Leah Wigington

'20-'22 - Performer/Volunteer

'22-'23 - Outreach and Program Coordinator

Created digital and physical marketing materials using Canva to promote programs; including fliers, logos, and social media posts.

Managed Social Media profiles and email communication with parents

Collaborated with a small team to create and facilitate programming for youth music education.

Developed and managed an online application, enrollment process, and payment structure.

Created outreach strategies to develop partnerships with local businesses.

Facilitated workshops and music lessons during summer programming

'23- 'Ongoing - Operations Manager

Receive and process all incoming grants and donations using Quickbooks

Create and manage fiscal year budget while collaborating with staff to track expenses and cashflow

Process timesheets and disperse payroll through Gusto platform

Maintain 501(c)3 status by staying current on legal documents of federal and state government agencies

Work closely with a bookkeeper and CPA to keep accounting current and compliant

Manage payment of all professional services and bills including all insurance, bookkeeping fees, tax services, phone, etc

Setup and support for various fundraisers and events

Facilitate merchandise sales at events while interacting with donors and parents

Created an IG page to display music and promote live events generating close to 1800 followers.

Created promotional fliers for live music events and workshops creating substantial engagement on social media.

Managed live performances, music production, and promotion independently.

Facilitated a month-long Workshop series called Spanish for Black Futures in February 2021 focused on introducing Black students to free group Spanish Lessons.

Promoted workshops using social media posts and direct messaging.

Created promotional materials to attract upwards of 25 students.

Held weekly virtual classes and recruited guests speakers.

Held a beginner's Music Production workshop focused on teaching women and gender expansive creators in January 2021.

Facilitated a 30 day Beat challenge on Instagram all of January 2021 with 10 participants through daily direct messages.

2023 National Queer Arts Festival Presents Murmurations: featured performer at SOMArts opening show

Queer Rebels Presents: Into The Current/Juneteenth Festival ~ Hired April 2021 and June 2022 to DJ and perform live for audiences on Zoom.

Bay Area Girls Rock Camp Lunchtime Series ~ Hired July 2020 and July 2021 to create a virtual performance for students of their summer program; also facilitated a Q&A with students after performance.

The Marigold Project 29th annual Festival of Altars ~ Hired November 2020 to create a recorded performance at the Mission Cultural Center in San Francisco featured in the Festival of Altars.

Question Culture Patriarchy workshop ~ Hired to perform for college students on zoom discussing real life examples of patriarchy and its effects in society.

Provided exceptional customer service to foster client loyalty and satisfaction.

Conducted photo shoots weekly in on-site studio.

Styled products to best display colors and fabrics.

Edited pristine product photos to sell in online marketplaces.

Updated product descriptions to provide detail and display the value of unique vintage pieces.

Handled all returns, payments, and communications with consignment clients.

Developed strong rapport with customers and consigners.

Re-merchandised products weekly to boost sales and maintain fresh environment.

Collaborated with sales team to complete daily operations such as; assisting patrons,completing sales, managing inventory, creating displays selling memberships, and promoting classes and workshops

Produced photos for museum brochure and catalog.

Assisted in curating and arranging museum displays.

Photographed antique pieces on-site and in-studio for sale.

Edited photos for best visual representation.

Generated copy for product listings to sell on Etsy.