Experience

Finest City Improv

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Artistic Director

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  San Diego, CA Finest City Improv is an improvisational theatre offering classes that blend improv with personal and professional growth. Our mission is to improve lives by creating happier and healthier communities using improv comedy. Selected contributions: ● Grew culture of innovation and creativity to foster inclusive leadership and development. ● Drafted six-level curriculum used by dozens of teachers to instruct thousands. ● Grew thriving private social network to drive community… Show more Finest City Improv is an improvisational theatre offering classes that blend improv with personal and professional growth. Our mission is to improve lives by creating happier and healthier communities using improv comedy. Selected contributions: ● Grew culture of innovation and creativity to foster inclusive leadership and development. ● Drafted six-level curriculum used by dozens of teachers to instruct thousands. ● Grew thriving private social network to drive community collaboration. ● Orchestrated online course that helped 85 individuals globally found community schools. ● Authored Relax, We're All Just Making This Stuff Up! to foster self-improvement in others. ● Developed corporate services with raving testimonials from WD-40, Kaiser, and dozens more. ● Produced first LGBTQi Improv Festival nationwide and raised thousands of dollars for LGBTQi youth arts programs over four years. ● Built diverse team of 65+ performers with pride and ownership in expanding community. ● Mentored dozens of new teachers to create inclusive and safe environments, achieve high retention rates, and verify learning outcomes. Show less



Amy Lisewski

• Business & Social Impact Strategist • Information Analyst & Architect

  • 2006 - Present

  Greater San Diego Area I collect, organize, analyze, and communicate critical information for mission-driven organizations improving lives through research, technology, and social services. I combine analytical and technical abilities with communication, leadership, and storytelling skills to enable data and information-driven decisions and communicate social impact.



Vistage Worldwide, Inc.

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 700 & Above Employee

• Leadership and Team Building Speaker

  • Apr 2015 - Mar 2020

  Various, US Vistage is the world's largest comprehensive executive coaching organization for small and midsize businesses. Selected contributions: ● Conducted three-hour workshops to cultivate resilience and confidence in executives. ● Improved leadership's ability to lead team collaboration and ideation. ● 37 speaking engagements with 4.9 out of 5 average feedback rating. Search for program ID 8044



University of San Diego

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Education, Leadership & Reference Librarian (multiple temporary terms)

  • Oct 2003 - Jun 2012

  San Diego, California, United States USD is the youngest private institution among U.S. News & World Report's Top 100 universities nation-wide. Selected contributions: ● Increased student information literacy through workshops targeting graduate students. ● Produced online subject guides and current awareness feeds for education and reform. ● Accelerated research and grant applications for Center for Educational Policy & Law and Mobile Technology Learning Center.



Culture Shock Dance Troupe

• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President Of The Board Of Directors

  • Apr 2009 - May 2011

  Greater San Diego Area Developed 501(c)(3) organization’s first 3-year strategic plan. Created annual budgets and organization’s first case statement to improve resource development. Initiated a “Take 5” program to cultivate relationships with key donors. Developed new earned income sources to expand program management. Instituted qualitative and quantitative measurement of programs to document impacts. Created a scholarship program for youth from low-income families. Recruited new board members and… Show more Developed 501(c)(3) organization’s first 3-year strategic plan. Created annual budgets and organization’s first case statement to improve resource development. Initiated a “Take 5” program to cultivate relationships with key donors. Developed new earned income sources to expand program management. Instituted qualitative and quantitative measurement of programs to document impacts. Created a scholarship program for youth from low-income families. Recruited new board members and improved retention of current members. Implemented a document management and team collaboration portal to improve efficiency. Show less



Diversa

• Mexico
• Financial Services

• Technical Librarian & Information Researcher

  • Oct 2001 - Dec 2006

  San Diego, California, United States Diversa was a fast-growing and innovative industrial biotech company that sold to BASF and Verenium. Selected contributions: ● Advanced key goals by providing accurate and timely scientific and business information. ● Improved information sharing by developing content management and intranet portal. ● Maximized returns on investments by negotiating with publishers and research providers. ● Produced online subject guides and current awareness feeds for education and… Show more Diversa was a fast-growing and innovative industrial biotech company that sold to BASF and Verenium. Selected contributions: ● Advanced key goals by providing accurate and timely scientific and business information. ● Improved information sharing by developing content management and intranet portal. ● Maximized returns on investments by negotiating with publishers and research providers. ● Produced online subject guides and current awareness feeds for education and reform. ● Taught seminars on search techniques, databases, and reference management. ● Researched, acquired, and implemented an integrated library system (Dynix). ● Provided in-depth professional research for business and scientific personnel. ● Managed multiple transitions through corporate reorganizations and sales of units to new companies. Show less



Teach For America

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teacher, New Orleans

  • 1998 - 2000

  New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Teach For America nurtures leaders who commit to expanding opportunity for low-income students, beginning with at least two years teaching in a public school. • Taught middle school special education and first grade. • In my second year, I procured a grant to incorporate kinesthetic learning into the traditional classroom curriculum then initiated team teaching and arts-based education for lower elementary. • Created an after school performing arts program.