Elīza Jeffers
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in event coordination and community engagement. Proven track record in fostering collaboration and building relationships to drive impactful programs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Spinning Arts Foundation
Boston, Massachusetts
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitated strategic planning sessions to align team goals with organizational mission and vision.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement innovative programs that increased community engagement and participation.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with community partners to foster collaboration and resource sharing.
- Evaluated existing programs for improvement opportunities while identifying new program ideas based on analysis.
- Founded CARE committee focusing on restorative justice and policies on consent, accessibility, diversity, and safety for multiple festivals annually
Teaching Artist
RightMind Syracuse
Syracuse, NY
01.2018 - Current
- Facilitated workshops to foster creativity and artistic skills among diverse groups.
- Collaborated with community organizations to promote creativity, and plan events with a focus on accessibility of art in the community
- Created a safe and inclusive atmosphere where guests felt comfortable expressing their artistic ideas.
- Monitored events, trends, and other circumstances to develop ideas and keep current on new workshop offerings.
- Addressed client concerns, and worked together to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes for events and projects.
- Promoted artwork through online platforms such as Etsy or Instagram.
- Led classes in community to help individuals embrace creativity and develop artistic skills.
- Managed social media accounts for the studio by creating content and responding to inquiries from customers.
- Prepped areas and set up supplies prior to beginning artistic sessions, and cleaned up afterward.
- Sourced and purchased materials, maintaining a budget for art supplies and expenses.
Promotional Specialist
Team Enterprises , Empire, Freelance
Syracuse, New York
08.2014 - Current
- Executed promotional events, increasing brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Evaluated promotional materials for quality and adherence to brand standards.
- Facilitated feedback sessions with customers to refine promotional approaches.
- Ensured compliance with legal requirements related to promotional activities.
- Worked independently with minimal supervision, taking ownership for assignments.
- Gave out product samples, coupons and pamphlets to encourage sales.
- Set up presentation stations, managed inventory and broke down displays at end of demonstrations.
Education
Massage Therapy And Healing Arts -
Center For Natural Wellness
Albany, NY01-2016
100hr Meditation Instructor -
Yogamu Institute
San Marcos, CASome College (No Degree) - Humanities
Jefferson Community College
Watertown, NYSkills
- Event coordination
- Marketing strategy
- Relationship building
- Customer service
- Multitasking capacity
- Community engagement
- Proficient communication
- Creative problem solving
- Cultural sensitivity
- Workshop facilitation
Affiliations
Wellness events with AHA (Medicine Mixers)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Director
Spinning Arts Foundation
01.2023 - Current
Teaching Artist
RightMind Syracuse
01.2018 - Current
Promotional Specialist
Team Enterprises , Empire, Freelance
08.2014 - Current
Massage Therapy And Healing Arts -
Center For Natural Wellness
100hr Meditation Instructor -
Yogamu Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Humanities
Jefferson Community College