Resumé

Current Employment

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, Development Assistant - Corporate & Foundation Relations

January 2020 – Present

Communicated with corporate partners regarding benefits, recognition, ticket sales, e-newsletters, and gift acknowledgement letters
Supported the team members through editing and proofreading materials, entering and updating gifts, contacts, and actions to our donor database, participating and note taking during internal and external meetings, conducting extensive prospect research and briefings, and creating weekly agendas to keep our team on track
Drafted and reviewed grant proposals and reports, and contributed articles for My Wolf Trap, the member biweekly email
Engaged with patrons on-site at major fundraising events, including guest check-in, wine sales, and photography; will further engage at on-site partnership activations before concerts, the member lounge, and other special events this summer
Will be the liaison between the development department and our 50th Anniversary Gala Host Committee, regularly communicating with high-profile donors and Foundation Board members

Lens of Liz Photography, Sole Proprietor

September 2020 – Present

Growing a freelance photography business focused on portraits, venue marketing, and events

Education

University of Virginia, May 2019

Degree: B.A. with Distinction

Major: Interdisciplinary Studies (Arts Administration, Music, & Media Studies)

Minor: Art History

Experience

UVA McIntire Department of Music, Social Media Intern

October 2017 – May 2019

Worked with the Director of Promotions publicize events, share relevant news, and make community interest posts via UVA Music social media accounts, leading to a 30% increase in Instagram followers and 14% increase in Facebook likes
Partnered with UVA Communications for Snapchat/Instagram takeovers and featured music posts on their main accounts
Implemented and scripted interviews for a regular series of posts entitled “Spotlight on Music” featuring music students, faculty, alumni, and volunteers designed to foster more personal audience engagement with the department’s social media
Collaborated with other promotions interns to incorporate their photographs, graphic design materials, and paid ads into posts

UVA University Singers, Historian

August 2017 – May 2019

Documented UVA’s premier choral ensemble via taking or collecting photographs and memorabilia for the group’s archives
Managed University Singers social media sites (increased Instagram followers by 50% during tenure), creating content to showcase members and day to day choir activities, as well as promotional material in collaboration with the Publicity chairs
Maintained and updated the University Singers Music Department bulletin board & digital yearbook with photos and news
Contributed more broadly to University Singers Executive Board during weekly meetings, and supported other members’ roles, including the planning and execution of the 60thAnniversary Gala Concert, formals, and a Spring 2019 Concert Tour

Les Yeux du Monde (LYdM), Gallery Intern

June – September 2018

Published and recorded metadata for works being sold by LYdM on behalf of represented artists on Artsy.com
Assisted gallery director with openings, providing hospitality services to guests
Uploaded new artwork images to Facebook albums and updated artist pages on the LYdM website to promote exhibitions
Completed various gallery errands, including delivering artworks to clients’ homes and to shipping sites

UVA Music Arts Board, Promotional Team Member/Social Media Manager

October 2016 – April 2017

Contributed creative and logistical input towards the artist residency of 9thWonder which took place in March-April 2017
Created and updated Music Arts Board social media accounts and worked with promotional team to plan and execute advertising campaigns, including designing tee shirts for the residency and providing event coverage on the UVA Snapchat

The Fuse Magazine, Social Media/Public Relations & Editorial Team Member

February 2016 – December 2016

Joined during founding year and helped shape The Fuse, an online publication covering the arts, culture, and lifestyle at UVA
Conducted interviews and attended events to report on people of interest in the community and promote the local arts scene
Wrote editorial articles published on the website on topics including fashion, events, travel, the arts, and college life
Created and published original written and photographic content on The Fuse’s Facebook page, Instagram, and Twitter, both promoting articles and as a part of other social media campaigns
Corresponded with persons who contacted The Fuse via social media sites on behalf of The Fuse in a timely manner

The Songbirds, Historian/Social Media Manager

March 2012 – December 2015

Kept records of contacts, performances, photos, and volunteer hours for a female vocal quintet of which I was a member
Managed and published written and visual content for Songbirds social media sites, resulting in up to 5,000 views for some of our biggest videos, including our rendition of the Star Spangled Banner at two Washington Nationals baseball games
Promoted public performances, benefit concerts, and sales of our Christmas CD, Let it Snow!, in 2016 with interactive audience engagement, resulting in over $2,000 raised for charities and all 400 physical CD’s being sold
Served as our communications liaison which led to positive public relations and several new clients booking The Songbirds

Leadership and Volunteering

Voce Chamber Singers, Board of Directors

June 2021 – Present

Served on the Board of Directors for a Northern Virginia auditioned, non-profit chamber choir, contributing time and skills to the leadership, direction, and development of the group going into it's first season post-pandemic

Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries, Bible Club Leader/Tutor

September 2015 –May 2019

Planned weekly after school Bible lessons and corresponding activities for underprivileged elementary students, gaining abilities in discipline, problem solving, teaching, and mentorship
Consistent dedication to tutee contributed to noticeable improvements in her reading abilities and attitude towards learning

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Small Group Leader

May 2016 – May 2018

Facilitated and planned weekly Bible studies and group discussions and spiritually mentored a younger student weekly
Organized teambuilding and social events for my small group, and coordinated joint events with other small group leaders

Elzinga Residential Scholars Program, Resident

August 2017 – May 2018

Lived in an intentional, interdenominational Christian collegiate community with twelve women in one house and eight men next door for a year-long program run by the Center for Christian Study, sponsored originally by UVA Economics Professor, Ken Elzinga
Program included a weekly shared dinner and topical discussion, auditing a fall semester course entitled "God & Vocation" taught by theologian Bill Wilder, weekly house meetings, biweekly mentorship, and participation in/hosting of certain Study Center events.

Other Work

Public Partnerships, LLC., Childcare Provider

May 2016 – December 2019

Aided in the care of a young girl with medical disabilities as a summer nanny, growing skills in patience, empathy, and leadership
Drove to and attended the child’s doctor appointments and therapy sessions, educationally entertained her using strategies from her care providers, and practiced trust-based behavioral correction techniques unique to her conditions

Technological Skills

Proficient in:

Microsoft Office
Google Suite
Social Media sites (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Pinterest, LinkedIn)
Mac interface
Canon EOS 80D camera
Raiser's Edge
Adobe Creative Suite
WordPress
Canva
Wix