Lori Carmine
Joliet
Summary
20+ years in cultural and fine arts, with a strong emphasis on live events and education across all age demographics. Experience includes performance, teaching, and technical production, highlighted by seven years as technical director at a PAC touring house. Achieved significant expertise in contract negotiations, leading to nine years managing a municipal community arts center. Recently held the position of Cultural Affairs Manager, fostering partnerships with diverse cultural and creative organizations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Cultural Affairs Manager
City of Joliet
01.2021 - Current
- Oversaw special event permitting throughout the city. Liaised with various groups to market and assist special events production. Promoted multiple arts programs throughout the city.
- Facilitated the city July 4 Fireworks, and Santa Send Off, while serving on the committee for the Light Up The Holiday Parade
- Co-promote Wine and Jazz Festival to support the Route66 Rock & Roll Museum of Illinois
- Co-promote the Joliet Pridefest.
- Worked to improve the application process for special event permits.
- Update the Visit Joliet page with HCVB and served on board.
- Works with film companies scouting locations and productions of multiple television and film
Bicentennial Park Manager
City of Joliet
06.2016 - Current
- Increased programming at the community arts center with more productions and rentals.
- Managed budgets of various amounts to facilitate the ten-and-a-half-acre park located along a river canal.
- Worked with multiple not-for-profits on production and marketing.
- Managed a staff of 3 to 10 and worked with volunteer organizations to assist in functions.
- Recruited loyal volunteers.
- Increased programming by 30%.
- Devised several methods of self-funding programming
- Increased social media presence and attendance
Technical Director
Rialto Square Theatre
10.2009 - 06.2016
- Advanced a variety productions on technical elements.
- Liaised with film companies for production needs.
- Work with multiple locals and creative personnel.
- Manage large and small budgets and work calls.
- Work closely with management and artists, as well as administration and vender contracts.
- Seven years without a grievance.
- Production budgets were at or below estimates 90 %
- Worked with call sheets up to 60 hands.
- Credited on Comedy Central Special
- Worked with productions of multiple episodes of Empire
Education
William Way Scholar - undefined
Arts Commission - undefined
01.2024
IATSE Local 124 Journeyman - undefined
01.2017
Bachelor's Degree - undefined
University of South Carolina
01.1992
Skills
- Event management
- Teamwork
- Financial oversight
- Marketing strategy development
- Communication proficiency
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Rapid resolution
Websites
Timeline
Cultural Affairs Manager
City of Joliet
01.2021 - Current
Bicentennial Park Manager
City of Joliet
06.2016 - Current
Technical Director
Rialto Square Theatre
10.2009 - 06.2016
William Way Scholar - undefined
Arts Commission - undefined
IATSE Local 124 Journeyman - undefined
Bachelor's Degree - undefined
University of South Carolina