Francesca Phillips Email & Phone Number

Newtown Square, Pa, Us

Ardmore, Pennsylvania, United States

As the Office Administrator for St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, this role provides a welcoming and compassionate presence, managing all front-office interactions and connecting individuals in need with essential resources. Responsibilities include overseeing communications, editing the weekly e-newsletter and worship bulletin, managing website updates, and coordinating all-parish mailings to foster community engagement. Serving as the primary point of contact, the position ensures clear, accurate communication across staff, volunteers, and community partners, supporting seamless operations. Facility scheduling, volunteer arrangements, and maintenance tasks are coordinated in close collaboration with property and finance personnel. Additionally, records and supplies are meticulously maintained to support an efficient, welcoming environment for both parishioners and visitors.

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

As the Program Manager at Chester County Art Association (CCAA), I oversee the development and administration of diverse community arts programs, working to ensure they meet the needs and interests of our community. I manage and maintain the CCAA website, continually updating and optimizing it to provide an engaging, user-friendly experience for visitors, artists, and patrons. My role involves creating and executing targeted marketing emails, promoting events, classes, and exhibitions to drive community engagement and awareness. Additionally, I lead fundraising initiatives, organizing community-based events and campaigns to strengthen donor relationships and secure funding that supports CCAA’s mission. I collaborate with staff on program growth, ensuring our initiatives are impactful, inclusive, and accessible to all.

Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Strategically planned revenue streams and identified growth opportunities, leading to a continuous revenue increase in four years. I spearheaded the development of custom product lines, ensuring brand consistency and quality. My implementation of business strategies across functions led to consistent profitability. I efficiently managed projects using Canva and Asana for smooth execution and crafted engaging content for social media to enhance brand visibility and engagement at Stray Cat.

West Chester, Pa

Actively promoted collaboration and connections between the CCAA and the broader art community, enhancing the organization's influence. I facilitated clear communication among CCAA staff and instructors, contributing to the success of artistic endeavors. I'm passionate about motivating and inspiring students to explore their artistic capabilities and foster innovation. I developed comprehensive lesson plans, managed inventory efficiently, and played a pivotal role in budget development, ensuring financial stability while supporting organizational goals.

Landsdowne, Pa

Skillfully managed profit margins, adapting programming to drive company growth and financial sustainability. I designed a Ceramic Studio for the local community, creating a creative hub for pottery enthusiasts of all levels. I initiated and managed an adult Ceramic Program, offering classes and Open Studio sessions for wheel throwing and hand-building. Demonstrating strong leadership, I built a proficient Clay Team, expanding the range of classes and workshops at LEDC.

Oxford, Pa

I had the privilege of teaching art to children, including figure drawing and color theory. I've also conducted ceramics classes, teaching hand-building, throwing, and glazing techniques. As a community artist, I hosted monthly First Friday Art Activities, engaging children in mixed media artwork. I played a role in helping Girl Scouts earn their Art Badge through drawing, painting, and mural creation. Additionally, I established a ceramics program and studio space for students and the community while serving on the Education Board. I've been involved in budget development and community engagement initiatives at the Art Alliance.

Oxford, Pa

With a specialization in ceramics, with expertise in reconstructing, maintaining, and operating Salt Kilns for firing ceramics at high temperatures. I'm skilled in mold-making for slip casting, including slip creation and testing. I've engineered slab plates that stay structurally intact during kiln firing to prevent warping. I also have a talent for hand building techniques and have pioneered the development of unique specialty pottery items.