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Michael LaMarca

Nevada City

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Sierra Cinemas, Inc., excelling in strategic business development and operational oversight. Adept at building innovative systems and effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders. Successfully directed technology and capital improvements before executing a business sale, demonstrating strong project management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President

Sierra Cinemas, Inc.
Grass Valley
06.2009 - Current
  • Management and oversight of programming, business development, daily operations, administration, and human resources for local movie theaters.
  • Responsible for capital improvements and technology upgrades.
  • Executed sale of business in December 2023.

Executive Director

Nevada County Television
Nevada City
08.2008 - 06.2009
  • Oversight, development, and operations at a public access television station.
  • I managed the staff and users of the station, and implemented video streaming services.
  • Organized regular meetings with board members to discuss progress on initiatives and solicit feedback.

Video Production Instructor

49er Regional Occupation Program
Nevada City
08.2008 - 06.2009
  • In daily classroom instruction with high school students.
  • Designed a project-based curriculum and mentored students for career development.
  • Assessed student progress through quizzes, tests, and projects.

Education Specialist and Teacher

Forest Charter School
Nevada City
08.2006 - 06.2008
  • Planning, monitoring, documenting and evaluating progress for multiple independent study students.
  • In classroom instruction in World History, U.S. Government and Economics.
  • Site supervision for off-site block classes.

Education

California Single Subject Teaching Credential - Social Studies

National University
La Jolla, CA
06-2008

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
06-1998

Skills

  • Effective at communicating both face to face and in writing
  • Successful in leading groups of people toward shared goals, with measurable results
  • Practiced at imaginatively building things, systems, and experiences
  • Independently motivated to plan, oversee, execute, and follow up on commercial, creative, and educational projects
  • Strategic thinking with money and resources, both acquiring and using them
  • Meticulous at researching creative solutions to problems both human and technical
  • Sensitive and responsive to public perceptions and capable of representing an organization in the best light

Affiliations

  • Interests include photography, travel, motorcycle riding and history.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Vice President

Sierra Cinemas, Inc.
06.2009 - Current

Executive Director

Nevada County Television
08.2008 - 06.2009

Video Production Instructor

49er Regional Occupation Program
08.2008 - 06.2009

Education Specialist and Teacher

Forest Charter School
08.2006 - 06.2008

California Single Subject Teaching Credential - Social Studies

National University

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts

University of California, Santa Cruz
Michael LaMarca