Emily Schneider

About Emily Schneider

Every organization is its own ecosystem fueled by relationships, both human and organizational. Understanding the dynamics of people, structure, and processes impacting each other is the first step towards developing successful creative solutions. I use this mental framework every time I’m evaluating how I can impact an organization.How can I positively influence this ecosystem? Do I need to find and enhance connections between people and departments? Remove barriers to collaboration and communication to illuminate new ways to work together? Asking this kind of question from a place of curiosity encourages people to share their own new ideas, as well as being more open to new approaches. And whether I’m developing strategy, restructuring staff, or bringing new systems for communication and workflow management online, it’s critical that I’m involving the people around me as active collaborators and supporters of these new directions.I know from experience that aligning people with changes, large or small, gives them a feeling of agency and clarity. By providing opportunities to take ownership of a major change, like developing a cohesive yet distinct visual identity for a business unit that is also compliant and complementary to the overall established brand, my explanations and efforts are more effective. Bringing people together to support a greater mission isn’t just good business. It’s one of my favorite things about going to work.

Experience

1. Adjunct Professor

   Lutheran College Washington Semester Lcws

   Aug 2017 — Present · Arlington, VA, US

   I designed an inventive curriculum exploring the intersection of socio-political issues and theatre in the Washington, DC area, combined with insights into managing a non-profit organization. I encouraged students to share personal worldviews and to connect their experiences with the coursework.The Lutheran College Washington Semester is a residential internship program in Washington, DC. Students combine academic coursework with professional opportunities for an intensive semester experience.

Education

• Montgomery College

  Marketing

  2003 — 2005

• Hood College

  Bachelor, Business Management; Marketing

  2005 — 2007

• George Mason University

  Master of Arts, Arts Management

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Grant Writing
• Outstanding Customer Service
• Direct Sales
• Customer Service
• Advertising
• Program Management
• Email Marketing
• Event Planning
• Marketing
• Social Media
• Facebook
• Management
• Strategy
• Event Management
• Marketing Communications
• Public Relations
• Nonprofits
• Editing
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Office
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Marketing Strategy
• Content Management
• Web Content Writing
• Data Analysis
• Writing
• Creative Writing
• Interactive Marketing
• Direct Marketing
• Sales
• Sales Management