Claire Hefferon Payne Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

Director of the artsVest program across Canada, which provides small and mid-sized arts organizations with sponsorship training and matching fund incentives, bringing them closer to their local business community and building capacity within their organization.Responsible for the development and management of the entire $3M yearly artsVest program across Canada. This includes program planning, implementation and strategy on all processes and procedures, managing a national team of five Program Managers, funding distribution, workshop instruction, delivering key performance measurements and deliverables and program data analysis. More recently, overseeing the launch of an OTF-funded mentorship program across Ontario.Since the inception of the program in 2002 to 2015, 2,334 businesses have partnered with 678 cultural organizations through artsVest. A total of $4.06 million in matching funds generating over $9.96 million in private sector sponsorship and resulted in an influx of more than $14 million to the Canadian cultural economy.

Dublin

The Music Composition Centre at Trinity College Dublin provides a new platform to produce active, practical composers equipped for the emerging music of the 21st century.I managed the activities of the Centre under the direction of Trinity Lecturers and Composers Donnacha Dennehy and Evangelia Rigaki.Main areas of work include full-scale Event Management, Public Relations, Fundraising, General Administration and Budget Management.https://www.tcd.ie/music-composition/

Dublin, Ireland

As Marketing Director for Ergodos Records and Production, I drove all online sales for digital releases and ticket sales for performances. In addition to Event Management, my PR and Marketing background were integral to this role.

Dublin, Ireland

At Kefron, my position covered a range of marketing services, with a major focus on Digital and Administrative support for 5 brands.For Kefron's traditional marketing: contract negotiation, market research, developing tenders and the reporting and administration of these and other traditional tools.Digitally, managing all Digital Marketing for the group, from Google Ads to Website Content Development. This was a particular challenge and success since a full-scale re-brand for the company in mid-2011.This was a fast-paced commercial environment, which gave me lifetime marketing and project management skills and prepared me for my future in arts management.Courses: Social Media Training

Dublin, Ireland

My first position in the arts sector was with Ireland's foremost contemporary music ensemble, Crash Ensemble. For ten months, I was responsible for all Online Community Management and Marketing, Website Development, Press and Communications.I developed internal processes and administration with the General Manager relating to communications, production analysis and strategic development, among other areas.Courses: Business Writing Skills for Greater Impact

Kingston, Ontario

My first exposure to Arts Management was my 2 month internship at an Art school for adults with disabilities.It was an enjoyable and invaluable learning experience, with which I hold very high regard. It gave me the fundamental tools to carry on in the field of Arts Management.My main area of focus was Marketing, PR, Event Management, Grant Applications and Fundraising.

Lennoxville, Quebec

In my final year at Bishop's University, I assisted University directors by acting as the entrusted student voice in all marketing decisions as Recruitment Intern.Other actions included Event Management, Strategic Planning, Recruitment Program Development and the Administration of all initiatives.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

B.A., Arts Management, Conc. Fine Arts, Minor Film Studies

Activities and Societies: Best Buddies Graduated with Distinction

Ossd

Ontario Scholar