Anna Blackmore Email & Phone Number

Winnipeg, MB, CA

Canada

• Playing and touring in bands such as the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra, the Sister Jazz Orchestra, University of Manitoba Jazz Orchestra, Jérémie & the Delicious Hounds, Apollo Suns, the Big Dig! Band, the Southside Jazz.
• Jazz trio & quartet work for corporate functions and private parties, and fundraiser banquets for the Creative Foundation, the Ogniwo Polish Museum and the Polish Community of Winnipeg.
• Performances at the Winnipeg Jazz Festival, the Ottawa Jazz Festival, the Vancouver Jazz Festival, Pride Winnipeg, Festival du Voyageur, Big Fun Manitoba Music Festival, Ness Creek Music Festival (SK), and Golden Sound.
• Live Radio performances on Classic 107, CJSW (AB), and 101.5 UMFM

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Provided administrative, production, programming, and pedagogical support for the VSO's Education and Community Programs Department.
• Created and edited learning guides, lesson plans, marketing materials, newsletters, and promotional content for Education performances and workshops.
• Researched and developed poster and multimedia displays on Indigenous music and folklore for VSO concerts in partnership with the Indigenous arts council.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Delivered exceptional customer service by greeting patrons, scanning tickets, and assisting with seating and hall navigation.
• Coordinated with staff via radio about patron accommodations, event timings, and performance hall etiquette, ensuring smooth operations through team meetings before and after events.
• Maintained a respectful and enjoyable concert experience for all patrons and guest artists.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• First-year UBC English courses: ENGL 110 (Approaches to Literature and Culture) from Sept-Dec 2023 and Sept-Dec 2024, and ENGL 111 (Language and Communication) from Jan-April 2024.
• Led weekly tutorial sessions for 30 students, guiding them in essay writing and MLA citation, and clarifying course assignment expectations.
• Prepared PowerPoint slides, online discussion prompts, and classroom activities to facilitate discussions and prepare students for assignments and exams.
• Marked and graded student work, tracked attendance and grades, answered emails, hosted office hours, assisted in lectures, invigilated exams, and participated in teaching team meetings.

University Of British Columbia

Delivered four rounds of two-day, 90-minute workshops for high school students interested in post-secondary education. My session, titled "Super Skills for University Success," focused on enhancing concentration and attention, habit formation, and energy management.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Master Of Arts, English

Pre-Masters In English Language And Literature, Graduate Studies

Bachelor Of Music, Jazz/Jazz Studies

Polish Language And Literature - Summer Program

High School Diploma