Summary
Jessica West is an executive director and seasoned production manager with 14+ years leading nonprofit arts, events, and theatre organizations, currently guiding Neighborhood Bike Works from Philadelphia. She combines hands-on theatrical production experience—17 years at Arden Theatre Company managing multi-space seasons and internships—with strategic leadership that transformed Chincoteague Center through rebranding, a first strategic plan, and significant revenue and attendance growth. Known for extreme project management under tight budgets and timelines, she excels at crisis management, stakeholder alignment, and turning complex programming into measurable fiscal results. Jessica has experience building operational systems, HR protocols, and training programs that scale staff capabilities and client service consistency. She’s comfortable presenting to municipal leaders and translating tourism-driven events into local economic impact. Her background in both creative production and business development gives her a rare ability to balance big-picture strategy with day-to-day operational rigor.
14 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Theatre/Theater, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Theatre/Theater at The College of William and Mary
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at Broadwater Academy