Lucy Fitzgerald
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Experienced and passionate business professional with a strong foundation for leadership roles within dynamic nonprofit environments. Skilled in strategic planning, financial oversight, and operational management to drive growth effectively. Proven ability to lead through collaboration, focus on results, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability, problem-solving skills, and adapting to evolving organizational needs, with a strong commitment to organizational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner
Fitzgerald Dance LLC
09.2008 - Current
- Created and implemented a variety of methods that deepened client engagement in the ballroom dance community, locally and nationwide.
- Developed and executed sales strategies that increased profitability.
- Identified and qualified client needs and successfully negotiated and closed profitable projects, including those with recurring payments of up to $3000 from individual clients.
Co-Owner, Artistic Director
Just Dancing West
12.2013 - 12.2017
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality products and services at price points ranging from $10-$3000.
- Implemented innovative marketing campaigns to expand customer base and increase brand awareness.
- Networked with other businesses and community organizations to increase sales opportunities and contacts.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired new staff members and developed training materials for employees.
Fundraiser, Project Manager, Performer
Dancing With the St. Louis Stars, a benefit for Independence Center of St. Louis
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Partnered with local high-profile C-suite executives in this annual fundraising campaign.
- Led my executive partners to victory six times, breaking organizational fundraising records through integrating performance and fundraising strategies that secured individual and corporate donations ranging from $10-$30,000.
- Collaborated with the Director of Development and participating executives to craft compelling narratives, secure donations, and ensure seamless execution of campaign-related tasks.
- Created choreography, instructed, organized props, edited music, and directed stage blocking.
- Performed public relations duties, including recorded and live interviews, social media items, and photo shoots.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO05-2025
Skills
- Effective written and oral communication
- Sales techniques
- Values-based leadership
- Project planning expertise
- Management of high-value client relationships
- Personalized donor outreach
- Community outreach
- Collaborative problem-solving
- Calendar management
- Financial planning
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Awards
Rose Lyn Zanville Award, Lindenwood University Honors / 2024
For excellence in leadership and character in the field of international and global studies.
6-Time Dancing With the St. Louis Stars Champion / 2011-13, 2015-17
A benefit for Independence Center of St. Louis.
Timeline
Co-Owner, Artistic Director
Just Dancing West
12.2013 - 12.2017
Fundraiser, Project Manager, Performer
Dancing With the St. Louis Stars, a benefit for Independence Center of St. Louis
01.2010 - 01.2017
Co-Owner
Fitzgerald Dance LLC
09.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Lindenwood University
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