Leeah Stickelmaier

Experience

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  LVH Entertainment Systems

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2012

  Administrative Assistant

  • Answered phones, greeted clients, and fulfilled receptionist duties for the front office.• Performed scheduling duties, document organization, and other assistant duties for the CEO.• Created and maintained a digital database of existing files.• Designed and put together promotional materials.• Assisted sales staff with inventory management.

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  Northeastern University

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2015

  • Ensured equipment and personnel were in place in a timely manner prior to event start.• Interfaced with clients to determine and meet event needs and schedules.• Theatrical lighting designer and programmer.• Sound equipment set up and operation. Coordinated with theatrical project team to assess functional design and ensure implementation matched creative vision. Oversaw and directed crew of 4-20 people for successful multiple-day project installation. Created and implemented efficient plans for each installation project. Generated documents, including hang cards, light plots, and similar instructional materials to divide and coordinate work among the crew.

  • Event Management Technician

    Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Theatrical Lighting Installation Manager

    Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Assistant Theatrical Lighting Installation Manager

    Sept 2012 - Dec 2014
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  MOITI Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  Intern

  • Facilitated Governor Patrick's “Innovation Economy Partnership Mission to Colombia", assisted in the research, coordination, and preparatory work for the mission.• Researched and wrote briefing materials for the Governor and MOITI staff in advance of meetings with foreign dignitaries.• Conducted advance research on foreign trade shows, identified local businesses that would benefit from attendance, and assisted with the planning and coordination of such trips.• Assisted Governor’s staff in planning and conducting the President of Peru’s visit to Boston and meeting with the Governor. Show less

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  Consulate General of Ireland Boston

  Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

  Intern

  • Researched and wrote reports for consular officials on topics of interest, including the Boston Library Irish Collection, Maine-Ireland connections, and the 2014 New England midterm elections.• Assisted Consul General and Vice Consul in consular duties.• Trusted with sensitive diplomatic information.• Assisted in planning and hosting events for foreign politicians and other visitors.• Processed passport applications.• Administrative duties.

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  San Francisco Green Film Festival

  Feb 2016 - May 2016

  Guest Services Coordinator/Events Assistant/Print Traffic Coordinator

  • Liaised with filmmakers and production teams to organize filmmaker guests for panels and Q&A sessions.• Coordinated with filmmakers, distributors, and other festivals to ensure timely delivery of all films.• Tracked shipping and receiving of all films and videos, including origin, carrier, tracking number, and post-festival destination. • Coordinated travel and accommodations and created itinerary and info packets for festival filmmakers and guests.• Created documents to facilitate both internal organization and smooth day-of events.• Worked with filmmakers and distributors to maintain an accurate and up-to-date film database.• Created and distributed promotional packets for festival films.• Served as house manager and on-site volunteer coordinator at screening venues during the festival. • Assisted in various aspects of film screenings and fundraiser events. Show less

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  Trapeze School New York

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Operations Associate

  Enforced regulatory compliance for student waivers and equipment and rigging inspections, ensuring they were filed per regulations and codes.Processed accounts receivable, billing, and client invoices. Provided superior customer service, successfully resolving customer complaints and billing disputes to the satisfaction of both parties.Worked with other team members to successfully and regularly achieve weekly and monthly sales goals. Assisted in training of new staff on trapeze best practices. Show less

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  Delter-Telfort Business Institute

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2019

  Created original lesson plans, instructional materials, and curricula for coursework in both business and English/ESL at the equivalence of a 100-200 level collegiate course. Served as an Academic Committee member, reviewing courses under development for future instruction.Taught classes of five to thirty students at varying levels of English fluency.

  • Advanced Level Business Instructor

    Jul 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Business Instructor

    Sept 2017 - Jun 2018
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  Electronic Theatre Controls

  May 2019 - Jul 2023

  Oversees and manages a portfolio in excess of $10 million USD consisting of over 400 unique architectural and entertainment lighting, control, and power distribution projects executed in the United States, Latin America and Canada.Performs design feasibility review, furnished and updated engineered shop drawings, coordinates design and confab of custom components. Liaises with contracted field installation labor to deliver on timelines, resolve on site issues, and coordinate deployments.Leading internal team to develop, revise and standardize internal processes for international projects to improve delivery efficiency and operational continuity. Collaborated with manufacturing, procurement, and shipping to best prioritize critical components and maintain project progress during supply chain shortages as a result of the pandemic.Onboarded, trained, and mentored three new project managers. Show less

  • Project Manager II

    Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Project Manager I

    May 2019 - May 2022
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  Badger Meter

  Jul 2023 - now

  Project Manager