Anna Ables

Experience

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  Oklahoma Arts Institute

  Sept 2001 - Apr 2004

  *Coordinated all press and media for OAI programs*Coordinated 3 yearly traveling exhibitions of student artwork*Oversaw design and creation of all print materials*Created 3-year public relations plan for organization*Managed the on-site public relations office for summer and fall programs, with staff of 4+*Oversaw design and implementation of new web site *Managed all aspects of student services, including enrollment, class coordination and scheduling, and file management*Corresponded with 50+ artist-faculty to meet individual workshop needs*Coordinated and executed auditions for the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute*Managed OAI on-site offices for the OAI summer and fall programs*Created faculty/staff procedural manuals

  • Director of Public Relations and Outreach

    Sept 2003 - Apr 2004

  • Assistant Director of Programs

    Sept 2001 - Sept 2003
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  Chicago International Film Festival

  May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Sponsorship Associate (Internship for Graduate Studies)

  *Managed 40+ sponsorship contracts for the Chicago International Film Festival and Summer Gala Sponsors included American Airlines, The Chicago Tribune, Bentley, Aquafina, Starbucks, HBO, Mouton Cadet, Hpnotiq, Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Stella Artois, Comcast, and Equal.*Created and presented proposals to potential sponsors including Starbucks and Aquafina.*Ensured that contractual obligations were met, including use of corporate logos, signage, and products for promotion and events.

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  DePaul University

  Sept 2006 - Dec 2021

  Director of Marketing and Public Relations

  *Managed Group Sales, Front of House, Special Events, and Audience Services teams to ensure a positive experience for all patrons and team members.*Worked with freelance videographers, photographers, and designers as creative project manager and producer to develop marketing materials, video assets, and website and social media content.*Developed and implemented annual marketing plan to generate ticket sales (300+performances annually).*Developed, managed, and promoted TTS's brand identity. Generate regular media placements and respond to press inquiries.*Planned and promoted special events, including the annual gala. Worked with development and alumni relations teams to produce fundraising and outreach events. Secured and managed celebrity honorees for Annual Awards for Excellence in the Arts, the University's largest fundraising gala, raising over $400,000 annually (Past honorees have included Alec Baldwin, Angela Bassett, Andre De Shields, Stana Katic, Nathan Lane, S. Epatha Merkerson, Michael Shannon, Ben Vereen, and Fred Willard). Show less

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  Glenview Park District

  Jan 2022 - now

  Director of Brand Strategy and Community Engagement

  *Provides dynamic leadership and direction in the design and implementation of an overall marketing, communications, public relations and sponsorship plan for all facilities of the Glenview Park District.*Engages the media to tell the Park District's story, garner public support and promote the District's events and programs.*Collaborates to develop strategies for addressing District-wide issues or areas of concern involving other government agencies, community organizations, foundation support, special interest groups, employees at large and the general public.*Oversees sponsorship efforts across all 12 facilities and 26 parks.*Manages annual marketing budget of $800,000+, plus indirect responsibility for an additional $500,000 marketing budget at the facility level.*Manages team of four full-time employees in addition to a part-time employee and seasonal interns. Show less