JEREMY JONES

610 Van Buren Street NE • Minneapolis, MN 55413 • Phone: 612.432.9018 •

Objective / To oversee the day to day operations of performing arts organizations.
Education / 1998 – 2002 University of Wisconsin Madison, WI
Bachelors of Arts, Theater and Drama.
2009 – 2011 University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN
Bachelors of Arts, Communication Studies.
Bachelors of Arts, Studies in Cinema and Media Culture.
Employment / 2006 - Present Guthrie Theater Minneapolis, MN
Company Development Manager
Provide assistance to the Director of Company Development by implementing projects, programs and workshops that cultivate and support current and future artists. Primary responsibilities include coordinating and facilitating guest artists' contracts and travel accommodations while managing the department’s operating budget. Additional responsibilities include maintaining the annual Guthrie Experience program for MFA actors in training. Requires ability to foster and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, teaching artists, students, interns and the local community.
2006 - Present University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN
Affiliate Faculty Member
Represent the Guthrie Theater in supporting the development of theatrical artists through the joint BFA program with the University of Minnesota. Primary responsibilities include planning and executing company events, recruitment and hospitality needs. Position works closely with student actors, instructors, and Program Directors at the U of MN. Requires flexibility, creativity and attention to detail.
2005 – 2006 Chautauqua Theater Company Chautauqua, NY
Company Manager
Managed budgetary, housing, travel and contract needs for the theater company staff, designers and guest artists. Worked closely with the Artistic, Managing and Marketing Directors to administer budget concepts. Fostered positive relationships with local theater patrons. Established community partnerships and received in-kind donations. Effectively provided work guidance to the company management assistant.
2004 – 2007 Minnetonka High School Minnetonka, MN
Director of Percussion Studies
Responsible for formulating academic curriculums for students of varying backgrounds, interests and abilities in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
Related Experience & Interests / 2008 Guthrie Theater Minneapolis, MN
Directing Intern
Assisted Ethan McSweeny in directing Arthur Miller’s classic tale A View From the Bridge on the Guthrie’s Wurtele Thrust stage.
2008 Guthrie Theater Minneapolis, MN
Directing Intern
Assisted Robert Berdahl with his original production of Warm Beer Cold Women, a retrospective look at the songwriting of Tom Waits, featuring a band of six musicians and three singers/performers; an evening of orphaned songs, bruised music and good humor. This production received critical acclaim and welcomed sold out performances each night of the run.
2005 Guthrie Theater Minneapolis, MN
Stage Management Intern
Worked as an integral member of the stage management team on the musical production of She Loves Me for the Guthrie Theater main stage. Successfully coordinated projects with multiple departments of the theater resulting in an on-time delivery of the first performance.
2004 Guthrie Theater Minneapolis, MN
Company Management Intern
Assisted Company Manager with execution of logistical and support services from handling of actor contracts and caretaking of rental apartments. Represented the Company Management department staff during absences to assure continuity within the Artistic department.
2003 – 2004 Victor Allen’s Coffee Madison, WI
Café Manager
Supervised all areas of administration related to retail operation. Identified staffing needs and developed recruitment strategies. Was responsible for hiring, training and management of café personnel. Implemented a computer-based system for monitoring inventory, profit and loss margins, employee productivity and salary information. Served as the principal point of contact for local community and neighboring businesses.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, QuickBooks Pro, Adobe Photoshop and Calendar Creator.
Languages: Fluent in English and German, conversational in Japanese.
References / Available upon request.