Experience

Ottawa International Animation Festival

• Canada
• Animation and Post-production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Film Operations

  • Nov 2021 - Present

• Film Operations Manager

  • Mar 2019 - Nov 2021

  Organize technical logistics, develop programming, create promotional material, and operate audio-visual equipment for Festival screenings and events.

• Contract Technician

  • Jul 2014 - Mar 2019

  Set up, test, operate, troubleshoot, and tear down audio-visual and projection equipment for Festivals and events on a contract-by-contract basis.Stage manage live talks, performances, demonstrations, award ceremonies and screenings at Festival venuesEvents include Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts, European Union Film Festival, and the Ottawa International Animation FestivalCreate invoices and quotes for A/V services



Canadian Film Institute

• Ottawa, Canada Area

• Contract Consultant

  • Nov 2015 - Mar 2019

  Organize logistics, develop programming, create promotional material, and operate audio-visual equipment for Festivals and events on a contract-by-contract basis. Most recently organized, promoted, and exhibited a screening as part of Canada Council for the Arts' celebration of the 2019 Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts. Organize logistics, develop programming, create promotional material, and operate audio-visual equipment for Festivals and events on a contract-by-contract basis. Most recently organized, promoted, and exhibited a screening as part of Canada Council for the Arts' celebration of the 2019 Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts.



shared

• Canada
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Audience Development & Engagement Strategist

  • Feb 2016 - Nov 2018

  Supervised the Content team and collaborated with other departments and executive management to create and optimize content and copy for both the company’s social channels and influencers. Analyzed statistics and tracked user engagement to improve audience reach, retention, and value, focusing on Impressions, CTR, time on site, and RPS. Analyzed audience insights to help inform content strategies and policies. Translated engagement statistics into actionable data for other departments to use to help guide their own work and practices. A/B tested content, focusing on dark posting and media buying to experiment with different forms of optimization. Used Adobe Creative Suite to create image and video memes to drive organic engagement on social media Created written content that reached and was read by millions of users. Over the course of two years, helped grow and transform two separate Facebook pages (audiences of 500K and 700K, respectively) into a single page (and associated website) with an audience of 2.9 million. Used principles of SEO to help strengthen search rankings and grow user base outside of social media channels. Created Best Practices and Style Guides for the company’s different properties. Created optimized content schedules for social media posting Show less



Carleton University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Projectionist

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2015

  Projecting films in 16mm, VHS, DVD, bluray, and digital formats for classes, festivals, and other public screenings. Troubleshooting and repairing projection issues, computers, and other audio-visual equipment.

• Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2012 - Apr 2015

  Running discussion groups for 60 students once per week. Creating lesson plans, grading, and resolving issues with students.

• Co-Chair and Organizer - 4th Annual Film Studies Graduate Symposium

  • Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

  Managing and overseeing all stages of organizing a graduate conference. Submitting successful applications for funding through a variety of organizations. Proposing and managing a structured budget. Booking venues and ordering food for three conference-related events. Organizing and programming a screening of shorts and animated films to showcase Carleton University's 16mm film collection. Reviewing applications and communicating with successful presenters. Contacting keynote speakers and arranging their travel and accommodations. Designing a variety of promotional materials to advertise the conference. Utilizing social media to help promote the conference and its related events. Show less



Silver Snail Comics

• Ottawa

• Sales Representative

  • Aug 2012 - Sep 2015

  Sharing my passion for comics with a variety of customers in the heart of Ottawa. Helping customers find specific comics or narrative arcs. Making suggestions for series they would enjoy based on other interests. Placing special orders for items not currently in stock. Tracking and maintaining inventory levels. Promotion of store and events on social media. Sharing my passion for comics with a variety of customers in the heart of Ottawa. Helping customers find specific comics or narrative arcs. Making suggestions for series they would enjoy based on other interests. Placing special orders for items not currently in stock. Tracking and maintaining inventory levels. Promotion of store and events on social media.



Ottawa Explosion Weekend

• Merchandise Manager

  • 2015 - 2015

  Negotiating sales agreements with performing bands. Tracking sales figures and inventory over the weekend of the festival. Counting and submitting nightly deposits. Supervising volunteers working at the merchandise booth. Negotiating sales agreements with performing bands. Tracking sales figures and inventory over the weekend of the festival. Counting and submitting nightly deposits. Supervising volunteers working at the merchandise booth.



Canadian Film Institute

• Front of House Manager, Technician - European Union Film Festival

  • 2015 - 2015

  Coordinating and supervising festival operations at the venue. Communicating with embassies and their representatives before, during, and after their screenings. Operating screening equipment and assisting the theatre's projectionist with set up, testing, and troubleshooting. Tracking print traffic of screeners and DCPs. Coordinating and supervising festival operations at the venue. Communicating with embassies and their representatives before, during, and after their screenings. Operating screening equipment and assisting the theatre's projectionist with set up, testing, and troubleshooting. Tracking print traffic of screeners and DCPs.



Ottawa International Animation Festival

• Canada
• Animation and Post-production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant to the Managing Director - Sponsorship

  • 2014 - 2014

  Creating and maintaining professional relationships between the OIAF and its sponsors, from major corporations like Disney to local businesses and suppliers, while ensuring the receipt of all deliverables. Creating and maintaining professional relationships between the OIAF and its sponsors, from major corporations like Disney to local businesses and suppliers, while ensuring the receipt of all deliverables.



Staples Canada

• Canada
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Dec 2007 - Sep 2012

  Assisting customers with questions or concerns regarding particular products. Tracking and maintaining stock levels and displays. Placing special orders for commercial clients. Ringing through customers and helping the cashiers during busy periods. Assisting customers with questions or concerns regarding particular products. Tracking and maintaining stock levels and displays. Placing special orders for commercial clients. Ringing through customers and helping the cashiers during busy periods.