Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
WORSHIP LEADING EXPERIENCE
WEBSITE, PORTFOLIO AND PROFILES
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ELIZABETH SHARP

ELIZABETH SHARP

Georgetown,US

Summary

Dedicated professional with proven performance in management, leadership and communication. Detail-oriented in problem-solving and planning. Ready to make an immediate contribution to your organization.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Worship Leader

Central Church
02.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated with other pastors and ministry leaders to create comprehensive worship experiences for congregations of all ages.
  • Lead teams of volunteers in rehearsals and performances, providing direction on musical selections, vocal techniques, stage presence.
  • Planned and team retreats.
  • Maintained detailed records of song lyrics, set lists, attendance numbers, budgets.
  • Coordinated with speakers to integrate relevant worship material into service.
  • Trained band members in proper instrument techniques while emphasizing a spirit-filled approach to playing music.
  • Implemented strategies for increasing volunteer participation throughout the year.
  • Met with church staff to congruently plan service improvement strategies.
  • Fostered purposeful relationship between church and audience to prioritize spiritual commitment.
  • Enabled lively worship atmosphere by encouraging audience engagement.
  • Counseled individuals or groups concerning spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.
  • Visited people in homes, hospitals, or prisons to provide comfort and support.
  • Collaborated with the media team to ensure a cohesive overall experience during each service.

Music Teacher, Event & Marketing Director

Providence Christian Academy
02.2021 - 05.2023
  • At PCA, I tought music with an emphasis on worship.
  • As the music teacher, I created and produced a total of 4 Christmas Programs (4 for K-12, 1 for Pre-K), 4 Spring Programs, music for various events including graduations, veteran celebrations, and award ceremonies just to name a few.
  • I also managed all of our events.
  • Events included our Pastor's Appreciation Lunch, Veterans Day Celebration, Fall Festival, Annual Gala, Grandparent's Day, and all the end of year school activities.
  • In managing these events, my role included bringing in volunteers, raising funds for the events, hiring photographers, bringing in vendors, set up/clean up, managing budgets, and everything else in between.
  • I also led our PTF and Event meetings with a goal to create a well run machine to keep going long after I am gone.
  • I assisted in creating our systems and processes for various needs.
  • Created a positive learning environment by establishing relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
  • Used variety of instructional strategies and musical resources to encourage active student engagement.
  • Familiarized students with notes, tempo, and other basic concepts of music.
  • Promoted an atmosphere of respect within the classroom which fostered a positive learning experience.
  • Encouraged student participation in school concerts, recitals, competitions, festivals and other events.
  • Organized rehearsals for ensembles or choirs prior to performances or competitions.

Event & Meeting Coordinator

Symbiotix
08.2019 - 09.2020
  • Company Overview: Company Overview: Symbiotix is a marketing company for the pharmaceutical industry.
  • I planned events for doctors to speak to other medical professionals and patients about a new product.
  • My job entailed booking all the event details including the venue space, av equipment, speakers and travel for speakers, and catering.
  • I also managed financial logistics for budgeting and tracking all costs related to the event.
  • I traveled to the event, anywhere from New York to California, and was onsite to make sure the event goes as planned.
  • I was also responsible for tracking all info needed for the Sunshine Reporting Act, a process put into place to make sure all events are within the guidelines of the pharmaceutical rules and regulations.
  • Other details include tracking all rsvp's, sending out final detail emails, creating invitations and website content, and closing out each event by finalizing all payments and logistics.
  • During the pandemic, my role adjusted to utilizing online platforms such as Zoom and ON24 for all meeting events.

Event Coordinator

Spindletop Hall
04.2018 - 05.2019
  • I planned and organized all club events and 50% of the weddings.
  • This also included marketing for all events and weddings.
  • I tracked all numbers for events including costs and attendance through our EMS system based from the University of Kentucky.
  • I also managed all interns and the Family Events Coordinator.
  • I assisted brides and members with their menu selections and was the liaison between them and our kitchen staff.
  • I also ordered all rentals needed for weddings and events and supervised set up and break down.
  • Amongst all these things, I also did marketing of our events and weddings through social media, eblast, newsletters, and flyers.
  • Within our team, I participated in weekly sheet readings to go over all events of the week and what was needed for set up, food, rentals, and staffing.
  • My main job was to make sure our brides had a memorable, flawless wedding day and our members had unique experiences with their club membership.

Event Coordinator

Alltech
02.2017 - 04.2018
  • I ran the Concierge services for our ONE Club members.
  • This included helping them book their hotel reservations, travel, and dinner reservations pre-event.
  • Managed the ONE Club lounge during our ONE Conference.
  • This included meals, entertainment, speakers, happy hour, and concierge services.
  • Other tasks included seating arrangements for dinners for 300+ members, helping to organize a golf scramble, organizing other member networking events including a day at Keeneland, monthly ONE Club newsletters/emails, gathering logos and other info for the ONE Club website, and assisting in registering each guest.
  • I also coordinated all debriefing meetings post-event which included ideas to better the ONE Club member experience for the next year.

Event & Venue Manager

Headley-Whitney Museum
02.2008 - 12.2012
  • I managed 15 acres with 4 buildings.
  • I was responsible for all vendors and contracts.
  • We did fundraisers, weddings, dinners, corporate events, exhibits, and school events.
  • In my first year, I was able to go from 6 outdoor events to 18 outdoor events (with a 20 max limit), 12 indoor events, and brought in a revenue of over $52,000.
  • I was responsible for up to 500 people during events.
  • I was the first one on site and the last to leave.
  • I was responsible for making sure vendors went where they needed to go and that parking went smoothly.
  • I was responsible for making sure all music and alcohol were at a controlled level and over by midnight.
  • I maintained the integrity of the property from the visual to the experience.

Education

Associates of Applied Science - Graphic Design

Spencerian College
10.2006

Skills

  • Create marketing strategies and materials
  • Create event timelines
  • Coordination of multiple vendors
  • Budgeting Logistics
  • Strong attention to detail & organizational skills
  • Recruit and onboard interns and staff
  • Billing & invoicing
  • Financial and event reporting
  • Management of 150 members and donors
  • Establishing relationships with members and donors
  • Manage calendars and scheduling
  • Google Docs
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Experienced in both MAC and PC environments
  • Creative vision
  • Social media engagement
  • Team oversight
  • Improvisational skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Professionalism
  • Self motivation
  • Mission-oriented
  • Effective communication
  • Leadership development
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking

Timeline

Worship Leader

Central Church
02.2023 - Current

Music Teacher, Event & Marketing Director

Providence Christian Academy
02.2021 - 05.2023

Event & Meeting Coordinator

Symbiotix
08.2019 - 09.2020

Event Coordinator

Spindletop Hall
04.2018 - 05.2019

Event Coordinator

Alltech
02.2017 - 04.2018

Event & Venue Manager

Headley-Whitney Museum
02.2008 - 12.2012

Associates of Applied Science - Graphic Design

Spencerian College

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

2019 Leadership Scott County Class, Graduated

WORSHIP LEADING EXPERIENCE

  • Central Church
  • Bedford Acres
  • Celebrate Recovery
  • Women's Conference
  • Central Youth Band

WEBSITE, PORTFOLIO AND PROFILES

www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-sharp-74038549/

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