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LISA LIPTON

Portland,OR

Summary

Driven and ambitious, I'm an individual who enjoys working with others. Relationship building and innovation are my passions. I thrive in fast-paced environments with ever-changing landscapes and ideas.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

45th Parallel Universe
01.2024 - Current

I am responsible for contract negotiations, execution of shows, promotional materials, marketing, development, fundraising, audience development, strategic planning with both the board and the players, as well as leading the group into an extreme time of growth.

Executive Director

Newport Symphony Orchestra
03.2022 - 01.2024

Duties included: Fundraising, Grant Writing, Marketing, Operational Management, Event and Concert Production, Contract Negotiation, Overseeing and executing Youth Symphony Activities, and Executing the Strategic Plan with the NSO Board.

Executive Director/Development Director

Opera Theater Oregon
02.2016 - Current

Duties currently include: Fundraising, Grant Writing, Marketing, Operational Management, Event and Concert Production, Contract Negotiation, Executive producer of all fundraising and artistic events. Writes grants and sponsorship materials, functions as liaison to foundations and trusts. Sets the annual budget with strategic forecasting and presents to the board. Creates contracts for all staff, venues, publishers, licensing companies, insurance, and negotiates all business transactions on behalf of the company. Co-chair of the board of directors.


Adjudicator

Granting Foundations, Trusts, Endowments

Adjudicator for 2013-2025 cycles:

National Endowment For The Arts

NewMusicUSA

Oregon Community Foundation

Oregon Cultural Trust

Business Owner / Bar Owner

Mendelssohn's
07.2022 - Current

Owner of the Chamber Music and Classic Cocktail themed bar on N Mississippi District.

Account Associate

Aligned Artistry
10.2019 - Current

Grant Consultant, Content Creation, Research.

Executor of the Estate

Janice M Seibert Estate, Trust, And Business
05.2020 - 08.2021

Closed a ten year medical practice that spanned two states. Managed a large fiscal estate and paid beneficiaries.

Company Representative and Office Manager

Hormone Rejuvenation Center
06.2009 - 05.2020

Solo Clarinetist

Sony Pictures Classic
07.2020 - 07.2020

Soloist- title theme/film score for Sony Pictures Classic film French Exit starring Michelle Pfeiffer (nominated with this film for golden globe)

Education

Bachelors of Science - Music Performance / Geology / Creative Writing

Portland State University

Music Performance

Central Chinese Conservatory of Music
Beijing, China

Skills

    2022 Grant Awardee for the Creative Heights Grant from the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF)

    2022-2025 Grant Awardee for a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

    2022-2025 Grant Awardee for the Yale Endangered Language Fund

    2023 NewMusic USA Grant Recipient

Timeline

Executive Director

45th Parallel Universe
01.2024 - Current

Business Owner / Bar Owner

Mendelssohn's
07.2022 - Current

Executive Director

Newport Symphony Orchestra
03.2022 - 01.2024

Solo Clarinetist

Sony Pictures Classic
07.2020 - 07.2020

Executor of the Estate

Janice M Seibert Estate, Trust, And Business
05.2020 - 08.2021

Account Associate

Aligned Artistry
10.2019 - Current

Executive Director/Development Director

Opera Theater Oregon
02.2016 - Current

Company Representative and Office Manager

Hormone Rejuvenation Center
06.2009 - 05.2020

Adjudicator

Granting Foundations, Trusts, Endowments

Bachelors of Science - Music Performance / Geology / Creative Writing

Portland State University

Music Performance

Central Chinese Conservatory of Music
LISA LIPTON