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DocuSign Envelope ID:3A2943C2-EE76-446E-9116-3566395E1533 <br /> Jillian Lea <br /> lea.jillian@gmail.com •400 Davie Rd. Apt 4, Carrboro NC• (336) 266-1199 <br /> EXPERIENCE <br /> The ArtsCenter,Carrboro, NC (2014- present) <br /> School & Family Programs Coordinator and Development Assistant <br /> • Coordinator of the `School Shows' and 'SuperFun' series of performances and the Arts in Education program <br /> o Program performance season that is curriculum-connected and appeals to school audiences <br /> o Book performers: handle research,contract negotiations, scheduling and all aspects of artist relations <br /> o Manage events: create timelines and budgets; coordinate staff, performers, vendors, and volunteers <br /> o Prepare budgets and ensure payment schedules are met <br /> o Communicate event needs to internal operations and production staff to provide set-up, concessions, <br /> volunteers, equipment and other support to achieve event goals <br /> • Development Assistant—grant writing, event management and donor relations <br /> o Solicited over 30 donated works and handled management of artist relations for Silent Auction <br /> o Managed marketing timeline, invitations, post-event follow-up and thank-you notes for Silent Auction <br /> o Recruit and coordinate 50 vendors for 2 annual craft fairs with —1700 total visitors <br /> o Maintain donor database and produce acknowledgement letters <br /> o Research, write, maintain files and report on major national and local grants <br /> o Coordinate and support funder site visits <br /> Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District, Bloomington,IN (2013) <br /> Graduate Assistant, Economic Development for the Arts <br /> • Public Relations: produced newsletters, reports, and collateral materials <br /> • Web management: maintained website, Facebook page, supervision of partner posts and cross-posting <br /> • Events management: logistics, registration, marketing, and evaluation <br /> • Artist outreach:development of resource list, coordination of informational workshops for artists <br /> • Grant administration (20+): handled applicant communication,selection review, reporting and evaluation <br /> • Public exhibitions: oversaw scheduling,material selection, installation, publicity,opening reception <br /> Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond,VA (2013) <br /> Membership Department Intern <br /> • Conducted research and produced report on membership programs at peer museums <br /> • Initiated University Partnership program; increased student engagement and Membership Dept. revenue <br /> • Supported Membership events and provided Member benefits such as VMFA magazine,tickets, and gifts <br /> EDUCATION <br /> Indiana University, Bloomington (August 2012—May 2014) <br /> School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) <br /> Master of Arts in Arts Administration with a focus on nonprofit management, board relations and fundraising <br /> University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (August 2002-May 2006) <br /> Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Art, Minor in Art History <br /> CERTIFICATIONS <br /> The Fund Raising School in the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Certificate of Achievement: <br /> Principles and Techniques of Fundraising <br /> Indiana University Information Technology Training Certificate: Excel 2013 End-User <br /> AFFILIATIONS SKILLS <br /> Triangle Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint,and Outlook <br /> The North Carolina Center for Nonprofits Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop <br /> Americans for the Arts Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest <br /> National Guild for Community Arts Educators Wordpress, Mailchimp, and Survey Monkey <br /> J1 <br />