Alexis Yelïs Acar

Alexis Yelïs Acar

Music Industry Sustainability Leader | Co-founder of CHALLAH | Speaker | Professional Songwriter | Environmental Advocate

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
991 followers 500+ connections

Join to view profile

About

Hi Hey Hello!
Welcome, my name is Alexis Acar -- and I am a self proclaimed "Sustainability Queen".
Below I have listed a few of my most notable accomplishments.

- Executed pre-production and on-site large scale festival activations, implementing reuse (r.World) at various AEG / Goldenvoice festivals and events.
- Implemented sustainability programming and best practices in 47 states
- Has overseen sustainability operations at Festivals, Concerts, Tours, Venues and other events (list available upon request).
- Executed large and small scale conservation / sustainability events for high profile companies including SONY, Southwest Airlines, American Express, CAA, Timberland, Vans, Journey's, The National Forest Service and the National Park Service.
- Developed and Implemented sustainability protocol that is utilized at a national level.
- Executed 60 Environmental Service Events in 30 days across the country for Earth Month 2018.
- Created youth / young adult environmental educational programming to offer hands on sustainability / conservation learning.
- Was a part of and or oversaw major social media campaigns (list available upon request)

Experience

  • r.World Graphic

    Operations Growth Manager [Nationwide]

    r.World

    - Present 1 year 3 months

    Atlanta, Georgia, United States

    Works to ensure the success and safety of the r.World festival activations and executive functions. Is responsible for overseeing numerous logistical elements, managing personnel, outreach/social media initiatives and creating a positive experience for festival attendees and stakeholders. Develops programming and oversees teams across the country, while working directly with sustainability executives. Additionally, handles administrative and sustainability reporting duties.

  • Calling All Crows Graphic

    Here For The Music Trainer

    Calling All Crows

    - Present 1 year 5 months

    Oversees and executes active bystander trainings across the music industry (venues, tours, festivals etc.). Provides tools and programming that educates attendees on how to create a safer and more inclusive environment in the music industry through action. Additionally offers support and resources to prevent and report SA at live music events.

  • CHALLAH Graphic

    Co-Founder

    CHALLAH

    - Present 2 years 5 months

    Atlanta, Georgia, United States

  • Live Event Sustainability Consultant [Festivals, Tours, Venues, Corporate]

    Freelance

    - Present 8 years 8 months

  • Operations Manager [Sustainability/Electricology]

    AEG Presents [Electric Forest]

    - 4 months

    Rothbury, Michigan, United States

  • Live Nation Entertainment Graphic

    Sustainability Manager

    Live Nation Entertainment

    - 4 years

    Bristow, VA

    Sustainability Manager for Jiffy Lube Live - 25k Cap Amphitheater Venue

  • AEG Graphic

    Sustainability Food Waste Supervisor (COVID IMPACTED)

    AEG

    - 3 months

    Indio, California, United States

    COACHELLA / STAGECOACH

  • r.Cup Graphic

    Event Consultant

    r.Cup

    - 4 months

    Various

  • Vans Warped Tour Graphic

    Director Of Sustainability

    Vans Warped Tour

    - 2 years 10 months

    TOURING

    Overseeing and ensuring proper execution of ALL greening elements of the tour. Educating and engaging attendees about environmental issues while giving them the tools to make a change. Reducing waste and carbon emissions, while providing analytical data and waste/neutralization tracking.

  • AEG Graphic

    Coachella / Stagecoach - Sustainability Team Member

    AEG

    - 3 months

    Indio , California

  • Student Conservation Association

    Student Conservation Association

    3 years 5 months

    • Student Conservation Association Graphic

      National Corporate and Community Engagement Coordinator

      Student Conservation Association

      - 6 months

    • Student Conservation Association Graphic

      Youth Conservation Corps Leader / National Crew Leader

      Student Conservation Association

      - 3 years 4 months

      Manassas National Battlefield Park / Downeast Lakes Land Trust

      Lead a crew of six teenagers ages 15 - 18 in their daily activities, including trail building, and maintenance. Was responsible for the administrative requirements for the crew, including reporting time and completing a narrative report of accomplishments.

  • Artist Management and Development / Producer

    Self-Employed

    - 3 years

    Greater New York City Area

    Worked to develop, expose and market a community of bands/artists. Organized tours, utilized all forms of social media and various marketing platforms to increase artist exposure. Additionally produced events including benefit concerts, musicals etc.

  • Trail Mix Graphic

    Director Of Sustainability

    Trail Mix

    - 1 year 7 months

    United States

  • PR Manager / Retail

    Flip Flop Shops

    - 6 months

    Greater New York City Area

    PR and Retail *Key Holder* - Executed PR/marketing outreach on various social media platforms (ie. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc). Developed new, efficient ways to help market various accounts on a local level. In addition worked retail including restocking, re-sizing, as well as customer service.

  • Student Conservation Association Graphic

    National Trail Crew Member

    Student Conservation Association

    - 2 years 3 months

  • VisualMax Graphic

    Marketing / PR Intern

    VisualMax

    - 6 months

    Greater New York City Area

    Marketing and PR Intern/ Grassroots Outreach - Executed PR/marketing outreach on various social media platforms (ie. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc). Developed new, efficient ways to help market various accounts on a local level. Various street team responsibilities including distributing print collateral to other health / wellness businesses within the city including PR outreach to various media outlets, blogs, etc.

  • PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT LLC Graphic

    Marketing Intern

    PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT LLC

    - 6 months

    Greater New York City Area

  • Seed To Supper Intern

    National Arboretum / Student Conservation Association / Washington Youth Garden

    - 3 months

    Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Educated inner city kids about garden basics, food systems, pollination as well as composting. Tended to the garden, as well as bee hives. In addition, worked in various organic urban farms/gardens within D.C.

Education

Licenses & Certifications

  • Wilderness First Aid

    -

    Issued Expires

Volunteer Experience

  • Student Conservation Association Graphic

    National Crew Member

    Student Conservation Association

    - 1 year 3 months

    Repaired and rehabilitated components of the historic trail systems and carriage road. Build and rebuilt several wooden bridges and stone culverts. In addition, cooked and applied LNT (Leave No Trace) principles

  • Vans Warped Tour Graphic

    Warped Eco Initiative

    Vans Warped Tour

    - 1 year

    Environment

  • Student Conservation Association Graphic

    Volunteer Leader

    Student Conservation Association

    - 1 month

    Environment

  • Girl Scouts of the USA Graphic

    Forever Girl Scout and Camping / Fire Safety Specialist

    Girl Scouts of the USA

    - Present 10 years

Publications

Courses

  • Large Vehicle Driving Safety

    -

  • RISK MANAGEMENT

    -

Honors & Awards

  • DC Women's Leadership Talent Scholarship

    DC Women's Leadership Group

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • French

    Limited working proficiency

Organizations

  • Thrills Of Thrift Shopping

    Founder

    - Present

  • Student Conservation Association

    Student Ambassador

    -

  • International Fashion Bloggers Association

    -

Recommendations received

1 person has recommended Alexis Yelïs

Join now to view

View Alexis Yelïs’ full profile

  • See who you know in common
  • Get introduced
  • Contact Alexis Yelïs directly
Join to view full profile

Other similar profiles

Explore collaborative articles

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

Explore More

Add new skills with these courses

See all courses