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Dana Deanna Livermore
A Bit About Me
As a 'jill' of all trades, I am a working artist, web/graphic designer, project manager, and producer with over 13 years of experience in nonprofit and performing arts administration. I develop automated workflow systems to increase efficiency and free clients from tedious, time-consuming tasks so they can focus on the more important aspects of their business. I love to collaborate on creative projects that allow me to use a wide set of skills in a team-oriented environment.
Services
Workflow Systems
Whether it's finding the right platform for teams to share progress or coding Google Scripts for automation, I can help build workflow systems that cater to your specific needs as an entrepreneur.
Marketing & Design
I specialize in website design and development, as well as e-newsletter and social media content creation. My priority is to design and create content that fits your brand aesthetic.
Project Management
Do you have a project that has many moving parts and pieces, but don't know where to begin or have the time to coordinate it yourself?
Let me do it for you!
Projects
I've grown used to wearing multiple hats and have become adept at acquiring new skills or learning how to utilize new systems on a dime as a result of working in the nonprofit world. These skills are easily applicable to small for-profit businesses, as well.
Regular re-assessment of productivity and efficiency, combined with a willingness to adapt to clients' evolving needs, is one of my core professional values. I approach collaboration with a sense of curiosity, a desire to discover together and share knowledge.
Testimonials
Resume
✦ “The most revolutionary thing a person can do is be open to change.” – Hank Willis Thomas ✦
EXPERIENCE
2022 - 2023
Community Collaboration & Programs Specialist | Carolina Theatre of Durham
✦ Supported the theater’s mission to bring a range of locally produced events focused on communities that the theater doesn’t currently serve. Created the theater’s first Sensory Friendly Film Series.
✦ Worked with Marketing to refine and produce materials needed for partnership development or community engagement functions.
✦ Worked with Development on messaging and positioning for development needs in donor event
production or member cultivation events.
✦ Produced annual fundraiser gala, Dancing with the Carolina Stars, raising over $100k in 2022 and 2023 for the organization.
2021 - 2022
Interim Executive Director | North Carolina Presenters Consortium
✦ Managed membership of 200+ organizations, serving as primary liaison and support for recruitment, onboarding, and retention, and administrated private member listserv.
✦ Represented North Carolina at regional and national events, acted as spokesperson for the organization, and served as arts advocate on behalf of all constituents.
✦ Led a team of contract staff and volunteers to successfully execute a three-day conference with 300+ attendees, featuring 32 showcase performances and 112 exhibit booths during the COVID-19 pandemic.
✦ Assessed workflow processes and systems, online platforms, and made recommendations to the Board for replacement of online platforms deemed outdated to improve productivity and quality of communication with the membership.
2021 - 2022
Operations Manager & Content Creator | NorthStar Church of the Arts
✦ Provided general office management and assisted the board with developing and implementing a hiring process for a new Executive Director.
✦ Tasked with developing SOP for sanctuary rental bookings in conjunction with NorthStar programming and other special events.
✦ Created written and graphic content for social media posts and monthly e-newsletter, as well as optimization of website UX and ESR.
✦ Implemented and oversaw the transition of financial accounts/data to QuickBooks Online; establishing SOP for day-to-day bookkeeping and auditing with a new accountant.
2018 - 2021
Operations Manager | Girls Rock North Carolina
✦ Worked in partnership with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, youth program directors, additional seasonal staff, and over 100 volunteers each year to fulfill the mission.
✦ Reconfigured the registration process and redesigned GRNC’s website for a new online program consisting of 67 virtual workshops to replace GRNC’s 2020 in-person summer camps in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
✦ Devised workflows for program logistics, outreach, volunteer training, and development initiatives; diversified income sources to include grants; increased total sponsorships, and support from third-party fundraisers, charitable foundations, and corporations by 65%.
✦ Oversaw bookkeeping and annual tax filing, including generation of annual/quarterly budget reports; administered PPP Loan applications/forgiveness to see the organization through COVID. Managed registration and invoice/payment process through QuickBooks for all billing, financial aid, and camp participant paperwork.
2015 - 2020
Operations Coordinator | PMG Arts Management, LLC
✦ Streamlined contract pipeline using Google Studio for Little Island Festival 2021 to track over 150 individual artist/curator contracts. Designed automations that made collecting supplementary materials (W9s, Tech Riders, Press-kits) efficient within a three-month timeframe to fully execute contracts.
✦ Co-wrote grant on behalf of Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre for the NEFA: NDP Production Grant. Artist was awarded $45k for the creation of a new work; $10k in general operating support; $11.5k for production residency and community engagement; and $35k to support a US tour.
✦ Coordinated logistics with Southern presenters in the US to organize site visits for three successful South Arts Dance Touring Initiative tours on behalf of Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE.
✦ Coordinated presence at five annual booking conferences; managed marketing and on-site logistics for showcases that featured leading dance artists during APAP in New York, NY.
EDUCATION
Hollins University | 2010
B.A. in Dance & English/Literature with Honors in Creative Writing
SKILLS
✦ Website management (WordPress, Squarespace, Wix)
✦ Bookkeeping (QuickBooks)
✦ Social media content creation
✦ Video editing (iMovie, Canva)
✦ Adobe Creative Suite
✦ Microsoft & Google Suites
✦ CRM (Act!, Gigwell, Salesforce)
✦ Solution-oriented
✦ Entrepreneurial approach
✦ Collaborative spirit
✦ Excellent verbal/written communication
✦ Attentive to detail
✦ Deep passion for the performing arts
Portfolio
A small collection of social media graphics (still images and videos), websites, e-newsletters, ads, and flyers I've had the greatest joy to create and collaborate on with my clients.
