Heather Geoffrey
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Highly diversified and innovative professional experienced in organizational management, systems development, event coordination/planning, educational/workshop facilitation & presentation, creative consultation, social media planning and design. Utilizes creative and innovative approaches to daily operations, administrative functions, social media campaigns and long term organizational and strategic planning. Demonstrates a strong belief, dedication and commitment to the local community and to providing outstanding service.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Ouroboros Studios (2006 to present)
Independent Contractor: Creative Consultation to Individual Artists, Organizations and business professionals
Owner/Artist & Workshop Presenter
INSPIRIT, a dance co. (2020 to present)
Interim Executive Director
Putney School (2022)
Evening Arts Instructor, Putting the Pieces Together (Analog Collage)
Main Street Arts (2018 to 2020)
Managing Director, Educational Instructor, Artists
Howard Center for Human Services (1995 -1999 and 2008 - 2011)
Assistant Director, Liaison to the Board of Directors, Classroom teacher and teaching assistant at Pine Forest Children’s Community
Art’s Alive, Inc. (2008 - 2010)
Executive Administrator/Director, Coordinator/Event Planner for Annual Festival of Fine Arts
RE/MAX North Professionals (2005 - 2007)
Licensed Real Estate Agent, Closing Coordinator and Administrative Assistant, Independent Contractor for Organizational Services
Northeastern Family Institute (1999 - 2005)
Community Based Services Program - Program Manager, Office Manager, Administrative Assistant
Diagnostic and Assessment Program – Administrative Assistant, Community Skills Worker
Outright Vermont (1996 - 1999)
State Wide Education and Outreach Coordinator, Volunteer Manager, Trainer and Supervisor
R.U.1.2? Community Center Non-Profit Organization – Board of Directors (1996-1999)
Board Chair, Nominating Committee Chair, Secretary, Strategic Planning Coordinator
EDUCATION
Goddard College, Plainfield VT
MFA-IA (Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts) 2012
Culminating Degree Portfolio: The Ouroboros
A study into the artistic and spiritual realms of the Borderlands between worlds presented through an exploration into liminal space, artistic expression and personal experience told through the story of the ancient symbol of the Ouroboros. Personal and artistic components of the study are interwoven with academic research on Borderland theory, the Medicine of Art, Indigenous Expression in Contemporary Art, Artist as Vessel, Artist as Keeper of Ancestry & Lineage.
Goddard College, Plainfield VT
BA in Individualized Studies, 2009
Concentration and Final Project: A study into the Borderlands between worlds presented through an exploration into dreams, artistic expression and personal experience. The personal components of the study are interwoven with academic research on Borderland theory, indigenous spirituality and shamanism.
VT State Colleges, Office of External Programs, Montpelier, VT
Assessment of Prior Learning 2004
Community College of Vermont, Montpelier, VT
Liberal Arts Studies 2004
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Theatre Arts 1988
APPRENTICESHIPS
Felipe Ortega, La Madera, NM (2011 – 2013)
Master Micaceous Clay Potter, Indigenous Spirituality and Medicine
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
- Innovative leader, motivator and team player with strong management skills and experience in board of directors, staff and volunteer relations and coordination.
- Strong and skillful communicator who interacts respectfully and effectively with individuals across the spectrum of social and economic backgrounds and cultures.
- More than 12 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, marketing, outreach, event planning, organizational administration and management.
- Experienced in nonprofit Board of Directors management and participation – positions included Co-Director, Secretary, Nominating Committee, Event Planning, Leader of Strategic Planning and Staff Liaison.
- Artist/Owner & Workshop Presenter for Ouroboros Studios.
- Independent Contractor providing support and consultation to artists, organizations and business professionals in the areas of creative systems development, marketing, social media, record keeping, client relations, and information management.
- Experienced in organizational, program and curriculum development.
- Skilled in the analysis, evaluation, organization and revision of organizational and office procedures, policies, to improve efficiency and flow.
- Acknowledged for the formulation and establishment of uniform procedures for correspondence, records retention, protection, retrieval and transfer of organizational documentation on a statewide level.
- Trained in the preparation of activities, program and organizational reports for supervision and guidance of management.
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Ouroboros Studios (2006 to present)
Independent Contractor: Creative Consultation to Individual Artists, Organizations and business professionals
Owner/Artist & Workshop Presenter
INSPIRIT, a dance co. (2020 to present)
Interim Executive Director
Putney School (2022)
Evening Arts Instructor, Putting the Pieces Together (Analog Collage)
Main Street Arts (2018 to 2020)
Managing Director, Educational Instructor, Artists
Howard Center for Human Services (1995 -1999 and 2008 - 2011)
Assistant Director, Liaison to the Board of Directors, Classroom teacher and teaching assistant at Pine Forest Children’s Community
Art’s Alive, Inc. (2008 - 2010)
Executive Administrator/Director, Coordinator/Event Planner for Annual Festival of Fine Arts
RE/MAX North Professionals (2005 - 2007)
Licensed Real Estate Agent, Closing Coordinator and Administrative Assistant, Independent Contractor for Organizational Services
Northeastern Family Institute (1999 - 2005)
Community Based Services Program - Program Manager, Office Manager, Administrative Assistant
Diagnostic and Assessment Program – Administrative Assistant, Community Skills Worker
Outright Vermont (1996 - 1999)
State Wide Education and Outreach Coordinator, Volunteer Manager, Trainer and Supervisor
R.U.1.2? Community Center Non-Profit Organization – Board of Directors (1996-1999)
Board Chair, Nominating Committee Chair, Secretary, Strategic Planning Coordinator
EDUCATION
Goddard College, Plainfield VT
MFA-IA (Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts) 2012
Culminating Degree Portfolio: The Ouroboros
A study into the artistic and spiritual realms of the Borderlands between worlds presented through an exploration into liminal space, artistic expression and personal experience told through the story of the ancient symbol of the Ouroboros. Personal and artistic components of the study are interwoven with academic research on Borderland theory, the Medicine of Art, Indigenous Expression in Contemporary Art, Artist as Vessel, Artist as Keeper of Ancestry & Lineage.
Goddard College, Plainfield VT
BA in Individualized Studies, 2009
Concentration and Final Project: A study into the Borderlands between worlds presented through an exploration into dreams, artistic expression and personal experience. The personal components of the study are interwoven with academic research on Borderland theory, indigenous spirituality and shamanism.
VT State Colleges, Office of External Programs, Montpelier, VT
Assessment of Prior Learning 2004
Community College of Vermont, Montpelier, VT
Liberal Arts Studies 2004
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Theatre Arts 1988
APPRENTICESHIPS
Felipe Ortega, La Madera, NM (2011 – 2013)
Master Micaceous Clay Potter, Indigenous Spirituality and Medicine
