Courtney Baker-Oliver

Artistic Director @Restoration Stage & Film Corporation

Bowie, MD, US

Serves as Producing Artistic Director of an independent theatre production company that creates and markets family oriented theatrical presentations.Supervised a staff of twenty-six in the areas of design, production, public relations, advertising, box office management, and front-of-house/patron relations. Developed and maintained the production budget. Administered payroll.Successfully supervised fundraising and donor development. Secured in funding from the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Agency (SAMHSA).Received commissions for the development of new works including “A Tribute to Cicely Tyson” (commissioned by the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs).Led Restoration Stage’s community outreach initiatives; partnering with Brave Soul Collective, Inc. and Art Creates Life, Inc. to develop HIV/AIDS awareness programming. Secured media coverage including AOL Black Voices, Radio One, The Miami Herald and various other news and print outlets.