SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development
Employee 2002–2014, Consultant 1998–2002
As Managing Director
Budgeting
Day-to-day financial management
Staff supervision
Project development & management
Long-term strategic planning
Ross is a hard working and dedicated individual with a great work ethic and a good sense of self.
He maintains high standards for himself and for those around him. He is creative and detailed in his work and is never afraid of a challenge. Ross meets expectations and delivers results.
—Richard Hitchler, Artistic Director of SteppingStone Theatre
As Marketing Director
Annual marketing plans
Brochure & print ad design
Photography & Photoshop
Account management
Radio ad copy-writing & voicing
Playbill design & production
Website development & maintenance
As Development Director
Individual fundraising planning & execution
Government, corporate & foundation fundraising planning & execution
Capital campaign planning & execution
Grant-writing & reporting
Records management
Donor relations
Other Major Projects
Designed and developed company’s operations database (MS Access)
Converted ticketing systems (to Access in 2004 & from Access to SQL-based cloud service in 2014)
Project manager for major construction
Worked with outside designers on website redesign & implementation
Special event planning & management
Triple Espresso Company
1997–2002
As Communications Director
Advertising plans for the show in markets around the country
Graphic design
Advertising account management for Minneapolis, San Diego, Seattle, Milwaukee, etc.
Supervision & coordination of PR consultants
Website design & development
Consultant
1996-1998
Performing work for Illusion Theater, Penumbra Theatre Company, Troupe America
Set up computerized ticketing systems (Illusion & Penumbra)
Consult with leadership and staff on box office workflow, policies and procedures (Illusion & Penumbra)
Website, logo and print advertising design (Troupe America)
SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development