KATHLEEN M.

ANDERSON
Phone: 617.383.9545 | Email: katander@gmail.com | about.me/katander

BIO:
I have over seven years experience in administration and marketing, as a seasonal
staff member at several film festivals and various arts endeavors. I was recently the Festival
Office Manager for the New Orleans Film Society for the duration of their festival season. I
was previously the Media and Marketing Coordinator at Florida International Universitys
Department of Theatre in Miami, FL where I ran multiple successful campaigns - and
wherein there was a 10% increase in performance attendance as well as increased engagement in social media. Duties at my various positions as well as my work with several film
festivals have similarities including coordinating mailings of screeners, electronic press
kits, preparing promotions for films and events, and assisting in box office and theater
management. These positions also gave me experience in member services as well as special event planning and management.
SKILLS:
I am proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite and am familiar with Adobe Photoshop,
database management, website CMS, social media platforms, and other various web based
platforms. I also have a strong background in office management and administration.
My academic qualifications effectively supplement my work experience. I attended
the Graduate Arts Administration program at Boston University, where I earned a Graduate
Certificate in Fundraising Management for Nonprofit Organizations (including coursework
in Audience Development and Marketing for the Arts and Fundraising Management). As
part of this Masters program, I was an intern for the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's 2010 production as Volunteer Coordinator. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature with a Certificate in Film Studies from Florida International University in Miami, FL.
If you're looking for someone with varied experience, who embraces challenges, and
finds creative solutions, I believe I would be a great addition to any production team.
Thank you for your time and consideration and look forward to hearing from you. I
have enclosed below my resume and references below for review.
View online resume HERE
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KATHLEEN M. ANDERSON
Phone: 617.383.9545 | Email: katander@gmail.com | about.me/katander

RECENT EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

New Orleans Film Society New Orleans, LA
Festival Office Manager
September October 2014
Managed and maintained box office and membership databases, incoming correspondence, and multi-line
phone system. Produced and updated event calendar, film schedule on box office point of sale and society
website CMS. Oversaw distribution of venue box office, operations, and event supplies. Other duties including
procuring office equipment/supplies, managing attendee/staff/volunteer credential entry and distribution,
coordinating volunteers, and assisting Print Traffic. Assisted venue management as needed during the Festival.
Florida International University, Department of Theatre Miami, FL
Media and Marketing Coordinator
January 2013 January 2014
Create and execute marketing plans for multiple projects performances, departmental events, and
recruitment. Maintain contact with press, departments, and individuals to distribute press releases,
promotional materials, and relevant communication. Maintain and update departmental website CMS, news
feed, departmental social media, various calendars, and other web outlets. Manage and staff special events.
Planet T Uniforms, Inc. Pembroke Pines, FL
Store Manager, Retail Associate
September 2011 August 2013
Customer service representative. Aided inventory processing and assisted in ordering as well as other
managerial duties. Open/close registers. Maintained website CMS and processed web orders.

ARTS & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine Boston, MA
Administrative Assistant, Admissions & Student Services
September 2008 September 2010
Aided program directors and administrators in actualizing projects. Completed administrative duties
including filing, data entry, reception, and student services. Assisted in admissions interviews as well as
orientation for various programs within the school. Implemented changes and informing students of changes
in student service programs.
Jan Mitchell and Associates Publicity Firm Fort Lauderdale, FL
Account Coordinator
October 2007 September 2008
Publicized, promoted and staffed over thirty independent film promotions. Contracted with and promoted
product of independent film distributors, film festivals, and events, including press days as well as press and
promotional screenings. Coordinated release of screeners and press kits, created press releases, and worked
with publicity partners to achieve successful tie-in promotions.

EDUCATION
Boston University Boston, MA.
Attended Fall 2008 - Fall 2010
Graduate Certificate in Fundraising Management, Awarded May 2010; M.S. Arts Administration program
London Study Abroad Comparative Cultural Policy and Administration, Summer 2010. Editor Arts
Administration Student/Alumni Newsletter, Fall 2008 Summer 2009. Department Graduate Assistant,
Fall 2008 Summer 2009.
Florida International University Miami, FL.
Attended Fall 2000 - May 2005
B.A. English Literature with Certificate in Film Studies, Awarded Spring 2005
Czech Study Abroad Film Studies Program, Summer 2005; Deans List, 4 semesters
Please see following page for additional Experience, Education, and Internships

K Anderson Resume, Page 2

ADDITIONAL ARTS EXPERIENCE

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival/Cinema Paradiso Fort Lauderdale, FL
Festival Box Office Co-Manager/Theater Assistant
September 2007 - August 2008
Facilitated box office management duties including will call, venue ticket sales, and handling cash drawer for
year-round independent/art-house film and event programming. As festival box office manager, implemented
and directed concurrent box office administration. Assisted with Membership sign-ups and events.
Dallas International Film Festival Dallas, TX
Box Office Operator
March - April 2007
Staffed home box office pre-festival and satellite venue locations during festival. Prepared venue locations in
coordination with Operations staff. Managed venue ticket sales, merchandise sales, will call, and customer
service.

BOARD EXPERIENCE
Lost Girls Theater Company Miami, FL
Social Media and Communications Director
Founded April 2012
Founding Board Member of 501(c)3 non-profit stage theatre group. Presenting staged readings, in planning
stages of presenting fully produced plays.
Geek Film Festival Miami, FL
Festival Director and Head of Programming & Operations
April 2010 Present
Directed festival from inception through inaugural festival in July 2011. Conducted call for entries and film
submissions process and guided programming with a small team. Managed and maintained social media.
Administered communications with filmmakers and attendees. Supervised volunteers. On hiatus while
seeking and securing independent funding.

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Boston, MA
Volunteer Coordinator
July - August 2010
Supported front-of-house staff for production of Shakespeare in the Common presented in the Boston
Common. Coordinated one assistant and a dozen volunteers for daily performances as well as site set up/tear
down, managed volunteer staffing of merchandise and chair rental tents as well as welcome points. Managed
scheduling of volunteers and company apprentices. Assisted in all front-of-house duties including patron
assistance and donation collection.
Boston Muslim Film Festival Boston, MA
Programming Assistant
January May 2009
Produced film synopses, promoted festival via various channels, assisted venue planning, scheduling and
special event planning for annual festival in Boston, MA hosted by the American Islamic Congress.

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KATHLEEN M. ANDERSON
Phone: 617.383.9545 | Email: katander@gmail.com | about.me/katander

REFERENCES
Professional/Personal:
Andie Arthur
Executive Director, South Florida Theatre League Miami, FL
Director & Co-Founder, Lost Girls Theatre Miami, FL
Phone: 305-505-5849 (cell), 954-557-0778 (work);
Email: andie.arthur@gmail.com (personal), andie@southfloridatheatre.com
(work)
Diana Librizzi
Administrative Assistant, Conventions & Meetings, IEEE Communications
Society - Washington, DC
Phone: 321-412-6036 (personal); Email: dllibrizzi@att.net (personal)
Michael Yawney
Associate Professor and Department Dramaturg, Florida International
University Department of Theatre Miami, FL
Phone: 305-348-7545 (work); Email: myawney@fiu.eu (work),
yawneyspeak@hotmail.com (personal)
Previous Supervisor/Professional:
Phillip Church
Interim Department Chair, Florida International University Department of
Theatre Miami, FL
Phone: 305-348-2895; Email: churchp@fiu.edu
Maria Trotto-Mark
Owner/Vice-President, Planet T Uniforms, Inc. Pembroke Pines, FL
Phone: 954-538-0066; Email: planettuniforms@bellsouth.net
Amy Dailey Williams
Director of Operations, New Orleans Film Society New Orleans, LA
Phone: 504-309-6633 (ext. 206); Email: amy@neworleansfilmsociety.org