TONI TURBEVILLE
toni@toniturbeville.com or 803.917.5395

EXPERIENCE

• South Carolina State Museum
• Columbia Museum of Art
• South Carolina Philharmonic
• Columbia Marionette Theatre
• The New Brookland Tavern
• Raven Productions/Pussycat Promotions

EDUCATION

COMPUTER SKILLS

OTHER ACTIVITIES

EXPERIENCE

March 2008 – August 2008
South Carolina State Museum, Columbia, South Carolina
Museum Educator

• Present educational science and nature programs such as Household Chemistry and That’s Sound Science to schools and groups visiting the museum.
• Research curriculum standards for multiple states and ensure programs are meeting standards.

March 2006 – October 2007
Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia, South Carolina
Public Relations Manager

• Create and coordinate press, promotional and publication materials.
• Disseminate information extensively through media and other distribution points.
• Keep up with numerous media and program deadlines and manage extensive media lists.
• Write and distribute press releases for events and programs.
• Gather information from Museum departments and accurately coordinate monthly calendar information, distribute and meet deadlines.
• Associate editor and production coordinator for Collections (bimonthly newsletter/magazine), Charles Wadsworth & Friends concert brochure and playbill, Art School and Summer Camp brochures and other publications as needed.
• Responsible for Web site updates.
• Write biweekly e-mail newsletter.
• Develop and maintain communication and relationships with members of the media, visitors’ centers and other key contacts.
• Develop promotional ideas with hotels, radio stations and transportation services and manage implementation.

December 2003 – March 2006
South Carolina Philharmonic, Columbia, South Carolina
Public Relations & Marketing Director, Box Office and Education Manager

During my time at the Philharmonic, eleven concerts sold-out the Koger Center for the Arts (a 2,100 seat venue), and set a new record for the 42-year-old non-profit.

In addition, in September 2005, I was listed as one of Columbia’s cultural pioneers by the Free Times, “Turbeville has championed the introduction of Philharmonic programs geared toward a younger audience, such as last season's Philharmonic Rocks series, which paired the symphony with contemporary bands Seven Nations (Celtic rock), and at Turbeville's prompting, the Beatles tribute band The Return.”

• Disseminate information extensively through media and other distribution points.
• Keep up with numerous media and program deadlines and manage extensive media lists.
• Write and distribute press releases for events and programs.
• Coordinate advertising, promotions and marketing, including extensive direct mail and e-mail newsletters.
• Design and distribute promotional and graphic materials.
• Design and implement print and broadcast advertising.
• Design and produce signage.
• Develop, maintain and update Web site including online ticket sales.
• Develop and maintain database including demographic information.
• Expand programs and events to increase visibility, relevance and community outreach.
• Increase ticket sales through subscriptions, single ticket sales, group, military, student and other similar outreach programs.
• Develop and maintain communication and relationships with members of the media, visitors’ centers and other key contacts.
• Develop promotional ideas with hotels, radio stations and transportation services and manage implementation.
• Handle all public relations, marketing and ticket sales for educational programs including development of curriculum-based educational packets for teachers.

February 2001 – December 2003
Columbia Marionette Theatre, Columbia, South Carolina
Theatre Manager

During my time at the Theatre, attendance increased more than thirty percent and the Theatre was featured in a number of articles in The State, the Free Times and national puppetry magazines, recognized for its diverse programming and commitment to the community.

• Developed monthly e-mail newsletter (The Puppet News), which had over 1,500 subscribers.
• Developed Marionette Mondays, a home school program with an average attendance of 200+ per performance.
• Developed The Mad Science Masquerade, an annual fundraising event with an average attendance of 300+.
• Successfully procured more than $200,000 in grants and donations.
• Disseminate information extensively through media and other distribution points.
• Keep up with numerous media and program deadlines and manage extensive media lists.
• Write and distribute press releases.
• Coordinate advertising, promotions and marketing, including extensive direct mail and email newsletters to South Carolina schools, libraries and festivals.
• Design and distribute promotional and graphic materials.
• Design and implement print and broadcast advertising.
• Design and produce signage.
• Develop, maintain and update Web site including online ticket sales.
• Develop and maintain database including demographic information.
• Expand programs and events to increase visibility, relevance and community outreach.
• Oversee programming partnerships with agencies such as Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, PalmettoPride, Richland County First Steps, South Carolina Arts Commission, The Art Garage and more.
• Develop and maintain communication and relationships with members of the media, visitors’ centers and other key contacts.
• Develop promotional ideas with hotels, radio stations and transportation services and manage implementation.

April 2000 – December 2000
The New Brookland Tavern, West Columbia, South Carolina
Talent Buyer and Promoter

• Schedule two or three bands five to six nights per week, including local, regional and nationally touring bands, and negotiate guarantees.
• Organize production details; book hotel reservations, arrange hospitality and advance shows.
• Disseminate information extensively through media and other distribution points.
• Keep up with numerous media and program deadlines and manage extensive media lists.
• Write and distribute press releases.
• Coordinate advertising, promotions and marketing.
• Develop, maintain and update Web site including online ticket sales.
• Design and implement promotional materials.
• Design and distribute promotional and graphic materials.
• Design and implement print advertising.
• Design and produce signage.
• Develop, maintain and update Web site including online ticket sales.
• Increase venue visibility.

January 1998 – February 2001
Raven Productions/Pussycat Promotions, Columbia, South Carolina
Owner/Partner

Raven Productions/Pussycat Promotions was voted 1999 Editor’s Pick for Best Local Promotional Agency by Free Times, and while under contract with Raven Promotions, two bands were courted by Universal Records due to their placement on syndicated top 10 lists and Sound Scan sales.

• Book and organize tour schedules for seven local, regional and nationally touring indie rock bands.
• Provide band management.
• Negotiate guarantees.
• Organize production details; book hotel reservations, arrange hospitality and advance shows.
• Develop, maintain and update press kits and Web sites.
• Maintain, update and develop media and venue contacts for the East coast and other areas as needed; disseminate information.
• Design and implement promotional campaigns.
• Handle high-volume mailings.

EDUCATION

1992 – 1998
The University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts, English
Minor, Journalism

COMPUTER SKILLS

Mac and PC; Macromedia Dreamweaver and Fireworks; Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Entourage and Access; Adobe products including Photoshop and InDesign

OTHER ACTIVITIES

• South Carolina Arts Commission Forty Lists Project “An Outstanding Arts Administrator or Staff Member,” March 2008
• Volunteer, Lexington Medical Center Extended Care, as needed
• Member, Public Relations Society of America, January 2004 – present
• Volunteer, Rolling Readers of the Midlands, January 2006 – February 2007
• Southeast Regional Director of The Puppeteers of America, July 2003 - February 2004
• President of The Puppetry Guild of the Carolinas, May 2003 - February 2004
• Invited Artist “Roadside Assistance: An Exhibit of Found-Object Sculpture,” January 2003
• Invited Artist “Dining with Friends Art Auction” benefiting the AIDS Benefit Foundation of SC, April 2003, April 2007 and April 2008
• Invited Artist “Sacred Art” with Kim LeMasters as curator, October 2003
• Invited Artist “Painted Violins” benefiting the South Carolina Philharmonic, April 2007 and April 2008
• Columbia Museum of Art Contemporaries Young Artist of the Year participant, November 2006

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