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Lizbeth Vélez

Lizbeth Vélez

Producer, Decorator, Educator, Writer
San Juan,MA

Summary

Dynamic multi-lingual professional with a proven track record in the entertainment and cultural sectors. Years of experience in strategic planning and community coordination. Expert in materials sourcing and relationship building. Successfully managed large-scale projects, ensuring fiscal responsibility while fostering collaborative environments.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Art Department Buyer

Entertainment Partners Puerto Rico
03.2017 - Current
  • Purchase decoration elements according to the production design, and style as specified by the Set Decorator and according to the script.
  • Build long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborate with other film departments.
  • Maintain complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.

Executive Director

Parque Villa Segura, Fundación MAPFRE
02.2010 - 02.2017


  • Design the road's safety park Villa Segura's educational program.
  • Develop the Park's infrastructure according to budget.
  • Design the Park's protocol.
  • Work with the board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Oversee financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the Park.
  • Train the educational professionals in charge of working with the public.
  • Manage a diverse team, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.

Performing Art's Producer

Teatro Y Conciertos Luna Nueva
07.2004 - Current
  • Developed production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production.
  • Identified funding and wrote grants to cover production costs.
  • Developed project budgets and managed productions.
  • Designed stage sets.
  • Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management.
  • Orchestrated license agreements and contracts.

Culture Coordinator

Oficina De Comunidades Especiales
02.2002 - 09.2009
  • Community liaison to identify cultural and artistic opportunities that needed the support of our office.
  • Developed yearly calendar of tour performances and workshops for underrepresented communities throughout the Island.
  • Reported regularly to the General Coordinator of the Agency on project budget, progress, and challenges.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings with the staff to work in coordination.
  • Created a leadership program, using different performance workshops, for teenagers interested in working for their communities.

Executive Director

Centro Taller De Artes Populares
02.2000 - 12.2001
  • Supervised a team of performing arts teachers and staff.
  • Developed an outreach program to enroll students from underserved communities.
  • Worked closely with the staff of teachers in defining their syllabus goals.
  • Created the "Noche de Maestros" at the beginning of each semester, an event for the enrolled students featured by the teachers of the center.
  • Oversaw the production details for the yearly performance event of our students.

Program Coordinator

Museo Del Niño De Puerto Rico
01.1995 - 12.1999
  • Coordinated the events calendar, including workshops, performances and fundraisers.
  • Developed ideas to attract potential sponsors.
  • Designed hands on exhibitions for children, on a variety of topics from health through finance literacy.
  • Created the successful storytelling series "Cuéntamelo Otra Vez", and produced two CD's narrated by Puerto Rican entertainers.
  • Designed and published its monthly newsletter.
  • Oversaw the member's program.
  • Supervised and supported the volunteer's program "Programa de Jóvenes Facilitadores"


Education

Bachelor of Arts - History of Art

Universidad De Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
05-1993

Skills

  • Bilingual (Spanish and English)
  • Writer (fiction)
  • Grant writer
  • Multi-tasker
  • Relationship building
  • Materials sourcing

Writing Residencies

2018 Vermont Studio Center / Johnson, VT

2019 Djerassi Residence Artists Program / Palo Alto, CA

Timeline

Art Department Buyer

Entertainment Partners Puerto Rico
03.2017 - Current

Executive Director

Parque Villa Segura, Fundación MAPFRE
02.2010 - 02.2017

Performing Art's Producer

Teatro Y Conciertos Luna Nueva
07.2004 - Current

Culture Coordinator

Oficina De Comunidades Especiales
02.2002 - 09.2009

Executive Director

Centro Taller De Artes Populares
02.2000 - 12.2001

Program Coordinator

Museo Del Niño De Puerto Rico
01.1995 - 12.1999

Bachelor of Arts - History of Art

Universidad De Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus

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