Bethany Naef Ammon

Austin, TX

naefammon@gmail.com | 601-201-6590

Professional Summary

Results-driven arts and nonprofit professional with extensive experience in development operations, marketing and communications, program and event management, and administrative leadership. Known for a donor-centered, detail-oriented approach to fundraising support, grants management, board relations, and campaign coordination. Classically trained mezzo-soprano and experienced educator with a deep commitment to arts access, community engagement, and operational excellence.

Core Competencies

Nonprofit Development & Fundraising Operations • Donor Stewardship & CRM Management • Grants Research, Writing & Reporting • Marketing & Communications Strategy • Event & Concert Production • Project & Program Management • Board & Committee Support • Budget Tracking & Financial Coordination • Copywriting, Editing & Proofreading • Website & Email Marketing (Squarespace, Mailchimp) • Data Tracking & Reporting • Team & Volunteer Coordination • Arts Administration • Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Asana, Slack, Canva • French (C1), Spanish (Working)

Professional Experience

• Marketing & Development Coordinator — Armstrong Community Music School – Austin, TX (2021–2024)

Managed integrated marketing and development operations supporting fundraising, enrollment, and community engagement. Oversaw CRM donation processing, reporting, grant calendars, and donor communications. Created and managed email marketing calendars, social media strategy, website updates, and campaign materials. Supported grant research and writing, corporate sponsorship outreach, and board reporting.

• Program Developer & Manager (Special Project) — Armstrong Community Music School – Austin, TX (2022–2025)

Designed and launched a multi-year group voice curriculum for young singers. Developed syllabi, lesson plans, training materials, and assessment tools. Managed communications with families, faculty, and administrators; supported marketing, enrollment, and program evaluation.

• Special Events Coordinator / Project Manager — Armstrong Community Music School – Austin, TX (2023–2025)

Coordinated planning and execution of concerts and special events, overseeing logistics, volunteers, contracts, budgets, and registration.

• Registrar — Armstrong Community Music School – Austin, TX (2018–2022)

Managed enrollment services, records, scheduling, and customer service; supported sales, accounting, website updates, and interdepartmental coordination.

• Executive Assistant — Barclays – New York, NY (2015–2017)

Provided executive-level administrative support including calendar management, travel coordination, expenses, and event planning.

• Business Analyst — Barclays – New York, NY (2014–2015)

Supported COO operations, event coordination, data reporting, and large-scale office relocation projects.

• Marketing & Administrative Assistant — Washington Heights Musical Society – New York, NY

Supported artistic leadership with marketing, grant research, donor records, and event production.

• Team Captain / Manager — Jin Ramen Restaurant Corp – New York, NY (2012–2017)

Managed multi-location restaurant operations including hiring, training, scheduling, inventory, and vendor relations.

• Worship Arts Administrator & Assistant Choir Director — Galloway United Methodist Church – Jackson, MS (2009–2011)

Oversaw worship arts programming, volunteer coordination, event planning, and budget tracking.

Teaching & Music Leadership Experience

Voice, Piano & Early Childhood Music Faculty – Armstrong Community Music School (2018–Present)

Voice Teacher – Redeemer Lutheran Church School (2018–2022)

Voice Teacher – West Ridge Middle School (2017–2019)

Voice Teacher – Young People’s Chorus of New York (2016–2017)

Private Voice Studio – MS, NY, TX (2009–Present)

Front of House Manager – Parthenia, a Consort of Viols (2012–2017)

Education

Master of Music – Manhattan School of Music

Bachelor of Arts in Music & French – University of Southern Mississippi

Opera Festival di Roma – Study Abroad

Université d’Orléans – Study Abroad