David Speer 410.271.5020 / davidbspeer@gmail.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

AUDIENCE AWARDS COORDINATOR / 2016 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL, New York, NY ▫ Oversaw transition to digital platform of the Audience Awards for the 15th Tribeca Film Festival ▫ Trained and supervised project teams which operated in conjunction with venue staff onsite at the

Festival’s highest capacity theaters ▫ Highlighted and proactively adjusted to numerous challenges involved with new technology rollout

to over 100,000 screening attendees ▫ Successfully maintained voter participation numbers from previous years while advising on

directions to improve user access and experience for future Festivals GENERAL MANAGER / 2014–2015 ASSISTANT MANAGER / 2009–2014 SHARON DORRAM COLOR AT SALLY HERSHBERGER, New York, NY ▫ Managed an internationally recognized, industry-leading salon with 40+ employees and over $5.6

million in annual revenue ▫ Developed and executed successful launch strategy for new business, providing pivotal operational

knowledge during planning stages and beyond ▫ Fostered and sustained mutually-beneficial relationships with high-profile clientele and talent

with sensitivity and discretion ▫ Built marketing and industry partnerships, resulting in new sources of revenue and positive

press coverage ▫ Directed social media strategy on all major platforms

CONTRIBUTING WRITER / 2014–present BROOKLYN QUARTERLY, New York, NY ▫ Provide New York City–based arts and culture coverage ▫ Write original, regular human-interest column called “Speaking Of” FLOOR MANAGER / 2007–2008 PIERRE MICHEL SALON, New York, NY ▫ Maintained quality customer experience, overseeing the salon’s appearance and smooth day-to-day

operations ▫ Cultivated productive relationships between and among clients and employees at all levels ▫ Developed weekly schedules of 30+ styling assistants and all booking- and inquiry-related

communications EDUCATION

MA IN LIBERAL ARTS ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE, Annapolis, MD / 2006 BFA IN THEATRE ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, Abilene, TX / 2004 Summa cum laude; Minor in English Presidential Scholar—4 years (full-tuition scholarship); Dean’s List—4 years

OTHER

High-profile talent management; extensive stage and film performance experience