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Degrees
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My Expert Service
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Owner of MG Sandbox...An Entertainment Think Tank. I have experience in Festival Production, Concert Production, Theatre Production, Special Events Management, Political Conferences & Events, Sports production, Theatrical consulting, Site Logistics, Gala's, & Awards Shows/Event. Branding, PR, & Media for select clients is just a few of the services that I offer.
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Experience & Qualifications
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With over 20 years “behind the scenes” experience in the entertainment industry (theatrical, sports, publicity / media, special events, political, festival, television, film, concert, and recording studio arenas, to name a few) I have managed to forge a great career in event production, creative consulting and theatrical management. Being an intense multi-tasker with precise attention to detail are just two of the many qualities that make me an asset to any organization, event or team.
Organizations such as DC Committee to Promote Washington, The Smithsonian, The Kennedy Center, NFL / Fox & CBS Television, BET, The Congressional Black Caucus Spouses, The Greater Washington Urban League, Capital Jazz Productions, Dimensions Entertainment, and Radio One have employed my services; memberships include NARAS, IAAM, and The Women’s Democratic Club; and I have served on Congresswoman Norton's - DC Congressional Youth Arts Competition, as a Mentor with the CAPE League and as a Court Supervisor for Hoop Dreams.
Continuing in a diverse, ever changing, constantly growing industry, my mission to reach beyond the high benchmarks; to bring my wealth of knowledge to a project or team; and to maintain the necessary focus on the ultimate task at hand is primary. In my spare time I serve as moderator/guest speaker on music industry & youth panels (including CMJ Conf & Can a Sista Roc a Mic), as well as being a mentor. I enjoy writing, attending sporting/social events, supporting local/national recording artists, and the youth.
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Consultant / Contractor ; Event Support / PR / Strategist
January 2007 to present
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The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - Washington, D.C.
Production Coordinator, Special Events and Millennium Stage, August 2006 to January 2007
-----Ichypom, LLC - Washington, D.C.
Co-Owner, February 2001 to June 2005
-----The Lincoln Theatre - Washington, D.C.
Production Manager, February 2002 to August 2006
Acting Production Manager, October 2001 to February 2002
Head of Audio; Steward; Non Working Steward, February 2000 to October 2001
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Freelance Technician
Sound, Stage, Technical, January 1990 to April 2000
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Event Portfolio & Freelance Events
Event Portfolio (partial list)
TR & Associates ~ Various Cities ~ 2008
Assistant to the Director & Producer; Script Support; Stage Management; Onsite Logistics Support
? Nat’l Women of Color Conference – Dallas, TX
? Heart & Soul Awards – Nashville, TN
? Baltimore Public Schools PSA Shoot - Baltimore, MD
23rd Annual Mayors Cup Amateur Boxing Tournament (Consultant)
Press/Media/VIP Handling; Program Creation & Layout; Onsite Logistics Support
The Boxing Information Center (BIC) ~ Washington, DC ~ August 2008
“Swing Fore Change” – Obama Fundraising Golf Tournament (Publicist / Media)
Lake Presidential Golf Course ~ Upper Marlboro, MD ~ August 2008
37th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference
Media / Celebrity Relations Event Support
Clark PR ~ Washington, DC ~ September 2007
Production Coordinator for Special Events (Staff Position)
The John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ~ 2006 - 2007
The Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Ground Breaking Gala Dinner and Concert
featuring performances by Gladys Knight, Brian McKnight and Michael Bolton (External)
The Mark Twain Awards Post Gala honoring Neil Simon (Internal)
Washington Metro Scholars Awards Dinner featuring Wycelf Jean (External)
The Annual Multi-cultural Book Festival (Internal)
The Union Station Whistle Stop Tour to kick off Open House (Internal)
The Hispanic Heritage Awards Dinner & Post Awards Gala (External)
1st Annual Capital Fringe Festival (Venue Manager)
Managed production, logistics, and pre-set scheduling for 6 acts / 14 performances in 8 days
Woolly Mammoth Theatre ~ Washington, DC ~ July 20 – 30, 2006
35th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference (Event Consultan
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Available Modes Of Communication
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email/chat
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Contact
Rachel Newman
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