Angelika Ruiz Gualberto

Dynamic professional passionate about enhancing the cultural landscape through collaborative projects and events in arts and culture. Proven expertise in project and event management, policy analysis, budgeting, donor development, and organizational systems. A detail-oriented team player capable of managing multiple projects concurrently with a high degree of accuracy.

Core Qualifications

• Non-Profit Management and Development

• Data Analytics

• Grant Writing

• Production and Project Management

• Media Production

• G-Suite, MS Office, Quickbooks, CRM Systems

• Mediation

• English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Greek

Experience

Valley Symphony Orchestra - Development Manager 

McAllen, TX 

06/2022 - Current

• Managed all non-production revenue activities, constituting over 60% of the organizational budget.

• Successfully executed grant-writing initiatives, stewarded major donors, cultivated corporate and community partnerships through trade agreements, and devised impactful annual fund strategies.

• Spearheaded the first Economic Impact Study, facilitating coordination between research institutions.

• Successfully introduced the Young Patrons Club, creatively engaging young professionals through membership.

• Analyzed fundraising data, identified trends, and developed strategies for improvement to manage budgets for events and campaigns, ensuring financial goals were met.

• Collaborated with marketing teams on campaign materials.

• Established and maintained donor databases through CRM systems.

• Planned and executed events to enhance community involvement and mission awareness.

Traditional Irish Music Education Society - Board Member & Grants Chair 

01/2021 - Current

• Conducted research on potential funders.

• Collaborated with board members to develop and execute programs aligning with organizational mission.

McAllen Irish Arts - Founder, Director 

McAllen, TX 

01/2019 - Current

• Founded a multi-arts studio at the McAllen Creative Incubator for community building and cultural appreciation that hosts monthly community music jam sessions and lessons 

• Teaches in-person and virtual workshops (Tech for Trad, Playing for Dancers, Seannos Dancing, Set & Ceili Dancing)

• Performance: Fiddle, Tenor Banjo, and Dance 

• Organizer and co-host, McA2 Virtual Art Walk YouTube series (2020-2021) - Founder and director of the annual South Texas Irish Festival (2021-Present) - Committee Member, McAllen Music Friendly Community, Texas Music Office (2022-Present) 

Valley Symphony Orchestra - Operations Manager 

McAllen, TX 

07/2021 - 06/2022

• Managed artist contracts, facility contracts, and music licenses.

• Oversaw concert production logistics, including stage set up, rehearsal and concert itineraries, instrument cartage, and crew payroll.

• Directly hired and managed production crew members and stage manager.

• Co-produced the 70th Anniversary podcast series.

• Negotiated contracts with vendors, leading to cost savings.

• Assisted in hiring, onboarding, and training of new staff.

• Directed initiatives and developed systems to improve operational quality, team efficiency, and overall business strategy.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Graduate Instructor & Assistant 

08/2020 - 05/2022

• Taught dynamic courses on Texas Politics and assisted in courses for Policy Process and Analysis

• Collaborated with faculty to enhance academic experience and contribute to the university's educational mission.

Texas House of Representatives - Legislative Fellow 

Austin, TX 

01/2021 - 05/2021

• Conducted bill research, analysis, and writing.

• Lobbyist meetings lead.

• Alternate Assistant Committee Clerk.

• Organized Virtual Speaker Series for UTRGV’s Valley Legislative Internship Program.