Victoria Blue
Flagstaff
Summary
Proactive arts administrator with extensive experience in concert, festival, and music program support within nonprofit and community arts sectors. Expertise in program operations, event production, volunteer management, and artist logistics. Builds strong relationships with artists and partners while optimizing operational efficiency in dynamic environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary & Middle School Music Teacher
Montessori School of Flagstaff
Flagstaff
07.2025 - Current
- Designed inclusive music curriculum for grades 1-8 to foster creative learning and enhance accessibility
- Coordinated student performances and community events to strengthen school-community relationships
- Collaborated with administrators and families to enhance support for school programming initiatives
Events & Volunteer Coordinator
Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra
Flagstaff
02.2025 - Current
- Lead planning and execution of concerts, fundraising events, and community programs serving audiences of 1,000+
- Coordinate event logistics, staffing plans, and day-of-event operations with musicians, staff, and vendors
- Coordinated event logistics, staffing plans, and day-of-event operations with musicians, staff, and vendors to ensure successful events
- Liaised between staff, musicians, and volunteers to troubleshoot challenges and facilitate seamless event execution
- Tracked volunteer participation, audience metrics, and event outcomes to inform strategic planning and improve future events
- Collaborate with marketing and development teams to craft communications highlighting volunteer engagement
Social Media Manager
The Beth & Kelly Show
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Developed digital marketing strategies and social media content that increased brand visibility across multiple platforms.
- Developed engaging content for social media platforms, fostering increased audience interaction and community engagement.
- Analyzed engagement metrics to optimize audience outreach and growth
- Created graphics and promotional content that showcased podcast programming and guest features, enhancing audience interest.
Arts Leadership Intern
Music for Liberia
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Coordinated planning and execution of concerts, fundraising initiatives, and music education programs to enhance community engagement and support.
- Conducted grant research and developed funding proposals to support nonprofit programming.
- Maintained comprehensive donor and participant databases, enabling targeted outreach and accurate reporting.
- Crafted newsletters, emails, and social media content to actively engage and inform supporters and partners.
- Supported fundraising efforts through outreach and donor communication.
- Facilitated meetings with stakeholders to discuss program initiatives and progress.
- Conducted research on organizational structure and operations to identify areas for improvement.
Housing Director, Student Services
Music Academy of the West
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed residential operations and programming for international summer music festival, enhancing experience for 150+ fellows and faculty
- Coordinated orientation, arrivals, and departures, facilitating seamless large-scale festival logistics and programming
- Led weekly coordination meetings with facilities, residence life, and student services teams
- Oversaw residence life programming budget and event logistics, ensuring comprehensive support for fellow engagement
- Acted as a liaison to connect residential facilities staff with student services leadership.
Area Coordinator, Residential Life
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Supervised and mentored 20 student staff members, fostering leadership skills through targeted programming initiatives
- Managed operations for three residence halls, enhancing student living experience for 500 residents
- Managed departmental budgets while coordinating community programming events to strengthen campus engagement
- Facilitated crisis response, conduct processes, and student support initiatives
Social Media & Marketing Intern
Boulanger Initiative
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Contributed to marketing strategy that enhanced audience engagement and increased organizational visibility
- Created promotional graphics and scheduled social media campaigns to promote concerts and programs
- Managed website calendar and updated digital content for events and initiatives
Education
Master of Music - Instrumental Performance
University of Nevada, Reno
Bachelor of Music - Instrumental Performance
Southeast Missouri State University
Skills
- Arts Administration
- Event Management
- Volunteer Management
- Program Coordination
- Concert Operations
- Artist Support
- Budget management
- Communications & Marketing
- Social Media Strategy
- Data Tracking & Reporting
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
Accomplishments
Neurodiversity Alliance Award for Outstanding Service & Allyship (2023-2024)
Student Services Women’s History Month Honoree (2023-2024)
Student Services Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion (2023-2024)
Student Services Women’s History Month Honoree (2023-2024)
Student Services Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion (2023-2024)
Professional References
- Michelle Wachter, Executive Director, Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, mwachter@flagstaffsymphony.org
- Jessica Slocombe, Manager of Student Services, Music Academy of the West, jslocombe@musicacademy.org
- Natalie Higgins, Associate Professor of Horn, Recruitment Coordinator, University of Nevada Reno, nhiggins@unr.edu
Timeline
Elementary & Middle School Music Teacher
Montessori School of Flagstaff
07.2025 - Current
Events & Volunteer Coordinator
Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra
02.2025 - Current
Social Media Manager
The Beth & Kelly Show
09.2024 - 10.2025
Arts Leadership Intern
Music for Liberia
09.2024 - 12.2024
Housing Director, Student Services
Music Academy of the West
06.2024 - 08.2024
Social Media & Marketing Intern
Boulanger Initiative
06.2023 - 01.2024
Area Coordinator, Residential Life
University of Nevada, Reno
01.2022 - 06.2024
Master of Music - Instrumental Performance
University of Nevada, Reno
Bachelor of Music - Instrumental Performance
Southeast Missouri State University