Michelle J. LeFort (she/her)
Operations Manager at Exceptional Women Alliance- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Storytelling for Nonprofits
CanvaJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Licensed Esthetician
State of California Department of Consumer AffairsOct, 1995- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Exceptional Women Alliance
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Oct 2019 - Present
EWA is a non-profit 501c3 public benefit foundation whose mission is to change lives, one woman at a time, through a proven professional and personal executive development mentoring system. At EWA we identify exceptional, high level, high potential women from multiple industries, develop and mentor them with customized guidance and executive coaching to propel them to sustainable success - they are our Exceptional Women Awardees EWA is the #1 Executive Mentoring Collaborative For Women EWA is a non-profit 501c3 public benefit foundation whose mission is to change lives, one woman at a time, through a proven professional and personal executive development mentoring system. At EWA we identify exceptional, high level, high potential women from multiple industries, develop and mentor them with customized guidance and executive coaching to propel them to sustainable success - they are our Exceptional Women Awardees EWA is the #1 Executive Mentoring Collaborative For Women
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Brain Zoo Studios
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United States
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Animation and Post-production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Organizational and Leadership Development Consultant
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Sep 2017 - Present
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People and Culture Business Partner
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Jan 2015 - Aug 2017
• Provide strategic, tactical, and operational support, thought partnership, and coaching to leaders in all People aspects• Proactive in identifying People issues and trends within the business and partnered with key stakeholders to formulate and implement solutions in order to align People strategy with business goals.• Responsible for leading the vision and culture within a multicultural, and creative environment that supports individual and team growth, cultivates a positive working environment and inspires a productive culture. Show less
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Business Development and Marketing
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
Business Development and Marketing for Brain Zoo Studios, an Emmy Award winning CG animation studio specializing in both stylized and photo realistic animation and visual effects. Brain Zoo Studios produces animated feature films,episodics, commercials,video game cinematics & trailers,motion & facial capture, live action production, location based/special venue entertainment, motion graphics, print, editorial, story & script development, original & digital content, logo design & animation, mobile, casual & social games, and other cutting edge new media.In addition to producing our own award winning IP's, Brain Zoo's clients include Disney, Marvel, Mattel, Activision, Blizzard, Electronic Arts, Amazon, Warner Brothers, Sony, Microsoft, Lucas Arts, LEGO, THQ, Square Enix, Spin Master, Hasbro and more. Show less
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University of California, Berkeley
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Student Instructor
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Sep 2018 - May 2019
• Created the curriculum for a 2-unit class on Sociology of Aging & the Life Course • Worked with faculty sponsor to design lesson plans and obtain approval to teach the course as an undergraduate • Managed classes of 15+ university students, facilitated and led group discussions between students on varying topics from inequality in aging, social diversity and aging, and demography and cross-cultural perspectives on aging. • Collaborated throughout weekly and monthly meetings with university faculty, co-facilitators and administration to create external events such as film screening of Elder Life His/Her Story Project and Bears for Elder Welfare Walk Show less
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MICHELLE BEVERLY HILLS, INC
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United States
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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Aesthetician/Skin Care Specialist
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Oct 2011 - Dec 2013
Highly sought after provider of luxury and therapeutic facials, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, chemical peels, micro-needling services, along with a full array of body treatments for a high profile clientele base of professionals in the entertainment, financial, legal, and medical industries. Highly sought after provider of luxury and therapeutic facials, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, chemical peels, micro-needling services, along with a full array of body treatments for a high profile clientele base of professionals in the entertainment, financial, legal, and medical industries.
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Sanctuary Studio Aesthetics
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Orange County, California
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Owner/Aesthetician
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Sep 1998 - Aug 2011
An award winning and in demand provider in the beauty and wellness industry. Extensive experience in all aspects of skincare as well as sales, marketing, and business development as it pertains to the beauty/wellness industry. Proven sales skills and superb client care as evidenced by the development of long term client relationships. An award winning and in demand provider in the beauty and wellness industry. Extensive experience in all aspects of skincare as well as sales, marketing, and business development as it pertains to the beauty/wellness industry. Proven sales skills and superb client care as evidenced by the development of long term client relationships.
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Education
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University of Southern California
Master of Social Work - MSW -
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology -
USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
Certificate, Fundamentals of Gerontology -
Freie Universität Berlin
International Summer School