Clare Donohue
Chattanooga,TN. 37421
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Educaation: University of Bridgeport Masters in Education
Purchase College Bachelor in Sociology
Skills: Excellent administrative, organization, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work under pressure and on a highly independent basis. Typing/entry skills of 70wpm with accuracy.
2021- 2022 Bethel Christian Academy
2011 – 2019 Caretaker for mother
2000 – 2011 Elementary School Teacher for Broward County School Board. I worked for North Andrews Gardens School for the Arts under Carol Bassford, Principal teaching 2nd grade. I then worked for Hollywood Central Elementary also teaching 2nd grade for Fran Merenstein, Principal. I was surplussed over to Cooper City Elementary where I became ESOL Certified and Gifted Certified. I taught 3rd grade, 4th grade, 4th grade gifted and was promoted to an administrative position (Reading Coach) under Dennis Schiullo, Principal.
1999 – 2000 Diabetes Center of North Ridge Medical Center (Fort Lauderdale, FL) as a Program Assistant and Diabetes Educator while waiting for a position with the school board.
1992 – 1998 Donohue Management ( Brooklyn, NY)
was established initially as a booking agency working closely with my former boss, Doug Breitbart. I soon signed and developed 3-4 acts over the years and traded them up to larger agencies and labels as their careers developed.
1990 – 1992 Weiner, Rice & Breitbart a/k/a Mad Entertainment
Worked for two high profile entertainment managers/attorneys. I created an maintained their filing system; handled and composed correspondence; fielded about 75 phonecalls a day and coordinated communication between artists, manager, label reps, agents, road crews, video production people; proofed large contracts; publicity pieces and set up showcase opportunities for artists. I attended pertinent music industry conferences and wrote and moderated “Management 101” for the New Music Seminar in NYC (global attendance). I also created their first Music Mgmt. Internship Program recruiting local high school and college students.
1983 – 1990 Professional Vocalist/Background Singer
Toured/performed with original act (911) and later national acts.
During this time period, whenever I was home I was registered with several NY temp agencies and worked for a number of prestigious companies and people. I was selected for top level/high profile client who required a great deal of confidentiality as well as attention to detail. I’ve listed some below:
The Paddington Group; Mitsubishi International Corp.; Debvoise & Plimpton, Esqs.; Pandick Press; Northwestern Mutual Life; American Federation of Musicians; Dlugash & Kevelson, CPA’s; Better Fabrics Testing Bureau
Warner Publishing, Secretary to the Director of Personnel
McGraw Hill, Secretary to Dir. of McGraw Hill Mgmt. Network
Ernst & Young (Secretary to Exec. VP of Mergers & Acquisitions
Milberg, Weiss, Bershad, Hynes & Lerach (P Asst. to Mel Weiss)
Tony DeLauro (Radio City Music Hall Producer & Mgr. for Chubby Checker and Speedo & The Cadillacs
Orion Pictures (Secretary to the Director of Publicity)
Mini-Circuits Laboratories ( Secretary to President)
Bill Caldwell (Photographer with DeKooning)
Behavioral Analysis, Inc. (Personal Asst. to the President)
Hobbies/Interests: Music, art, dance, softball, bicycling, hiking, tennis, community service through Rotary Club; former foster parent