QUALIFICATIONS & CREDENTIALS

Barbara La Point is a highly accomplished leader with over 15 years experience in implementing several educational programs and business operations from the ground up. Specializing in generating a revenue stream and fundraising in the nonprofit sector, exploring new business opportunities and developing dynamic programming, and building strategic, long-term relationships with stakeholders. Proven track record of implementing the necessary business development strategies to accomplish breakthrough team objectives while managing key relationships, and establishing an immediate rapport with clients. Experienced in supporting the financial planning and accounting team in areas of budgeting, reporting, forecasting and sales. Lifelong commitment to the arts that has included Program Development at Siksika Outreach School and the role of President for the Calgary Boys Choir.

Program Consultant  | October 2016 - Present

Stardale Foundation, Calgary, AB

Responsible for developing critical thinking based arts curriculum that utilizes therapeutic modalities

Work with teen girls that have barriers around abuse, poverty and addiction with goal of building their confidence
 

Director and Owner

Michelangelo Gallery

October 2014 - August 2016  

• Spearheaded the operation of an art gallery which featured monthly art exhibits as well as a strong regular showings of Canada’s leading contemporary artists

• Managed and mentored a diverse team of individuals possessing a varying range of skills in a multi-faceted, high volume environment. Mentored staff to ensure goals and objectives were met or exceeded.

• Oversaw all gallery operational activities, client relations, marketing strategies, advertising, public relations, promotions, funding applications, purchasing agreements and inventory

• Monitored financial planning and prepare a budget including reviewing revenue increasing strategies.

• Prepared comprehensive presentations for obtaining funding for the gallery

• Led quarterly stakeholder meetings
 

Director and Owner

Barbara La Pointe Studio

September 2008 - August 2014

• Created Barbara La Pointe Studio, a private art studio and consulting firm that offered quality bilingual art instruction to children in grades 1-12; and curating art exhibitions

• Managed financial planning and budget

• Attended trade shows, seminars, and events to promote the studio
 

Program Director

Run, Jump and Play Program

September 2006 - June 2008 

• Managed the agenda for several Non-Profit Organizations board meetings in collaboration with the success of the Run, Jump and Play Program

• Oversaw sales/marketing and administrative departments, drafted sales and marketing plans, cultivated and preserved client relationships, reconciled service issues and overall internal program operations

• Managed evaluation of community impact goals, financial objectives and future strategic planning 

• Provided visionary leadership to all of the strategic resource partners, stakeholders, staff & volunteer base.

• Spearheaded operations for Run, Jump and Play Program including managed departmental budgets, staff meetings, and strategic planning.

•  Implemented new marketing strategies, processes, procedures as well as training and integration.

•  Negotiated and managed vendor contracts and pricing.