Shannon Madden has over 3 years of experience in administrative and event coordination roles at McCain Auditorium at Kansas State University. She assists with development, programming, artist logistics, sales, marketing, and patron services. Madden also has experience in human resources, teaching dance, and working at an aquatics facility. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from Kansas State University with an emphasis in theatre and arts administration.
1. ShannonMadden
8847 Glessner Lane, Junction City, KS 66441 (785) 375-2068 shannonlaynemadden@gmail.com
Professional Experience
Administrative Assistant August 2014 – Present
McCain Auditorium, Kansas State University,Manhattan,Kansas
Development
Assistsin solicitationofcorporate sponsors and individual donors
Processes annual contributionincome
Assistsin theplanningand logistical supportfor multipledonor and sponsor stewardship and recognition
events throughout theseason
Provides organizationsupport with planningand execution ofannual individual givingcampaign
Assistsorganization with fulfillmentofdonor and sponsorbenefits
Assistsdirector in maintainingpositive donorrelations byinteractingand buildingrelationshipswithdonors
Programming/ArtistLogistics/Education
Assistsin planningand implementingartistlogistics whichincludes travel,hotel,local transportation,backstage
hospitality byabidingwiththefinalized contract
Assistswithmeet and greetsand supervises autographsigningactivities ensuringthesafetyofartists
Oversees all aspects ofmerchandisesaleswhich include;verifyingcontracts,inventory,sellingas needed,tax,
and settlements
Collates and codes show-related invoices bymaintainingdetailed e-filedatabaseand creatingincomeand
expensereports for show accounts
Providelogisticssupport for McCainConnections,theauditorium’s education and engagementprogram,
includingFreeStudentMatineeSeries,workshops,masterclasses,McCainConversationsand other activities on
campus and throughoutthecommunity
Responsiblefor ticketdrawingsand oversees thecompletionoftheir complimentarytickets
Sales and Marketing
Responsiblefor thedevelopmentand solicitationof2016-2017 McCain Performance Series programbook
advertisements
Researched avenuesfor prospectiveadvertiserswhileexecutingdiversemarketingstrategies
Filled advertisement requests,negotiated rates,and finalized contractswiththeclients
Patron Services
Providecustomer serviceby usinginterpersonal skills tointeractwith patrons ofMcCain Auditorium
House managevarious events bysupervisingfrontofhousestaffand volunteers toensurepatronenjoymentand
safety
Coordinatespecial eventsfor our Friends ofMcCain membersand createpackets for each attendee
OtherAdministrative
Proficient in databases such as; QuickBooks,Excel,PowerPoint,and Word
Train new studentemployeesin administrativeand frontofhouseduties
Assistsin training,supervisingand assigningtaskstostudentstaff
Serveand advisetheMcCainStudentAmbassadororganization
Student Intern (Administration, Front of House, Back of House) April 2013 – July 2014
McCain Auditorium, Kansas State University,Manhattan,Kansas
Performed daily officetasks, answered phones, and efficiently maintained accuraterecords
Wroteadministrativeofficeproceduremanual and used organization skills toenhanceprotocols within the
office
2. ShannonMadden
8847 Glessner Lane, Junction City, KS 66441 (785) 375-2068 shannonlaynemadden@gmail.com
Supervised archives, assisted stagemaintenanceand load in/load out ofshows, and frontofhouseexperience
Assisted in marketing,publishing,and rebrandingtheMcCainStudentAmbassador Program
Instructor September2012 – May 2013
Clarabel’s DanceCitadel, Junction City,Kansas
AssistantManager April 2012 – September2012
Wakefield City Pool, Wakefield,Kansas
Human ResourcesCoordinator November2010 – April 2012
InterContinentalHotels Group, FortRiley,Kansas
Education
Kansas State University,Manhattan,KS January2012 – May 2016
Bachelorof Arts in Humanities with anEmphasis in Theatre and Arts Administration with a Minor in Music
Activities & Organizations
La SociétéFrançaise,Member August 2015– May 2016
Kansas StateTheatreOrganization, Initiated Member August 2012– May 2016
Kansas StateSingers, Member/Equipment Chair August 2013– May 2014
McCain Auditorium Student Ambassador, Member/President January2012 – May 2014
Manhattan ConcertProductionsat CarnegieHall, National Grand Chorus April 2014
Walt Disney World Festival, Featured Performer March 2014
Relay for Life,Volunteer/Performer April 2013
Certifications & Training
CPR/AED/First Aid, American Heart Association September2015 – 2017
WaterSafetyInstructor, American Red Cross June2012 – Present
A.L.I.C.E. ActiveShooter Training, KansasStateUniversity May 2015
References
Todd Holmberg
ExecutiveDirector
McCain Auditorium
Kansas StateUniversity
207 McCain Auditorium
Manhattan,Kansas 66506
trholm@ksu.edu
(785)532-6425
TerriLee
AssociateDirector
McCain Auditorium
Kansas StateUniversity
207 McCain Auditorium
Manhattan,Kansas 66506
tllee@ksu.edu
(785)532-6425
Jennifer Vellenga
AssistantProfessor
School of Music,Theatre, &Dance
Kansas StateUniversity
109 McCain Auditorium
Manhattan,Kansas 66506
vellenga@ksu.edu
(785)280-1069
MaryPetro
Agent
United Talent AgencyMusic
142 West 57th Street
New York,New York 10019
mary.petro@unitedtalent.com
(212)581-3100
Dalton Black
OutreachCoordinator &Announcer
KMJW Public Radio
1912 W 22nd St N #304
Wichita,KS 67204
dalton.lee.black@gmail.com
(316)833-8867
Harold and Penny Macumber
StateofKansas Directors
Our Diamond Miss Pageantry
7523 Old StageRd
Junction City,KS 66441
macumber1953@yahoo.com
(785)762-2829