Erica Cristobal
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Tagalog Elementary proficiency
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Maria Fernanda Torres
Erica is one of the most supportive colleagues I have come across and someone who is genuinely passionate about art as a force of change. I had the pleasure of working with Erica at Arts Help, where she was the Program Coordinator, and I was the Managing Editor. Together, we developed innovative ways of supporting artists and collaborated on editorial pieces about social justice issues. Always timely, thorough and organized, Erica was a colleague I could trust when it came to completing our tasks and meeting our deadlines. She would also host several team meetings where she displayed great leadership skills and would constantly seek out new ideas for the advancement of the organization. I believe she will do an outstanding job in any other position, and she has my heartfelt recommendation!
Chelsea R.
Erica is a compassionate and thoughtful arts programmer. I have learned much from working with Erica at The Power Plant, where we collaborated on public programming strategies and research for school and group audiences. Erica is a passionate advocate for developing meaningful partnerships with communities, which is inspiring and motivating! As a team member, Erica is open and responsive to developing new accessibility and program facilitation ideas. I've seen Erica manage multiple projects with various stakeholders while maintaining positive relationships with all included. She is also practical in planning and applying solutions to meet institutional goals while prioritizing audience needs. Erica would be a true asset for any positions requiring community engagement and strategic program planning and has my sincere recommendation.
Maria Fernanda Torres
Erica is one of the most supportive colleagues I have come across and someone who is genuinely passionate about art as a force of change. I had the pleasure of working with Erica at Arts Help, where she was the Program Coordinator, and I was the Managing Editor. Together, we developed innovative ways of supporting artists and collaborated on editorial pieces about social justice issues. Always timely, thorough and organized, Erica was a colleague I could trust when it came to completing our tasks and meeting our deadlines. She would also host several team meetings where she displayed great leadership skills and would constantly seek out new ideas for the advancement of the organization. I believe she will do an outstanding job in any other position, and she has my heartfelt recommendation!
Chelsea R.
Erica is a compassionate and thoughtful arts programmer. I have learned much from working with Erica at The Power Plant, where we collaborated on public programming strategies and research for school and group audiences. Erica is a passionate advocate for developing meaningful partnerships with communities, which is inspiring and motivating! As a team member, Erica is open and responsive to developing new accessibility and program facilitation ideas. I've seen Erica manage multiple projects with various stakeholders while maintaining positive relationships with all included. She is also practical in planning and applying solutions to meet institutional goals while prioritizing audience needs. Erica would be a true asset for any positions requiring community engagement and strategic program planning and has my sincere recommendation.
Maria Fernanda Torres
Erica is one of the most supportive colleagues I have come across and someone who is genuinely passionate about art as a force of change. I had the pleasure of working with Erica at Arts Help, where she was the Program Coordinator, and I was the Managing Editor. Together, we developed innovative ways of supporting artists and collaborated on editorial pieces about social justice issues. Always timely, thorough and organized, Erica was a colleague I could trust when it came to completing our tasks and meeting our deadlines. She would also host several team meetings where she displayed great leadership skills and would constantly seek out new ideas for the advancement of the organization. I believe she will do an outstanding job in any other position, and she has my heartfelt recommendation!
Chelsea R.
Erica is a compassionate and thoughtful arts programmer. I have learned much from working with Erica at The Power Plant, where we collaborated on public programming strategies and research for school and group audiences. Erica is a passionate advocate for developing meaningful partnerships with communities, which is inspiring and motivating! As a team member, Erica is open and responsive to developing new accessibility and program facilitation ideas. I've seen Erica manage multiple projects with various stakeholders while maintaining positive relationships with all included. She is also practical in planning and applying solutions to meet institutional goals while prioritizing audience needs. Erica would be a true asset for any positions requiring community engagement and strategic program planning and has my sincere recommendation.
Maria Fernanda Torres
Erica is one of the most supportive colleagues I have come across and someone who is genuinely passionate about art as a force of change. I had the pleasure of working with Erica at Arts Help, where she was the Program Coordinator, and I was the Managing Editor. Together, we developed innovative ways of supporting artists and collaborated on editorial pieces about social justice issues. Always timely, thorough and organized, Erica was a colleague I could trust when it came to completing our tasks and meeting our deadlines. She would also host several team meetings where she displayed great leadership skills and would constantly seek out new ideas for the advancement of the organization. I believe she will do an outstanding job in any other position, and she has my heartfelt recommendation!
Chelsea R.
Erica is a compassionate and thoughtful arts programmer. I have learned much from working with Erica at The Power Plant, where we collaborated on public programming strategies and research for school and group audiences. Erica is a passionate advocate for developing meaningful partnerships with communities, which is inspiring and motivating! As a team member, Erica is open and responsive to developing new accessibility and program facilitation ideas. I've seen Erica manage multiple projects with various stakeholders while maintaining positive relationships with all included. She is also practical in planning and applying solutions to meet institutional goals while prioritizing audience needs. Erica would be a true asset for any positions requiring community engagement and strategic program planning and has my sincere recommendation.
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Credentials
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Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health Commission of CanadaFeb, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Art Mediation: Creative Approaches
Node Center for Curatorial StudiesMar, 2021- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Art Starts
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Program Manager
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Arts Help
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Canada
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Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Coordinator
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Oct 2021 - Oct 2022
Oversaw daily operations of programs online and in-person, organized project activities across team members and stakeholders, and assisted the Executive Team in the production of high-level initiatives that were executed in various cities around the world. Oversaw daily operations of programs online and in-person, organized project activities across team members and stakeholders, and assisted the Executive Team in the production of high-level initiatives that were executed in various cities around the world.
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The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
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Canada
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Power Kids and Outreach Coordinator
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Jul 2019 - Oct 2021
Developed art-making workshops related to current exhibitions of local, national, and international artists, liaised with invited guest-artists, teaching staff, and volunteers to facilitate programs, and adapted programs to the diversity of partner organizations and online contexts.
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Power Kids Teaching Assistant
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Mar 2016 - Jul 2019
Organized program materials and co-facilitated annual 18 art-making workshops for families with children age 7-12 on-site at the gallery and over 20 off-site programs with partner organizations across Toronto and the GTA.
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OCAD University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2017 - Apr 2019
Designed and facilitated 1-hour classes to disseminate highlighted historical artworks and movements for 12 weeks per semester for the courses Visual and Material Culture Beginnings to 1800s and 1800s to Present. Reviewed and graded essays and exams for Visual and Material Culture courses and the History of Photography course. Designed and facilitated 1-hour classes to disseminate highlighted historical artworks and movements for 12 weeks per semester for the courses Visual and Material Culture Beginnings to 1800s and 1800s to Present. Reviewed and graded essays and exams for Visual and Material Culture courses and the History of Photography course.
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Flybits
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Canada
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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UX/UI Designer
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May 2014 - Sep 2014
Strategized user experiences with web developers, designed wireframes, and researched current trends with mobile applications and design. Strategized user experiences with web developers, designed wireframes, and researched current trends with mobile applications and design.
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Education
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OCAD University
Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Criticism and Curatorial Practice -
Ryerson University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, New Media -
The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education at Toronto Metropolitan University
Certificate, Proficiency in French