Elizabeth Lenzen

Experience

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  Association for Music in International Schools

  Jan 2003 - Jun 2019

  Festival associate

  • Festival associate, music educator, jury member, workshop leader, presenter, and host.

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  ICS Inter-Community School Zurich

  Aug 2003 - Jul 2010

  Head Of Music

  • Leading the team by achieving results of high standards in dynamic, changing environments, and maintaining flexibility.• Responsible for the Department’s budget, as well as cost and analysis research.• Coordination with various departments and divisions.• Workshop leader• Implementing the vision of the school while maintaining an academic, yet enjoyable collaborative environment.

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  Schwung Vokalensemble and Jugendstimmen Zürich

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2020

  Artistic Director

  • Creator and founder of cultural organisations.• Concept to organisation, budget analysis, promotion, generation and publication of advertisements, and follow-up analysis.• Achieving results of high standards.• Collaborative and decision-making with the Board of Directors.

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  Zurich International School

  Aug 2010 - Jun 2020

  Faculty

  • Leading the implementation of the school’s vision while maintaining an academic yet enjoyable and collaborative environment. Responsible for cost and analysis research to optimize success. Coordination with various departments and divisions. Workshop moderator.• Achieving results of high standards in dynamic, changing environments, maintaining flexibility, and ability to readjust ideas and concepts as needed by the circumstance.• Representing the school at various local and international events.• Quick implementation of new technologies. Show less

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  The American Drama Group Europe

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  Education and Public Relations Consultant

  • Coordination of the business and educational strategies.• Mediation between the theatre ensemble and Swiss/International schools regarding pedagogical and business strategies.

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  The Theatre Arts Collaborative

  Nov 2014 - Jan 2020

  Co-Founder

  • Co-Founder of cultural organisation.• Concept to organization, promotion, and follow-up analysis• Collaborative and decision-making work with the board of directors

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  Self- Employed

  May 2019 - Dec 2022

  Performance-based Consultant and Workshop Leader

  • Organising and teaching workshops with a performance and presentation-based approach.

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  ICS Inter-Community School Zurich

  Aug 2022 - now

  Engagement team manager. Organisation elevation. Thought partner. Expertise in department connecting, relationship forming, presentation, organisation, event planning and executing. Development and implementation of strategies. Making the business shine.• Project reporting, with a focus on engagement strategies• Lead and oversee various engagement presentations in the local and wider community• Determining key performance indicators and measuring team performance• Regional and international organisation connections• Leadership strategies• Sparring partner Show less • Supporting the Head of School, Executives, and Board of Trustees in their roles.• Project reporting, with a focus on interdepartmental communication.• Oversee various aspects of managing the schedule and logistics for the Head of School, including presentations, interactions with colleagues, the local and wider community, and scheduling.• Determining key performance indicators and how to measure team performance.• Administrative associate team manager.• Ensure and drive follow up on key deliverables and action points.• Connect the School with regional organisations by communicating directly with external parties on behalf of the School.• Leadership while working with various stakeholders, and processing information efficiently.• Sparring partner for the Head of School and Executive.• Representing the Executives in line with the school's leadership values, occasionally providing strategic counsel. Show less

  • Engagement Manager

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Executive Assistant to the Head of School and Board of Trustees Liaison

    Aug 2022 - Sept 2023