Lisa F. Wheeler Email & Phone Number

Waterville, Maine, United States

Waterville, Maine

-Provide creative marketing and visual communication services to local, national and international clients in arts, education, health, environmental, non-profit, professional services and more-Managed projects from concept and design through production of printed and digital materials-Insured visual continuity throughout corporate collateral material-Technical proficiency with Mac and Creative Suite; experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Waterville, Me

Printmaker and mixed media artist. Conceptualize, create, exhibit, market and sell original art. Collaborate with other artists.

Central Maine

2016- 2022Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville, MELead studio experiences for visiting school groups, K-12, and community events open to the public; collaborate with other teaching artists and museum staff in planning meaningful artmaking experiences2012-2015, Common Street Arts Studio, Waterville, ME-Developed and taught 20+ multiple level workshops and classes to children and adults-Engaged people in learning experiences through creative and meaningful class offerings2013 Program Teacher, Grades 2-3 ArtWorks Program, University of Maine, Orono, ME -Researched and wrote lesson plans for four program days for 16 students-Implemented lessons with accommodations as needed-Assisted with end-of-program exhibition; set up class display, presented learning achievements to parents2006–2012 Kids Express, Albert S. Hall School, Waterville, ME-Developed and taught 9+ class concepts for students in grades 4-5-Taught integrated lessons with collaborating classroom teacher; project published in MAEA Blog

Central Maine

16 Common Street, Waterville, Me 04901

-Developed, implemented, oversaw and evaluated year-round visual arts programming for children and adults with initiative and creativity-Worked with established teaching artists on new classes and workshops-Recruited new teaching artists for implementation of program goals-Planned classes and workshops in teaching studio to accompany gallery exhibits-Worked with community partners on collaborative events throughout a wide range of age groups-Managed components of programming across an 800-square-foot teaching studio with 6 electric wheels, an electric kiln, other materials and supplies-Convened Art Educator’s Initiative, quarterly networking meetings of regional art educators. Culminating event: Youth Art Month Exhibit. Year one had 12 participating schools/130 students. Largest CSA opening event with 370 attendees-Interviewed, hired, trained and supervised summer studio assistantsHighlights• Summer Art Camp for Kids. Year one, 6 weeks of week-long classes had 46 different participants, 13 took multiple classes, waiting lists were formed for two classes • Adult Art Camp. One week, 10 workshops for adults to sample multiple mediums.• School Vacation Art Camps• After School Art Club. 14-week pilot program had 29 different participants, 62% sold-out classes, waiting lists formed for multiple classes• Figure Drawing Open Studio. Successfully run weekly for over two years• Clay Open Studio• Creative Aging. Recognized by Maine Arts Commission and National Assembly of State Arts Agencies

Waterville, Me

-Successfully executed existing schedule of exhibitions and events-Solicited and reviewed proposals in keeping with the mission, vision and exhibition rubric-Conceptualized, planned and executed exhibitions, special events, community involvement, studio collaboration-Scouted, recruited and contracted artists for new exhibitions-Performed all curatorial responsibilities and communication with multiple artists for group exhibitions-Archived documentation of exhibitions, publicity and finances -Tracked attendance-Provided orientation to the public and volunteers for activities, exhibitions and events-Maintained high level of cleanliness both inside and outside gallery and studio; maintained facade, front sidewalks, entryway, windowsExhibition Committee-Assembled new 4-person committee of community volunteers and Colby Museum staff-Coordinated and convened monthly meetings -Created workplan for each exhibit, maintained schedule-Managed volunteer gallery team through installation and de-installation of five exhibitions-Worked closely with exhibitions committee for layout, installation, wall labels, gallery guides, price listsVolunteer Coordinator-Recruited, managed, oriented and supervised 1 to 25 volunteers to accomplish gallery objectives, maintained/ensured advertised hours, hosted events, completed installations-Developed training materials and organizational information to ensure well informed volunteers-Tracked and managed schedule through VolunteerSpot.com-Assigned tasks appropriate to volunteers strengths and interests -Implemented incentive program (volunteering in exchange for classes, studio time, membership)-Built volunteer base to through relationship building, problem solving and attrition

Waterville, Me

Worked independently to maintain day-to-day operations of a 1350-square-foot art gallery and event space and 800-square-foot teaching studio during search for executive director as well as staff, organizational and building transitions from a board-driven non-profit to a newly created arts collaborative, Waterville Creates.Promotion/Marketing Services-Developed class and course descriptions-Designed and wrote digital and print publicity media for each event, class, season or exhibition-Created Facebook cover photos, graphics, posts and events-Designed and wrote e-news through MailChimp-Developed graphics, content and update website (WordPress)-Managed photographer, photo documented classes and events, edited photographs for upload to social media; maintained digital archives-Distributed event and exhibition publicity to print and digital media outletsManagement and Administration-Managed all administrative processes of gallery and studio operations-Developed systems, forms and business tools for studio and gallery procedures, teaching artist information, class proposals, invoices, pay structure, artist contracts, registration, timesheets, rosters-Managed student registration and enrollment-Managed teaching artists and class schedules-Managed databases: volunteers, artists, members, membership, e-news, class attendees-Inventoried and managed supplies and materials; establish and maintain best studio practices-Managed programming, publicity statements and budgeting -Scheduled yearly timelines and work plans of art exhibitions and programs -Interviewed, hired, trained and supervised gallery employees-Created workplan for each exhibit, maintain schedule -Created and implemented evaluation and assessment tools and techniques: SurveyMonkey surveys for summer teaching artists, parents, adult attendees

Albert S. Hall School,Waterville, Me

-Helped develop and launch an after school program of arts and culture for up to 70 students in grades 4-5-Devised mission statement and program goals-Created class offerings, program strategies, and meaningful art experiences-Developed and designed marketing materials-Managed staff and volunteers-Communicated with parents, instructors, administrators and funders-Built relationships with community arts partners-Managed $10K annual budget-Coordinated fundraising efforts including grant writing

Augusta, Maine

-Part of an eleven-person marketing and communications team that provided marketing services for a network of health care sub-organizations at thirty-six locations in eight communities in the greater Kennebec Valley-Developed and implemented comprehensive promotional and advertising strategies to support organizational goals

Wilton, Maine

-Performed analysis, design, coordination and production of Forster’s marketing strategies for four consumer products divisions, including product literature, advertising, packaging, direct marketing, trade shows, special events-Regularly managed multiple and complex projects done by numerous outside vendors-Coordinated projects for a 10 person marketing and sales team, successfully meeting divisional budgets

Art Education Certification

Bachelor’S Degree, Studio Art, Suma Cum Laude

Concentration in Drawing; Senior Project done in Printmaking.

A.A.S., Commercial Art And Advertising Design

GPA 3.4

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

65 credit hours