Lisa Blue

Experience

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  Self-employed

  Jan 1989 - Jan 2024

  Ice Skating Instructor Various Locations

  Over 20 years coaching experience * U.S. Figure Skating Level A Instructor * Student Achievements include Gold Medals in Free Skating and Moves in the Field * Regional, Sectional, National Collegiate Championship Competitors, National Solo Dance Competitors and National Excel Festival Competitors Mennen Sports Arena, November 2020 – Present • Morristown, NJJersey Shore Arena, September 2016 – January 2021 • Wall Township, NJWollman Rink, October 2007 – April 2015 • New York City, NYSkylands Ice World, June 2012 - June 2013 • Stockholm, NJIce House, March 2002 - June 2012 • Hackensack, NJWissahickon Skating Club, 2000-2001 • Philadelphia, PAPenn State University, 1992-1997 • State College, PAMt. Lebanon Ice Arena, 1989-1991 • Mt. Lebanon, PA Show less

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  Various Companies

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2002

  Work Experience prior to September 2002

  Marketing Consultant, Beyond BooksNovember 2001 - September 2002 • Conshohocken, PA (Remote-Hoboken, NJ)Account Manager, Internet Sales, VerticalNetJune 2000 - August 2001• Horsham, PAMedia Relations Assistant, FOX Sports (20th Century FOX)January 1999 - June 2000 • New York City, NYPublicist, The Official All Star Cafe, Planet Hollywood International Inc. August 1997 - December 1999 • New York City, NYAssistant to EVP of Marketing, Planet Hollywood International Inc.June 1996 - August 1997 • New York City, NYIntern to Assistant EVP of Marketing, Planet Hollywood IncJune 1995 - September 1995 • New York City, NY Show less

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  Figure Skating in Harlem, Inc.

  Jul 2013 - Jan 2016

  Director of Skating

  - Plan and execute annual events – Winter Skating Party (800 person event), Ice Show (165 skaters/24 numbers) and special appearances at Times Square, Lincoln Center, Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Station and Bryant Park- Identify and approach potential sponsors and engage local community involvement in special eventsRecruit, hire and train new skating instructors and volunteers- Oversee teaching in accordance with professional standards- Work with Director of Program and Operations in maintaining and enhancing efforts of the entire department by developing new ideas, strategies and/or systems- Manage three Synchronized Skating Teams- Formed and oversaw implementation of Harlem FSC- Helped write and implement the first STEM curriculum Show less

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  U.S. Figure Skating

  Jan 2016 - Oct 2020

  - Ensure program compliance of East Coast (over 400 from Maine to Florida) - Creation and implementation of strategic plan targeting underperforming programs (over 10% individual membership increase)- Identify and executing promotional event opportunities within untapped markets including strategic partnerships with NHL teams (executed events with Flyers, Penguins, Panthers, Devils, Capitals)- Presenter at U.S. Figure Skating Governing Council, North American Rink Conference, Professional Skaters Association Seminars, Learn to Skate USA workshops and seminars- Plan and Execute SkateFests at various venues including the Battery Atlanta, Wrigley Field, Titletown USA, Wollman Rink and Bryant Park - Analysis of membership data for all Learn to Skate USA programs (over 1,000 nationwide) Show less

  • Business Development Manager, Learn to Skate USA

    Jan 2020 - Oct 2020

  • Business Development Specialist, Learn to Skate USA

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2020
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  Magic Ice USA

  Nov 2016 - Jan 2017

  Assistant Manager, Winter Wonderland in Van Saun Park

  Recruit, hire and train staff including skating instructors, skate rental employees, skate guards and cashiers - Create and implement on-ice programming - Work directly with General Manager in maintaining and enhancing the efforts of Magic Ice USA by developing ideas, strategies and/or systems to increase revenue - Assist in ice maintenance, skate rental and venue maintenance

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  Morris County Park Commission

  Nov 2020 - Sept 2024

  Director of Skating

  - Built and developed Learn to Skate program, post Covid from zero skaters to the largest Learn to Skate USA program in NJ, 6th on the East Coast and 14th in the country, with revenue generated of over $600k.- Develop, execute, implement, and adhere to the annual budget, marketing, and operational plan for Skating School, Admissions, and Figure Skating, Hockey, Speed Skating programming - Create new programming based on the growing grassroots Learn to Skate program for retention of the customer base and to serve the Morristown community (examples: Aspire, LTS Speed, LTS Specialty Camps and Clinics) - Grew new social media platform from inception, included planning, creation and posting of weekly Facebook and Instagram posts to reach more customers and engage community - Digital media creation and implementation within the facility - Ensure Morrisparks.net information is current and accurate - Prepare and submit data reports and special projects assigned by Director of Recreation/Visitor Services and General Manager - Schedule, maintain, update and archive records in POS system - Recruit, hire, train, develop, and evaluate Skating School Instructors, Guest Coaches, Visiting Coaches and Junior Instructors/Mentors- Staff group classes, camps, clinics and special events to maintain a safe learning environment for all skaters - Ensure instructor and program compliance with U.S. Figure Skating, Learn to Skate USA, Safe Sport and NCIS- Submit bi-weekly instructors' payment schedule to Finance - Implement and direct Annual Holiday Ice Show and Annual Spring Show- Administer Park Commission Policies & Procedures within the scope of his or her authority and ensure compliance with P.E.O.S.H.A. requirements and with Right-to-Know requirements within Mennen Sports Arena Show less

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  Power Core Studio

  Sept 2024 - now

  General Manager