Ananda Heather Springsteen
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Creative professional with extensive experience in team leadership, event production, and art studio operations management. Skilled in staff coordination, effective communication and immersive art environments. Brings a positive, collaborative style to complex projects and community-centered spaces.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Installation Designer / Volunteer Coordinator
Psy Ops Productions / Divine Freak Collective
ST PETERSBURG, FL
12.2022 - Current
- Designed and built thematic art installations for monthly community events.
- Led volunteer teams in executing immersive art installations, enhancing community engagement and guest experience.
- Recruited, coordinated, and scheduled volunteer teams.
- Cultivated positive and supportive creative environment for community collaboration in art creation.
Program Director
Odyssey ClayWorks
Asheville, North Carolina
03.2013 - 01.2020
- Main administrator for a large ceramics studio school and art gallery
- Supervised teaching staff for ceramics programs for adults, children and outreach programs.
- Managed student communication, enrollment, and program support services.
- Coordinated instructors, schedules, and registrations for pottery classes and workshops.
- Oversaw daily studio operations, kiln use, and supply ordering.
- Developed effective systems for staff communication
- Hired and trained all new staff
- Managed office operations and accounting tasks to ensure efficient functioning.
- Customer service and gallery sales
- Created graphic designs for advertising materials and staff communication tools.
Bliss Lounge Pop-up Installation Designer
Private & Corporate Events
St Petersburg FL, Illinois
07.2008 - Current
- Installed custom-designed pop-up immersive lounges for private and corporate events, enhancing attendee engagement and customer satisfaction
- Collaborated with diverse event teams and venues to ensure seamless execution of successful events.
- Oversaw setup and teardown of event décor installations, ensuring timely and efficient transitions.
- Created intentional spaces for community to gather, connect and thrive
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05-2002
Skills
- Team leader
- Strong communicator
- Event design coordination
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Creative collaboration
- Compassionate listening
- Guest services / hospitality
- Highly organized
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Art Installation Designer / Volunteer Coordinator
Psy Ops Productions / Divine Freak Collective
12.2022 - Current
Program Director
Odyssey ClayWorks
03.2013 - 01.2020
Bliss Lounge Pop-up Installation Designer
Private & Corporate Events
07.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Central Connecticut State University