JEANNINE WISNOSKY STEHLIN

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PRODUCER + PUBLICIST + CREATIVE MARKETING DIRECTOR + PROJECT MANAGER

Hands-on producer, publicist, manager and content creator known for focused and creative approach, with 15+ years’ experience in developing, cultivating and supporting projects in all stages of development. Results-oriented leader with an eclectic personal background in comedy improv, Shakespeare, and advertising/business (MBA). Recognized for collaborative leadership style and a keen ability to seamlessly navigate big personalities and relationships with clients, agencies, talent, and managers in the entertainment industry. Adept at developing engaging projects from the ground up with positive financial returns (even in the nonprofit space!)

HIGHLIGHTS

15+ years in managing and developing publicity campaigns in the entertainment field for individual artists, productions and programming, utilizing digital and traditional media directly and with agencies.
Developed, cultivated and supported over 1000 writers, artists, and performers for
over 200 live stage productions and short films in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City.
Produced over 20 one act plays and screenplay competitions, resulting in over 18,000 submissions, awarding hundreds of dollars of cash prizes, culminating in productions and deals with Studios and theaters.

Helped found and launch two startup companies in the private sector, one which later sold for $15 Million
Designed, coded and maintained over 15 entertainment industry/niche websites start-to-finish that generate thousands of unique users per week.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Managing Director, Producer, Director of Publicity, Marketing & Casting

The New American Theatre, Culver City, CA / Hollywood 1995–Present

Publicist, Consultant

Playmakers LA, Culver City, CA 2017-present

Marketing Director

Wizdom Systems/ Wizdom Education, Naperville, IL (1986-2010, then as consultant to 2018)

Freelance, short term (selected to show range)

CULVER CITY PATCH

RUSS REID COMPANY

AIRCRAFT SALES COMPANY

UCLA NEUROVASCULAR DEPARTMENT

BABY NEEDS COMPANY, WOW WINGS

ANTHONY MORA COMMUNICATIONS

E! ENTERTAINMENT

PM HAEGER & ASSOCIATES

STERN WALTERS/ EARLE LUDGIN ADVERTISING

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT / VOLUNTEER (partial list)

Chair, Culver City Cultural Affairs Commission, Culver City, CA - 2016-present
Board Member, Culver City Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee
Community Arts Team, Culver City Unified School District
Career Technical Education Board, Culver City Unified School District
Ovations Award Voter, LA Stage Alliance, Los Angeles County

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science (BS), Advertising & Communications
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION

Member of SAG-AFTRA
Grant Writing Certificate - Long Beach Nonprofit Center - Long Beach, CA
Certificate in Nonprofit Marketing- The Nonprofit Center - Long Beach, CA
Arts Marketing/Fundraising Certificate - The Nonprofit Center - Long Beach, CA
Social Media Management Bootcamp Certificate –Udemy
Certification in Classical Acting - National Shakespeare Conservatory - NY, NY
Certificate in Comedy Improvisation - Players Workshop of the Second City - Chicago, IL
Professional Designation in Arts Education - The Music Center, Arts for All - LA, CA
Cyber Security Awareness Certificate - KnowB4
Preliminary Designated Subjects Adult Education Credential – Los Angeles County Office of Education (Elementary and Secondary Basic Skills; English; Social Sciences; Art; Arts, Media and Entertainment; Business and Finance; Marketing, Sales and Services)
California Basic Education Skills (CBEST) Certification - California

Additional Skills (selected)

Current Websites (created):

NewAmericanTheatre.com, PlayMakersLA.com, J9Wiz.com, Thethingswedoplay.weebly.com/ CulverCityFriends.com, ScottKecken.com,