To provide equitable representation and create opportunities for Black Artists and Black Arts workers. By developing infrastructure, building creative capacities, engaging audiences, enabling artists, connectingindustry and collaboration with individuals locally within all disciplines.Ensure an innovative approach to curate well-attended performance and exhibit opportunities for Black artists, primarily from the Black Canadian diaspora.Support and inspire Black creatives… Show more To provide equitable representation and create opportunities for Black Artists and Black Arts workers. By developing infrastructure, building creative capacities, engaging audiences, enabling artists, connectingindustry and collaboration with individuals locally within all disciplines.Ensure an innovative approach to curate well-attended performance and exhibit opportunities for Black artists, primarily from the Black Canadian diaspora.Support and inspire Black creatives, and lead by example in showing that they can succeed in a challenging industry through access to affordable space, resources and community. Show less

A values-driven consultancy that supports emerging organizations, activist groups, charities and community groups by combining our experience and expertise with theirs, as we work together to solve problems, seize opportunities and make change happen. As a member of the consultancy team we work to advance equity, justice and social impact through collaboration with non-profit organizations, grassroots groups, charities, activists, local leaders, community groups and policy makers.

Developed a situational and gap analysis for Junxion's client - The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation. The analysis focused on understanding the current landscape of community building across Canada, particularly to areas of social and economic justice and where The Foundation is best suited to intervene. In turn, this analysis inform the development of the Foundation's 2022-2027 Communities Focus Area Funding Strategy.

Responsible for overseeing the quality of the delivery of projects across the creative spectrum from events and experiences, to content development and branding projects. This involves leading project teams, client management, and effectively using budget and project management tools to deliver inspiring outcomes.

Deliver a strategic plan and innovative full year cultural programming calendar that embodies the vision and values of The Drake Hotel Properties. Negotiate and manage all partnerships involved in building brand equity and community relationships within the arts. Identify and pursue sponsorship opportunities to fund major cultural programming projects that are designed around social responsibility initiatives. Oversee digital marketing plans for the cultural programming along with the creation… Show more Deliver a strategic plan and innovative full year cultural programming calendar that embodies the vision and values of The Drake Hotel Properties. Negotiate and manage all partnerships involved in building brand equity and community relationships within the arts. Identify and pursue sponsorship opportunities to fund major cultural programming projects that are designed around social responsibility initiatives. Oversee digital marketing plans for the cultural programming along with the creation of original video and photography content pieces. Show less

Designed a full and diverse program of forward-thinking live music performances and late night shows that challenged the systems of the music & entertainment industry. Analyzed budgets and financial systems for the Music & Culture program to effectively and efficiently achieve financial objectives. Developed marketing strategies based on customer research for programming across owned and social digital platforms. Led the development of marketing assets by the design team and the narrative for… Show more Designed a full and diverse program of forward-thinking live music performances and late night shows that challenged the systems of the music & entertainment industry. Analyzed budgets and financial systems for the Music & Culture program to effectively and efficiently achieve financial objectives. Developed marketing strategies based on customer research for programming across owned and social digital platforms. Led the development of marketing assets by the design team and the narrative for all copywriting. Show less

Produced an innovative calendar of music programming for all Drake Hotel Properties. Managed revenue and expense budgets for the Drake Underground Performance Venue. Designed multi-genre playlists that set the tone and vibe at all Drake Hotel Properties. Headed the scheduling of technicians, execution of technical riders and preventative maintenance for the AV Department. Developed and maintained relationships with DJs, bands, booking agents, record labels, concert promoters, influencers and… Show more Produced an innovative calendar of music programming for all Drake Hotel Properties. Managed revenue and expense budgets for the Drake Underground Performance Venue. Designed multi-genre playlists that set the tone and vibe at all Drake Hotel Properties. Headed the scheduling of technicians, execution of technical riders and preventative maintenance for the AV Department. Developed and maintained relationships with DJs, bands, booking agents, record labels, concert promoters, influencers and cultural producers. Show less

Developed a programming business strategy for The Creator Class brand to increase consumer engagement and identify a new target audience. Researched emerging creative trends and communities across Canada and internationally to utilize in education program development. Produced on­site activations and designed content capture initiatives for brand partners. Reported on monthly budgets, revenue and programming attendance.

Managed all aspects of programming, marketing and promotion of music events for Ace Hotel London Shoreditch while following financial guidelines and budgets. Designed and pitched collaborations, culture ideas and strategic partnerships that were PR worthy. Mapped out strategic press campaigns, press events and PR worthy partnerships for all music events. Strategized music programming advertising and delivered quarterly campaigns that consisted of the development and implementation of marketing… Show more Managed all aspects of programming, marketing and promotion of music events for Ace Hotel London Shoreditch while following financial guidelines and budgets. Designed and pitched collaborations, culture ideas and strategic partnerships that were PR worthy. Mapped out strategic press campaigns, press events and PR worthy partnerships for all music events. Strategized music programming advertising and delivered quarterly campaigns that consisted of the development and implementation of marketing initiatives and activities for Ace Hotel London Shoreditch. Procured and contracted local, national and international live music acts, promoters and club nights. Show less

Designed a Canadian music website consisting of hip hop, house and electronic music, that attracted over 15,000 hits on a monthly basis. Created a monthly music mix series with a focus on emerging DJs and breakthrough producers globally which averaged 3,500 plays each release. Produced a monthly live show for over 12+ years with international and local talent bookings. Developed and executed a business case for a European arm to the media platform structure.