Profile
Highly organized, creative individual with a keen focus on details. Skilled and knowledgable in various art platforms and digital software. Extensive experience in managing multiple projects, innovative thinking, and communicating clear ideas. Excels at creative design, organization, scheduling, and customer interaction. Actively collaborates with others to build and support brand loyalty. Strong passion for the arts, performance, and in enriching the lives of children. Artistic Marketing Experience
ARTIST (FREELANCE)
Busy Lizzy Studios; Windermere, FL 2010-Present
Worked independently and maintained a self-sustained income almost entirely on referrals. Communicated with multiple clients while completing projects. Designed, developed and delivered art pieces to clients according to specifications. Worked with printing vendors to produce high-quality small runs of printed work. Created concepts and designs for large and small fine art pieces, logos, print marketing materials, digital media, tattoo composition, mailers, stylized invitations, and home decor. Featured artist on vango.com. Featured exhibition at Adjectives in Altamonte Springs. Art selected for display at Winter Garden Gallery and at the City of Kent government offices. Chosen as a featured artist to create a public mural in the downtown Orlando arts district. GRAPHIC DESIGN & YEARBOOK COORDINATOR
Orange County Public Schools; Windermere, FL 2015-2016 Successfully translated subject matter into concrete design for promotional fliers, digital ads, and sales collateral. Created design theme and graphics for school yearbook with roughly 2,000 students. GRAPHIC DESIGN, COPYWRITER, & WEB ENGINEER
TEARS Foundation; Tacoma, WA 2009-2010
Concept creation, design, and execution of digital content based on client marketing objectives. Maximized search engine optimization to establish a presence on the first page of search engine results. Developed a portal so that client users could easily implement new content. Created marketing designs for use in digital advertising and print media. Worked closely with directors to maintain client happiness.
WEB ENGINEER
Dana Lucas Life Coach; Mukilteo, WA 2009
Oversee and create web design from concept to completion based on client specifications. WEB CONTENT WRITER
Washington State University; Pullman, WA 2009
Provided original writing in the form of articles and opinion pieces. STAGE PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Bellevue College; Bellevue, WA 2004-2005
Assisted in the director and stage team in the concept, development, and creation for all theatre productions. RADIO PRODUCER
KGRG 89.9; Auburn, WA 2003-2004
Oversaw the morning lineup of song selection, topics of discussion, and events for a thrice per week morning radio show. Increased listeners by 70% on days of operation as compared to other morning shows on the station. Doubled corporate sponsorships with on-air events, promotions, and product placement. Developed radio spots based on target markets. Served as communication between bands and musical acts and on-air personalities, scheduling interviews and events. Wrote and proofed scripts to be used on-air and in recorded marketing.
Administrative Leadership Experience
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
A Small Victory; Covington, WA 2006-2010
Pioneered a one of a kind nonprofit program in the US providing roughly 500 individual families with tangible support items to aid healthy grieving. Over four years, generated growth of over 250% in funding and operating budget and integrated program reach to 42 states, 3 Canadian Territories and throughout the UK. Aided countless others through the development and implementation of support and advocacy programs through online resources, events, personal counseling sessions and medical provider training. Optimized the standard of care for grieving parents through research and interviews, followed by devising alternative aftercare procedures which were enacted throughout Washington State. Headed development of grant procurement, facilitated the organization of six separate fundraising events, and initiated strategic online marketing.
ADMINISTRATIVE RECEPTIONIST ASSISTANT
Orlando Ballet School South Campus; Dr. Phillips, FL 2015-2017; 2018-2019 Assisted in the daily operational tasks as assigned by the campus administrator in trade for tuition aid. Support the school and it’s staff by being the frontline of communication between existing and prospective customers. Became a trusted assistant to execute organization, writing, proofreading, the creating of documents and spreadsheets, and customer service tasks. LEAD ADMINISTRATOR
Orlando Ballet School South Campus; Dr. Phillips, FL 2017-2018 Oversaw all administrative tasks including payroll, teacher substitutions, scheduling student visits and auditions, payments and financial tracking. Maintained and strengthened positive relationships with staff, as well as existing and potential customers. Retained a student enrollment consistently above 200, with a steady increase of enrollment during the second half of the school year. Earned a reputation for highly organized and timely work, together with thoughtful and informative interaction through emails and personal conversations with staff and families visiting the school campuses. Collaborated with supervising staff to ensure the development of programs to meet the needs of prospective customers and increase total involvement of the school. Elizabeth Doherty Heutmaker Allen “Lizzy” *****.*@****.*** T 425-***-****
12941 STRODE LANE
WINDERMERE, FL 34786
@BUSYLIZZYSTUDIOS
BUSYLIZZYSTUDIOS.COM
CLASSROOM COORDINATOR
Orange County Public Schools; Windermere, FL 2013-2017 Held a volunteer position for Sunset Park Elementary. Oversaw the communications between parents and teachers to ensure proper time management. Provided assistance in the classrooms with one-on-one student lessons, small group activities, and organization. Provided administrative support to teachers and acted as first line of contact for parents to facilitate an increase of time teachers could spend with their students. Initiated and raised funds for classroom events and parties. STATE REPRESENTATIVE
MISS Foundation; Seattle, WA 2007-2009
Spearheaded the Washington State MISSing Angels Bill Legislation. Met with Washington State government officials to develop a timeline and implementation of HB 1137 allowing county registrars to issue certificates of stillbirth. Organized press events and acted as the face of the MISSing Angels Bill as featured in People magazine. Received training to become a certified grief counselor meeting with parents all over the state.
Performance Experience
ON-AIR PERSONALITY
KGRG 89.9; Auburn, WA 2002-2003
Selected to become an on-air personality, “Liz to the 9’s” based on listeners opinion. Increased listener base by close to 50% during on- air times. Created promotional radio spots for advertisers and corporate sponsors. Worked frequently to create crossover shows to increase listenership across the whole station.
PERFORMANCE VOCALIST (FREELANCE)
On-Site Events; Greater Seattle Area, WA 1999-2008 Worked closely with clients in order to create an appropriate set list and backing accompaniment at events. Was able to determine mood and feel and successfully match song selection.
Scholarship Pageants
All pageants involved public speaking, photo shoots, community events, community service, and traditional pageant competition including interview, talent, swim suit and evening gown.
MISS SNOHOMISH-KING COUNTY 2003 Title Winner
MISS AUBURN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2002, 2003, 2004 2nd Runner Up, 3rd Runner Up, People’s Choice, Future Potential Award, Miss Congeniality, Top Talent Award MISS CORNUCOPIA 2001, 2002, 2003 Miss Congeniality, Top Talent Award, Special Awards MISS SEAFAIR 2003 Contestant
WESTSIDE OPEN 2003 Contestant
Notable Photography Work
COURSE CATALOGUE COVER Fall 2002, Spring & Fall 2003 Green River College STUDIO PORTFOLIO WORK 2001-2003 Imaginessence Photography Independent TOY WARS Film 2001 RWC Productions Wiggs (supporting) TOY WARS II:THE PHANTOM SCALPER 2003 RWC Productions Wiggs (supporting) Theatre
GUYS & DOLLS 2004 Green River College chorus
THE MISER 2003 Green River College Élise (lead)
CABARET 2003 Green River College Fräulein Schneider (principal), chorus THE LIFE AND DEATH OF LARRY BENSON 2001 Auburn Community Theatre Grace (lead) Education
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Pullman, WA — 2009-2010
Completed 38 credits with a focus on writing and history. BELLEVUE COLLEGE
Bellevue, WA — 2004-2005
Completed 15 credits in stage production and design. GREEN RIVER COLLEGE
Auburn, WA — Associate of Arts, 2001-2004
Graduated with a focus on art and design, theatre production, and musical theory. PEOPLE TO PEOPLE
European Study Abroad — 2001
Selected through a nomination and interview process to represent students of the greater Seattle area Washington State during a “Cultures of Europe” study abroad program. Study focused on art and history across four countries for college credit. Special Skills
Highly knowledgeable in an array of social media and blogging platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WordPress, etc.) Expertise in Photoshop, iMovie, and Procreate. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, and database management. Working knowledge of Google Drive, Dropbox, ActiveWorks, and MindBody systems. Capable in Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and with HTML, CSS, and PHP. Highly adaptable with a strong knowledge of color, composition, and typography. Expert ability with editing, touching-up, and altering digital photos. Advanced skill in copywriting and editing written documents. Skilled artist in multiple mediums, including drawing and illustration. Web and tech savvy, little to no training required. Meticulous attention to detail. Conversational language skill in American Sign Language. Portfolio of work available upon request. Limited portfolio available at busylizzystudios.com