Brandi Brandes

Experience

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  Independent

  Jan 1993 - Dec 2010

  Musician and Composer

  Original Theatrical Scores: City Circus: "Kamikaze Heart" (2009), "Echo's Reach" (2010)"Legs and All" at the Climate Theater, 2009"Seven Beggars" at the Climate Theater, 2008"Territories" at the Magic Theater, 2007Keyboardist: "Aladdin" (Berkeley Playhouse, 2010)"The Who's Tommy" (Victoria Theater 2009, Coastal Repertory Theater 2009)"Fiddler on the Roof" (Menlo School, 2007)"The Wiz" (Menlo School, 2005)

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  Transmedia, Inc.

  May 1999 - Jun 2002

  Traffic Manager

  Trafficking of analog and digital broadcast media to radio and television stations across the country

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  Red Car

  Jul 2002 - Jul 2003

  Assistant to Executive Producer
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  SF State Music and Dance

  Aug 2002 - Feb 2008

  Department Office Manager

  Expense request and payment processingBookkeeping and budget tracking Student enrollment recordkeeping Department-based scholarship management Class-schedule posting to University enrollment serversAdjunct faculty and administrative staff HR and onboardingConcert scheduling and production assistance

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  SFJAZZ

  Feb 2008 - Oct 2008

  Operations Manager

  Office Management Reception and intern supervisionHR Management: job postings, recruiting, interviewing, new employee onboarding, employee file maintenance, benefits enrollment, and termination processing

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  STANFORD JAZZ WORKSHOP

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2010

  Production Technician

  Set up and prepped music classrooms for 3-weeks of jazz workshopsInstalled and ran basic live audio systems for jazz ensemble performances both indoors and outdoorsTechnical and logistical troubleshooting of music equipment shared by classes and performancesEquipment inventory and upkeep

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  Various Non-Profit Organizations

  Sept 2008 - Jul 2012

  Non-Profit Administration Consultant

  Clients included: Theatre Bay Area, the Brava Theater, LEVYdance, AcroSports Presents: City Circus, The Fresh Meat Festival, the San Francisco Transgender Film Festival, Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project,Ocean Avenue Association, Smarter Medical Care, and many independent music, theatre, and circus artists. * Developed and implemented multi-phase production plans for performances and programs – including a multi-year major multidisciplinary collaboration with the Exploratorium * Managed Operations, Marketing, Touring, Production and Development for an nationally recognized contemporary dance company - including national and international touring, and an annual home season. * Created and maintained accrual-based bookkeeping systems in QuickBooks for non-profit organizations operating multiple programs funded by earned and contributed revenue streams.* Managed budget tracking, restricted funds, resource allocation, revenue deferral, customer invoicing, and reporting for staff, board, and funders for non-profit and government entities* Bookkeeping: payables, receivables, reconciliation, and financial reporting, payroll, budget and forecast tracking for an organization with 10-departments and a $1.2million budget. * Successfully solicited and managed major grants (including multi-year) including National Endowment for the Arts, San Francisco Hotel Tax Fund/Grants for the Arts, the Irvine Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Phyllis C Wattis Foundation, The Fleishhacker Foundation, the California Arts Council, the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation, and the Zellerbach Family Foundation* Managed Human Resources - payroll, benefits administration, recruiting and hiring, termination processing, EDD reporting, and unemployment insurance reporting and audit compliance. * Served as Board Liaison: scheduling meetings, prepping board agendae, financial reports, and minutes, communicating and tracking board action items Show less

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  The Climate Theater

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  Resident Artist

  Composed and performed an original theatrical score for Summer Shapiro's original theatrical production "Legs and All".

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  Brava! for Women in the Arts

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2012

  Board of Directors

  Served on the transitional Board of Directors during a major organizational transition that navigated this critical cultural resource from near-insolvency to successful trajectory: * Identification of organizational leadership needs* Recruitment of a new Executive Director * Review, reporting and communication of carry-over outstanding business* Ongoing administrative support to the new Executive Director through completion of staff and board transition

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  Teak Digital

  Jul 2012 - Sept 2013

  Studio and Creative Resources Manager

  Developed and sourced Teak's extraordinary creative talent network and facilities to fully staff production and creative teams for viral campaigns, commercials, and branded interactive experiences.

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  Theatre Bay Area, Californians for the Arts, and California Arts Advocates

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2015

  Development and Finance Manager

  FINANCE:Managed finances for a $1.6mill organization with 10+ programs, including program restricted income and equity, matching gifts, and government funding.Prepared financial reports for Program Managers and Board of Directors, managed cash flow, managed restricted funds, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.DEVELOPMENT:Managed solicitation, acknowledgement, and reporting for Foundation, Government, Corporation and Individual donor contributed income. Individual donor management: worked with Executive Director and Managing Director to develop individual donor strategies, implement individual and sponsor campaigns, draft appeal letters and donor communication, manage corporate and individual sponsorships. Show less

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  B*Clef Non-Profit and Small Business Services

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2023

  Non-Profit Administration Consultant

  Development, facilitation, and/or implementation of operations and financial systems, fundraising strategic plans, inventory and distribution planning and tracking systems, workflow accountability structures, and data checks and balances for small to mid-sized nonprofits, independent producers and small businessesFinancial Management:Bank Reconciliations, Custom reporting (departments, stakeholders, loan or grant applications and reports), Cash Flow Management, Financial Systems Development and Refinement, Budget Development and MaintenanceBasic Bookkeeping:Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Journal Entries, Fund Accounting, Basic Reporting, Restricted Fund Management, Month and Year End close, Income Statement and Balance Sheet ManagementCommunications:Social Media, Press Outreach, and Publicity Campaign ManagementFundraising Campaign ManagementPress Outlet ResearchCopywriting - Press Releases, Social Media, NewslettersGrant WritingIndividual Donor Communications Development Show less

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  Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center

  Oct 2015 - Sept 2019

  Executive Director

  Directed Operations, Programs, Development, Marketing, Finance, and Facilities of a 501(c)3 organization that produced 350+ concerts and classes annually. Successfully directed a highly-sensitive cultural change effort to be of service to a greater diversity of artists and audiences. Assembled a multi-ethnic committee of program curators, raised funding for new performance programs, and developed a multi-generational, multi-ethnic Board of Directors. Identified key investment areas, established financial goals accordingly, strategized to achieve them, and managed finance and fundraising to successfully execute a budget increase and net positive income. Established systems of accountability for employees. Directed a staff restructuring effort to focus the talents of the very dedicated staff, foster the development of staff seeking skill development, and move the organization towards a more co-operative model. Increased program funding by 15%, including securing several new major donors. Managed facilities of a 100+ year old building with a main dance hall and two studios. Led fundraising for and completed Green Room renovation, full electrical upgrade, and stage remodel. Conceived and launched a $500,000 endowment campaign and secured the first $100,000 (campaign ends in 2022)Assembled a curatorial council of expert community partners to effectively curate and promote broad multi-cultural offerings.Increased organizational budget by $150,000Set and achieved a trajectory of 5% per year audience growthSet organizational priorities and planned the strategy to accomplish them Show less

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  Stoughton Opera House

  Sept 2019 - Jun 2020

  House Manager

  Executing artist contracts and interface with artists and managers to ensure a high-quality performance event for artists and audiences.

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  Savanna Institute

  Feb 2021 - Oct 2022

  Administrative Director

  Directed Financial Management, Operations and Human Resources for a $4mil annual organization with rural real estate holdings.

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  Armanino LLP

  Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

  Manager, Non-Profit Consulting

  Managed a team of accounting consultants maintaining financial records for large and mid-size Non-Profit organizations.

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  Savanna Institute

  Jun 2023 - now

  Director of Administration