Lisa Hooper, Mfa, MBA
About Lisa Hooper, Mfa, MBA
Lisa Hooper is the Vice President of Creative Operations at BGB Group, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in both creative and business disciplines, she specializes in streamlining operations to support business growth.
Work at BGB Group
Lisa Hooper serves as the Vice President of Creative Operations at BGB Group, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on streamlining operations to support business growth. Her responsibilities include aligning people, processes, and tools to enhance operational efficiency. Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, she has contributed to the company's creative initiatives and operational strategies for five years.
Previous Experience in Creative Production
Prior to her role at BGB Group, Lisa Hooper worked as a Senior Producer and Visuals Editor at Vanity Fair for a brief period in 2019. She also held the position of Executive Producer and Studio Manager at Martin Schoeller, LLC from 2005 to 2019, where she managed creative projects and studio operations for fourteen years. Her earlier experience includes serving as Production and Operations Manager at Envy Works, Inc. from 2002 to 2005, and as Production Coordinator at National Public Radio from 2000 to 2002.
Education and Expertise
Lisa Hooper holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, where she studied Interrelated & New Media. She also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Simmons University, focusing on Business Administration and Management from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Painting from Shepherd University. Her educational background equips her with expertise in change management and organizational behavior, which she applies in leading transformations within creative organizations.
Skills in Creative and Business Integration
Lisa Hooper possesses a unique skill set that bridges the gap between creative and business domains. Her dual qualifications in both an MBA and an MFA enable her to communicate effectively in both areas. She combines strategic thinking with practical execution, allowing her to influence and collaborate across various levels of an organization. This bilingual proficiency in creative and business contexts enhances her ability to lead and implement initiatives that drive organizational success.