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Jason Najjoum
300 West 23rd Street Apt 13F New York, NY 10011 Phone: 703.855.2381 E-Mail: JasonNajjoum@gmail.com
JCN
Bachelor of Arts in History and Music: 3.96/4.0 GPA
Education
Commercial Theater Institute: Commercial Producing Intensive, Legal Aspects of Producing workshop Emory University, Emory College, Atlanta, GA Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, Emory Scholars Program
Producing Experience
New York Theatre Barn Producing Director SPEARGROVE PRESENTS / The Cell HOT MESS IN MANHATTAN / ATA Chernuchin TAMAR OF THE RIVER ORATORIO / St. Pauls Church in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn A CONVERSATION WITH BARRY MANILOW BENEFIT / SVA Theatre NYTB IN THE D-LOUNGE NEW WORK CONCERT SERIES / Daryl Roth Theatre D-Lounge
In charge of season planning, board relations, corporate capacity building, grant writing/fundraising, building relationships with industry colleagues, and supporting NYTBs community of over 1000 artists in collaboration with Artistic Director Artistic produces all aspects of NYTBs developmental programs, including its landmark platform for new work development, NYTB in the D-Lounge (10 concerts annually), several developmental readings/workshops, and 1-2 larger-scale developmental productions each year In charge of drafting production budgets, managing cash flow and all day-to-day finances, bookkeeping using Quickbooks, establishing corporate financial policies under my leadership, NYTB enjoyed its largest end-of-year surplus in its history In charge of negotiating all contracts with cast, creatives, and crew, serving as main union contain (AEA/SDC), implementing union contract terms, and maintaining personnel files
The Cell Theatre Company Associate Producer HARD TIMES: AN AMERICAN MUSICAL
Devised and produced creative development process, sourced and hired all creative personnel, and functioned as a creative consultant and production advisor NY Times Critics Pick, NY Innovative Theater Award Nomination for Best Musical (pending)
Honors: HARD TIMES
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Freelance Producer ANOTHER PLACE / HERE Arts Center, BANDAGE / The Brick, MALE MATRIARCH / FringeNYC
Management Experience
Prospect Theater Company (Off-Bway) General Manager / Company Manager UNLOCKD / The Duke on 42nd Street WORKING / 59E59
The Cell Theatre Company General Manager BLOOD & DANCING AT LUNACY, A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM, BAD EVIDENCE
In charge of implementing union contract terms (AEA/SDC/USA), administering hiring paperwork and personnel files In charge of payroll for employees and independent contractors through company checks and a third-party paymaster Enforced corporate financial policies, encouraged industrious spending practices, monitored cash flow, and processed purchase orders for production budgets ranging from $20K to $180K Line produced all aspects of production from creative development through strike, managing a team of 40-70 people Main company contact with rental facilities and troubleshot all venue issues with facility staff Managed/liaised with box office, fulfilled house ticket requests, and functioned as audience services manager Enhanced company morale, mediated personnel issues, facilitated consistent and smooth communication among the entire team, created and maintained a supportive working environment for artists Resident Casting Director Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance, Nomination for Best Musical Revival Broke Prospects all-time box office record by almost 30%
Honors: WORKING
Assistant Experience
Davenport Theatrical Enterprises (Broadway) Assistant to Producer to Ken Davenport GODSPELL / Circle in the Square Theater
Administered paperwork for and interfaced with 600+ investors, and administered the AT THE BOOTH iPhone app, Producers Perspective blog, and The Davenport Studios Responsible for phone coverage, booking travel, managing his calendar, greeting guests, and other support and office work
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABC Television Group Executive Assistant / Casting Assistant to Janet Murphy Butler, Primetime Casting - East Coast Responsible for prepping casting sessions, including scheduling, liaising with talent reps, greeting actors, and managing casting executives schedule for 9 network pilots, and shared responsibilities for a dozen more.
Diversity Talent Showcase Coordinator Line producer for industry showcase at New World Stages, venue liaison, hired and managed crew, interfaced with ABC executives, and maintained brand standards
Skills
Passionate and discerning theater professional with multi-faceted experience in producing, management, administration, executive support and curation Strong reputation for exceptional quality of work, industrious problem-solving skills, attention to detail and reliability Good-humored and open-hearted rapport with artists, outside vendors, patrons, and management colleagues alike Mindful communicator, compassionate colleague and motivational mentor Savvy command of industry dynamics and agility in managing people and projects; strong connections throughout industry Expert writer well-versed in English spelling and grammar, and adept at mathematics and logic Visionary for capacity building and strategic corporate development References Available Upon Request

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