Co-Founder / Organizer
ATX Mobile & Indie Game Dev Meetup
March 2013 – Present
This is a meetup focused on game development for mobile devices, HTML5, microconsoles, wearables, and other new platforms.
- Select and secure locations for events
- Contact and book speakers / presenters for each meetup
- Work with speakers to plan presentation topics
- If necessary, serve as moderator / interviewer for specific events
- Establish and maintain relationships with sponsors and other community groups
- Write event descriptions and promote events through various channels
Executive Director
Austin Museum of Digital Art
June 2005 – Present
AMODA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to curating, presenting, and promoting digital art.
- Responsible for overseeing all programs and volunteers
- Work with program directors to ensure consistent quality of events
- Oversee marketing and PR for all organization initiatives
- Ensure successful placement and training of new volunteers
- Facilitate communication between board and volunteers
- Attend and participate in discussions at all board meetings
- Establish and maintain relationships with other community organizations
- Spearhead grant applications, including essay writing and budget development
- Research and deploy web-based tools for collaboration & storage
- Participate in ongoing strategic planning process
Digital Showcase Director
Austin Museum of Digital Art
Jan 2001 – June 2012
- Developed original concept for Digital Showcase series
- Responsible for overseeing all aspects of Digital Showcase events
- Selected and booked venues, artists, and musicians for events
- Made strategic adjustments to events over time to ensure success
- Managed volunteers during planning and execution of events
- Oversaw setup and operation of A/V equipment at shows
- Performed maintenance and administration of organization website
- Secured rental equipment, printing, and other goods and services for events