Bayard Johnson

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Bayard Johnson's Bio:

Bayard Johnson's Experience:

• Office Manager, Box Office Manager, and Staff Liaison to the Castleton Festival Board of Directors at Castleton Festival

  January 2011 - Present

  Entrusted with an ever-changing task list of high-priority detail-oriented responsibilities to prepare for the Festival Season (e.g. drafting, issuing, and tracking Artistic and Faculty contracts and preparing the associated payment schedule). Handled and tracked hundreds and thousands of dollars' worth of donations and tuition payments each year. Instrumental in organizing large fundraising gala events with guest lists of over 180 people, the most recent of which raised approximately $120,000. Maintained and updated superior's complex calendars of international engagements for up to 3 years in the future. Acted as the primary point of contact for the organization, requiring up-to-date and accurate knowledge of company policies, employees, performances, workflow, and organizational structure. Served as Company Management during a tour of our production of La Boheme in the Sultanate of Oman during which management of logistics and supervision of the Children's Chorus was key. Led all Box Office operations for three of the most successful seasons of the Castleton Festival starting in 2012 - most recently during the 2014 Season in which the organization grossed over $360,000 in sales (up 38% from the previous season). Oversaw multiple subordinates and provided a structured internship program, on-the-job training, and reviews. Developed important relationships in the local community customer base while maintaining a high level of customer service. Entrusted with highly sensitive payment information, implementing best practices and data security standards. Responsible for understanding and capitalizing on the capabilities of our database and ticketing system. Developed and maintained systems for tracking sales and goals with the aim of effectively communicating these findings to colleagues and the Board. Responsible for issuing appropriate notices and meeting reminders as well as all documents and Board Meeting materials.

• Night Reception/Security at Goethe-Institut Washington, DC

  September 2010 - January 2011

• Part-time Administrative Assistant at German-American Heritage Foundation of the USA

  September 2010 - January 2011

• Administrative Assistant at German-American Heritage Foundation of the USA

  July 2007 - July 2010

  Single-handed management of a national non-profit organization office for two years, assistance in the Grand Opening and operation of a museum in the nation's capital, daily interaction with the Board of Directors and public while representing the organization in a professional and businesslike manner, experience planning and organizing large organizational Board meetings and events, skill drafting and formatting correspondence as well as independently developing a proposal for a new database and technology upgrades, oversight of complex technical matters such as IT and building maintenance, coordination and completion of two office moves.

• Student Ambassador at Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

  July 2005 - August 2005

  Greeting, organizing, and mobilizing passengers efficiently through airport security as well as assisting with special needs passengers and providing information about the airport's features.

• Teacher's Assistant/Drill Class Instructor at The College of William and Mary

  January 2005 - May 2005

  Attended teacher-instructor meetings, constructed lesson plans, and taught introductory German language courses.

Bayard Johnson's Education:

• The College of William and Mary

  2002 – 2006
  B.A.