Lena Galperina
Experiential Producer at Cosm- Claim this Profile
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Covid-19 Compliance Officer
Health Education ServicesJan, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Cosm
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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100 - 200 Employee
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Experiential Producer
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Jan 2022 - Present
Cosm is a global technology company that builds end-to-end solutions for immersive experiences. Cosm provides a full-stack experience solution including the physical design, engineering, and manufacturing, as well as the software, display engine and content needs to deliver immersive experiences at scale. Our technology enables people to experience entertainment in a new way, across three primary markets; Sports and Entertainment, Science and Education, and Parks and Attractions. Cosm is a global technology company that builds end-to-end solutions for immersive experiences. Cosm provides a full-stack experience solution including the physical design, engineering, and manufacturing, as well as the software, display engine and content needs to deliver immersive experiences at scale. Our technology enables people to experience entertainment in a new way, across three primary markets; Sports and Entertainment, Science and Education, and Parks and Attractions.
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ARTECHOUSE
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Visitor Experience Director (People & Community)
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Jun 2017 - Dec 2021
-Acts as spokesperson and ambassador for ARTECHOUSE in person as well as in interviews for print and media, including live TV segments; gives tours to VIP guests -Acts as community liaison and builds bridges between mission and the external community locally and globally -Organizes and leads artist talks and Q&A sessions for the ARTECHOUSE public and staff in person and digitally, including hosting Instagram Live with up to 25,000 viewers -Interacts with visitors at ARTECHOUSE to ensure the best experience and connection to the art; oversees creation of interpretive materials and in-gallery content -Works with digital department to produce documentaries and other informational content, including conducting interviews and speaking on the subject -Stewards team culture and conducts team training sessions -Manages membership program, including communicating with members -Manages the education and visitor experience initiatives at ARTECHOUSE, including internal and external content creation and special events Visitor Experience Director June 2017-2021 -Directed visitor experience teams across national footprint for ARTECHOUSE, including hiring, on-boarding, and supervising Representatives and Coordinators (40+ employees) -Acted as on-site manager of Albuquerque and DC ARTECHOUSE location, including: facilities management, day to day operation, staff, community relations Show less
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Halcyon
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advancement & Membership Manager
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Jan 2016 - May 2017
-Developed and managed relationships with Halcyon donors, patrons and visitors -Facilitated performances and special events at Halcyon (50-150 guests), S&R Washington Awards Gala and inaugural Halcyon Awards Gala (350-450 people); handled special guests and communicated with ticket buyers and sponsors -Coordinated and managed preparation of the Halcyon annual report; prepared branded materials; corresponded with Honorary Board -Restructured sponsorship and membership levels at Halcyon to better match constituency; built donor relations and solicited contributions; planned and executed annual appeal campaign; worked on capital campaign for Halcyon Arts Lab; grant writing; managed day to day fundraising operations -Researched new donor database for Halcyon; managed early stage conversion -Evaluated artist applications for the Washington Award at S&R Foundation (Halcyon was formerly known as S&R Foundation) Show less
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Art Soiree
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Entertainment
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Artist Coordinator
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Sep 2013 - Feb 2016
-Provided event support for Art Soiree at weekly and annual art exhibitions, concerts, festivals and special events (attendance ranging from 100 to 11,000 per event), including Fine Art Series, Fete de la Musique and Art All Night -Managed application process and artist relationships at Art Soiree -Provided event support for Art Soiree at weekly and annual art exhibitions, concerts, festivals and special events (attendance ranging from 100 to 11,000 per event), including Fine Art Series, Fete de la Musique and Art All Night -Managed application process and artist relationships at Art Soiree
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Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Foundation Coordinator
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Mar 2011 - Dec 2015
-Managed an international fellowship that brings researchers from developing countries to the Annual Meeting an pairs them with mentors -Headed the conversion of current and past donor data from Donor Perfect to netForum -Planned and worked at annual fundraising and networking events such as luncheons (280-340 people), galas (240-380 people), investors seminars (100-150 people), and silent auctions (open to 12,000 people) -Acted as liaison with the Board of Governors and 5 committees -Processed all donations, maintain 1200+ constituent records, send out donor acknowledgements -Ensured that all financial records are in order and compile financial reports -Worked on the production of invitations, forms, marketing pieces, programs and newsletters -Managed, updated, and contributed to ARVO Foundation website content (worked on the ARVO Foundation for Eye Research team) Show less
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Smithsonian Institution
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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700 & Above Employee
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Interprative Guide
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Sep 2009 - Dec 2009
-Participated in a five week training program learning about artist Anne Truitt and museum education techniques at the Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden -Served as Interpretive Guide interacting with 10-40 visitors daily -Conducted research on the artist -Participated in a five week training program learning about artist Anne Truitt and museum education techniques at the Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden -Served as Interpretive Guide interacting with 10-40 visitors daily -Conducted research on the artist
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Gallery Assistant
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Feb 2009 - Apr 2009
-Transferred and organized information about clients, contacts, artists and works of art owned by gallery from Excel to new custom database; reorganized paperwork and documents in storage folders; greeted guests daily -Transferred and organized information about clients, contacts, artists and works of art owned by gallery from Excel to new custom database; reorganized paperwork and documents in storage folders; greeted guests daily
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Education
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2012 - 2014
George Mason University
Master's degree, Arts Management -
2006 - 2010
American University
Bachelor of Arts, Double: Art History and International Relations -
2002 - 2006
Buffalo Grove High School
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