Heidi Schiller

Heidi Schiller

Managing Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Director at Oxford Community Arts Center | Rotary District Governor 2025-26

  • Education

    • University of Hawaii at Manoa

      1992 - 1995
      Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Directing
    • University of West Florida

      1987 - 1989
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Theatre
  • Experience

    • Pensacola Little Theatre

      Oct 1998 - May 2005
      Managing Director

      Managed cultural arts center and community theatre, working alongside the PCC Executive Director and PLT Artistic Director. Served on the PLT Artistic Committee, contributing to the artistic mission and directing one Main Stage show each season.

    • Pensacola State College

      Sept 2000 - May 2005
      Adjunct Instructor - Music and Theatre Department

      Lecture course examining the major forms of Western drama from the point of view of both the audience and those who create the art form.

    • City of Fairfield, Ohio

      Dec 2005 - Nov 2019
      • Arts & Hospitality Superintendent

        Apr 2019 - Nov 2019
      • Arts & Programs Manager

        Apr 2012 - Apr 2019
      • Community Arts Center Manager

        Dec 2005 - Apr 2012
    • Schiller Creative LLC

      Dec 2019 - Jan 2021
      Freelance Writer

      I dedicated my free website, LifeonTheBoards.com, to connecting community theatre actors in the Greater Cincinnati area with their local theater. It contains audition listings, local theater information, and tips & tricks in the art of auditioning.

    • MUSE, Cincinnati's Women's Choir

      May 2020 - Aug 2022
      Grants Manager

      MUSE Cincinnati’s Women’s Choir is an inclusive community chorus dedicated to the ideal of music that builds common interest, speaks through a feminist voice, and inspires social change. Independent contractor position and leader in overall grant efforts: research, writing, implementation, compliance, and reporting.

    • Oxford Community Arts Center

      Jan 2021 - now
      Executive Director

      The Executive Director is the key management leader for the organization. Responsible for planning, organization, and direction of the organization's operations and programs, they will oversee every aspect of every facet of the organization, including administration of financial affairs, strategic planning, grant writing, donor development and recognition, design and evolution of existing and new programs, liaison with partner organizations and the community, and manage team members, interns and volunteers. Show less

    • Rotary District 6670

      Jul 2023 - now
      Rotary District Governor 2025-26

      Currently serving as District Governor Elect, 2024-25

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • LeanOhio Boot Camp

      Cincinnati State
      Mar 2016
    • Professional Certificate in Arts Management

      University of Massachusetts Amherst
      May 2009
    • Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP)

      National Recreation and Park Association
      Jan 2014
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Heidi Schiller
      2012 Rotarian of the Year Fairfield Rotary Club Jun 2012
    • Awarded to Heidi Schiller
      ACT Cincinnati Orchid Awards (Fairfield Footlighters) ACT Cincinnati Jun 2010 Excellence in Direction: "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" - 2017, "Nunsense" - 2016, "Lend Me a Tenor" - 2015, "Driving Miss Daisy" - 2013, "I Hate Hamlet" - 2010Excellence in Acting: "Odd Couple: Female Version" - 2012, "Parallel Lives" - 2011
    • Awarded to Heidi Schiller
      OCTA Awards (Fairfield Footlighters) Ohio Community Theatre Association: OCTA Jun 2010 Website: Outstanding in Content, Design, Functionality and Excellence in Overall Website, Professionalism and Effectiveness - 2016Excerpt Award: Merit in Direction for "Lend Me a Tenor" - 2015Excerpt Award: Excellence in Direction for "I Hate Hamlet" - 2010
    • Awarded to Heidi Schiller
      Quarterly STAR Award City of Fairfield Mar 2008 A STAR Award (Service, Teamwork, Above, Reliable) was given each quarter to recognize contributions by City of Fairfield employees to the community. Awarded in recognition of service as an adjudicator for the Fairfield Senior High School One-Act Festival.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Active Member of Oxford Rotary

      Issued by Rotary Club on Jan 2006
      Rotary ClubAssociated with Heidi Schiller