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Evanston Made - Founder & Co-Director • Evanston, IL • June 2014 - Present

• Launch community arts initiative to create awareness and appreciation for Evanston’s creatives

• Cultivate community partners (civic & private) like Evanston Art Center, Evanston Arts Council & AnoMalY

• Create board of volunteers to focus on sustaining the initiative and transition to 501c3 status

• Website: evanstonmade.org

 

1100 Florence - Founder & Curator • Evanston, IL • Jan. 2017 - 2024

• Launch live/work space for artists and creatives in former Polish Meat Shop

• Collaborate with artists to raise awareness for Evanston artists by hosting art exhibits, artist talks & pop up shops

• Collaborate with small business owners to host neighborhood walking tours

• Website: 1100florence.com

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The Lisa D Show Podcast - Producer & Host • Evanston, IL • Jan. 2017 - Present

• More than 80 episodes recorded since launch

• Produce and host podcast interviewing Evanston creatives

• Collaborate with organizations to market events & initiatives

• Website: soundcloud.com/lisa-degliantoni

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Hackstudio - Engagement Director • Evanston, IL  • June 2015 - June 2018

• Created excitement and community for experiential learning startup thru events, digital advertising and branding campaigns and experiences for the curious

• Promoted and hosted Open House nights with museum-like exhibit of projects

• Work with staff and attendees to develop individualized content to showcase their experiences at Hackstudio

 

Evanston Magazine - Editor-at-Large • Evanston, IL • May 2016 - Jan. 2018

• Consulted on editorial during launch of city lifestyle publication

• Developed cover and feature story ideas

• Shared magazine story with citizens, small business owners to increase brand awareness on social media

 

Acquirent - Operations Manager • Evanston, IL • Sept. 2013 - May 2015

• Managed onboarding and training for new teammates

• Coordinated and managed internal communications

• Worked with leadership team to cultivate healthy & happy workplace culture

• Collaborated with community organizations to produce company Pancake Friday fundraisers, part of overall workplace wellness development strategy to increase community engagement with staff.

 

Illinois Institute of Technology - Projects Manager • Chicago, IL • Oct. 2011 - Aug. 2013

• Project managed communications deadlines for Fueling Innovation capital campaign across print, digital and promotional collateral

• Collaborated with  creative, alumni, events and development teams to bring communications and events projects in on time and under budget

 

Board Experience

Co-Chair, Evanston Arts Council

Board Member, Young Evanston Artists

Board Member, Art Encounter

                   

Education           

San Diego State University, B.A. in English, 1995