FELIPE MIGUEL SANCHEZ
Palm Springs
Summary
Experienced education management professional with a demonstrated history of success in developing and leading effective educational programs. Proficient in curriculum development, program evaluation, and engaging stakeholders. Adept at fostering team collaboration and delivering measurable results. Recognized for adaptability, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Program Manager
The McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with the Vice President of Education to present arts education programs, strengthening partnerships with K-12 schools and district leaders, resulting in nearly 40,000 participants and 60+ programs annually
- Manage marketing and outreach for 60+ events annually, coordinating with vendors to produce print and online materials for various education programs
- Recruit and support 12 Teaching Artists, developing and implementing inquiry-based units of study aligned with Common Core standards; support the success of Teaching Artists facilitating arts education with 28 partner schools and in over 300 classrooms
- Develop relationships with community arts professionals, organizations, and partners to support education program goals, engaging with district leaders, donors, sponsors, and civic leaders
- Organize and report program data, develop reports, and support grant proposals to ensure funding and viability of arts education programs
- Ensure fiscal accountability for project costs, completing projects within budget and generating required budget reports
Education Content Specialist [Contractor]
CENTER THEATRE GROUP at the Music Center of L.A. County
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Supported the organization’s next generation and community relations initiatives by managing the administration of education programs for 1000’s of educators, high school, college students, and audiences of all ages
- Developed and managed leadership, career planning, and artistic development workshops in partnership with public, charter, and private schools throughout the Los Angeles region
- Researched field trends, needs, and priorities for program development; identified program partners; co-developed program components and materials; researched strategies for ongoing outreach and student wellness and safety standards
- Developed and maintained relationships with community partners such as local nonprofits, school districts, educators, universities, advocacy groups, and board members to expand creative education and student program awareness
- Managed and expanded the student membership loyalty program, designed to provide exemplary arts training access to 100’s of students interested in creative industry careers
- Supervised teaching artists and community cultural development experts; developed contracts, program goals, oversaw extensive program documentation and evaluation
Program Manager, Emerging Artists and Arts Professionals
CENTER THEATRE GROUP at the Music Center of L.A. County
08.2015 - 02.2022
- Supported the organization’s next generation and community relations initiatives by managing the administration of education programs for 1000’s of educators, high school, college students, and audiences of all ages
- Developed and managed leadership, career planning, and artistic development workshops in partnership with public, charter, and private schools throughout the Los Angeles region
- Researched field trends, needs, and priorities for program development; identified program partners; co-developed program components and materials; researched strategies for ongoing outreach and student wellness and safety standards
- Developed and maintained relationships with community partners such as local nonprofits, school districts, educators, universities, advocacy groups, and board members to expand creative education and student program awareness
- Managed and expanded the student membership loyalty program, designed to provide exemplary arts training access to 100’s of students interested in creative industry careers
- Supervised teaching artists and community cultural development experts; developed contracts, program goals, oversaw extensive program documentation and evaluation
Operations Manager/Community Engagement
SOCIAL AND PUBLIC ART RESOURCE CENTER (SPARC)
01.2009 - 08.2015
- Company Overview: Visual and public arts education and community development program
- Supported the Executive Director in administrative, marketing, development, and database management; board relations, fundraising and advocacy campaigns; managed building operations, community programming, and public gallery exhibitions and tours
- Managed SPARC’s volunteer and student internship program resulting in over 5,000 internship hours between 2009-15; developed long-term partnerships with UCLA, USC, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, City of LA, Department of Cultural Affairs
- Visual and public arts education and community development program
Account Development Executive
PEACE PARTNERS, INC.
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Reported to the director of business development; created and implemented marketing sales programs encompassing mailers, email blasts, newsletters, seasonal promotions, and product launches, resulting in a 20% increase in sales over a 12-month period
- Co-managed and supported the facilitation of educator trainings at schools nationwide
- Efficiently processed more than $20,000 per month in educational product and service orders
Marketing Associate/Group Services
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
06.1999 - 08.2006
- Increased sales and profits by implementing successful marketing promotions such as frequent ticket-buyer rewards programs, promotional concierge events, and exclusive VIP receptions for performing arts donors and corporate sponsors
- Assisted in the management of bookkeeping for more than $2.2 million in group ticket sales annually (well above the industry average), while achieving a 20% yearly increase in sales between 2003 and 2006
Education
BA - Communication Studies, emphasis in Interpersonal and Intercultural Communications
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON
Fullerton, CA01.1999
Skills
- Microsoft Standard 2019 Suites
- Google Workplace
- PowerPoint
- Social Media
- Tessitura
- Efforts to Outcomes (ETO)
Professionalachievements
- Certified Court Appointed Special Advocate, CASA of Los Angeles, 06/22
- Urban Farming Intern, Sarvodaya Institute, 02/22-Present
- Los Angeles Teen Programmers Network for the Arts, Lead Committee Member, 2019-2022
- Emerging Arts Leaders of Los Angeles, Student Mentor, 2017-2018
- California State Student Delegation Leader, National Arts Advocacy, Washington DC, 2016
- Arts for LA, Planning Committee Member, LA City Hall Delegation Captain, 2013-2014
- City of Los Angeles, Policy Working Group Member, Public Art Ordinance, 2011-2014
Timeline
Education Program Manager
The McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts
09.2023 - Current
Education Content Specialist [Contractor]
CENTER THEATRE GROUP at the Music Center of L.A. County
02.2022 - 04.2023
Program Manager, Emerging Artists and Arts Professionals
CENTER THEATRE GROUP at the Music Center of L.A. County
08.2015 - 02.2022
Operations Manager/Community Engagement
SOCIAL AND PUBLIC ART RESOURCE CENTER (SPARC)
01.2009 - 08.2015
Account Development Executive
PEACE PARTNERS, INC.
01.2007 - 12.2008
Marketing Associate/Group Services
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
06.1999 - 08.2006
BA - Communication Studies, emphasis in Interpersonal and Intercultural Communications
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON
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