Scott Conn

Background

About Scott Conn

Dynamic Executive leveraging an outstanding career in organizing and managing top-performing teams in all aspects of theatre production and operations with a world-class entity - Goodman Theatre. Solid background in negotiating critical deals, executing multi-phase programs and purchasing all types of services and equipment to build and maintain a world-class theatre; fully accountable for budgeting, cost controls, policy design and project lifecycles. Proficient in collaborating with stakeholders at all levels, including Boards, business partners, financial entities, lawyers, consultants, unions, local government and cross-discipline departments in planning and executing cost-effective technical solutions. Results-oriented organization and timely delivery of profit-building initiatives, accurate executive reports, software deployment, continuous improvements and pre-Broadway productions with budgets ranging between $2M to $6M. Confident recruitment, onboarding, mentoring and motivating of cross-discipline talent to execute multimillion-dollar development projects in full compliance with corporate goals and industry requirements.* Former Board Member – 401K Retirement Fund with USA 829 since 2008; Employer Representative with fiduciary responsibility for multi-employer 401K fund, valued at $180M.* Former Professional Member, United States Institute for Theatre Technology since 1997; chair numerous committees and attend annual conferences to facilitate professional development and technical training.* Proficient in MS Office Suite, Adobe Suite and Google Suite. Theatre Production Program Management Strategic Planning Budgeting Special Events Planning Resource Allocation Cost/Benefit Analysis Event Scheduling Multimedia Communications Public Presentations Best Practices Talent Recruiting Vendor Relations Project Expediting Requirements Gathering Policies & Procedures Benchmarking Contract Administration Operational Streamlining Capitalization Fiscal Controls Deal Negotiations Union/Non-Union Relations Outsourcing Overhead Reduction System Implementation Workforce Planning Quality Assurance Logistics Supplier Relations Operational Excellence