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Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

Cavalcade Theatre Company launched in June of 2020 with a remarkable Board of Directors. We've managed to cover a lot of ground in establishing community connections and creating new and innovative theatre opportunities that focus on accessibility. Highlights: - Oversaw the management of the company including creating the constitution, bylaws and operations- Managed all company branding, including style guides, logos, website creation and ongoing media design.- Recruited and managed volunteers for events and fundraisers. - Handles all of the filing with Corporations Canada- Handling of board elections and rollover.- Manages and created the GSuite, company website and social media. - Attends all meetings regarding the board, fundraising, policy creation and budgets. - Research and writing grant applications.

Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

- Manage all media platforms associated with the Grande Prairie Live Theatre, including Instagram, Facebook and a redesign of their website. - Create all design content for the upcoming season and adapt it appropriately for social media, print media, digital media and billboard usage. - Take all headshots and rehearsal photos of the production teams for the purposes of marketing and archival footage. - Create all copy for print media and social media. - Manage and proof all copy for sponsorships, artist biographies, company messages and public statements regarding ongoing events. - Represent the company in a positive and community-engaged affect within the community and at all events and/or open meetings.

I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to teach theatre for youth for the last ten years. I was successful in establishing a curriculum for youth who were interested in pursuing theatre education and creating an inclusive environment where students were able to come as they are. Youth were able to experience a fostering of identity, voice and artistic practice. Additionally, I was able to launch a senior stream that allowed students between the ages of 14-18 to receive advanced theatre training. - Managed a senior staff team and junior staff team. - Sought out sponsorships and community involvement in the program.- Worked with staff teams to establish learning goals and plans to work towards achievement. - Managed all marketing plans for the program including but not limited to: Logo creation, social media presence, design, print media, commercials, photography, presentations, and all community engagement opportunities- Designed and distributed all print media and social media content- Created an inclusive space for youth to explore their identities within an arts lens- Worked in a collaborative environment with ages 6 - 18- Established and taught curriculum. - Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.- Built rapport with students and parents to create a safe and inclusive space.- Managed all email communications regarding scheduling, expectations and any changes regarding the program.- Maintained thorough and accurate records outlining program operations.- Wrote original materials and adapted details from public information.

Canada

As the Youth Engagement Coordinator with Communities Building Youth Futures in Grande Prairie, I was afforded the opportunity to work with youth (ages 13-30) and the surrounding community to engage in conversations around systemic barriers and how they are working against our youth. Some of the things that I was able to accomplish in this position include: - Establishing and managing the Grande Prairie initiative's branding and social media presence. Including a comprehensive style guide, swag designs and ongoing social media designs and content. - Establishing and continuing to manage the initiatives website, web content and branding.- Speaking at engagement panels at a local and national level regarding youth engagement and advocacy - Managing online communications including, but not limited to, email, zoom meetings, and a comprehensive and engaging discord server. - Working with Youth (between the ages of 13-30) who self identify as being a part of a marginalized community in Grande Prairie to identify and address systemic barriers. - Working with Youth to build capacity on self-identified goals. - Creating, designing and researching tools for advocacy and education in regards to allyship and marginalized communities with a focus on intersectionality. Utilizing these tools and programs to educate youth and community members on the basics of allyship. - Establishing, planning and facilitating programs that promote conversation about the community, build capacity and encourage engagement with peers and community members involved with the initiative. - Assist in grant writing, research and reports back to funders and community partners.- Working with community members and youth leaders to bridge the gap between communication regarding their needs. - Recruiting youth and community members to inform them of the initiative's work and welcome them into various action teams, committees or youth-led teams within the initiative.

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

- Designed new, on-brand visual elements focusing on concept and messaging.- Formatted designs and media for print and web applications to deliver production-ready graphics.- Submitted design ideas to plan projects with customers and managers.- Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.- Determined marketing and design vision with clients for all types of graphic design projects.- Consulted with clients to define design requirements and manage product development projects.- Fostered relationships with various clients through effective communication, negotiation and collaboration skills.- Designed print materials such as brochures, banners and signs.

Bachelor'S Degree, Drama And Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

Diploma, Visual And Performing Arts

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Drama And Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General