Lisa D. Frazier

Experience

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  National Museum of Women in the Arts - Non-Profit

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  Special Events Planner - Development Office

  • Event coordinator under the leadership of Wilhelmina Cole Holladay, Founder of the National Museum of Women in the Arts.• Maintained and analyzed data related to donor giving patterns and prepared reports upon using donor-management software to track campaigns, types and frequency of contacts, event logistics planning, and donor segmentation for targeted appeals.• Created and managed all event budgets, coordination with event vendors (i.e., caterers, florists, rentals, entertainment), and managed production needs for annual Spring Gala and Fall Benefit. Show less

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  DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities - District Government

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Special Events & Arts Program Manager

  • Served under the Mayor of the District of Columbia, Anthony Williams.• Served as the senior event and program planner for the DC Commission of the Arts and Humanities.• Produced citywide events including the Kennedy Center Mayors Arts Awards and the Washington, DC Dance Festival at over 40 DC venues.

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  Library of Congress - Federal Government

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2010

  Special Events Planner

  • Served under the Legislative Branch as a senior event professional for the Library of Congress under the leadership of the Librarian of Congress, Dr. James H. Billington, • Utilized theoretical and practical aspects of event and meeting management, security and logistical analysis, including research, financials, design, planning, coordination, and evaluation of events. • Supported the Office of Development, Congressional Relations, and the Music Division.• Produced private events for Madison Council donors in Los Angeles California, Dallas Texas, Chicago Illinois, etc. Show less

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  United States Institute of Peace - Quasi-Government

  Jun 2010 - now

  Director of Conferences, Meetings and Events

  Lead engagement strategists and overseer of internal and external events for the United States Institute of Peace Conference Center Headquarters. Supervise all live events and event operations. Directs activities of subordinates to maintain company standards of excellence, timeliness, and profitability, while achieving overarching goals. ✓ Event Management and Logistical Oversight (50%)• Direct event programing spanning multiple disciplines. • Manage staffing levels to company standards, ensuring quality and productivity expectations are met. • Leading expert on USIP's SOP's and guidelines third party events. • Ensure compliance by third parties align with General Counsel, as well as applicable law.• Demonstrate business and financial acumen to make strategic decisions, engage negotiations, evaluate issues and propose solutions. • Build relationships with clients, staff, donors, industry, vendors, and project leads, “influencer” contacts and other key stakeholders to ensure integration and execution of program strategies, tactics and messages.• Project management of end-to-end event process. • Identify best practices, cost savings, efficiencies and features that promote audience engagement. • Identify strategic marketing plans and schedules, audience segmentations, engagement opportunities, branding and positioning. • Develop metrics, end-to-end analytics and provide in-depth data of how events compliment the brand and align with Institute goals. ✓ Manage Revenue and Profitability (25%)• Oversee quarterly forecasts and annual revenue projections.• Oversee all AR/AP, billing and reconciliations. ✓ Market Research, Planning and Analytics (25%)• Seek opportunities to leverage, and identify key segments that differentiate the Institute from the competition.• Formulate effective external marketing strategies to capture value and optimize brand position. Show less