.
Dedicated Individual.
MANAGEMENT
Over fourteen years of Project Management experience: facilitating and planning
live theatrical productions of opera, dance, and theatre from conception to fin
al execution.
Operational administration of a regional opera company with $901,000 budget.
Negotiated and executed contracts resulting in fair and beneficial terms for al
l parties.
Evaluated and assessed a variety of productions and programs.
Supervised and motivated teams of both volunteers and professional staff.
Managed Front of House Operations for a variety of mid-size legitimate theatres
, including customer service training for volunteer ushers and concessions staff
.
Initiated a box office analysis of a midlevel Off Broadway theatre company resu
lting in better
earned income projections for cash flow, budget planning, and developing marketi
ng strategies.
MARKETING
Developed "Rush Ticket" promotional campaigns leading to revenue of over $240,0
00.
Planned and executed promotions and special projects, such as the WQXR Season P
reviews, Renewal Subscription Sweepstakes including securing prize packages from
American Airlines and Intercontinental Hotels Group.
Segmented mailing database and brochure creative resulting in greater renewal a
nd acquisition rates that ultimately resulted in a lower cost for future campaig
ns.
Wrote sales copy and press releases for selected campaigns. Proofread all copy
for department.
Conducted media and historical research resulting in ad buys to expand our audi
ence reach.
DEVELOPMENT
Wrote Grant Proposals resulting in over $15,000 in contributed revenue for both
individual artist projects and non-profit organizations.
Represented department to grant panels leading to $10,000 in contributed revenu
e.
Organized a variety of Special Events including Opening Night Parties, Socials,
and Cast Parties.
Researched Charitable Foundations utilizing Foundation Directory Online and Gra
nt Station.
ADMINISTRATION
Efficiently coordinated Auditions, scheduling up to 450 artists over nine-day p
eriod.
Arranged and facilitated travel & housing accommodations for over 100 artists &
staff members.
Wrote and edited articles for magazines and newsletters. Publication samples a
re available.
Quick Turnaround of Customized Mail Merge Documents.
TEACHING
Crafted a variety of lesson plans for Theatre and Dance Education in both publi
c and private school settings
Collaborated with Public School Teacher to effectively integrate Theatre into m
iddle-school Mathematics curriculum.
Utilized the California Visual and Performing Arts Standards to develop age app
ropriate lessons.
Taught children 6 years old through college level acting, dance, and theatrical
design.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2008 - present: Faculty, Theatre 360
1996 - 2010: Freelance Stage Director, Choreographer, Production Stage Manager.
2002 - 2004: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Florida State University
1999 - 2002: Company Manager/Artistic Administrator, Chautauqua Opera
1997 - 1999: Sales and Promotions Associate - New York City Opera
1996 - 1997: Assistant to Artistic Director - The Pearl Theatre Company
DISTINCTIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
2010-11: Selected Participant, Arts Professionals Advisors Link Program
2010: Professional Certification, Arts For All Teaching Artist Training Program
2010: Finalist, DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the Kennedy Center Fellows
hip
2010: Finalist, SUNY Potsdam E.J. Noble Arts Management Residency
Since 2008: Voter, LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards
Since 2004: Member, Pi Kappa Lamda (National Music Honor Society)
2002-04: Graduate Assistantship at Florida State University
1999-2000: Individual Artist Grant, Queens Council on the Arts (New York)
EDUCATION
Florida State University May 2004
MM in Opera Production. Emphasis in Stage Direction
New York University May 2002
Certificate in Arts Administration/Management
Course work including Financial Management, Marketing, Development, Legal Issues
in the Arts, and Arts Education.
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) June 1996
BA in Dance. Emphasis in Performance/Choreography
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