Laura Kelly
Charlevoix,MI
Summary
Experienced business professional and lifelong learner with strong leadership and relationship-building skills. Background includes art, education, technology, grant writing, fundraising, communication and marketing. Looking to join an organization where I can use my experience to contribute to its overall success and prosperity while contributing to the greater good of our community.
I hope that you would encourage me to contribute my ideas.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Exhibit Coordinator
Charlevoix Circle Of Arts
06.2021 - Current
- Plan and implement exhibitions scheduled and selected by the Exhibits Committee
- Organize and help oversee the exhibits and sales gallery
- Communicate with artists and create relationships
Communication Coordinator
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Maintain and update website
- Create and distribute marketing material
- Manage content and distribution lists for email campaigns
Marketing Coordinator
St. Mary School And Parish
02.2018 - Current
- Create content and maintain updates of websites, social media, bulletin and parish app.
- Work with staff on all communications to parish, school and general public.
- Implement metrics-driven reporting to analyze campaign performance to inform future decision making.
Summer Art Camp Instructor
Charlevoix Circle Of Arts
06.2014 - Current
- Organize fun, active art camp for elementary age children
- Plan and carry out a variety of 2D and 3D projects based on weekly themes
- Focus on self-expression and hands-on learning
Teacher, Fundraising Chair
St. Mary School And Parish
09.2007 - 06.2023
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Plan, organize, and carry out fundraising efforts throughout the year.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Technology And Instructional Design
Michigan State University
Traverse City, MI2002
Bachelor of Science - K-12 Art Education
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC1998
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Marketing and Advertising
- Project and Event Planning and Management
- Experience with online communication tools, including Email Campaigns, Facebook and Instagram
- Adaptive and Quick Learner
- Proficient with web-based design applications and Microsoft Office
- Organized, efficient, reliable and detail-oriented with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to collaborative teamwork
Affiliations
- Charlevoix Council for the Arts, Waterfront Art Fair: 14 year Committee Member
- Charlevoix Circle of the Arts: 6 year Board Member, Secretary, Education Committee Chair, Development Committee Member
- St. Mary School: 10 year Home and School Coordinator, School Advisory Board Member, Implementation Team Member
- Charlevoix Youth Soccer: 10 year Board Member, Recreation Team Coordinator
Timeline
Exhibit Coordinator
Charlevoix Circle Of Arts
06.2021 - Current
Communication Coordinator
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra
09.2020 - 06.2021
Marketing Coordinator
St. Mary School And Parish
02.2018 - Current
Summer Art Camp Instructor
Charlevoix Circle Of Arts
06.2014 - Current
Teacher, Fundraising Chair
St. Mary School And Parish
09.2007 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Educational Technology And Instructional Design
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science - K-12 Art Education
Appalachian State University