• Coordinate and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to optimize festival efficiency and effectiveness.• Research, scout, and solicit potential films from local, Canadian, and international distributors, sales companies, producers, filmmakers, etc. based on festival priorities.• Facilitate in-person and online programming meetings, participate in curatorial conversations, and collaborate with programmers to thoughtfully select films and build the festival's program.• Continuously add to and maintain a comprehensive collection of resources and collaborative documents via Google Drive.• Construct, maintain, and update festival website via Squarespace, as well as write and edit event copy, program notes, and other written assets.• Identify, develop, and manage effective partnerships with sponsors in order to secure funds, in-kind goods/services, and promotion.• Track finances, negotiate screening fees, and manage overall festival budget. • Arrange travel and accommodation for all festival guests.• Conduct community outreach and maintain relationships with filmmakers, presenters, educators, entertainers, and other true crime professionals.• Lead post-mortem meetings to discuss successes, challenges, and suggestions for improvement.• Develop and maintain relationships within the Toronto film community, co-presenting with organizations like the Canadian Film Centre, Hot Docs Documentary Film Festival, European Union Film Festival, Reel Asian Film Festival, Regent Park Film Festival, and T.O. Short Film Fest.• Connect with—and donate 15% of pass/ticket sales to—charitable organizations that align with each screening/event, including Toronto Rape Crisis Centre, Innocence Canada, Native Women’s Association of Canada, The Gatehouse Child Abuse Investigation & Support Site, Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, Maggie's Toronto Sex Worker's Action Project, Black Youth Helpline, and Christie Refugee Welcome Centre.

• Research, scout, and solicit potential films from local, Canadian, and international distributors, sales companies, producers, filmmakers, etc. based on festival priorities.• Watch and assess feature-length film screeners, participate in curatorial conversations, and collaborate with the Festival Director, the Programming Director, and fellow Feature Film Programmers to thoughtfully select films and build the festival's annual program.• Write film descriptions for festival website and promotional materials.• Access and update collaborative festival documents via Google Drive.

Positions held during the festival:Floater Theatre Rep, Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema (2024)Floater Theatre Rep, Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema (2023)Lines FOHA, Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema (2019) Lines FOHA, Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema (2018) Rush FOHA, Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema (2017) Rush FOHA, Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema (2016)Cinema FOHA, Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema (2015)• Assisted Inside/Outside Rep with management of daily operations and logistics.• Supervised ticketholder, passholder, and rush lines, disseminating the most up-to-date information to offer realistic expectations. • Coordinated with box office and cinema staff to ensure lines were processed smoothly and to admit as much of the rush line as possible.• Addressed concerns of patrons in a polite, professional manner, escalated complaints when necessary, and resolved conflicts as needed.• Engaged with patrons, answered questions, and offered aid to individuals with accommodation requests.• Supervised a group of volunteers, assigned positions, communicated instructions and expectations, and ensured each volunteer was comfortable and confident with their tasks.

• Assisted with the training, scheduling, and management of ~500 volunteers.• Answered inquiries, addressed concerns, and offered one-on-one assistance to volunteers via email and telephone.• Participated in the planning, set-up, and day-to-day management of the Festival Volunteer Office.• Liaised with venue staff, festival staff, and volunteer captains to assess and address volunteer-related needs throughout the festival.• Completed post-mortem report on successes, challenges, and suggestions for improvement.

• Screened short documentary film submissions and submitted detailed evaluations.

• Recruited, hired, trained, and managed a team of ~10 freelance content writers.• Wrote instructional documents and prepared assignment packages.• Set deadlines and ensured successful completion of all assigned content.• Reviewed and edited content for readability, formatting, and SEO standards, as well as proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.• Worked with a team to develop and implement effective strategies for our brands and websites.• Managed projects and timelines via Trello.

• Created original optimized content for landing pages, reviews, directories, articles, and blog posts.• Understood and implemented basic HTML code. • Worked with a team to develop and implement effective strategies for our brands and websites.• Managed projects and deadlines via Trello and Jira.

• Created, curated, and monitored social media content for company brands and websites. • Wrote original content for landing pages, reviews, articles, and blog posts.• Worked with a team to develop and implement effective strategies for our brands and websites.

• Developed volunteer program from the ground up, including recruitment, orientation, training, and scheduling of all festival volunteers.• Authored detailed volunteer manual and prepared all necessary orientation/training materials. • Held joint volunteer-staff meetings to build relationships and provide staff with training and resources on how to work with and supervise volunteers.• Communicated regularly with volunteers via direct emails, asynchronous messaging, e-newsletters, etc. and encouraged interaction between volunteers in a dedicated BITS Volunteers Facebook group. • Created volunteer schedules and ensured all shifts were full for the duration of the festival, as well as managed and adapted to cancellations and no-shows.• Liaised with venue staff, festival staff, volunteers, and patrons to assess and address needs throughout the festival.• Participated in post-mortem meetings to discuss successes, challenges, and suggestions for improvement.• Created and maintained an online database of current and past volunteer information, including training completion, attendance records, performance notes, experience/skills, general availability, and contact info.

• Created, sourced, curated and monitored posts for the official Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest accounts, maintaining an engaging social media presence for the duration of the festival and festival events.• Monitored social media messages, mentions, and tags, responding promptly to provide answers, address concerns, and/or escalate issues to the appropriate festival staff member as necessary.• Identified and interacted with individuals and organizations to increase post reach and increase ticket sales.• Documented film introductions, Q&A sessions, and special events, updating social media channels in real-time.

The MUFF Society (Monthly Underground Female Film Society) was a feminist screening series and community that aimed to champion women in film both on and off screen. This was done through a variety of initiatives, including a short film program (miniMUFF), conversation series (Reel Girl Talk), documentary series (HER-Story), and blog. • Planned, organized, marketed, and executed over 30 film screening events.• Collaborated with MUFF Society founder, Siân Melton, and a team of local "MUFFians" to develop and implement ideas for each monthly screening and for MUFF in general.• Coordinated with venue staff to schedule events, book desired films, and promote the series.• Identified, developed, and maintained relationships with local businesses, providing ongoing sponsorship opportunities in exchange for prizes to be won at our monthly events.• Identified, developed, and maintained relationships within the Toronto film community, partnering with organizations like TIFF, Inside Out, Christie Pits Film Festival, Toronto Silent Film Festival, Drunken Cinema, and the Goethe Institut.• Maintained a comprehensive online resource database (design templates, collaborative spreadsheets, financial documents, etc.) via Google Drive.• Created original images for social media and promotional material via Photoshop.• Wrote and edited website content and event copy.• Conducted and transcribed phone & email interviews with filmmakers and contributed written pieces to the MUFF Blog.

• Facilitated various badge and ticket pick-ups, ensuring each pick-up was properly documented and each patron received the item(s) they were entitled to. • Liaised with festival staff to ensure pick-up lists were always accurate and up-to-date.

• Created, sourced, curated and monitored posts for Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts, maintaining an engaging social media presence for the duration of the festival and festival events.• Monitored social media messages, mentions, and tags, responding promptly to provide answers, address concerns, and/or escalate issues to the appropriate festival staff member as necessary.• Identified and interacted with individuals and organizations to increase post reach and increase ticket sales.• Documented film introductions, Q&A sessions, and special events, updating social media channels in real-time.

• Developed and maintained retail shop via online marketplace Etsy.• Designed and created all products, as well as wrote product descriptions and set prices.• Offered outstanding customer service, including facilitation of custom orders.• Assured that all orders were shipped safely, securely, and in a timely manner.• Featured on LaughSpin.com: http://bit.ly/3fimgSY.• Called "cool" by film and television star Ken Marino: http://bit.ly/3qk5kS9.

• Held positions in Outdoor Adventure, Junior Adventure, Kinder, and Sports camps.• Supervised and provided care, comfort, and support for a group of ~10 children, 8 to 9 hours a day, ensuring campers had a fun and safe experience.• Facilitated age-appropriate programs for campers, including activities such as arts & crafts, canoeing, fishing, archery, hiking, group games & team sports, water play, and singing.• Worked with other camp staff members to plan and coordinate weekly themes and events.• Memorized emergency procedures and participated in emergency drills.• Provided guidance to Junior Camp Counsellors.• Made weekly phone calls to inform/remind primary caregivers of logistical details, camp code of conduct, and any upcoming special events or themes.