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Lisa Joyce

Silverton,OR

Summary

Accomplished nonprofit leader with strong community relations and development skills. Committed to ongoing personal and professional development with a focus on nonprofit governance and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

Pentacle Theatre
12.2014 - 03.2023
  • Supported Governing Board, advising on critical decisions, implementing policy, setting programmatic goals and guiding operational strategy
  • Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events
  • Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties
  • Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public, sell tickets and recruit volunteers
  • Implemented technological improvements that reduced waste and business bottlenecks, including project management software, virtual programs and contactless ticketing
  • Crafted policies and guidance documents to ensure that volunteers understood roles and responsibilities
  • Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations
  • Developed style guide to improve consistency of look and feel of organizational communication
  • Wrote and edited newsletter for patrons, donors and volunteers
  • Proofread and edited production programs
  • Wrote, designed and ensured delivery of season brochures
  • Wrote grants

Technical Writer and Editor

Succeed Management Solutions, LLC
10.2013 - 10.2014
  • Developed specifications for, wrote and edited risk management training
  • Drafted model policies for clients to use in strengthening risk management practices
  • Wrote and edited training shorts
  • Recommended workflow improvements
  • Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content

President and Board Member

Children's Educational Theatre
09.2005 - 09.2014
  • Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission, to wit: a five week-long summer theater arts educational camp
  • Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission
  • Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development
  • Presided over board meetings and conducted board business to address organizational objectives
  • Served on 40th Anniversary planning committee, working to procure donations, coordinate volunteers jobs and ensure a successful outcome
  • Wrote and edited a regular newsletter for students and parents
  • Chaired committees of parent volunteers for key program activities
  • Participated in strategic planning activities
  • Evaluated executive director

Administrator

Oregon Department of Corrections
03.2013 - 10.2013

Government Efficiencies and Communications Office

  • Oversaw legislative relations, communications, public records requests and administrative rule development for $1.4 billion agency
  • Sat on department's leadership team
  • Participated in agency-wide strategic planning work, including identifying agency values, goals, core processes and outcome measures

Communication and Outreach Manager

Oregon Department of Energy
05.2012 - 12.2012
  • Functioned as agency’s primary media relations contact
  • Provided overall management and direction to communication and outreach team
  • Edited legislative correspondence,
  • Led strategic initiative to build additional organizational credibility
  • Initiated the agency’s participation in social media
  • Managed complex and sensitive requests for public records.

Policy and Communication Manager

Oregon Housing and Community Services
06.2004 - 05.2012
  • Provided overall management and direction to policy and communication staff
  • Wrote or edited many publications including "Housing as an Economic Stimulus" (2006), "Report on Poverty (2004, 2006), first "Home for Hope: A 10-year plan to end homelessness in Oregon" (2008)
  • Functioned as primary media relations contact
  • Served as chief lobbyist and coordinated legislative tracking processes
  • Wrote or edited speeches, fact sheets, talking points, Eboard letters, ways and means presentations and other official communications.
  • Coordinated with partners including Housing Council and other key advisory groups

Education

Certificate in Public Management - Public Management

Willamette University
Salem, OR
2001

Bachelor of Arts - History

Reed College
Portland, OR
1986

Skills

  • Grant Writing
  • Fundraising
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Policy Writing and Analysis
  • Community Relations
  • Nonprofit Financial Management
  • Board Support
  • Staff Management

Affiliations

  • President of the Oregon Community Theatre Alliance
  • Former board member and president, Children's Educational Theatre in Salem, OR

Timeline

Executive Director

Pentacle Theatre
12.2014 - 03.2023

Technical Writer and Editor

Succeed Management Solutions, LLC
10.2013 - 10.2014

Administrator

Oregon Department of Corrections
03.2013 - 10.2013

Communication and Outreach Manager

Oregon Department of Energy
05.2012 - 12.2012

President and Board Member

Children's Educational Theatre
09.2005 - 09.2014

Policy and Communication Manager

Oregon Housing and Community Services
06.2004 - 05.2012

Certificate in Public Management - Public Management

Willamette University

Bachelor of Arts - History

Reed College
Lisa Joyce