Elizabeth Merrill Email & Phone Number

United States

Decatur, Illinois Area

▪ Assists with the Running of Quarterly Special Events▪ Assists Education Department with Activities and Preparation for Classes and Camps▪ Fundraises for the Decatur Duck Derby▪ Provides Customer Service▪ Manages Admissions Desk and Gift Shop▪ Maintains 20,000 Square Feet of Gallery Space▪ Hosts Parties and Rentals

Decatur, Illinois, United States

▪Writes and approves contracts ▪Creates policies to comply with ever-changing national, state, and industry standards▪Streamlined ticket sales for contactless payment ▪Implemented a new program to make the museum more accessible to low-income and military families▪Works alongside President & CEO to find innovative ways to generate new sources of revenue▪Collaborates with Marketing Department and Experiences Department to disseminate information ▪regarding programs and… Show more ▪Writes and approves contracts ▪Creates policies to comply with ever-changing national, state, and industry standards▪Streamlined ticket sales for contactless payment ▪Implemented a new program to make the museum more accessible to low-income and military families▪Works alongside President & CEO to find innovative ways to generate new sources of revenue▪Collaborates with Marketing Department and Experiences Department to disseminate information ▪regarding programs and policy to guests▪Collaborated with Marketing Department to find creative ways to fundraise for exhibitions and exhibit maintenance ▪Motivates and manages a staff of 6 employees ▪Creates operational procedures and protocols for staff to follow▪Recruits, interviews, and hires staff Show less

Decatur, Illinois, United States

▪Collaborated with Education Department and teachers to coordinate field trips▪Worked with President and CEO to approve donation requests ▪Designed, manages, creates, and posts content to social media accounts and website▪Provided customer service relating to guests’ experiences▪Worked alongside clients to organize and schedule birthday parties and private events ▪Communicated with part-time staff about weekly goals and duties▪Facilitated management of incoming funds for… Show more ▪Collaborated with Education Department and teachers to coordinate field trips▪Worked with President and CEO to approve donation requests ▪Designed, manages, creates, and posts content to social media accounts and website▪Provided customer service relating to guests’ experiences▪Worked alongside clients to organize and schedule birthday parties and private events ▪Communicated with part-time staff about weekly goals and duties▪Facilitated management of incoming funds for annual Duck Derby (major fundraiser) ▪Created invoices for clients and event sponsors Show less

Decatur, Illinois Area

▪ Facilitates STEAM programming in Makes Space and Young at Art▪ Coordinates Outreach Programming▪ Contributes to Make Space Blog▪ Creates STEAM-centered programming in fulfillment of Grant Requirements▪ Organizes Special Events▪ Creates graphics for marketing purposes

Decatur, Illinois Area

▪ Proofread Various Manuals and Publicity▪ Updated Database▪ Collaborated to Develop and Implement Music Curriculum▪ Ordered Office Supplies and Equipment

Decatur, Illinois Area

▪ Answered Phones (Spherion) ▪ Provided Customer Assistance for Employees, Applicants and Clients (Spherion) ▪ Wrote and Responds to Emails to/from Employees and Applicants (Spherion) ▪ Recorded Employee and Applicant Information (Spherion) ▪ Validated Invoices using SAP (Tate and Lyle)

Forsyth, Il

▪Exposed Preschool Age Children to Music Theory▪Introduced Basic Musical Skills, Concepts and Techniques▪Built relationships with authentic folk music through movement, Dance, Singing and the Playing of Instruments

▪Provided Leadership for 3 String Orchestras with Students in 1st-6th Grade▪Co-presented a Concert with 30 Performers▪Co-presented a Concert with 30 Performers

▪Provided Mentorship for Violinists in Middle School and High School▪Assisted the Director with Disciplinary Issues

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Music

Activities and Societies: Millikin Women, String Arts Ensemble, Millkin Decatur Symphony Orchestra, University Women, Kodaly Club

Education record