Karin Brookes

Experience

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  Rhinegold Publishing Ltd

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1991

  Editor & Writer

  Assistant Editor, 'Classical Music'; Deputy Editor, 'Music Teacher'; Co-Editor, 'British Music Education Yearbook'

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  ACFEA Tour Consultants

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1995

  Concert Tour Manager

  Organized professional concert tours for British and American choirs and orchestras; Negotiated contracts for concert and recording engagements; Managed concert tours throughout Europe, the USA and in South Africa

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  Independent Contractor

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2005

  Writer, Editor, Manager

  Writer and Editor • Editor, Tempo (2001-2005), quarterly magazine for WRTI (Temple University Public Radio)• Staff writer and editor for Temple Review (1999-2001)• Contract grant writer for Schultz & Williams consultants • Classical music critic for The Philadelphia Inquirer• Co-editor of Insight Guide to Philadelphia (2005 edition)• Freelance writer; Symphony magazine, The Voice magazine• Administrative Director, Singing CityPrint Management (Jan 2001- May 2005) -Managed production of Tempo magazine from inception to publication -Commissioned writing and photography -Responsible for layout and design with professional designerTeacher (Sep 2003-May 2004) -Adjunct professor (Communications), Rider University, Lawrenceville, N.J. Manager, King’s College Choir, Cambridge, UK (Sep 1995-Sep 1997) -Organized and managed overseas and national tours -Responsible for all PR -Helped establish the King’s College Chapel Foundation Show less

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  Hutchesons' Grammar School

  Nov 2005 - Jun 2011

  Communications & Marketing Manager

  • Managed all aspects of communication and marketing for this large (1600 students, 300+ staff) K-12 independent school; Spearheaded internal communications program• Delivered new web communications; external website integrated with social media; password-protected intranet for school community; acted as webmaster• Delivered talks and classes to students and staff on writing and communications; provided training on website and intranet usage; delivered workshops at national CASE conference • Wrote and distributed press releases and media packets• Edited speeches/articles written by the Head of School, Dr Ken Greig• Edited and managed written materials for newsletters and magazines; managed production of school magazine; managed photographic library and commissioned photography• Oversaw budget and marketing/communication decisions• Prepared regular reports and updates for senior management and board• Event management, including admissions open houses and school-wide performances Show less

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  Freelance

  Jul 2011 - May 2013

  Writer, Editor, Manager

  After relocating to Seattle, I focused on volunteer work while waiting for employment authorization. Once that was received, I was an editor for a consulting firm and was temporary executive director for Pacific MusicWorks, a Seattle-based production company led by Stephen Stubbs now in residence at the UW School of Music.

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  PACIFIC MUSICWORKS

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Executive Director
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  Northwest Boychoir & Vocalpoint! Seattle

  Jun 2013 - Apr 2015

  PR & Development Manager

  Event management (annual gala that netted $100,000+ in 2015); Annual Fund; Grant writing; Communications/outreach to members, board, alumni, and donors; Concert and audition PR & marketing; Website maintenance; extensive use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software

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  Early Music Seattle

  Nov 2015 - Sept 2017

  Director Of Development

  Plan and manage fundraising campaigns and activities; Identify and cultivate prospective donors.

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  Early Music America

  Sept 2017 - Aug 2021

  Executive Director
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  The Juilliard School

  Aug 2021 - now

  Administrative Director