Joanna Welfley
Summary
Experienced organizational leader dedicated to advancing worthy missions and enhancing program effectiveness. Adept at cultivating mutually beneficial relationships, making effective and thoughtful decisions, and exhibiting excellent communication and organizational abilities. Acknowledged for successful collaboration with leadership in formulating work plans, financial strategies, and operational initiatives.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Sound Healing Educator , Practitioner & Sales
Crystal Tones
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided group and individual sound healing treatments, performances and education.
- Generated loyal clientele.
- Built a sound healing program from scratch that is used successfully to this day.
- Top sales associate: Sold more than the other full time employees combined, while working part time.
Executive Director
North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Oversee all aspects of this rural historic event venue and community arts & cultural center.
- Work with the Board on several annual events, festivals and fundraising endeavors.
- Manage events & festivals, as well as book and host weddings, classes, and private rentals.
- Management of staff and volunteers.
Officiant & Spiritual Growth Facilitator
Self-employed
08.2003 - Current
- Serving as an Officiant, ministering to the ceremonial aspects of weddings, births, funerals, and rites of passage for all ages.
- One on one counseling and compassionate growth facilitation.
- Keynote speaker.
- Curator celebrations, both private and public
- Legally ordained.
Manager
Haven
11.2015 - 01.2019
- Manager of all aspects of this central Nevada City Music and Arts venue.
- I facilitated over 90 events each year.
- My duties include, but are not limited to, promotions, bookings, contracts, artist relations, scheduling, hiring/firing, stock management, event set up & design, sound equipment management and all around day of event management.
- Over the course of my involvement, I have improved every aspect of this business, from revenue, organization, staffing, event booking, client retention and community involvement.
Administrative Assistant
Common Vision
01.2018 - 01.2020
- I served on an as needed basis as an administrative assistant to the Executive Director of this noble non-profit.
- Common Vision tours to urban and suburban schools providing fruit tree orchard installation and education at school sites.
- Schools receive full educational programs which include; hands on fruit tree orchard installation, social and racial justice awareness training and art.
Temple Builder & Temple Gallery Curator
Beloved Music & Arts Festival
04.2018 - 01.2020
- I have been honored to be invited to fill this position as Temple Builder and Sacred Art gallery curator for this 3500 person capacity music and visionary arts festival 2 years in a row.
- In this role, I hand select art from Visionary Artists, design the temple, and build it along with a robust volunteer build team under my direction.
Lead Stage Design and Marketing/ Public Relations
Imagine Visionary Arts & Music
01.2006 - Current
- As a long time member of this team, I hold different roles during the year and while at the main event.
- Throughout the year I help with marketing & social media.
- At the festival, I serve as Lead Design for four stages, as well as co-facilitator of the Opening Ceremony.
Lead Organizer
Yuba Village Building Convergence & Yuba Village
10.2016 - 09.2018
- Serving on the lead organizing counsel for this community building non-profit.
- Lead organizer for a 6 day multi-venue community building festival.
- My lead organizer tasks included, but were not limited to: booking acts, organizing volunteers, producing workshops, management of multiple event venues, including serving as main liaison for the Burton Homestead Placemaking event facilitated by California Cob & Fox Walkers.
- In addition to the above, I organized and managed a 'Farm to Table' dinner for 100 people on a blocked off street in town.
- In Nevada City as part of this event.
- This included working with caterers, volunteer teams, speakers & entertainment, management, and all site logistics.
Business Manager and Personal Assistant
J. Gonzalez
11.2015 - 10.2017
- I have had the pleasure of working in many varied capacities for Mr.Gonzalez.
- I assisted with multiple businesses, including a water bottling company in Idaho, a liquid minerals company, & a cannabis extracts company.
- The skills and duties involved have spanned a wide spectrum, from research and development of ideas, sourcing, pitch deck development, marketing, materials development, management of business, vendor selection and sales.
Business Development Director & Weddings/Events Manager
Harmony Ridge Lodge
04.2014 - 10.2015
- Marketing and sales for all special events and programs at this luxury retreat bed and breakfast.
- We hosted weddings, corporate and wellness retreats.
- During my time at Harmony Ridge Lodge, my efforts increased bookings from previous years, making the bookings for 2015-2016 a record year.
- I served as venue management for all 'day of' events and coordination with the clients, all vendors, caterers, entertainment, photographers, rental suppliers, etc.
House and Programs Manager
Heart Wood Inspired Living Retreat
11.2012 - 08.2013
- Helped manage all aspects of this spirituality, health & wellness workshop and retreat facility on Orcas Island.
- Duties included; marketing, social media, website updating, retreat facilitation, booking and all facets of house management.
Wellness Coach & Personal Assistant
Life Alchemy
03.2004 - 10.2012
- Assisting clients with their health and wellness goals.
- This includes various methods including personalized nutrition and fitness programs.
- I also worked with clients to better their lives by addressing business, health, and relationship issues through methods of inquiry and executive organization skills.
- Cleansing guidance and private raw foods chef.
- Serving as a freelance personal assistant for many clients.
- Skilled services range from office work, business empowerment, marketing, health coaching, facility aesthetics, ghostwriting theatrical scripts and more
- A competent 'Jane of all Trades'.
Marketing & Personal Assistant
Cross Guard
03.2009 - 03.2011
- Primarily serving as a copywriter, crafting blogs for the internet sales department.
- Other duties included, marketing, social media, and website updating.
- Quickbooks responsibilities.
Co-Director and Founder
The Flying Lotus Center
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Co-director to all functions of this central workshop, performance, class and spiritual retreat destination in Mount Shasta CA.
- In addition to hosting a venue for weekly classes, workshops, concerts and performances, I wrote, performed, co-directed over 60 original theatrical performances and multi-media art exhibitions.
Equestrian Trainer
Self-employed
01.1994 - 01.2008
- Sales and marketing of services and sport horses.
- Professional training of horse and rider.
- Over twenty years experience in equestrian arts.
Office manager
Sustainable Forestry Project
09.1999 - 12.2000
- Events and volunteer coordinator for this non-profit organization.
- Fundraising.
- Donor database management
- Educational outreach and materials development.
Co-Creator and Events Organizer
The Peace Train
03.1997 - 08.1998
- Events and educational tour organizer for this non-profit organization.
- Educational and outreach materials development.
- Community education through music based events
- Coordination with intentional communities around the nation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business / Psychology
Simpson University
Redding, CA01.2009
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts English/Philosophy
College of the Siskiyous
Weed, CA01.2006
Philosophy
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR05.2000
Philosophy
Plattsburgh State University
Plattsburgh, NY05.1998
Pre-Veterinary/ Animal Sciences
State University of New York at Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY12.1995
Personal Trainer Certification - Personal Trainer Certification
National Association of Strength And Fitness
Herbalist Certificate -
Eugene School of Herbal Studies
Apprenticeship With Dressage Trainer Sherry Ackerman
Mount Shasta, CA12.2010
Skills
- Business Development
- Community Engagement
- Vendor Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing
- Staff Management
- Event Production
- Social Media
- Business Management
- Research & Development
- Team Building
- Product Development
- Innovation and Creativity
Community Service
- Yuba Village, Nevada City, CA, Council Member 2017-2020
- Shastao Institute for Practical Philosophy, Vice President, Mount Shasta 2008-2013
- Food Masters and F.E.A.S.T., Orcas Island, Organizer WA, 2011-2013
- Fun House Commons, Art Teacher Volunteer Orcas Island, WA, 2011-2013
- Siskiyou Arts Council, Mount Shasta, CA, Board Member, 2006
- Yuba River Waldorf School Festivals Organizer PTA, Nevada City, CA, 2014-2017
- Growers Market Building, Eugene, OR, Secretary of the Board, 1999-2000
Timeline
Sound Healing Educator , Practitioner & Sales
Crystal Tones
05.2022 - 03.2023
Executive Director
North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center
04.2019 - 02.2020
Temple Builder & Temple Gallery Curator
Beloved Music & Arts Festival
04.2018 - 01.2020
Administrative Assistant
Common Vision
01.2018 - 01.2020
Lead Organizer
Yuba Village Building Convergence & Yuba Village
10.2016 - 09.2018
Manager
Haven
11.2015 - 01.2019
Business Manager and Personal Assistant
J. Gonzalez
11.2015 - 10.2017
Business Development Director & Weddings/Events Manager
Harmony Ridge Lodge
04.2014 - 10.2015
House and Programs Manager
Heart Wood Inspired Living Retreat
11.2012 - 08.2013
Marketing & Personal Assistant
Cross Guard
03.2009 - 03.2011
Lead Stage Design and Marketing/ Public Relations
Imagine Visionary Arts & Music
01.2006 - Current
Wellness Coach & Personal Assistant
Life Alchemy
03.2004 - 10.2012
Officiant & Spiritual Growth Facilitator
Self-employed
08.2003 - Current
Co-Director and Founder
The Flying Lotus Center
01.2003 - 01.2011
Office manager
Sustainable Forestry Project
09.1999 - 12.2000
Co-Creator and Events Organizer
The Peace Train
03.1997 - 08.1998
Equestrian Trainer
Self-employed
01.1994 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Business / Psychology
Simpson University
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts English/Philosophy
College of the Siskiyous
Philosophy
Lane Community College
Philosophy
Plattsburgh State University
Pre-Veterinary/ Animal Sciences
State University of New York at Cobleskill
Personal Trainer Certification - Personal Trainer Certification
National Association of Strength And Fitness
Herbalist Certificate -
Eugene School of Herbal Studies
Apprenticeship With Dressage Trainer Sherry Ackerman
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