Anna Lynn Robbins
Efficient, motivated, and personable nonprofit and arts administrator. A calm and
pragmatic problem solver with the ability to facilitate multiple operations at once. Passionate about making the arts and education accessible to all. CONTACT
Address
4709 N Spaulding Avenue Apt 1
Chicago, IL, 60625
Phone
***************@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/anna-lynn-robbins
WORK EXPERIENCE
Executive Director/Company Manager
Hampstead Stage Company, Chicago, IL/Center Barnstead, NH March 2015-July 2020
• Develop and manage monthly and annual budgets in conjunction with the Board of Directors
• Oversee and implement strategies that grow annual revenue by identifying grants and donors with the Director of Development
• Process, track, and reconcile all Accounts Receivable/Payable and Payroll using Quickbooks
• Hire, contract, and supervise all office and touring staff
• Coordinate scheduling and create contracts for 650+ shows per year at schools, libraries, and theatres
• Manage CRM (FileMaker Pro) with over 26,000 contacts
• Create and distribute lesson plans and study guides as added enrichment alongside performances
• Facilitate clear communications and act as a liaison between artistic and office staff, touring staff, and venue contacts
• Schedule, organize, and prepare rehearsals, paperwork, props, costumes, and touring materials
• Collect and analyze data and feedback from performance venues and audience members
• Plan, create, and schedule social media posts
SKILLS
Nonprofit Management
Relationship team building
Theatre production
Data collection and analysis
Data Entry
Budgeting and Finance
Sales coordination
Conflict resolution
Excellent recall
Emotional intelligence
SOFTWARE
QuickBooks
FileMaker Pro
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Suite
Canva
Constant Contact
Dance Instructor/Choreographer
University Performing Arts Centre, Oviedo, FL
May 2012-June 2014
• Taught groups of up to 20 students ages 2-18, with focus on tap, musical theatre, and beginner classes
• Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to all students
• Helped students understand rhythm, leaps, turns and posture
• Developed choreography for up to 20 dancers ages 2-18 for competition and recital performances
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Musical Theatre, Minor: Dance – May 2014 University of Central Florida - Orlando, FL
Choreographer/Lead Teaching Artist
Dream Big Performing Arts Workshop, Chicago, IL
July 2017-August 2019
• Met with production staff and director to plan rehearsal process and create a cohesive production and camp process
• Choreographed and rehearsed dance routines for a full-length musical production with 45 students
• Created and implemented theatre lesson plans for students ages 6-13
• Led and collaborated with a team of teaching artists to ensure a positive and productive process
• Encouraged diverse and unique students at every skill level through positive reinforcement and good sportsmanship
Front Desk Receptionist
ADX Communications, Pensacola, FL
August 2014-December 2014
• Greeted staff, clients, and visitors and maintained visitor logs
• Assisted with a variety of administrative tasks including copying, faxing, and filing
• Answered phones in a professional manner, took messages, and routed calls as necessary using multi-line system
• Accurately input new contact information into CRM
• Transcribed radio advertisements and news segments
• Sorted and distributed mail and packages
• Distributed prizes won by radio listeners