Luanne Lewis

Create and Develop Educational Program and Storefront for Children's Music Literacy in the Hamptons, NY

• Create and develop brand
• Organize and launch marketing, webdesign and online marketing
• Scout locations
• Conduct market research to determine feasibility
• Hire marketing team, bookkeeper, teachers and administrative staff
• Train teachers for Musikgarten program
• Collaborate with technical crew members and design supervisors to organize efficient operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
• Create annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
• Focus teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches at all levels with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
• Direct and run educational programs and brick and morter retail store

• Acquire, improve, sell and manage multi million dollar real estate portfolio with both commercial and residential property holdings including new construction, multi family and commercial re-development with properties in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan.
  
• Locate, fund and acquire both commercial and residential real estate ventures
• Renovate, redesign and improve the properties as needed to build value and lower capitalization rates
• Hire and work in tandem with property managers
• Deal with Provincial (State) regulatory rental agencies
• Hire and direct contractors for renovations and new builds
• Perform regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel
• Offer direction to landscape architects on all landscaping projects
• Determine the project schedule, including the sequence of all construction activities
• Conduct routine quality audits to ensure that work is progressing per the specifications and initiate any corrective actions
• Coordinate utility service providers according to project schedules
• Schedule all contractors and materials deliveries
• Conduct all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors and subcontractors
• Implement systems to improve process efficiency and reduce the project duration
• Obtain building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies
• Oversee the entire building turnover process, while enhancing communication between all construction and property management
• Guide and direct third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout
• Review plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-construction
• Consult, hire and direct interior designers
• Stage homes for sales and higher market rentals
• Negotiate commercial lease contracts and residential tenant leases
• Cold call potential commercial tenants and work in conjunction with Cushman Wakefield to fill any vacancies
• Proactively modify residential rentals to meet local demand and maximize profits
• Deal with city, town and village governments to complete commercial property re- zoning, obtain permits and various other permissions

• Worked in 66 projects related to children's education in various low income neighborhoods in New York City including, mathematics, cooking classes, pre-k food preparation classes, literacy promotion, money management classes, science project assistance, arts and craft project, and Winter Wishes program for children ages 4-12 years.
  

• Released two professional albums which resulted in 4 Top 40 chart singles both in Canada and Internationally
• Composed, produced and recorded Gospel and Country Albums
• Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
• Toured independently and with bands to promote music.
• Performed for NHL, CFL, as well as many professional venues
• Nominated for many awards including West Coast Music Awards and BCCMA including Best New Artists and Best Country Album

• Volunteered along with my Registered Service Dog, Bear, at various hospitals and universities providing therapy for students and patients

• Volunteered along side my Registered Service Dog, Bear, doing therapy work with Children and Seniors in various hospitals, schools and nursing home programs throughout New York City

• Worked with low income children in literacy programs promoting learning and reading.
• Helped with office tasks including volunteer management and data entry

• Created Heartland School of Music from start up
• Hired, managed and directed Music Teachers and Staff
• Built Brick and Mortar location
• Created and implemented ongoing marketing programs
• Organized large and small venue performances for students
• Managed finances, payroll and staff bonuses
• Sponsored community support programs including Christmas charity programs

• Developed and implemented Securities marketing plans to drive sales, profit and brand objectives.
• Managed team of various marketing platforms and budget
• Motivated staff towards achieving all sales targets through implementation of staff reward systems
• Developed strategic marketing communications, including championing consumer benefits, clarifying market positions and identifying target markets for securities sales
• Planned and executed sales meetings for potential clients including large dinners and brunches with guest speakers