John Michael Coppola
Skokie,IL
Summary
A highly respected, well heeled, keenly aware Chicago area entertainment professional, with over 20 years of theatrical producing, directing and choreographing with National touring experience. Solid business acumen, sound decision making, beginning to end project management, extensive coordination and budget control are some key strengths. Looking to make a positive impact and help lead the right organization into the next phase of its legacy.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
President
SPIRIT ART, LLC
06.2013 - Current
- Over an 11 year period, launched and grew one of the Nation’s top tribute acts to world-wide recognition
- Lead a team of 20+ entertainment professionals
- Administration, staffing, budgeting, calendar coordination, venue tech and hospitality advance
- Leverage the expertise of team members, by delegating project management, team leaders and technical leads as needed
- Ongoing touring entertainment engagements include: THE FOUR C NOTES: Recreating the Music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, A JERSEY VOICE: Sinatra to Springsteen…and Everyone in Between
Professional Director/Choreographer/Actor/Singer/Dancer
Various
06.1996 - Current
- Most notably appeared in the Chicago production of Broadway’s JERSEY BOYS (04/2007 - 01/2010).
- As the dance captain for JERSEY BOYS, responsibilities included managing a team of 25 cast members and musicians, running weekly understudy rehearsals, and acting as local management for the global dance department.
Executive Assistant
AVANADE, INC.
12.2019 - Current
- Supporting 2 members of the Midwest Executive team and 2 members of the North America Executive Team of a global IT Consulting firm.
- Serving a variety of functions including extensive calendar coordination/gatekeeping and travel planning.
- Project managed office move, coordinating with on-site workplace team by request of NA President.
- During COVID related office closure, assumed the role of interim office coordinator, to allow for uninterrupted services with vendors, building management and utility providers.
Office Manager
AVANADE, INC.
11.2014 - 12.2019
- Main point of contact for Chicago location of this global professional services and IT consulting firm
- Noted for high-quality service, given increasing levels of responsibility and visibility to all levels of executives.
- Submitted business case to receive approval for office upgrades.
- Responsible for all inter-office operations and procedures including client meeting coordination, catering, addressing office maintenance issues with building management, receipt of deliveries and guests.
- Logistical and administrative point of contact for North America Onboarding and Campus Recruiting teams.
- Oversaw prompt payment of monthly expenses including weekly employee events, utilities, client catering and building management work orders.
Temporary Administrative Assistant
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
05.2014 - 11.2014
- Supported Facilities Management Design and Construction team during multiple, simultaneous construction jobs.
- Organized files and supplies in preparation of renovation of department’s workspace.
- Initiating contact with potential construction companies for RFPs and qualifications for planned construction projects.
- Assisting daily front office operations and procedures including deliveries, phone coverage, and supply level maintenance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Performing Arts/Drama
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NYPronouns
he/him/his
Timeline
Executive Assistant
AVANADE, INC.
12.2019 - Current
Office Manager
AVANADE, INC.
11.2014 - 12.2019
Temporary Administrative Assistant
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
05.2014 - 11.2014
President
SPIRIT ART, LLC
06.2013 - Current
Professional Director/Choreographer/Actor/Singer/Dancer
Various
06.1996 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Performing Arts/Drama
Westchester Community College
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