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Cheri Jamison is an Arts and Nonprofit Management Professional with more than 10 years of experience in strategic planning, streamlining operations, and community outreach. Her strengths include innovation, organization, and problem-solving.
Cheri is an accomplished servant leader and brand ambassador with exemplary written and verbal skills demonstrated in her communications, presentation, and relationship-building. As a Renaissance woman with a diverse skill-set, Cheri is known for her ability to spearhead new initiatives and bring visionary projects to life.
Cheri began her career in Los Angeles when she was recruited by the president of a nonprofit to create their Human Resources department. She joined Cadenza Artists, a music agency start-up, as an artist advocate and was promoted multiple times to more senior roles, including Vice President of Operations on the executive team. After pitching an idea for a Performing Arts/Events Center at Unity World Headquarters to the CEO, Cheri was hired as the Outreach Program Manager where she oversaw partnerships and events for five years. During that time, she was also part of the advisory board of the Arts Council of Johnson County.
Significant accomplishments include:
Cheri holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Santa Monica, where her thesis focused on helping performers overcome stage fright and develop other skills for peak performance. Cheri also graduated from the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, magna cum laude, with her Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance. She has completed professional development programs in sales, copywriting, public speaking, image consulting, instructional design and human resource management. Additionally, Cheri participated in several workshops on inclusion, diversity, equity and acceptance (I.D.E.A.).
Cheri is a passionate advocate for the arts and still finds great joy in singing. She is a lifelong learner focused on personal development while having fun enjoying music, travel, and creative writing. Cheri leads a healthy, balanced lifestyle and loves hiking to waterfalls with her husband.
Cheri is an accomplished servant leader and brand ambassador with exemplary written and verbal skills demonstrated in her communications, presentation, and relationship-building. As a Renaissance woman with a diverse skill-set, Cheri is known for her ability to spearhead new initiatives and bring visionary projects to life.
Cheri began her career in Los Angeles when she was recruited by the president of a nonprofit to create their Human Resources department. She joined Cadenza Artists, a music agency start-up, as an artist advocate and was promoted multiple times to more senior roles, including Vice President of Operations on the executive team. After pitching an idea for a Performing Arts/Events Center at Unity World Headquarters to the CEO, Cheri was hired as the Outreach Program Manager where she oversaw partnerships and events for five years. During that time, she was also part of the advisory board of the Arts Council of Johnson County.
Significant accomplishments include:
- Spearheaded business operations overhaul that resulted in doubling sales contracts within one year and saved the company $100,000 in outside costs, while significantly increasing customer satisfaction.
- Achieved a 3,333% growth-rate of a vital outreach program in less than four years, which increased donor funding and fulfilled the CEO’s vision.
- Oversaw planning for a fundraising event that raised $113,000 in one night – a 400% increase from the previous year’s event, and more money than the previous eight years combined – all with less stress on the Director of Development and CEO.
- Managed a fully-remote team of nine people in a high-growth start-up environment, with a focus on training, team-building, and culture. Under her leadership, the booking team exceeded goals, improved client relationships, and the organization avoided staff turnover.
- Created marketing collateral for clients, i.e. copywriting, graphics, and websites for more effective sales.
- Implemented Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D.E.I.) efforts that resulted in an event with the single biggest turnout in the desired target market. The organization met its growth targets, developed new revenue sources and improved its image as a welcoming, progressive community.
Cheri holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Santa Monica, where her thesis focused on helping performers overcome stage fright and develop other skills for peak performance. Cheri also graduated from the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, magna cum laude, with her Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance. She has completed professional development programs in sales, copywriting, public speaking, image consulting, instructional design and human resource management. Additionally, Cheri participated in several workshops on inclusion, diversity, equity and acceptance (I.D.E.A.).
Cheri is a passionate advocate for the arts and still finds great joy in singing. She is a lifelong learner focused on personal development while having fun enjoying music, travel, and creative writing. Cheri leads a healthy, balanced lifestyle and loves hiking to waterfalls with her husband.