Lisa C. Bianco Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

As President of The New Jersey Wellesley Club, I am responsible for overall club leadership and direction.I collaborate with a strong board of volunteers in order to connect Wellesley alumnae to each other and to the College. Additionally, I work closely with the VP of Programming to create, develop, market and execute events that engage and entertain alumnae. I serve as the primary liaison with the Wellesley College Alumnae Association and the College itself, ensuring the communication from the NJWC is clear and consistent and our goals are specific and measurable.

Greater New York City Area

As VP of Programming, I provided leadership and direction to the NJWC in support of its mission to connect Wellesley alumnae to each other and to the College. Working closely with the club president and board officers, including those in programming and membership, I created, developed, marketed and executed 20-30 events per year (many virtual) in order to expand the club’s outreach and to engage alumnae. Additionally, I identified potential and future volunteers for club leadership who will represent the diversity within the Wellesley alumnae community and ensure the club's future success.

Greater New York City Area

As Director, Continuing Education Programs and New Business on a one-year "Substitute HEO" contract, I oversaw the planning, marketing and implementation of Hunter College’s Continuing Education programs. Additionally, I identified new opportunities to grow revenue through our diverse and extensive space rentals and our intellectual property. By generating new business, I helped support Hunter College’s educational goals and advance the College's mission. Selected as one of two participants to represent Hunter College at the annual CUNY Women’s Leadership Conference.For nearly 150 years, Hunter College has been opening doors and transforming lives, inspiring students to become leaders and innovators in the classroom, the community and beyond. Hunter College is the largest college in the City University of New York (CUNY) system with 23,000 students and five schools. The College also oversees a nationally recognized K-12 public school for gifted and talented students.

Greater New York City Area

I provided account management and business development for The A Team, a full-service integrated marketing agency. Founded in 1999, The A Team partners with brands in the retail, automotive, spirits, CPG and financial services categories. Through long-term partnerships, innovative thinking and successful advertising and promotions, the A Team helps clients drive business growth.For ShipShape LLC, sister company to The A Team, I helped develop a luxury cruise hosted by the nation’s leading weight loss company. I managed marketing, creative and communications from event concept to post-event follow up including website, email marketing, digital and print advertising, event signage, program book and surveys. I also served as key liaison between client, logistics team, creative team, travel agency and cruise line.

New York, Ny

ESI Design is one of the world’s foremost experience design firms. Founded in 1977 by Dr. Edwin Schlossberg, ESI employs more than 50 professionals including interactive, industrial and graphic designers, architects and artists, communications and systems specialists, writers and educators.Whether we are designing an astronomy exhibit, a corporate pavilion or a community center, ESI Design seamlessly integrates physical and online experiences, helping clients and their audiences interact through the power of collaboration.Clients include: AT&T, Sony, PNC, Barclays, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Staples, Time Warner, Beacon Capital Partners and Ellis Island National Immigration History Museum. As Director of Business Development, I successfully executed 21 Requests For Proposals (RFPs) and helped to generate $1.2 million+ in revenue.

New York, Ny

Founded in 1999, Rauxa is a fully integrated marketing agency with offices in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Costa Mesa. We are an independent, woman-owned business whose core principle is “All Things Measurable.” With a little bit of science and a whole lot of listening, Rauxa delivers results.Clients include: Verizon Wireless, Chase, Wells Fargo, Intuit - TurboTax, Quicken, WellCare, GlaxoSmithKline, Farmers Insurance, Jenny Craig, DIRECTV and more. As Director of New Business Development I identified key opportunities, assembled internal team, guided outreach, led pitches and tracked progress to achieve revenue goals.

New York, Ny

Working on The Marketing Forum and The Digital Symposium, I pitched senior level executives at advertising agencies and oversaw the recruiting of speakers and clients (decision makers from Fortune 1,000 brands). Top Salesperson in New York 2007 – 2011. Highest new sales, The Marketing Forum 2007. As Project Manager, I led, coached and motivated team members to ensure each event was successful and profitable.For twenty years, Richmond Events has been organizing new business development forums for senior-level executives. We offer a targeted appointment system which enables “clients” and “suppliers” to convene for two days of meetings, conference sessions and networking. Hailed by our participants as both “exhausting and exhilarating,” our forums are an extremely efficient use of time, energy and resources. We currently service over 15 industries thoroughout 25+ forums in the US & Europe.

Agde, France

Selected by French Embassy to teach English, culture and business to high school students. Directed, produced, advertised and presented “American Cabaret,” performed for an audience of 600. Sales funded student trip to NY. Subject of full page article in “Midi Libre.”

New York, Ny

Smithsonian Magazine is a national monthly magazine with more than 7 million readers. As Direct Response Sales Manager, I managed five offices and individually brought in over 300 advertisers to the magazine. As Travel Account Manager, I sold display advertising, successfully managing and growing over 50 domestic and international advertising accounts.

New York, Ny

Effectively sold staffing, new systems development and desktop/network support to Fortune 1000 companies

New York, Ny

Beginning as a Classified Account Representative, I was promoted to Classified Sales Manager for this weekly regional business publication. Implemented creative and effective incentives resulting in sales revenue increase of 36%.

Cambrai, France

Selected by French Embassy to teach English, culture and business. Students ranged from 10 - 20 years old. Directed, choreographed, produced and advertised the musical comedy “Grease” with high school students. Tutored seniors as side venture.

Ba French, Liberal Arts

Activities and Societies: Graduated magna cum laude. Sang a cappella in the Tupelos; recorded a CD. Played Jesus in "Godspell." Elected.

Liberal Arts

Activities and Societies: Tutored English, traveled extensively, sang in rock band.

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