Mary Jean Di Lisio

• Secure 90+ advertising clients, implement operation systems, distribute 200,000 regional magazines to five county region annually, encouraging economic development of Sangre de Cristo region.
• Contributed positively to team dynamic as part of collaborative writing projects, fostering open communication channels among colleagues.
• Enhanced reader engagement by developing compelling characters and unique story lines in various literary genres.
• Collaborated with editorial teams to refine 48-64 page content, resulting in high-quality publications that resonated with target audiences.
• Ensured consistency accuracy compliance adherence style guides grammar rules regulatory requirements proofreading editing revising drafts multiple times.

• Initiated Ultimate Music Theory and Quaver Music on-line music education for K-8 Grades
• Increased middle and high school music classes by 10% annually.
• Developed comprehensive music curriculum by incorporating various teaching methods and innovative techniques.
• Secured funding for new instruments and equipment through grant writing efforts and community partnerships.
• Improved overall musicianship of students by implementing a rigorous practice schedule and performance opportunities.

• Member: Accountability, Discipline, PTO and grant-writing committees
• PSD60 Foundation Grant Award: $3,000 for interdisciplinary curriculum project
• Present international folk dance workshops for PSD 60 music and classroom teacher in-services
• Produce ten music/dance programs per year with grades K-5
• Present community service choral performances for Pueblo Recycles-Earth Day and other family and community events.
• Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering supportive networks for student success.
• Served on various school committees focused on improving policies or procedures related to academics, safety, or equity issues – driving positive change at institutional levels.

• Fine Arts Chairman (2001-02) Curriculum alignment and evaluation for NCA accreditation
• Christmas Concerts and Spring Demos for K-12th
• Community service and school tours of concerts: Sunbridge Home, Miners Hospital, and Raton Senior Center
• Tour of RHS/RMS production of 'The Nutcracker' to Raton's K-5 elementary schools and senior centers.

• Presenting folk dance and music residencies to Oklahoma City, Mid-Del, Edmond and Norman Public Schools - grades K-14 with outreach to over 5,000 youth and adults.

• Securing venture capital for entrepreneurial company to patent a methodology for photographing reflective objects
• Test market tour of five states, appearing at collector automobile shows and museums to sell art-quality automobile photography.

• Director of nine-member advisory body for Community Arts Promotion Program and Capital Improvements: Arts in Public Places program
• Grant writer/lobby for arts funding at local, state and national levels
• City secures National Endowment for the Arts Locals Program Grant.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

• Recruit, train and implement 90 artists in 250 school sites for residencies on integrating the arts - music, dance, visual and drama into core content areas
• Grant writer and community coordinator for arts advocacy at national, state and local levels.

Monitored five operating accounts and banking relations daily

• Supervised accounts payable and public purchasing of all departments.
• Implemented risk management for city owned buildings.
• Ghost speechwriter for State Rep Cleta Deatherage.
• Spearheaded initiatives to improve internal controls within Finance Department, reducing risk of fraud or errors
• Prepared detailed financial reports for presentation to City Council, providing insights into revenue trends and expenditure patterns.
• Conducted thorough analyses of proposed projects to determine their potential impact on city's finances before approval.

• Recovered $1 million in Waste Water EPA grant allocation, researched rate-mate-making policies, writing legislation and presentations for City Council approval
• City of Santa Fe staff representative to SF Metropolitan Water Board.