Marc C.M. van Bree
A native Dutch public relations specialist living in Chicago with a broad experience in the media, arts and non-profit environment.

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An arts administration specialist living in Chicago with an extensive experience in performing arts management.

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Curriculum Vitae


Tania van Bree


SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Areas of arts management knowledge include:

  • Marketing Analysis/Strategic Planning
  • Budget Development
  • Public Relations
  • Fundraising/Grant Proposal Writing
  • Speak/Understand 6 Languages
  • Graphic/Website Design
  • Business Accounting
  • Classical Music/Theater Training
  • Computer proficiency with MS Office 2000/Macintosh Office; Adobe PhotoShop; Macromedia Dreamweaver; PCTeller; Wangate; COINS; WordPerfect; AS400; LOTUS Notes; 45 WPM

  • PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

    Live Bait Theatrical Company, Chicago, Illinois: 2006 - present
    Managing Director

    • Oversee operations and contracted rentals of two stages; box office sales; and theater personnel;
    • Manage payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general bookkeeping;
    • Supervise incoming and outgoing donations, including cash and in-kind contributions, and assist in fundraising and grant proposal writing;
    • Initiated survey-based market research and use of e-mail marketing; maintain website; and assist in brochure design;
    • Designed new data storage system for box office personnel payroll; pass through ticket sales from lessees; and ticket reservations.
    Emerald City Theatre, Chicago, Illinois: 2006 - present
    Education Intern

    • Coordinate administrative aspects of summer camp programs such as contracts, parental agreements, and bookkeeping;
    • Implement educational plans by writing study guides, assistant teaching, and developing strong parent/administrative relationships.
    The Legendary Chicago Theatre/TheatreDreams LLC, Chicago, Illinois: 2005
    Theater Management Intern

    • Cataloged all confidential documents including contracts, riders, budgetary agreements, box office statements, and technical requests of each production for the Chicago Theatre in Chicago as well as the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles;
    • Archived and distributed a daily update of reviews, advertising and other media attention involving TheatreDreams and its competitors;
    • Interviewed and hired new ushers for house management.
    AON Home Warranty Inc., Chicago, Illinois: 2003-2005
    Customer Service Representative / Replacements Team Coordinator

    • Demonstrated excellent customer service in upholding contractual policies and procedures;
    • Spearheaded organization of a new department responsible for resolving issues in lost, stolen or returned equipment;
    • Took on special administrative duties and responsibilities as delegated by management, including the vice-president of the organization.
    Emerald City Theatre, Chicago, Illinois: 2003-2004
    Production Intern / Operations Assistant

    • Organized and coordinated the audition process for all productions in the theater’s 2003 season;
    • Developed an annual payroll planning spreadsheet, sales reports spreadsheets, and coordinated sales of theater events and programs;
    • Cooperated with board of directors in the planning and carrying out of Frosty’s Snowball, a successful annual winter fundraising event.
    EDUCATION & TRAINING

    2005-2007   Master of Art, Entertainment and Media Management - Performing Arts
    Columbia College Chicago, Illinois, United States

    1997-2002   Bachelor of Music - Performance
    DePaul University, Illinois, United States

    2002   German Language and Music - Actilingua Academy, Vienna, Austria
    2002   Italian Language and Music - Leonardo DaVinci Academy, Rome, Italy