Peiharn Mary Chen

Experience

OPERA America

2018 - Present
New York, NY

Membership Operations Manager

2021 - Present
+Manages individual and organizational member stewardship and renewals (consisting of 3000+ individuals and 500+ organizations). +Oversees member services coordinator in gift processing and acknowledgments. +Assists in the hosting and coordination of member events including, National Trustee Forum, Backstage Brunch Fundraiser, and the OPERA America 50th Anniversary Virtual Road Trip series. +Serves as department representative for the Opera Center Reopening Task Force, assessing market conditions and the feasibility of opening the National Opera Center throughout COVID-19. +Co-heads the OPERA America BIPOC Fundraisers group for development officers in the opera field.

Development Coordinator

2018 - 2020
+Managed all incoming gifts and associated record keeping. +Coordination of in-house mailings for calendar year end and fiscal year end. +Tracked member engagement with OPERA America events and convening. +Maintained up to date member records +Assisted in special event and fundraising planning.
Manhattan, NY, USA

Adjunct Piano Faculty

2010 - 2012
+Private instructor for one-on-one lessons to campus-wide, undergraduate students. +Group instructor for "Keyboard and Harmony (I-IV)" classes for music undergraduate degree candidates.

Carnegie Hall

2009 - 2009
New York, New York

Corporate Relations & Sponsorships Intern

2009 - 2009
+Initiated research and assembled information on prospective sponsors to promote future partnerships. +Organized hard copy files as well as new information on donors on Tessitura. +Generated letters of acknowledgement and press materials, as well as assisted with final reports for season donors to ensure continuing sponsorship.

Biography

Peiharn Mary Chen

Skillful in problem solving and maximizing resources to deal with challenges in changing environments. Quick learner in exploring new roles and acquiring skills in different fields. Experienced in working with a wide range of personalities to build relationships and gain trust and confidence.