Gemma Syme

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CATA Chair @ Canterbury, New Zealand
Canterbury, New Zealand
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Canterbury, New Zealand, New Zealand
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About Gemma Syme

Hello! I am a cultural maven with over 10 years of experience as a practitioner, curator, and translator of key cultural moments in the arts/music for NZ and International audiences.I have a current art practice (including printmaking and work with art collective FANTASING), and write and perform as Instant Fantasy.In my media career, I have worked for Universal/Island Records in London, Radio New Zealand and the Student Radio Network. I have also volunteered for many years in student radio which includes hosting the Tuesday drive show on Radio Active (as Minty Fresh), Gem Jams Tuesday Drive on RDU98.5FM, and the #TeAhiTop10 on RDU98.5FM. I also co-created a podcast series 'Cool Bodies Club' which is about body positivity.I have also done a wide range of freelance work including event curation and management, social media, building/managing websites, music videos/documentaries. I have been in several bands and have over 10 years of experience DJing.

Gemma Syme's Current Company Details
Canterbury Art Teachers Association

Canterbury Art Teachers Association

CATA Chair
Canterbury, New Zealand
Gemma Syme Work Experience Details
  • Canterbury Art Teachers Association
    Cata Chair
    Canterbury Art Teachers Association
    Canterbury, New Zealand
  • Rolleston College
    Visual Arts Teacher
    Rolleston College Dec 2021 - Present
    Rolleston, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Teaching Visual Arts years 9-11 and AKO.
  • Gemma Syme
    Artist
    Gemma Syme Jan 2007 - Present
    Multi-Disciplinary artist. Exhibitions have included showings at Christchurch Art Gallery, Wellington City Gallery, Enjoy Gallery, The Physics Room, Adam Art Gallery and The New Zealand Film Archive. She is also currently part of FANTASING - an art collective with Bek Coogan, Sarah Jane Parton and Claire Harris.
  • Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
    Learning Advisor
    Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery Oct 2021 - Dec 2021
    Ōtautahi
    Part-time Visual Arts and Home Base Learning Advisor teaching years 6 - 13.
  • Tanker Creative
    Digital Content Manager
    Tanker Creative Mar 2018 - Jul 2020
    Canterbury & West Coast, New Zealand
  • Cool Bodies Club
    Podcast Host And Producer
    Cool Bodies Club Mar 2018 - Nov 2019
    Cool Bodies Club is a monthly podcast that celebrates bodies cause all bodies are cool bodies!Season one is out now with Dominic "Tourettes" Hoey, Sonya Renee Taylor- Hosting shows- Producer for episodes- Podcast strategy, vision and mission creation- Audio editing- Content Managing- Digital Strategy
  • Rdu 98.5 Fm
    Content Manager
    Rdu 98.5 Fm Jun 2015 - Mar 2018
    Canterbury & West Coast, New Zealand
    - Content management, creation, strategy and roll out- On-Air programming including new shows, live to airs, interviews etc- Music management and curation- Business analysis and project management- Weekly and monthly reports- NZ on Air funding applications- Managing, updating and upgrading the RDU website- Weekly maintenance of RDU's online platforms- Training and management of on-air hosts- #RDU40 museum marketing, app content and merchandise - Instigation of On Demand including content workflow and management- Project management of our demand systems and app- Producer for NZ on Air documentaries- Management of students, including journalist students, broadcasters, volunteers and new initiative - the Art School Radio stream on the RDU website- Resolving technical issues with web, on air and On Demand- Photoshop- Video filming and editing- Management and producing live stream events- video visuals for live performances and live streams- Audio editing- Gathering and reading the news on breakfast show- Public talks on radio and media at University of Canterbury- Site adminitrator for SoundsGood.Guide - Chch events website- Voice work for adverts- Project managing SoundsGood.Guide inc. business plans, social media plan and strategy, funding applications and hiring staff- Breakfast news reader, Mon-Fri
  • Boosted
    Christchurch Ambassador
    Boosted Oct 2014 - Oct 2015
    Christchurch
    Boosted.org.nz is the Arts Foundation's crowdfunding website.- Identifying key organisations and artists that could benefit from Boosted- Arranging meetings with key organisations and collectives- Communicating the Boosted offering and toolkit- Assisting in getting Projects up onto Boosted, with support through the Project campaign where agreed- Assist arts projects, organisations and groups (artists) who have been selected to participate in - Boosted to upload projects to the Boosted CMS and to develop successful campaigns- Develop fundraising strategies for projects- Establish fundraising and partner opportunities beneficial to Boosted- Assist Boosted Manager in putting on Boosted Events and Workshops- Effectively manage relationships within the Arts Foundation where those relationships concern Boosted and effectively manage relationships between Boosted and its supporters, the community and other stakeholders- Finding and creating content for the Boosted School of Crowdfunding- Set up and wrote the initial plan for the Boosted School of Crowdfunding education models.
  • Self-Employed
    Freelance Web Work
    Self-Employed Apr 2012 - Oct 2015
    London, United Kingdom
    Social Media Manager- Social media set up, strategy, roll out, copy, execution, monitoring and reporting (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Wikipedia, Instagram, Pinterest, Youtube).Web content - Wordpress (building, content), drupal, template websites, basic website builds, Blogger, copywriting, photoshop, video for web.
  • Rdu 98.5Fm
    Digital Content Manager
    Rdu 98.5Fm Sep 2014 - May 2015
    Christchurch, New Zealand
    - Content creating and posting for website and social media- Updating and cataloguing RDU 7" collection on Discogs- Social media- Design work
  • Darkroom
    Bar Work
    Darkroom Jan 2014 - Feb 2015
    Christchurch, New Zealand
    - Bartending- Event bookings & online advertising (mid 2014)
  • Island Records
    Site Editor And Social Media Manager
    Island Records Apr 2012 - Sep 2013
    London, United Kingdom
    Social media and digital content creator/curator/marketing inc. wordpress, writing wikipedia, video editing and content, blogging, photo editing, e-newsletters, apps, strategy, social media reporting, creating assets & asset roll out. Working worldwide for artist Willy Moon.(Wordpress website, Facebook, Twitter, Wikipedia, Instagram, Pinterest, Youtube, Vevo, MySpace, SoundCloud, apps for iPhone/Facebook)
  • Nice & Polite
    Video Editor
    Nice & Polite Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
    London
    Video editor for music video directed by Sasha Rainbow.
  • Sasha Rainbow
    Producer, Dop And Editor
    Sasha Rainbow May 2012 - Aug 2012
    London, United Kingdom
    Producing, DOP and editor for music videos with Director Sasha Rainbow.
  • Mighty Mighty Bar
    Artistic Director
    Mighty Mighty Bar Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
    Wellington, New Zealand
    Managerial role curating bands and events for an iconic speciality bar, directed and designed special events, project manager for new website and the venues social media, daily dealings with bands and promotors, publicity, general administrative work, managed facebook and twitter accounts, upkeep of brand persona, writing of monthly newsletter and upkeep of newsletter database.
  • Freelance Work
    Freelance Publicity And Events
    Freelance Work Jan 2007 - Dec 2011
    Publicity work and event management; included social media, writing press releases, liaising with media outlets, organising interviews and locating target audience. Coordination and venue dressing for private, in-house and corporate parties.
  • Anna Dean
    Communications And Promotions
    Anna Dean Mar 2011 - Oct 2011
    New Zealand
    Promotional and public event work. Social media/brand management and campaign research. Carried out a promotional tour in the South Island of New Zealand showing short films as part of the Real New Zealand Festival for the Rugby World Cup 2011.
  • Radio Active Ltd
    Infopimp
    Radio Active Ltd Mar 2009 - Mar 2011
    Wellington
    On-air copywriter and administrator, social media manager and social media training, promotions and design work, co-managed “One Love” (a major music festival that attracts 10,000 people), project manager for both a new website and a loyalty scheme (Active Card), provided website admin, organised magazine contra, liaised with out of house designers for print work, columnist for magazine, voice work for adverts, weekly newsletter inc. video work, PR, publicity.
  • The Dominion Post
    Columnist
    The Dominion Post Mar 2010 - Apr 2010
    Wrote weekly column containing reviews and upcoming information for the 2010 Wellington Fringe Festival.
  • The Kitchen Sink Gig Guide
    Co-Director
    The Kitchen Sink Gig Guide May 2008 - Jan 2010
    The Internet
    Self-published independent Wellington gig guide with reviews, listings, prizes, interviews etc!Ran The Listening Post - CD review and listening event at the Watusi. Wrote reviews of CDs.Writing / editing / contributor wrangling / PR / Bar & advertising contactThought up and carried out prize draws/promotion inc. custom synthcart made by disasteradio, and synth pedal made by Heat Like Me.History: http://www.google.co.nz/search?q=thekitchensink.co.nz&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#sclient=psy-ab&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=xun&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&source=hp&q=site:thekitchensink.co.nz&pbx=1&oq=site:thekitchensink.co.nz&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=4264l5151l0l5420l5l4l0l0l0l2l619l1216l2-1.1.0.1l3l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&fp=186b1b09cc3062d0&biw=1862&bih=897
  • Massey University
    Tutor
    Massey University Mar 2008 - Jul 2008
    Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand
    Worked with Eugene Hansen to tutor first year art and design students.

Gemma Syme Skills

Blogging Social Media Copywriting Social Media Marketing Publicity Music Facebook Event Management Project Management Public Relations Digital Strategy Digital Media Digital Marketing Entertainment Music Industry Editing Web Content Creative Direction Branding And Identity Promotions Web Content Creation Photoshop Art Direction Video Art Video Editing Wordpress Content Management New Media Magazines Youtube Web Design Web Content Management Newsletters Social Networking

Gemma Syme Education Details

  • New Zealand Graduate School Of Education
    New Zealand Graduate School Of Education
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education And Teaching
  • Massey University
    Massey University
    Fine Arts

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Gemma Syme works for Canterbury Art Teachers Association

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Gemma Syme's current role is CATA Chair.

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Gemma Syme attended New Zealand Graduate School Of Education, Massey University.

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