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Lisa Dunn

Washington,DC

Summary

NCAA Division 1A college athletics professional with demonstrated experience working closely with student-athletes, head coaches, GW alumni and community members on mentoring, networking, and event-planning, to enhance the student-athlete experience.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director of Development

George Washington University
04.2022 - Current
  • Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
  • Evaluated performance, adjusted strategies, and maintained agile, sustainable operations.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase productivity and profitability while tightly controlling costs.

Intern, Athletics Compliance

George Washington University
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.

Talent Producer

Pushkin Industries
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Collaborate with the show’s Executive Producer and team in identifying top-tier guests for broadcast
  • Conduct guest research and outreach.
  • Support the team in identifying and booking relevant on-air guests for podcast interviews.

Research Editor

WAMU, National Public Radio, American University
01.2017 - 12.2020

● As a member of the Guns & America national reporting collaborative lead team, responsible for curating, sharing, editing and reporting on the latest research and news on the topic of gun violence

● Acted as talk-show liaison with WAMU’s national show, 1A, and local talk show to collaborate on segments, shows and finding guests

Senior Producer, The Diane Rehm Show on NPR

WAMU, National Public Radio, American University
01.2012 - 12.2016


  • Independently produce long-form interview programs for a LIVE, national, public affairs show airing daily on NPR;
  • Conduct in-depth background research, pre interview and book guests who reflect a thoughtful balance of complex issues, and write host scripts on tight deadlines;
  • Edit and produce audio clips for use on LIVE programming and digital platforms;
  • Supervise two part-time interns and two volunteers on their support of the LIVE programming

Producer, The Diane Rehm Show on NPR

WAMU, National Public Radio, American University
07.2009 - 12.2011
  • Independently produce long-form interview programs;
  • Conduct in-depth background research, pre interview and book guests who reflect a thoughtful balance of complex issues, and write host scripts on tight deadlines
  • Edit and produce audio clips for use on LIVE programming and digital platforms

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
12-1998

Bachelor of Arts - American Civilization

George Washington University
Washington, D.C.
05-1988

Skills

Networking and Mentoring Program Creation and Implementation

  • Demonstrated ability to locate, connect and engage with national, GW alumni-athlete network to make connections and secure internship opportunities for GW student-athletes on multiple varsity;
  • Co-led a summer pilot mentoring program for GW Athletics featuring 15 area alumni and more than 35 current student-athletes

Collaborating with Head Coaches in Olympic Sports on Alumni Connections

  • Regularly meets with Olympic sport head coaches to design and implement successful alumni-athlete mentoring and networking programs
  • Connects current GW student-athletes with area alumni in their field of interest

Athletics Event Planning Management

  • Alumni-Athlete liaison with Educational Support Services staff on annual GW Athletics Alumni-Athlete Networking Program, achieving highest ever participation for alumni-athletes in 2024
  • Worked closely with Educational Support Services staff to secure international alumni-athlete panelists for career readiness event for current, international student-athletes

Timeline

Associate Director of Development

George Washington University
04.2022 - Current

Intern, Athletics Compliance

George Washington University
10.2021 - 03.2022

Talent Producer

Pushkin Industries
01.2021 - 09.2021

Research Editor

WAMU, National Public Radio, American University
01.2017 - 12.2020

Senior Producer, The Diane Rehm Show on NPR

WAMU, National Public Radio, American University
01.2012 - 12.2016

Producer, The Diane Rehm Show on NPR

WAMU, National Public Radio, American University
07.2009 - 12.2011

MBA - Business Administration

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Arts - American Civilization

George Washington University
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