Administrative & Grants Operations Leader

Laura Anthony

Administrative, Grants & Creative Operations Professional

Sacramento, CA • 916-***-**** • *****************@*****.*** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-anthony-740b82132/ Professional Summary

Versatile administrative and creative operations professional with 10+ years of experience spanning grant coordination, project management, marketing, content strategy, nonprofit leadership, and digital communications. Proven success supporting executive teams, managing grant submission systems, leading cross-functional projects, and producing high-impact content across nonprofit, media, arts, and e-commerce sectors. Recognized for blending strong organizational execution with storytelling, community engagement, and technical adaptability.

Core Skills

● Grant Writing & Grant Administration

● Project Management & Operations Support

● Administrative Coordination

● Marketing & Communications

● Social Media Strategy

● Copywriting & Content Development

● SEO & Web Publishing

● AI Prompting & Content Tools

● CRM / File & Data Management

● Event Production & Community Outreach

● Photography & Videography

● Executive & Team Support

Professional Experience

Community System Solutions — Media Specialist & Grants Coordinator Aug 2023 – Present

● Coordinate grant writing and supporting administrative processes.

● Developed online grant submission tools that improved internal efficiency and proposal organization.

● Support project development, implementation tracking, and cross-team communications.

● Lead marketing content, media assets, and operational support Burly’s Vegan Diner — Social Media Specialist May 2023 – March 2024

● Manage social media content, SEO optimization, ad support, and website publishing.

● Provide technical support for digital platforms and promotional campaigns.

● Create copy and branded content to strengthen audience engagement. LUMENS — Product Content Publisher Jun 2022 – Jul 2023

● Produced premium product copy for luxury lighting and furniture collections.

● Created bespoke product narratives aligned with brand voice and SEO strategy.

● Leveraged AI tools and prompt engineering to streamline content production. Artists of Sacramento — Executive Director Aug 2015 – March 2022

● Lead nonprofit arts advocacy, community partnerships, and grassroots outreach.

● Direct programming, event coordination, artist engagement, and public-facing communications.

● Manage strategic growth initiatives and creative partnerships. Rock Mama — Media Support Specialist Jun 2021 – Apr 2022

● Managed Shopify product listings, content updates, and SEO enhancements.

● Supported advertising campaigns, social content, and technical troubleshooting. CLARA — Research Analyst (Contract) Sep 2021

● Conducted research and analytical support for a local nonprofit arts organization.

Sacramento News & Review — Production Coordinator Sep 2019 – Mar 2020

● Oversaw ad trafficking, pagination, editing, and production workflows.

● Supported sales teams through copywriting and deadline-driven publishing coordination.

Hacker Lab — Art Curator & Event Coordinator Apr 2019 – Dec 2019

● Curated seasonal art programming and coordinated community events.

● Managed artist communications, logistics, and promotional support. Additional Experience

Post & Beam Co. — Studio Manager, Photographer & Videographer 2011 – 2018 University of Southern Mississippi — Administrative Assistant 2011 – 2012 Quagga — Sales Support 2009 – 2011

Bank of America — Sales & Service Supervisor 2007 – 2008 Key Accomplishments

● Best of Sacramento Winner, 2019 — Art Social Media Influencer

● Installation Artist — TBD Fest (2015)

● Installation Artist — ArtStreet (2018)

● Co-Producer — ShelterFest (2020)

● Co-Producer — CreativeCon (2021)

● Art Curator — First Festival (2017 & 2018)

● Creative work featured in Cosmopolitan, Rolling Stone, Rock N Roll Bride, and Offbeat Bride

References

Aislene Delane, CSS (Colleague) - *******.******@*********.*** / 916-***-**** Mike Bahr, CSS (CEO) - ****.****@*********.*** / 916-***-****

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