Teri Guerrisi has over 25 years of experience in arts administration and event planning. She served as the Director of the Live at Rose Lehrman Artist Series, where she increased attendance, improved marketing, created sponsorship programs, and managed facility renovations. Prior to that, she worked in television news reporting and hosting. She seeks a new administrative or management position in an arts-focused organization.

1. Teri Guerrisi
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7020 Brookdale Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17111 tguerrisi@gmail.com (717) 580-0915
Profile: Award-winning Arts Administrator with demonstrated and varied skill set in
program/event planning, arts marketing/promotions, fundraising/development and
facility management. Passionate leader and advocate for arts and arts education
Objective: To secure an administrative/management position in a dynamic, creative
and arts-focused organization
Relevant Experience/Work History:
Director, Live at Rose Lehrman Artist Series, Harrisburg Area Community
College (January 1989 – June 2015)
Responsible for researching, contracting, coordinating, marketing, promoting,
fundraising and implementing the professional “Live at Rose Lehrman” artist
series presented in the Rose Lehrman Arts Center. Oversaw total theatre
operations, including internal and external use, maintenance and scheduling of
380-seat proscenium theatre and 140-seat black box theatre. Acted as arts
leadership liaison to the community (nonprofits, businesses and educational
organizations)
Accomplishments:
 Increased event attendance from 40% capacity to 80% capacity
 Improved all marketing efforts, including the creation of the brand identity,
“Live at Rose Lehrman,” increased visibility in radio and television
marketing and developed use of social media to increase ticket sales
 Created Live at Rose Lehrman sponsorship program generating $50,000 of
additional annual revenue
 Increased grant and foundation support revenue resulting in an average
$20,000 of additional annual revenue
 Created Live at Rose Lehrman “Friends” individual donor program
producing $10,000 of additional annual revenue
 Managed numerous special events, including fundraisers, anniversaries of the
arts center and community arts celebrations
 Launched niche programming and developed audience for dance
presentations
 Managed and implemented 5-year, phased-in $350,000 interior renovation of
Auditorium Theatre (1993 – 1998)
 Adjunct instructor: Arts Management Internship, Humanities and Theatre
Previous Professional Experience:
Reporter/Producer/Fill-in Anchor, WHP TV – Harrisburg, PA (1984 – 1989)
Host/Producer, WHTM TV 27 – Harrisburg, PA (1983 – 1984)
Director, Community Relations/News Anchor, WKBO Radio AM (1982 – 1983)

2. Recognition:
Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts in the Capitol Region, (Arts Award
for Rose Lehrman Arts Center and Live at Rose Lehrman Artist Series) – 2012
Capital Area School for the Arts Education Award – 2010
Standing Ovation Award, HACC – 2008
Women Who Care Award – Open Stage – 2003
“Top Cultural Series” – Harrisburg Patriot-News - 2002
Graduate, Leadership Harrisburg – 1991
Winner: AP Awards, UPI Awards – 1985, 1986
Office Proficiencies:
Word, Excel, Vendini ticketing software, Banner budgeting software, Workzone
project management software, Halogen performance review software
Education:
Master of Arts, Humanities, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg – 1982
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre/Communications, Susquehanna University – 1980
Professional Affiliations:
Member, Educational Council, Gamut Theatre
Member, Arts Award Selection Committee, Theatre Harrisburg
Advisory Board member, Penn State Harrisburg, Humanities
Member and Educational Committee member, PA Presenters