Co-owner, Burgundar L3C: Medieval Themed Venue

Authored the 50-page business plan, which included market research, a 10-year plan for continued success, mission statement, target demographic research, etc. 

Designed the legal paperwork and managed the business. Additionally directed the following: theatrical programming and productions, PR and marketing, web design, newsletter, inventory management, grounds management, event coordination.

Leadership

- Managed 5-20 staff in a fast-paced, frantic environment.
- Engaged in dispute resolution, talent management, coaching, supervising, scheduling, mentoring, and organization

Learning and Adaptation:

- Accepted valuable criticism from surveys to improve my performance. Event attendees increased each month by 14%. Each new year saw a 50% increase in paying attendees than the last.

Teamwork
- Collaborated on the marketing, finance, construction, bylaws, dispute resolution, and more, with a team of 9 board members. 

- Worked with a team of 5-12 other writers on plot, character development, story development, etc.

- Event organization and scheduling
- Managed the scheduling of 16 - 20 events a summer
- Organized event scheduling to maximize attendee turnout and minimize scheduling conflicts with the competition.
- Networked with other similar business owners to cross-promote, schedule large events around each other, and maintain good relations.

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Marketing

- Took photo and video, produced promotional videos

- Wrote press releases

- Managed and designed website

- Managed social media pages

- Managed event promotion

- Wrote content for social media pages, promotional material and the website

Other
Troubleshooting, Acting, Public Speaking, Storytelling