Erin Ellis
Dynamic, community-focused Senior Director and Arts Administrator with over 15 years of experience leading strategic operations, financial administration, event production, and large-scale volunteer initiatives. Proven track record in organizational leadership, budget oversight, donor stewardship, and community partnerships across fast-paced environments. Charismatic communicator and relationship-builder with a rich background in creative arts, non-profit outreach, and executive management.
Work History
Manager, Business Operations
5 Years 6 Months- Serve as executive operational partner to the CEO, managing strategic scheduling, administrative workflows, and corporate reporting.
- Oversee planning, vendor coordination, and execution for all-company quarterly events, executive/manager meetings, and corporate travel logistics.
- Execute administrative and fiscal duties, including running performance metrics, processing expense reports, and managing administrative budgets.
- Drive social media creation and marketing campaigns (e.g., producing, editing, and filming digital media assets) to foster brand awareness and audience engagement.
- Manage property facilities and liaise with vendors for maintenance, rentals, and service contracts.
Director of Communications, Creative Arts & Worship
7 Years- Managed creative arts and operational workflows for ongoing multi-faceted programs and events serving a 250+ member community.
- Began a new service from scratch implementing the order of worship, the volunteers, the program, graphics, music and sermon series.
- Acted as Construction Liaison for a major office building renovation; coordinated contractors, vendors, and volunteers while managing budget tracking and reporting to the board.
- Supervised and mentored performers, technical teams, and volunteer groups; designed graphic and lighting elements and directed musical performances.
- Handled full administrative portfolio: facilitated community events, executed social media and PR communications, and managed facility equipment procurement and maintenance.
Creative Arts Directo
2 Years 6 Months- Coordinated scheduling, production, and creative vision across drama, music, dance, and design departments serving Manhattan and Queens campuses.
- Managed multi-site weekly services and special artistic productions, supervising creative staff and volunteer production crews.
Personal Assistant
9 Years- Managed event planning for small and large-scale gatherings, including invitation management, vendor procurement, budget allocation, space decoration, and catering logistics.
- Handled complex calendar coordination, family scheduling, and vendor/transportation management.
Education
Certification of Completion - Musical Theatre & Performing Arts
Skills
Timeline
Manager, Business Operations
Director of Communications, Creative Arts & Worship
Creative Arts Directo
Personal Assistant
American Musical And Dramatic Academy (AMDA)
Awards
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & FUNDRAISING EXPERIENCE
White County, Indiana Relay for Life (American Cancer Society), Chairperson & Event Director, San Diego, CA, 4-Year Tenure, Served as executive chairperson for the annual Relay for Life campaign, designing and executing multi-year fundraising strategies to achieve organization financial targets., Cultivated and stewarded relationships with corporate sponsors, local business partners, major donors, and community leaders to secure sponsorships and gift commitments., Recruited, trained, and managed volunteer committees and community teams, fostering an energetic, inclusive, and mission-driven volunteer program., Directed event logistics, public relations, press outreach, and budget allocation for large-scale annual community events.