Ellen Brager

• Created successful international music program for young musicians to study, interact and perform together. • Organized large international festivals in the US, Latin America, Europe and Eurasia with participation of music students and teachers from all over the world. • Managed all logistics of transportation, lodging, meals, concert venues, excursions, publicity, and more while adhering to a tight budget. • Brokered sufficient funds and support different countries. • Forged strategic partnerships.

• Reviewed and approved payments, including disbursements for multi-million contracts, grants and payrolls for missions in Peru, Ecuador and Colombia. • Identified and reconciled critical six-figure accounting discrepancy. • Uncovered and resolved payroll discrepancies resulting in adjustments of several thousand dollars. • Acted as a subject-matter expert in guidance and training on financial management policies and procedures to a team of ten people.

• Broadened reach of company’s presence in the global market through the organization of large customer meetings, satellite launches and international trade shows, as well as the publication of newsletters, brochures and advertising campaigns. • Developed and executed sales strategies, including budgeting and forecasting. • Cultivated and maintained a base of 200+ customers as the Sales Director for Latin America and consistently met sales targets. • Opened and managed a regional office in Peru.