Elissa is supportive, friendly, and has over 20 years experience singing, performing, teaching and leading teams. She offers personalised, one on one vocal coaching for singers at any level.

An Arts practice with a focus on wellness and wonder. Key Responsibilities:- Sole Trader- Create artworks for collections and commissions- Management- use of Xero, Squarespace and various other applications for business- Social Media Marketing

Key responsibilities:- Strategic planning for creative team events and seasonal events throughout year - Arrange and oversee team roster for 3 locations (7 services) each weekend- Recruit new team members- Play and sing in teams each weekend and at events- Monthly “Team Nights” bringing team together for social, training, vision and live music- Rehearse music with singers and instrumentalists- Assist with providing music at occasional services- weddings… Show more Key responsibilities:- Strategic planning for creative team events and seasonal events throughout year - Arrange and oversee team roster for 3 locations (7 services) each weekend- Recruit new team members- Play and sing in teams each weekend and at events- Monthly “Team Nights” bringing team together for social, training, vision and live music- Rehearse music with singers and instrumentalists- Assist with providing music at occasional services- weddings, funerals, graduations etc- Plan, prepare and present large scale Christmas Production / Musical every year- Regular communication to team through monthly email updates & news, facebook groups and instagram- Set budget under direction of Senior Management and Board- Organise leadership retreats for Core team- Coordinate band for overseas trips- including tour rider, rehearsals, training sessions, songs in multiple languages- Oversee 2 staff members (Music Director & Administration / PA) - APRA / CCLI Copyright management- Work with graphic designers, tech director, OH&S management and event managers- Encourage and facilitate songwriting- Prepare songwriting contracts with lawyer- Analyse and strategically plan for growth of team- Develop plan and resource for audition and feedback process- Manage and mentor both core and wider team; champion positive culture, people management, safety and volunteer wellbeingKey achievements include:- Inaugural “Night of Lights” Community Christmas Lighting event supported through Grant by Wyndham Council and several corporate sponsors with 3000+ in attendance- 11 original songs co- written, recorded and released an various platforms- 2 original music videos produced and released on Youtube- 3 overseas trips with band and vocalists doing performance and charity work- Development of 120+ Creative team + Core leadership team- Invited to sing and speak at a Women’s Conference, Queensland - 2018 & 2019 Show less

Secondary School Music teacher (grade 7-9) and Head of Music