Lorraine Salisbury
Kingston,NY
Summary
A dedicated and community-driven operations professional with hands on experience and a passion for local agriculture and the environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Kingston Farmers Market
09.2023 - Current
- Oversee operation of a year-round Farmers Market with over 90 vendors.
- Supervised operations staff and kept market participants compliant with organizational policies and procedures.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and efficiency.
Executive Assistant
Kingston Pop Art Museum
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Acted as initial point of contact for patrons and potential clients of gallery
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed calendars, scheduled meetings and appointments and coordinated travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Assisted in planning of gallery events hosting artists from around the world, bringing in over 100 visitors to the gallery.
Production Manager
The Parish
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Oversaw and directed production team in order to meet service needs, serving over 150 customers per night.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
Education
Professional Certification in Farmers Market Management -
State University of New York At Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY04.2024
Bachelors of Science in Geography - Urban Planning
State University of New York At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY12.2020
Skills
- Excel, GSuite, Office, Airtable
- Geographic Information Systems
- Canva, Photoshop, MailChimp
- Reaper, Audacity
- Vendor Relations
- Strategic Partnerships
Interests
- Musician and multi-instrumentalist
- Independent writing projects
Timeline
Operations Manager
Kingston Farmers Market
09.2023 - Current
Executive Assistant
Kingston Pop Art Museum
05.2023 - 09.2023
Production Manager
The Parish
03.2022 - 06.2023
Professional Certification in Farmers Market Management -
State University of New York At Cobleskill
Bachelors of Science in Geography - Urban Planning
State University of New York At New Paltz