Casey Burden

Experience

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  Chevys Fresh Mexican Rest

  Feb 2000 - May 2000

  Waiter
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  Viacom

  May 2000 - Jan 2001

  Executive Assistant

  Worked as Administrative Assistant to Vice President Senior Counsel/Assistant Corporate Secretary. Responsibilities included working with Senior Counsel to create and/or revise Confidential Senior Executive and Executive Employment Contracts, Amendment Letters, Stock Options Grants and Termination Letters. Prepared materials to be distributed to the Viacom Board of Directors at Regular Meetings and Committee Meetings. Coordinated and executed mailings and faxes to Board and their Assistants.

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  MTV Networks / Logo

  Jan 2001 - Oct 2001

  Administrative Assistant

  Responsibilities included fielding and logging Freelance Bluebooks (W-4, I-9, and other Tax forms) weekly, assuring their completion and working with a deadline for payroll purposes. Supporting MTV Staffing Specialist, duties included coordinating resumes and scheduling candidates for interviews, as well as other Assistant responsibilities.

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  Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP

  Aug 2002 - Mar 2003

  Administrative Assistant

  Worked as Floating Administrative Assistant for firms’ Partners and Associates.

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  Riverside Theater Works

  Aug 2003 - Jan 2005

  Executive Director

  Reported directly to Board of Directors. Responsibilities included managing a full time staff of five, a part time staff of thirty and numerous Volunteers. Worked directly with Board of Directors and Accountant to manage and reduce Corporation’s back debt. Oversaw and initiated Fundraising activities, including Special Events and Gala’s, promotions, grant submissions, corporate sponsorships, etc. Worked directly with Education Director to develop and promote courses appropriate for ages 3 to adult for School of Performing Arts. Developed and maintained Theater’s Artistic vision through an aggressive full performance season, including Musicals, Plays and Children’s performances. Established programs and procedures to streamline daily activities involved in running a professional theater. Founded and established the Riverside Cabaret Institute as a reputable performance venue and cabaret learning center. Personally overhauled and upgraded Theater’s theatrical lighting system. Show less

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  Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP

  Jan 2005 - Jun 2005

  Administrative Assistant

  Worked as Floating Administrative Assistant for firms’ Partners and Associates.

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  Showtix

  Aug 2005 - Jun 2006

  Webmaster

  Create, program and maintain website for Broadway and Off-Broadway Group Sales agency. Responsibilities include: re-coding entire site to match today’s website standards, creation of Flash presentations, up-to-the-minute updates for ticket availability and pricing.

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  The Lawrence Company

  Aug 2006 - May 2007

  Art Director

  Worked as a team to plan and run events. Event duties included supervising and managing Event Staff for large theatrical events (Tony Awards Gala, Fashion Rocks Gala 2007, and opening night parties for Broadway Shows), as well as Not-For-Profit Galas (American Theatre Wing Spring Gala, National Corporate Theatre Fund Annual Gala, and National Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk at the Great Hill in Central Park.) Responsible for all design and quality control of all graphic material, including, but not limited to invitations, admit passes, and all print, audio or video materials used at Events. Worked directly with Broadway Producers, Executives and Advertising Companies to maintain artwork and styles consistent with the concept of the show or corporation. Created, developed and maintained the TLC website, in accordance with web standards, including a custom CRM. Show less

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  Definition Design

  Oct 2006 - now

  Owner

  Founder and owner of Media and Technology Consulting Company. Produce graphic and media assets for websites and marketing campaigns, integrating content with WordPress, SquareSpace, Joomla, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, and custom content management systems. Setup and support for: online technical services, email and domain administration, e-commerce and not-for-profit donation and auction solutions. Programming languages used include; HTML, CSS, Javascript, Python, PHP, SQL, NodeJS, AngularJS, React, Django and Ruby on Rails. Clients include the Emma Jacobs Breast Cancer Foundation, Kazara Designs, New York City Opera, The Lawerence Company (Broadway Events), actors and producers. Show less

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  Theater Under the Stars

  Aug 2007 - Dec 2009

  Teacher / Director

  Work with Academy manager to develop upper level curriculum for Adults and advanced Teens interested in learning about Theatre and the skills of Acting, Singing and Dancing. Conduct multiple year long classes with students anywhere from age thirteen to adult.

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  Johns Pizzeria

  Feb 2010 - Jan 2012

  Waiter
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  Balber, Pickard, Maldonado & Van Der Tuin

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2012

  Receptionist

  Manage incoming calls and schedules for 8 Partners, 2 Associates and 10 supporting staff members in a New York Law Firm that handles Litigation, Real Estate, Business Transactions, Estate Planning and Administration, and Charitable Organizations.

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  Elysee Hotel

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2013

  Front Desk Agent / Concierge

  Responsibilities included; checking-in and checking-out guests, customer service, making reservations, modifying and confirming existing reservations, fulfilling concierge requests, managing front desk bank, communicating with housekeeping to attend to and anticipate guests’ needs, functioned as shift Fire-Safety Director

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  New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts

  Jul 2013 - Mar 2016

  Report to: Director of AdmissionsDuties: Work with director of Admissions to develop and reinforce daily Admissions processes and workflows. Create and manage CRM views, dashboards and SSRS reports for supporting and administrative staff. Provide technical assistance and training to all staff regarding the CRM. Coordinate with Marketing Director to develop and implement an automated HTML Email communication plan. Additional duties:- Develop CRM organizational strategy and customize Microsoft Dynamics CRM accordingly - Re-develop school's public website as a responsive web app with AngularJS and Analytics - Develop custom solutions for CRM- Develop custom Landing page integrated into CRM- Develop custom JavaScript web resources for CRM ~ PDF letter generator ~ Custom JavaScript interface- Attended and presented at EllucianLive2015 in New Orleans Show less

  • Application Support and Development Technical Specialist

    Jul 2015 - Mar 2016

  • Manager of Admissions Processing and CRM Administration

    Jul 2013 - Jul 2015
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  New York City Opera

  Oct 2014 - Aug 2016

  Director of Media and Technology / Consultant

  Work with COO to establish and maintain a working technical infrastructure to support NYCO Renaissance staff while they transition New York City Opera out of bankruptcy. Cultivate an online social media presence by expanding engagement opportunities. Work with Graphic Artists to provide media assets for website, marketing and print campaigns. Provide technical support and training to staff. Develop and secure online web presence with donation capabilities.• Develop production specific Social Media campaigns.• Organize and implement Social Media Events (ex. Backstage Live Tweeting)• Oversee and track the effectiveness of social media and online marketing campaigns.• Produce, edit and publish video assets for web and social media campaigns.• Design, build, or maintain website, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.• Manage workflows and communication with graphic and media designers to develop web, marketing and social media assets and solutions.• Manages development of new programs, features, capabilities, user interfaces and functions of new systems.• Provides for all levels of data reporting involving web and social media analytics including Google Analytics, AdWords, ticketing and development reports and general spreadsheet data management.• Utilize Tessitura Database software to provide support for interim Development Director.• Software manager for TechSoup, Google Voice, Slack, Dropbox, Google Drive, cloud archival, GoToMeeting and other collaborative software. Financial Platforms include Sage Financial, Artfully and Authorize.net.• Provide Production Support (Stage Management, Production Manager, Wardrobe Supervisor) Show less