Alexandra Elliott Email & Phone Number

California, United States

San Francisco, Ca, United States

In my time at CIIS, I have grown within the organization and led department growth through comprehensive event strategy. I have led event implementation, innovating during the pandemic and creating new ways of reaching an online audience. I also assisted in shaping our overall events strategy, managed budgets, measured ROI, managed teams, overseen our membership program, and supervised all customer service communications. In 2024 I became Director of Campus Experience and Events and reorganized… Show more In my time at CIIS, I have grown within the organization and led department growth through comprehensive event strategy. I have led event implementation, innovating during the pandemic and creating new ways of reaching an online audience. I also assisted in shaping our overall events strategy, managed budgets, measured ROI, managed teams, overseen our membership program, and supervised all customer service communications. In 2024 I became Director of Campus Experience and Events and reorganized and built out our department to oversee all campus events, more than doubling our scope f work.I excel at coordinating with various departments and team members to ensure successful events that meet department and university-wide goals.Key accomplishments:- Designed and implemented online events strategies to retain and grow the Public Programs audience.- Supervised and grew the Public Programs membership program which has more than tripled over the past 4 years. - Built and co-led a department of twelve full time staff and 10+ part time student staff to successfully run more than 200 events a year, both online and in-person. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

• Assisted with planning and execution of special events;• Content management and editing for web, email, development and marketing materials;• Graphic design of print materials;• Advised on marketing and development campaigns as needed.

Daly City, Ca

Key Responsibilities* Planned and executed all annual fundraising, donor cultivation and marketing events from intimate social bar events to 400+ person cycling events;* Managed events marketing plan, including generating content for event emails, flyers, brochures, event websites, letters and more;* Community outreach to generate event participants and volunteers;* Managed RFPs, negotiated with vendors, managed volunteers and served as day of supervisor;* Measured event… Show more Key Responsibilities* Planned and executed all annual fundraising, donor cultivation and marketing events from intimate social bar events to 400+ person cycling events;* Managed events marketing plan, including generating content for event emails, flyers, brochures, event websites, letters and more;* Community outreach to generate event participants and volunteers;* Managed RFPs, negotiated with vendors, managed volunteers and served as day of supervisor;* Measured event effectiveness post-event;* Managed annual events budget;* Created year-long events strategy to meet key organizational objectives;* Cultivated corporate sponsorships including lead generation and account management;* Cultivated community partnerships including researching and identifying key prospects; * Led Board and Volunteer event committees;* Reported to the Board of Directors about events. Show less

• Planned, oversaw and executed annual Merola Spring Benefit and silent auction, the largest fundriaser of the year, consistently netting over $100,000;• Generated and managed new sponsorships and community partnerships, resulting in over $10,000 of in-kind donations;• Managed company Social Media campaigns;• Assisted Marketing Director in strategic planning and execution of marketing initiatives;• Designed catalogs, programs, flyers and other event collateral as needed;•… Show more • Planned, oversaw and executed annual Merola Spring Benefit and silent auction, the largest fundriaser of the year, consistently netting over $100,000;• Generated and managed new sponsorships and community partnerships, resulting in over $10,000 of in-kind donations;• Managed company Social Media campaigns;• Assisted Marketing Director in strategic planning and execution of marketing initiatives;• Designed catalogs, programs, flyers and other event collateral as needed;• Collaborated with outside vendors to oversee printing process;• Communicated directly with the press as needed and arranged press tickets and special requests;• Coordinated interviews and photo shoots for the Public Relations department;• Wrote company press releases;• Updated Merola webiste as needed using basic html;• Interviewed, managed and trained summer and off-season interns;• Other administrative tasks as needed. Show less

• Collaborated with the marketing team to devise marketing strategy for all theatrical productions and capital campaigns;• Planned and executed special events at multiple venues;• Coordinated and cultivated group sales including working with group organizers and caterers, conducting tours at the venues and acting as concierge on date of events; • Worked as staff liaison to Board of Directors, sending out Board mailings, compiling Board materials and attending Board meetings;•… Show more • Collaborated with the marketing team to devise marketing strategy for all theatrical productions and capital campaigns;• Planned and executed special events at multiple venues;• Coordinated and cultivated group sales including working with group organizers and caterers, conducting tours at the venues and acting as concierge on date of events; • Worked as staff liaison to Board of Directors, sending out Board mailings, compiling Board materials and attending Board meetings;• Managed casting for theatrical productions, including review of resumes, scheduling of audition/interview dates and advising the Artistic Director;• Designed and created all print materials including promotional brochures and informational flyers, show posters, marquee displays, and postcards;• Communicated with contracted printers, including submitting copy and graphics, determining deadlines and obtaining price quotes; • Wrote marketing copy and narrative for printed materials;• Provided administrative assistance to all upper management including answering phones, transferring calls, filing, photocopying, ordering office supplies, updating patron databases, facilitating interdepartmental communications and other tasks as needed. Show less

• Greeted and interacted with guests on a daily basis; • Gave gallery tours and explained exhibitions; • Troubleshot the gallery computers and art pieces; • Set up for special events;• Interacted with guests, donors and VIP's at show openings and gallery special events; • Worked closely with the associate director to create schedules and standardize docent procedures; • Trained new docents.

• Assisted the main teaching staff in the creation of lesson plans;• Led the students (ages 8-13) in warm ups, cool downs and group activities;• Taught selected lessons in acting;• Directed and staged student musical productions;• Coordinated parent volunteers;• Created newsletters and printed materials for students and parents.

• Answered phones and worked directly with patrons; • Sold tickets to patrons, including handling cash, check and credit card transactions; • Handled patron issues, and responded to concerns and questions;• Data entry into database software;• Filed and alphabetized patron data;• Other office tasks as needed.

Mlitt, Creative Writing

B.A, Drama