Lea Novak Bishop Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Women’s Professional Network (WPN)2015-PresentThe WPN helps professional women grow and succeed through networking, collaboration, and skill sharing. From the lone entrepreneur with a budding idea to the established corporate executive, WPN brings women together to exchange ideas and thrive in a supportive environment. Responsibilities:- Encourage women to achieve by cultivating a supportive environment.- Develop the annual theme, designing programs and events around it.- Recruit subject matter experts to inspire and engage our audience to reach new levels of success.- Work with event speakers to align their message to the interests/needs of the WPN audience.- Collaborate with organizations, and nonprofits to support women.- Oversee program/event details including venue, food, marketing, and invitations for monthly educational/networking events; Power Circle events led by WPN members; speed networking; business conferences; the signature (and very popular) International Women's Day; and special member-only events.- Manage finances and secure sponsorships and donations.- Market group and expand WPN membership. - Engage across social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn) and update WPN website.- Promote referrals among members for business opportunities and professional advancement.- Nurture an atmosphere of friendly collaboration geared toward establishing connections and contacts.WPN is a diverse group of like-minded professionals who inspire, engage, and learn from one another. Our group aims to introduce and form solid connections without drama or the conditional support that plagues many networking groups. Each member of WPN, is an important part of an inspiring support structure for professional women which brings out the best in each member by positionining them to bring out the best in others in this unique and richly complex organization.Find Your Professional Sisterhood:https://www.womensprofessionalnetworkhv.org

Mahopac, New York, United States

Assistant To The PresidentThe Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce · Full-timeJan 2015 - Dec 2015 · 1 yrMahopac, New York, United States- Assisted the President with Chamber responsibilities including financial, membership, promotional, and data management tasks.- Prioritized conflicting needs; handled matters expeditiously, proactively, and followed-through on projects to successful completion.- Promoted the mission of the Chamber as the Voice of Business throughout the community.- Served as the President's liaison to the Board, running monthly Board meetings.- Hosted Chamber events in the President's absence.

Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York

Director- WEDC MHVWomen's Enterprise Development Center - Mid-Hudson Valley (WEDC-MHV) · Full-timeDec 2010-Dec 2014 · 4 yrs 1 moMarist College,Poughkeepsie, NYWEDC empowers entrepreneurs to build successful businesses by providing training programs, advisory services, and access to capital to generate economic growth in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley.Professional Accomplishments:- Wrote and secured the $610,000 funding for WEDC-MHV through a $488,000 federal grant (Economic Development Administration) and additional funding obtained from private supporters (Marist College, KeyBank,IBM) to launch WEDC-MHV at Marist in January 2013.- Initiated and developed the relationship with Marist College to establish WEDC-MHV.- Exceeded the grant goals by 200% and the business startup rate of participants in similar programs by 50-110%. - Led WEDC-MHV. In 18 months, the program had 58 graduates;created 19 new businesses and 15 start-ups;retained/created 81 jobs;provided support for 65 new businesses.- Developed successful new programs to address community needs and business trends: social media workshops, Growing Your Business Conference, Hispanic outreach, SBA workshops, and a Business and Professional Women’s Network.Responsibilities:- Led and served as the liaison to private and public funding sources, community organizations, and the media across the MHV.- Managed day-to-day and program operations including hiring and supervising staff, budget management,marketing,public relations,and event coordination.- Raised funds, built donor relationships, and developed a diverse resource base.- Promoted the concept of entrepreneurial economic development and self-employment with key community stakeholders.- Developed and fostered relationships throughout the MHV with local, regional, Federal organizations, elected officials, financing institutions, public agencies, and business development organizations to stay current with available programs and services.

Wappingers Falls, Ny

Wappingers Falls, NY - 2007 to 2010Director of Membership and DevelopmentGreater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce, Wappingers Falls, NYSep 2007 - Sep 2010 · 3 yrs 1 moWappingers Falls, NY- Identified prospective members in target market; increased Chamber membership by 33%.- Built relationships with key community decision-makers.- Collaborated with Chamber leadership to frame new opportunities for outreach and growth.- Represented the Chamber in local community and professional organizations.- Organized niche small business programs and events including Latino Outreach, Women in Business, Empowerment Workshops, Advanced Business Workshops, and the Building Bridges Initiative.- Consistently surpassed fundraising goals.- Developed marketing materials and social media outreach.

Poughkeepsie, Ny

Program ManagerThe Institute for Business Innovation, Poughkeepsie, NY2005 - 2007 · 2 yrsPoughkeepsie, NY- Worked with business and nonprofit members of the community to promote the goals of the Institute.- Created and implemented a strategic marketing and publicity plan using social media; redesigned branding; and content and digital marketing.- Collaborated with media consultants and reporters on press releases and special events.

Poughkeepsie, Ny

IBMProgram Manager and Computer Programmer IBM · Full-time1986 - 2003 · 17 yrsPoughkeepsie, NY- Program manager reporting directly to the Lab Director on technical projects including major IBM hardware and software collaborative projects.- Microcode programmer and team leader in IBM large systems.

Master Of Science - Ms, Applied Mathematics

Master Of Science - Ms, Industrial Engineering And Operations Research

Education

Activities and Societies: I took all the graduate courses (with all A's) needed to teach mathematics.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mathematics