Polen Light Email and Phone Number
Graduate of Arts Management and Sociology of Culture from University of Toronto, I have worked and researched extensively in the creative field. On the field, I've managed my university's student art gallery for two years and received numerous awards. Outside the university I've worked at festivals since 2022,--including high profile festivals such as Inside Out and Toronto International Film Festival--at various roles and capacities.As a researcher, I've received several awards for my papers on cultural industries, and now currently working at School of Cities as a researcher for the City of Toronto's Cultural Plan.
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Coordinator, Corporate PartnershipsToronto International Film FestivalToronto, On, Ca -
Vice Chair Board Of DirectorsImages Festival Jan 2023 - Present -
Logistics Administrative CoordinatorToronto International Film Festival Jun 2023 - Oct 2024Toronto, Ontario, Canada—Coordinated the Logistics HQ, dispatching staff of 20 composed of production assistants, drivers and area supervisors as required—Engaged with vendors to acquire required supplies for the festival; requested quotes, processed invoices, collected insurance and other undertook other admin task as required—Supported the festival staff operations; created protocols, assigned radios, and prepared supply packgaes as needed
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Toronto Cultural Plan Research AssistantSchool Of Cities, University Of Toronto Oct 2023 - May 2024Toronto, Ontario, Canada—Developing models for City of Toronto to assess and implement a cultural plan for the city, —Updating & compling revelant data as required -
Research AssistantUniversity Of Toronto Jul 2023 - Apr 2024CanadaSupporting various research projects focused on cultural industries -
Partnerships AssistantInside Out Apr 2023 - Jul 2023Toronto, Ontario, Canada—Initiated dialogue with potential small and medium businesses from various sectors, worked on cash and in-kind partnerships—Supported on-site partner activations and benefit fulfillments—Assisted with partnership engagement reporting, contract processing and other admin duties -
DirectorGallery 1265 Sep 2021 - Apr 2023Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAs the director I am responsible for managing the gallery team, developing strategy, writing grants, making programming proposals, and executing projects. -
Teaching AssistantUniversity Of Toronto Sep 2022 - Dec 2022Toronto, Ontario, CanadaSupported instruction of Financial Management for Arts Managers and Managing and Leading in Cultural Organisations course for Fall 2022 semester at University of Toronto. Some of the tasks included leading discussions, grading papers and supporting students.
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Front Of HouseToronto International Film Festival Aug 2022 - Sep 2022Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Event CoordinatorToronto Outdoor Art Fair Apr 2022 - Aug 2022TorontoSupported the event preparation through management of artist database, artist communications and other administrative assistance. During the event supported the install and strike of artist tents and sponsor booths, overseen food catering for staff and volunteers and coordinated over 50 volunteers. -
Special Projects Manager & Staff WriterThe Underground At Utsc Jan 2019 - Aug 2020Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAs the special operations manager I was responsible with organizing events, reaching out partners for collaboration opportunities, and executed projects for community development.As the staff writer I have written several articles on rotating topics as well as made contributions to editorial board. -
Exhibitions CoordinatorGallery 1265 Oct 2019 - Apr 2020Toronto, Ontario, CanadaAs the Exhibitions Coordinator I was responsible for artwork installation, gallery space maintenance, organizing opening nights, and giving training where applicable.
Polen Light Education Details
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Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management
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Arkın University Of Creative Arts And DesignDesign And Applied Arts
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Polen Light works for Toronto International Film Festival
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Polen Light's current role is Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships.
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Polen Light attended University Of Toronto, Arkın University Of Creative Arts And Design.
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