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Cheri Jamison is a Management Consultant specializing in Arts & Culture with more than 13 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 an active, 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.
- Drove pilot program participation from 18 to over 600 participants in less than four years, marking an exceptional 3,333% growth-rate. This program significantly boosted donor funding and partner engagement, directly aligning with the CEO’s strategic vision and objectives.
- Oversaw fundraising gala that generated an impressive 400% increase from the previous year and surpassed eight years of cumulative fundraising efforts for the client.
- Pioneered development of an organizational budget and financial tracking dashboard, empowering client’s executive team and board with enhanced financial oversight and decision-making capabilities.
- Managed a fully-remote team of nine people in a high-growth start-up environment, with a focus on training, team-building, and cultivating a positive work culture. Under her leadership, the booking team exceeded sales goals, improved client relationships, and avoided staff turnover.
- Spearheaded Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I.) efforts that resulted in the single biggest online event turnout of the desired target market, inspiring development of new programs and products while enhancing the organization's reputation as an inclusive 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 an active, balanced lifestyle and loves hiking to waterfalls with her husband.
