Archie Chen

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Holy Names Music Center

   Jul 2023 — Present · Spokane, WA, US

   Providing energetic and creative servant leadership to achieve HNMC\'s Mission and Vision.• Managing fiscal and administrative responsibilities to ensure effective operation and accountability.• Fostering positive relationships and collaborations with internal stakeholders and the Spokane community.• Developing and implementing the annual budget to meet fundraising and enrollment goals.• Overseeing day-to-day financial operations and providing monthly financial reports.• Cultivating and nurturing a committed donor base and initiating successful fundraising activities.• Building long-term partnerships with community businesses to support HNMC\'s programs.• Developing strategies to build enrollment and identifying community needs for program development.• Enhancing public relations and increasing the presence of HNMC in the community.• Working with committees to develop and implement an annual marketing plan.• Overseeing production of newsletters and developing collaborations with other music education programs.• Managing administrative staff, supporting faculty operations, and ensuring accurate student registration and billing processes.• Collaborating with faculty on program decisions and providing ongoing support for their professional development.• Implementing policies and protocols to ensure student safety and appropriate conduct.• Facilitating Board involvement in long-range planning and providing necessary information and reports.• Supporting Board member recruitment, training, and retention.• Maintaining Board records and facilitating staff support for Board committees.• Coordinating and communicating with site owner and/or their representative for facility operations.• Supervising maintenance of a sanitary and safe environment.• Identifying and prioritizing facility improvements and advising on new construction projects.

Education

• Dublin City University

  Doctor of Music Performance, Piano

  2016

• Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

  Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance

  1996 — 1999

• Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

  Master of Music, Piano Performance, Music Information Technology

  2003

• Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

  Performer's Certificate, Piano

  1999

• Royal Irish Academy of Music - RIAM

  Recital Artist Progrm, Piano Performance

  2006