LISA NICOLE CHILLEMI
GREENSBORO,GEORGIA
Summary
Dynamic Executive Director with a strong focus on advancing organizational missions and enhancing the effectiveness of key programs. Expertise in managing daily operations and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. A decisive leader known for exceptional communication and organizational skills, fostering collaboration with management to create robust work plans, financial strategies, and operational frameworks. Committed to driving results through innovative solutions and a collaborative approach to leadership.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Festival Hall
12.2018 - Current
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
Jazz Vocalist
Self-employeed
01.2001 - Current
- Performs before live audiences and radio.
- Procures and manages backing musicians for performances.
- Negotiates contracts with clients.
- Collaborated with producers to fine-tune songs or albums, released 2 albums: Nicole Chillemi and Mention of You.
Program Assistant, Main Street Program
City of Greensboro
03.2016 - 12.2018
- Assisted Program Manager in organizing and executing downtown events: Southland Jubilee, Pickin' on the Greene, Cruise In, Back to School Bash.
- Performed daily office duties such as paying bills, filing, copying.
- Developed and maintain ongoing relationships with downtown merchants and other city employees.
- Aided in the management of web presence for office.
- Assisted in the management of Festival Hall during July and August 2016.
- Proofread and edited documents for accuracy and grammar.
Office Manager
Hammerhead Construction
09.2007 - 06.2012
- Performed general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, paying bills and handling routine correspondence.
- Managed accounting using QuickBooks Pro software and coordinated with CPA to aid in tax preparation.
- Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
Camp Director
Elachee Nature Science Center
01.1999 - 09.1999
- Created and implemented budget for 8-week camp expenses, including salaries of 17 staff members.
- Supervised and coordinated work activities of personnel.
- Hired and trained staff of 17 part time seasonal employees.
- Created and implemented curricula for 8 different one-week camp sessions for over 800 children ages 3 - 15 years.
- Managed the daily operations of the camp.
- Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
Naturalist
Elachee Nature Science Center
08.1997 - 09.1999
- Supervised outdoor activities consisting of hiking, water exploration and hands-on experiential learning for children ages 3-15.
- Instructed children ages 5-15 in a variety of natural science courses.
- Managed live animal exhibit consisting of reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Vocal Performance
Emory University
Atlanta, GA05-1994
Skills
- Effective fundraising initiatives
- Comprehensive report preparation
- Strategic marketing
- Strategic growth management
- Board relations
- Community engagement
- Program management
- Partnership development
- Government relations
- Grant writing
- Operations management
TRAINING
- Completed Main Street 101 Training, June 21, 2016.
- State Historic Preservation Brunch, May 17, 2016.
Timeline
Executive Director
Festival Hall
12.2018 - Current
Program Assistant, Main Street Program
City of Greensboro
03.2016 - 12.2018
Office Manager
Hammerhead Construction
09.2007 - 06.2012
Jazz Vocalist
Self-employeed
01.2001 - Current
Camp Director
Elachee Nature Science Center
01.1999 - 09.1999
Naturalist
Elachee Nature Science Center
08.1997 - 09.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Vocal Performance
Emory University