Susan Lutterbach Nestor
About Susan Lutterbach Nestor
Susan Lutterbach Nestor is a Conversion Project Manager at Bloomerang, with a background in arts administration and project management. She has experience in optimizing operational processes and fostering partnerships, having worked with various organizations including Carnegie Hall and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Current Role at Bloomerang
Susan Lutterbach Nestor serves as the Conversion Project Manager at Bloomerang since 2020. In this role, she focuses on managing conversion projects and optimizing operational processes to enhance partnerships. Her experience in project management is complemented by her background in the arts and cultural sectors.
Previous Experience in Arts Administration
Before joining Bloomerang, Susan worked at Carnegie Hall as Coordinator for Artistic Planning and Operations from 2015 to 2017. She also held the position of Administrative Assistant in the same department from 2014 to 2015. Her tenure at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra as Institutional Giving Manager from 2018 to 2020 further solidified her expertise in arts administration and sponsorship management.
Educational Background
Susan earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance and Music Technology/Recording from the University of Indianapolis. She furthered her education at New York University, where she obtained a Master of Music in Instrumental Performance. This academic foundation supports her professional endeavors in both the arts and project management.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Susan's early career included various internships that provided her with valuable experience in audience development and public programs. She interned at the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council and WhyHunger, where she focused on community engagement and arts advocacy. Additionally, she worked as a Student Technical Manager at the University of Indianapolis and as an Artistic Department Intern at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Technical Skills and Professional Interests
Susan possesses a base-level knowledge of software development languages including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL. Her professional interests include cultivating strong relationships and fostering cross-functional collaborations, which are essential for her roles in project management and arts administration.