Maddalena Deichmann-Warfield

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About me

I have been a manager in the performing arts for over 15 years; I have worked in production and administration in theatres, performing art schools and venues both in Europe and in the United States, working on events, concerts, dance, opera plays and developing school programs.
While my degrees and focus have always been on management, administration and producing, I have held almost every position backstage and in the front of house, including marketing and public relations; as a result I am deeply aware of every stage of the process of offering a live performance to an audience.
In the past three or four years I have also deepened my interest and developed my skills in all web-related matters, from building websites to the use of social media both personally and professionally.
Additionally, I have recently been working with young artists and helping them develop their art; I have worked with performing arts educational institutions since 2006 and I deeply enjoy fostering the blossoming of young artists as well as developing an audience for them.

While my CV illustrates my experience and training, what it cannot communicate is my dedication to my craft. My professional creed and particular skills include:
* Pride in the quality of my work, and a willingness to personally perform even the most menial tasks to remove project obstacles and get the job done;
* Ability to envision how specific parts of the process should flow, and communicate and develop those ideas, always with positive results;
* Expertise in production assessment and collaborating with artistic and technical directors in the evaluation of a repertoire;
* Ability to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines;
* Excellent organisational skills;
* A detailed attention to budgeting and planning financial resources for the success of the institution, with a focus on negotiating with both artists and vendors of all kinds;
* Ability to build lasting relationships with artists, vendors, skilled labour, audience, students and colleagues;
* A passion for developing new and innovative approaches to problem solving and a deep belief in teamwork;
* Excellent skills in guiding, motivating, training and mentoring young artists and managers.

My degree in theatre and my diverse management and public relations skills make me a good candidate for a position in either production or administration; with my experience, my passion and a strong commitment to my craft, I know I could add significant value to any team.

During my experience as production and event coordinator and administrator in the last seven years or so, I have developed and refined my organisational skills, and the ability to keep an eye on the big picture while paying attention to the details; I know how to identify priorities and distribute the workload along an efficient timeline. Always keeping an open mind, I am able to be creative in identifying new options or solutions.

And while it might take some time to get up to speed with the specifics of each organisation, having prepared, monitored and interpreted numerous budgets, invoices, contracts and documents of all kinds, I feel confident in my financial management and drafting skills, as well as my ability to make decisions and communicate them and their reasons. I am a believer in team-work and love working with others, and, while I am comfortable working alone and making decisions, I always try to create and maintain a pleasant work environment where good communication is the norm and everyone is open to suggestions and critique.

I am looking for a vital and dynamic institution where to bring my professional skills and develop new ones, implementing current strategies as well as developing new ones.

Being a EEA national, I do not need a permit to live and work in the UK, and with my well-rounded professional background, I look forward to a new and interesting career opportunity.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further question or information. References are easily available upon request.
I look forward to discussing my qualifications in more detail.

Thank you for taking the time to read this!
Additional skills:
- Works well under pressure and within tight deadlines in a busy working environment
- Budgeting and budget managing
- Knowledge of dance and music terminology
- Reads Music, music literate
- Languages spoken: fluent Italian and English, Spanish (good), French and German (basic)
- Scheduling, office managing, team leader
- Negotiating, drafting of contracts and other financial documents (invoices etc)
- Team player who does not shy away from decision-making
- Comfortable dealing with people at all levels
- Familiar with unions regulations: AEA, IATSE, AGMA, SSDC, USA, AFM
- Computer skills: MAC and PC, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point etc), Adobe reative design suite CS5, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Visio; internet proficient; Wordpress, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social media.
- US and Italian driving license
- CPR, AED and First Aid Certified
- NYC Fire Dept. certified Fire Guard
- AEA and AGMA member
- Basic stage drafting skills
Industry awards:
2004 Drama Desk Award for best revival of a play for Pullman Car Hiawatha and the Happy Journey to Trenton and Camden (Production Stage Manager)
Referees:
Dr. Edward Bolcovac
Director of Vocal Division, Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford
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Ms Linda Jackson
Managing Director, Glimmerglass Opera Email: removed

Ms Sharon Dante
Executive Director, Nutmeg Ballet and Conservatory
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Mo. Doris Kosloff
Artistic Director, Connecticut Concert Opera
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Mr Harvey Sachs
Music Historian and Scholar
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Sean Griffin
Production Manager, Florida Repertory Theatre
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Dan Duro
Director of Production, Palm Beach Opera
Producing Director, Boston Lyric Opera
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Additional information:
please consider reviewing my profile on LinkedIn:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/maddalenadeichmann


Crew:
From conception to any stage of realisation, I manage media, film and live productions with expert and organised method.
With strong organisational, administrative and management experience, I am an eager and quick learner and I enjoy acquiring new skills on the job. I am a reliable and trustworthy professional that can provide a strong organisational backbone against which artistic and creative processes can take place. I enjoy creating the best possible environment for creative personalities to flourish and express their best.

License & Passport

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Production Co-ordinator
Job Titles	Production Supervisor, General Staff, Casting Assistant, Events Management / Support, Marketing / PR, Props Assistant / Support, Props Master, Music Director, Production Support, Production Coordinator, Production Manager, Stage Manager, 1st AD (Assistant Director), Production Assistant (PA), Producer, Director
Years in industry	6+ years
Organisations / Memberships	Equity (UK)
Work Permits	EU, USA