Teaching, research and service in the School of Media Film and Journalism, Faculty ofArts.

APG5067: Sustainable Cultural DevelopmentCourse Coordinator: Dr. Paul LongAPG5452: Cultural events, exhibitions and festivalsCourse Coordinator: Dr. Paul LongAPG5662: Cultural and Creative IndustriesCourse Coordinator: Dr. Ben Eltham

(Research Assistant 2021-present)Musicians, Music and Web3 (RMIT University)Web3 technologies and the future of the music sector (Massey University)Chief Investigators: Dave Carter, Ian Rogers(Research Assistant 2021-2022)Cooperation Through Code: The Social Outcomes of Blockchain TechnologyChief Investigator: Prof. Ellie Rennie(Sessional Tutor 2018-2021)COMM1081: Music in Popular Culture (Undergraduate Tutor)Course Coordinators: Catherine Strong… Show more (Research Assistant 2021-present)Musicians, Music and Web3 (RMIT University)Web3 technologies and the future of the music sector (Massey University)Chief Investigators: Dave Carter, Ian Rogers(Research Assistant 2021-2022)Cooperation Through Code: The Social Outcomes of Blockchain TechnologyChief Investigator: Prof. Ellie Rennie(Sessional Tutor 2018-2021)COMM1081: Music in Popular Culture (Undergraduate Tutor)Course Coordinators: Catherine Strong, Tami Gadir and Katharine Nelligan Show less

Develop and deliver course MBM 212 - Technology and the Music Industry

Arts and Cultural ManagementAMGT 90018: Economics of Culture (Graduate)Subject Coordinator: Dr. Guy MorrowAMGT 90004: States, Governments, and the Arts (Graduate)Subject Coordinator: Dr. Natalia GrinchevaAMGT 90031: Developing Cultural Industries (Graduate)Subject Coordinator: Dr. Christiaan De Beukelaer

Program evaluation for public diplomacy and cultural exchange programs

Develop chapter for the Liberian Private Sector Development Strategy focusing on both the challenges and potential of the music industry and provided a series of comprehensive interventions for sector development

Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation planCoordinate and lead all fundraising through The African T-Shirt Company, liaising with local producers and artisans, supervising production and distribution, and coordinating all aspects of online and local marketingCoordinate and mentor the Mama Liberia Sewing Co-op of over 60 women, building capacity through the co-op’s leadership structure, teaching financial and business literacy, supervising quality control, distribution and… Show more Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation planCoordinate and lead all fundraising through The African T-Shirt Company, liaising with local producers and artisans, supervising production and distribution, and coordinating all aspects of online and local marketingCoordinate and mentor the Mama Liberia Sewing Co-op of over 60 women, building capacity through the co-op’s leadership structure, teaching financial and business literacy, supervising quality control, distribution and marketing, and helping the business to be self-sustainingLead on partnerships that advance the mission and objectives of RCW, representing RCW to government and other stakeholdersTrack RCW spending and donor funds Show less

Responsible for event planning, marketing, purchasing, operations, finances, human resources, and facilities for bar/restaurantDirectly supervise staff of 20Sales in the business grew 20% in first six months through special eventsExtensive booking and capacity building work with Liberian artists and musicians

Manage bi-lingual office administration (German and English) for the German Embassy in Liberia including drafting of diplomatic correspondence and documents for AmbassadorFront end public contact for all inquiries and visitsManage physical plant and maintenance including auto fleetMaintain schedule of diplomatic staffPlan and oversee cultural events including monthly movie screeningsSupport official state visits and business development initiatives

Producer of UNICEF 4th Annual Liberia Children’s Festival concertBook and stage-manage Liberian musical talent and speakers including President SirleafProcurement and installation of live sound/PA vendor for SKD Stadium (cap. 35,000)

Oversee contracts, payroll, benefits, facilities, logistics, accounting, purchasing, accounts payable, banking, and cash management for $300,000 of expenditures for an office of 50+ local employees conducting RCT program evaluations of livelihoods, peace-building, and ex-combatant re-integration interventions in Liberia.

Train, supervise and lead team of more than 20 Liberian staffManage daily operations of security, building maintenance, and bar/restaurant including financial systems, inventory, purchasing, quality control, and promotionRecruit, organize, market and produce social events, including diplomatic and high-level corporate events showcasing local artists and culture

Supervise production, marketing, sales, local and international distributionWork with local designers/artisans to produce quality items for global marketPioneer in initiating Liberia-based production for export

Draft and circulate public & internal communications for Academic Affairs (School of Nursing)Oversee stewardship of $150,000 of federal grant moneyFront end contact for students regarding mentorship, financial aid, and disciplinary procedures in office of enrollment management & student servicesManage extensive travel itineraries for Associate Dean and assisted with travel planning and reimbursements for visitors, faculty, and studentsPrimary staff coordinator for large scale… Show more Draft and circulate public & internal communications for Academic Affairs (School of Nursing)Oversee stewardship of $150,000 of federal grant moneyFront end contact for students regarding mentorship, financial aid, and disciplinary procedures in office of enrollment management & student servicesManage extensive travel itineraries for Associate Dean and assisted with travel planning and reimbursements for visitors, faculty, and studentsPrimary staff coordinator for large scale faculty meetings including a PhD Forum that hosted Deans from twelve top Nursing research institutionsManaging coordinator of re-accreditation project, including researching and locating extensive institutional data for assembly of mid-term progress report Show less

Book and produce regular weekly schedule of live entertainment for 500 person capacity venueDesign and produce website, printed advertisements, and promotional postersCompose email marketing copy and press releases

One of three co-founders of a week-long non-profit music festival conceived to develop and spotlight local musical talent. Annual festival continued through 2011Curate and promote first POPPED! Festival: manage 7,000 attendees, 6 venues and 40 performances, including logistics, security, and public relations

FMC monitors national policy developments around music and intellectual property and advocates for artists, consumers, and music industry stakeholdersCoordinated operations and managed staff for Policy Summit in Washington, DC from 2001 to 2005, for 500+ attendees and 30+ volunteersProgrammed, recruited panelists, promoted, staffed and produced Policy Summit in October 2006 at McGill University, MontrealCreate marketing campaign for conference, including extensive social media viral… Show more FMC monitors national policy developments around music and intellectual property and advocates for artists, consumers, and music industry stakeholdersCoordinated operations and managed staff for Policy Summit in Washington, DC from 2001 to 2005, for 500+ attendees and 30+ volunteersProgrammed, recruited panelists, promoted, staffed and produced Policy Summit in October 2006 at McGill University, MontrealCreate marketing campaign for conference, including extensive social media viral marketing and radio spots for national and local radioModerator and creator of online discussion forum Musictech, via which FMC original board members met and held discussions leading to creation of FMC Show less

Produce ten monthly print titles with combined circulation of over 100,000Editor of national news and local album review sectionsCoordinate data entry and inventory of proprietary management software (Administer)

Produce live concerts including sound engineeringDesign and produce weekly print advertisements, promotional posters, and event schedulesCompose email marketing copy and press releasesSupervise street marketing teamMaintain mailing listsBook local and touring talent

Responsible for all customer service troubleshooting and communication for small email forwarding and domain name services company

Conceptualized and implemented promotional campaigns with advertising partnersProduced quarterly brand promotions

Overnight automated board operation and broadcast studio management

Responsible for college radio and retail marketing campaigns in the Philadelphia and Washington, DC markets for the BMG/Wasabi marketing/distribution program

Responsible for college radio and retail marketing campaigns in the Philadelphia and Washington, DC markets