1. Renee Bodie
PERFORMING ARTS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
818.621.8309 ♦ reneebodie@gmail.com
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Executive Summary:
v Seasoned Executive Director and arts industry professional, with over 16 years of arts organization
leadership and management experience regionally, nationally and internationally.
v Extensive experience in artistic programming and event production, producing large scale events,
including major international and regional music conferences, music festivals, concerts and events in
regional, national and international settings
v Demonstrated ability to program for community, diversity and relevancy, while balancing the impact
of programming on budget. National and International knowledge of music, theater and dance.
v Accomplished at developing productive philanthropic relationships, cultivating and maintaining donor
relationships
v Experienced at projecting and developing budgets, and operating with efficiencies within budget
v Established marketing capabilities, able to identify, strengthen and maintain an extensive array of
media and sponsor relationships
v Experienced at navigating city and county government political landscapes, with established
relationships in the greater Los Angeles area
v Established networks in the greater Los Angeles arts industry
v Extensive network of relationships with Artists, Agents, Managers
v Excels in working with boards, staff management, being the public face of an organization, and
operating in politically complex environments.
v Over 12 years of contract experience negotiating high end, long term venue deals for International
Music Conferences, Contracts with Artists, Vendors, Ticketing Agencies, Licensing and Performance
Rights agencies, and City Agencies.
v Strong public speaking, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Professional Experience:
Levitt Pavilion Greater Los Angeles & Pasadena
501 c 3 Performing Arts Organization operating Levitt Pavilion Pasadena, and Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles
Executive Director August 2012 to present
Core Responsibilities:
• Oversaw all aspects of 501 c 3 arts organization management including fiscal responsibility
• Developed and managed $1.2MM annual budget, authorizing all purchases, setting artist fees, setting vendor
fees and terms
• Oversaw all aspects of artistic programming, daily operations, and concert production, including site
management, front of house, sound and lights production, event budgets and reporting
• Facilitated merger between two organizations, leveraging staff and fixed cost structure to improve viability of
financially challenged venue
• Oversaw all performing artist’s contracts, CWA’s, and music licensing from ASCAP, BMI, SESAC and SOCAN
• Oversaw all media buys, marketing, and media relations activities
• Developed and oversaw all corporate sponsorships and cultivated major donor program

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• Authored sponsorship proposals and maximized collateral for sponsors
• Authored grant proposals and managed multiple grant programs annually
• Developed community partner relationships and authored community partnership proposals
• Developed and expanded relationships with other performing arts organizations
• Conducted strategic planning (goals, objectives, direction setting) and board development activities
• Produced financial reports (income and expense, cash flow), programming and grant/donor/sponsor reports,
tax returns, and Division of Charitable Trusts reporting
• Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated Full Time Staff, and 30+ person Seasonal Staff, 100+
person Youth Internship Program, and 20+ person volunteer team.
• Developed and managed relationships, in relation to city contract with the City of Los Angeles, working
extensively with City Government, City Council Districts, and Recreation and Parks Departments
Key Results:
• Oversees all aspects of Artistic Programming, operations, Marketing, and concert production, including site
management, front of house, sound and lights production, etc. Increased the budget from $480,000 to 1.2 M
• Programmed and produced over 110 shows per year in two venues
• Developed budget from $580,000 to $1,200,000
• Developed and expanded staff for merged organization
• Generated corporate sponsor revenue
• Created innovative methods for secondary revenue streams and rental activities
• Achieved “Best Live Music Venue” all four years
• Maintained high quality of artistic programming and agent relationships
Lon Cohen Studio Rentals
Concierge music services company providing backline, vintage and standard recording quality
instruments, storage, cartage and tech services for high end music clientele
Director of Operations Nov 2011 to August 2012
Core Responsibilities:
• Management of all operations, including financials, budgeting and reporting, staffing and scheduling,
high end clientele needs and development
• Restructured business, set up systems to increase productivity and profitability (over 60%)
• Produced budgets, contracts, all accounting and spreadsheets, forecasts, accounts payables and
receivables
• Research and cost analysis
Key Results:
• Managed and expanded major connections in the music industry with very high end clientele
• Set up integrated software systems that improved functionality
• Balanced budget, cut costs, and increased productivity over 60%
Folk Alliance International
Worldwide arts organization (501 c 3) strengthening and advancing organizational and individual
initiatives in Folk Music through education, networking, advocacy, and professional development with an
annual conference that is one of the five largest music conferences in North America
President, Board of Directors Feb 2011- Feb 2013
Board of Directors, three terms 2009 to present

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Core Responsibilities:
• Non-Profit Board governance, fiduciary responsibility, and budget oversight of a $750,000 per
year budget for the 4000+ member non-profit international arts organization.
• Developed partnerships and managed relationships with other National and International Arts
Organizations
• Responsible for Strategic Planning process, hiring consultant, and overseeing board
involvement and retreat
• Oversaw relationship with Regional Folk Alliance Umbrella organizations
• Managed communication between membership and the Board of Directors
• Staff management and hiring of the Executive Director
• Populated Board Committees and Committee Chairs, and oversaw all functions of Board
Committees including goal setting and evaluating goal realization
Key Results:
• Moved the organization from Memphis to Kansas City, MO. partnered and negotiated with
the City of Kansas City and Downtown Development Group to negotiate a five year deal on
the move. Contracted with two hotels for a five-year conference deal.
• Development of Strategic Plan 2009
• Development of Strategic Plan 2014
• Anticipated increased capital needs for the move to Kansas City, and formed and populated
an Advisory Council of philanthropic individuals to fund and network to meet our funding
goals
• Negotiated Performance Rights Organizations (PRO) agreement between ASCAP and BMI on
behalf of membership, strengthened deteriorating relationships between PRO’s and artists by
addressing song licensing and royalty payment concerns with folk artists and venues.
• Successfully negotiated Regional Agreement of operations with the five FAI Regions, and
strengthened a deteriorating relationship to a new level of cooperation and cohesiveness.
Bodie House Music, Inc
Live Music Production Company producing 500+ concerts/events in venues and Performing Arts
Centers across the country.
CEO/President 2000 to 2012
Core Responsibilities:
• initial concept and site selection through execution and post-analysis.
• Produced and managed organization operating budget and event budgets, reporting on
budget vs actuals
• Artistic Programming of all events, matching programming to community
• Performed site selection and overview proposals for all events
• Contract negotiations with venues, agents, vendors and artists, ticketing companies
(Ticketmaster, Live Nation, etc)
• Created developmental and philanthropic relationships, donor development and maintenance
• Established ticket pricing and seating, including VIP seating, handicapable, etc.

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• Obtained licenses/permits for alcohol and city requirements (fire, police, parking, building and
safety), and insurance needs
• Determined and oversaw staffing/volunteer needs of all events
• Fiduciary oversight & budgeting
• Developed City and County government partnerships and relationships across the country
• Marketing/Advertising/Media buys/Media Management
Key Results
• Created and branded the L.A. Acoustic Music Festival in Santa Monica
• Sample Productions:
o City of Thousand Oaks – Music Series (2008 to 2012)
o L. A. Acoustic Music Festival at the Broad Stage, Santa Monica, CA (2011)
o L.A. Acoustic Music Festival - Inland Empire - Redlands and Riverside, CA (2011)
o L. A. Acoustic Music Festival at Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA (2009)
o Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival, Laytonville, CA (2008)
o Beverly Hills Women’s Club, Beverly Hills (2008 to 2012)
o Various productions at Performing Arts Centers, including the City of Thousand Oaks Civic
Arts Plaza, “Karla Bonoff”, (2008), and Arlo Guthrie, “Journy On” Tour – Fox Theater
Riverside (2011)
o FAR-West Music Conferences:
• Woodland Hills Marriott, Woodland Hills, CA – Conference Director (2004)
• Woodland Hills Marriott, Woodland Hills, CA; Conference Director (2005)
• Marriott, Sacramento, CA; Conference Director (2006)
• Hilton, Vancouver, WA; Conference Director (2007)
• Marriott, Phoenix, AZ; Conference Director (2008)
• Hyatt Regency, Irvine, CA; - Site selection and contract negotiations;
• Hilton, Eugene, OR – Consulted on Hotel contracts – June to July 2011
• International Folk Alliance Conferences:
• Memphis Marriott Downtown, Memphis, CA – (2009 – present)
• Negotiated with city to move the organizations office to Kansas City, MO.
Negotiated five year two-hotel contract for the annual Folk Alliance International
conference.
FAR-West (Folk Alliance Region West)
Western Regional Organization of Folk Alliance International, producing a western region music
conference.
Vice-President, FAR-West (Folk Alliance Region West) 2005 to 2010
Conference Director 2004 to 2009
Core Responsibilities:
• As Board Vice-President, oversaw fiduciary responsibilities with the Executive Committee, all Board
responsibilities, including Strategic Planning sessions
• Conference Director tasked with producing an annual three-day Conference with 12 Main
Showcase stages (40 for the larger conferences) and 120 showcase rooms (w/simultaneous sound
production), exhibit all, and all related activities
• Responsible for all Programming, including Panel Discussions and Workshops,
• Created and Initiated Awards Luncheon as part of the annual conference, created system for
awards selection, set all scheduling, programming, and entertainment for the event, staffing, and all
related activities.

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• Directed all aspects of the conference from inception through post-analysis, including site selection,
venue contract negotiations, space designation, catering and banquet event orders, insurance and
permits, coordinated all AV and electrical. Directed all sound requirements for stages and showcase
rooms, oversaw production with multiple acts as frequent as every half hour, rooming lists, volunteer
coordination, supervised all staff and volunteers.
Key Results
• Initiated fundraising efforts and brought in donors that for the first time resulted in a 500% increase
in funding
• Increased membership 30% and doubled conference attendance (100% increase)
Additional Business Management Experience:
Country Hills Pet Hospital, Agoura Hills, CA
Self employed at Veterinary Hospital in Agoura Hills – built, owned, and managed it
Co-Owner and Practice Manager 1985 to 2011
• Built the practice from the ground up, including site selection, permits, licensing, oversaw construction
and general contractor, city and county regulatory agencies, and DEA licensing
• Managed staff and scheduled Duties included all Practice Management, including Human Resource
operations, hiring and firing of staff, evaluations, training, billing, client Relations, Inventory Control,
Insurance, Licenses/Permits, Accounts Payable/Receivable, all marketing plans and strategies,
successful name branding
Education:
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Science, Major: Biological Science; Minor: Music
Professional Training:
Executive Service Corp - Wells Fargo Executive Directors Institute
Executive Service Corp Developing Development Training
The Hoffman Process
Vipassana 10-Day Meditation Course for Business Executives
Board Training Sessions/Retreats – twice yearly, 2010 - 2016
Strategic Planning Sessions – 2010, 2013, 2015
Key Publications:
Key Publications: “Understanding Copyright, Royalties, and Practical Application in Folk Music"