Lisa Harlan Harris
Cell 646-626-1779
Professional Experience
Freelance Writer & Consultant
Current
Responsibilities include:
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Establishing and researching relative topics, attending various events including round table discussions, social & charity events, and classes.
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Coverage and reporting on various press assignments. Topics covered include fashion, restaurants, art, music, technology, inspirations.
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Layout and design. Self publication of material.
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Researching and writing proposals for private firms for topics such as technology specs.
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Creating relative documents and forms.
SKILLS
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Promote ,educate, inform and cultivation of readers
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Conceptual and alternative thinker.
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Ability to take complex data and present it in an easy-to-understand manner.
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Ability to consistently meet deadlines and stay within budget.
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Strong interpersonal skills – Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and clients
MEDIUMS AND PLATFORMS
Websites, Training Manuals, Research and Proposals, Documents
WordPress, Web Blog Studio, Microsoft Publisher, Adobe, AP Format
Clients Include: E Magazines include Askmissa.com, NYMomsWorld.com, development and Yoga Alliance, Westchester Design Center
*writing samples upon request
Consultant- Website Development and Design
Current
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Design original websites from blank templates that a code in HTML5 code
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Flowcharting
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Site development and design
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Original copy and taglines, revising existing copy
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SEO, Spidering, Adwords, page titles
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Provide information on how to drive advertisers to site
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Social Media
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Logo Design
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Business Plans
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Research
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Tech Spec
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Professor of Yoga Manhattanville University
Purchase, New York 9/06-1/08
Created concept for syllabus and instructed a fifteen week syllabus which encompassed history, anatomy,
the metaphysics, asana, and Sanskrit. Information was provided through lecture, writing assignments
,demonstrations,participation and guest speakers and presented on a creative and informative ma
Assistant Gallery Director
Gala Art Gallery, Washington, D.C. 9/2004-11/2005
Responsibilities include:
-Managing daily operations and small staff
-Setting up exhibits and openings
-Finding new artists
-Research of artwork desired by potential buyers
Special Effects & Editorial Producer
Rhinoceros Editorial & Visual Effects; New York, New York 8/98-4/01
-Responsible for producing television commercials, music videos, promotions, sales films and print production from treatment and storyboard development through completion of project.
-Responsibilities included expanding clientele, bidding and actualizing jobs, determining project specifications, providing solutions to overcome budgetary constraints, recruiting new talent, in addition to being involved with the overall creative process.
-Working with directors as a consultant on the filming process for special effects.
-Consulting and working with special effects artists on projects including special effects and 3D animation in the creative and budgeting processes.
-Projects involve Avid, Inferno, Fire, Telecine, 2D and 3D (Maya, Soft Image, Houdini, & Alias), graphic design, on-line editing, audio, and web design.
-Clients include Clairol, Pantene, NBA Entertainment, Omega, Dannon, Pringles, American General, Nickelodeon, A&E
Associate Producer
Grey Advertising; New York, New York 4/92-8/98
-Responsible for production of television, print & radio
advertising, new business presentations, sales films, animatics
from beginning to completion.
Responsibilities include:
-creating estimates
-solving creative issues to make advertisements work within financial constraint
-Solving conflicts and/or having the foresight to prevent them
-casting talent
-bidding directors
-coordinating between creative, account, and client
-shooting on location
-editing and revising of spots
-collaborating with music companies
EDUCATION
University of Vermont
Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching
Current
Pace University
1986-1990
Marketing/Advertising GPA 3.5
Additional Education:
Atmananda Yoga & Holistic Center:
Teacher Training Program-October 2001-Yoga Alliance 200 hr. level Certification
Syllabus includes:
Anatomy, physiology, metaphysics
Ayurveda
Meditation and pranayama
Vedas, philosophy, Sanskrit, the history of yoga
study of asanas and alignment