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Lissa Halsinger

Portland,OR

Summary

5 years professional experience as an accomplished manager and coordinator. A proven track record at arts and entertainment organizations with ability to collaborate effectively between industries. Enhancing product/service efficiency and quality through expert project management and innovative systems development.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Piano Accompanist, Music Director, and Arranger

Lissa X Music
06.2016 - Current
  • Provide piano accompaniment for professional, amateur, and educational performances and rehearsals.
  • Collaborating in technical and orchestral personnel coordination
  • Scoring and arranging using latest in music technology
  • Marketing, data collection, and logistics management


Manager - Beyond Van Gogh/Beyond Monet Exhibition

Paquin Entertainment
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work while delivering quality shows to an average of 600 patrons per day
  • Assisted General Manager with staffing, scheduling, communication systems, payroll, training, technical troubleshooting, and promotional partnerships
  • Merchandising and sales oversight


Theater and Programs Manager - Echo Theater

Echo Theater Company
04.2023 - 10.2024
  • Managed a staff of 75 employees and supervised administrative and daily education program operations, complying with policies and regulations. Facilitated continuing education workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate staff members.
  • Managed Financial Aid program and created new fiscal year budget proposals. Provided financial reports, budget reports, and writing samples to grant writing packages in collaboration with Executive Director
  • Collaborated closely Production, Creative, and Outreach departments

Opera A La Cart Manager

Portland Opera
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Communicated with roster of performers and over 30 venues leading up to booked performances
  • Managed and distribute schedules for talent, technical crew, and venue. Curated tailored set lists for each performance.
  • Served as venue point of contact, host, and set up/tear down crew on show days

Programs Coordinator

Bellingham Music
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • Directed marketing campaigns targeting both grassroot local groups and Meta users with online ad strategies
  • Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm new logistics systems
  • Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and mission goals
  • Learned and executed projects utilizing HTML, SEO, and music education-specific CRM


Education

Bachelor's of Music - Musicology - Piano Area

Western Washington University
03.2022

Skills

  • Project management and development
  • Scheduling and communication expert
  • Experience as stagehand, rigger, lighting/sound op
  • Strong research and technology skills fueled by fast-paced environments

Timeline

Manager - Beyond Van Gogh/Beyond Monet Exhibition

Paquin Entertainment
10.2024 - 02.2025

Opera A La Cart Manager

Portland Opera
06.2023 - 09.2023

Theater and Programs Manager - Echo Theater

Echo Theater Company
04.2023 - 10.2024

Programs Coordinator

Bellingham Music
10.2021 - 11.2022

Piano Accompanist, Music Director, and Arranger

Lissa X Music
06.2016 - Current

Bachelor's of Music - Musicology - Piano Area

Western Washington University
Lissa Halsinger