Liz Elliott, Pmp
About Liz Elliott, Pmp
Liz Elliott, PMP, is a Project Coordinator at Lutron Electronics with over 20 years of experience in theatrical lighting design and project coordination.
Current Role at Lutron Electronics
Liz Elliott, PMP, currently serves as a Project Coordinator at Lutron Electronics in Coopersburg, PA. She joined the company in August 2017 and works within the Specification Design Services department. Liz leverages her extensive experience in theatrical lighting design and project coordination to contribute effectively to her role.
Previous Experience in Theater and Academia
Before transitioning to her current role, Liz Elliott amassed significant experience in both academic and professional theater settings. She served as a Lighting Designer at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival for nine years and worked as an Associate Professor of Theater: Lighting and Facilities Coordinator and Production Manager at DeSales University for a decade. Additionally, she was an Assistant Professor at Michigan State University and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Utah and University of Miami, Oxford, OH.
Freelance and Academic Involvements
Liz Elliott worked as a Freelance Lighting Designer and Stage Manager for fourteen years. During this time, she also held various teaching positions, including as an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Cincinnati, where she taught for two years. Her freelance and academic engagements underscore her deep expertise in theatrical lighting design and production management.
Educational Background in Theatrical Lighting Design
Liz Elliott earned her BFA in Theatrical Lighting Design from Wright State University, completing her studies in 2000. She then pursued an MFA in Theatrical Lighting Design at the University of Cincinnati, where she studied from 2000 to 2003. Her educational background laid a robust foundation for her career in both theater and academia.
Transition to Project Coordination
In 2017, Liz Elliott transitioned from her career in theatrical lighting design and academia to a project coordination role at Lutron Electronics. Her over 20 years of experience in the theater industry and her academic background have equipped her with the skills necessary to excel in project coordination within the Specification Design Services department.