Russell Finnemore

March 1992 - December 2008 - The University of Auckland School of Music

Concerts Secretary

· Provided administration for, publicised, managed concerts

· General office duties

Achievements:

· Initiated press releases for all concerts

· Established relationship with Fine Music resulting in on-air interviews for artists

· Managed major choir tours, obtained funding for them from Arts Council

· Increased attendances at concerts and events

· Improved database for direct mailing list

· 1996. Obtained $5000 sponsorship for a concert

· Continued sponsorship relationship with Brookfields Lawyers.

March 1992 Launched small business Recherché Recordings, finding & retailing classical recordings for clients

October 1982 - March 1992 - Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra

Orchestra Manager

· Supervising 6 casual staff.

· Initially responsible for all general office management including financial and tax records, wage payments, ready for accountant

· Managed premises, including maintenance and general functioning

· Organised and coordinated all concert productions including transport, general logistics, cash security, liaison with venue staff, employment and supervision of casual staff etc

· In 1988 following the appointment of full time accountant, took up music library responsibilities

· Obtained all music, hired or purchased, for concerts, storage, indexing and maintenance

· Engaged music copyists and arrangers when necessary

Achievements:

· Initiated and organised major improvements to rehearsal conditions; overhead lighting, curtaining for acoustic control and improved heating system

· Secured adequate overdraft arrangement for orchestra. Organised transfer of payroll from manual to computer system

· Researched and organised major instrument purchases

· Negotiated Roadies agreement under Employment Contracts Act