Heather Closson
Vice President of Community Engagement at Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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J. Michael McAfee
I could not recommend Heather highly enough. In the day to day thick-of-it, she stands out as a bright vibrant voice that cuts through the foggy heads that can pervade the issues of the day. 'Always bringing fresh new ideas that have enhanced my outreach into the community and strengthened my programs' outcomes, she is a wonderfully creative and proactive professional. Your projects need her laser focus, her experience, and her creativity; your life needs her synergistic mindset, her connection to your community, and her ability to give you full-on belly laughs from her uncanny wit. In summation, I refer you to my first sentence.
Andrea Colley
Heather is an awesome person to work with! Not only is she talented at what she does, but she’s also kind and willing to help out whenever somebody needs it. She is knowledgeable about the grant system and is always willing to learn more.
J. Michael McAfee
I could not recommend Heather highly enough. In the day to day thick-of-it, she stands out as a bright vibrant voice that cuts through the foggy heads that can pervade the issues of the day. 'Always bringing fresh new ideas that have enhanced my outreach into the community and strengthened my programs' outcomes, she is a wonderfully creative and proactive professional. Your projects need her laser focus, her experience, and her creativity; your life needs her synergistic mindset, her connection to your community, and her ability to give you full-on belly laughs from her uncanny wit. In summation, I refer you to my first sentence.
Andrea Colley
Heather is an awesome person to work with! Not only is she talented at what she does, but she’s also kind and willing to help out whenever somebody needs it. She is knowledgeable about the grant system and is always willing to learn more.
J. Michael McAfee
I could not recommend Heather highly enough. In the day to day thick-of-it, she stands out as a bright vibrant voice that cuts through the foggy heads that can pervade the issues of the day. 'Always bringing fresh new ideas that have enhanced my outreach into the community and strengthened my programs' outcomes, she is a wonderfully creative and proactive professional. Your projects need her laser focus, her experience, and her creativity; your life needs her synergistic mindset, her connection to your community, and her ability to give you full-on belly laughs from her uncanny wit. In summation, I refer you to my first sentence.
Andrea Colley
Heather is an awesome person to work with! Not only is she talented at what she does, but she’s also kind and willing to help out whenever somebody needs it. She is knowledgeable about the grant system and is always willing to learn more.
J. Michael McAfee
I could not recommend Heather highly enough. In the day to day thick-of-it, she stands out as a bright vibrant voice that cuts through the foggy heads that can pervade the issues of the day. 'Always bringing fresh new ideas that have enhanced my outreach into the community and strengthened my programs' outcomes, she is a wonderfully creative and proactive professional. Your projects need her laser focus, her experience, and her creativity; your life needs her synergistic mindset, her connection to your community, and her ability to give you full-on belly laughs from her uncanny wit. In summation, I refer you to my first sentence.
Andrea Colley
Heather is an awesome person to work with! Not only is she talented at what she does, but she’s also kind and willing to help out whenever somebody needs it. She is knowledgeable about the grant system and is always willing to learn more.
Experience
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Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne, Inc.
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Community Engagement
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Instructor
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Sep 2014 - Present
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Outreach & Technical Director
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Jan 2015 - Aug 2016
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Outreach/Education
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Sep 2014 - Jan 2015
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Performing Arts Educator
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2011 - Present
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Freelance Choreographer
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2005 - Present
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3Rivers Federal Credit Union
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United States
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Banking
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200 - 300 Employee
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Community Engagement Coordinator
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Sep 2022 - Feb 2023
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Community Engagement Specialist
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Jun 2021 - Sep 2022
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Ratio Dance
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Auburn, Indiana
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Dance Instructor/Choreographer
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Aug 2017 - Jun 2021
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Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne, Inc.
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Grants and Programs
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Sep 2020 - May 2021
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Grant and Program Manager
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Sep 2018 - Sep 2020
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Science Central
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Coordinator
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2018
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Fort Wayne Dance Collective
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interim Coordinator
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
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Sweet Hospitality Group
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Bartender
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Oct 2016 - May 2017
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New 42
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Studio Operations Apprentice
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
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Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Management Apprentice
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Apr 2014 - Sep 2014
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Fort Wayne Community Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Substitute Teacher
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Nov 2013 - Apr 2014
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Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Intern
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
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Muncie Civic Theatre
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Grant Writing Intern
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Jan 2013 - May 2013
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Education
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2009 - 2013
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Dance Performance, Minor in Technical Theatre -
2016 - 2017
University of Saint Francis
Master’s Degree, Organizational Leadership, Nonprofit Organization Concentration -
2008 - 2009
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW)
N/A, General Studies, Theatre, Dance
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