Experience

Visual Artists Association

• United Kingdom
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  London, England, United Kingdom NFT Board Advisor and Educator



Decoding Art

• Principal Consultant

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  London, England, United Kingdom - Visual literacy and NFT education developer. - NFT artist recruiter and manager. - Fine art business strategy designer. - NFT Fine Art content creator.



Research Casting International (RCI)

• Canada
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Art + Tech Business Developer

  • Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

  Ontario, Canada - Designed a unique business model to transform RCI’s established revenue model of 3D scanning and printing physical paleontology specimens into scientifically accurate copies for museum exhibitions, adapting it to the XR industry using blockchain and NFT encryption technology for user tracking and purchase auditing. - Researched, designed, developed, pitched and secured an original funding and resource package valued at slightly less than $1 million, populated with dynamic national and… Show more - Designed a unique business model to transform RCI’s established revenue model of 3D scanning and printing physical paleontology specimens into scientifically accurate copies for museum exhibitions, adapting it to the XR industry using blockchain and NFT encryption technology for user tracking and purchase auditing. - Researched, designed, developed, pitched and secured an original funding and resource package valued at slightly less than $1 million, populated with dynamic national and international partnerships, an accelerator program, and federally funded financial reserves. - Working with the Head of the 3D Lab, we developed an R+D initiative to build legal and technical cybersecurity structures to protect and track the 3D files held within RCI’s internal databases. The initiative’s purpose enables RCI’s clients and partners (predominantly globally recognized museums, universities, and other scientific archival research organizations) who own the original physical paleontology specimens to leverage these 3D files to produce immersive XR exhibitions and/or digital products as a source of revenue. Show less



DoinGud

• Switzerland
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Coordinator

  • Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

  Lisbon, Portugal - Exhibition coordinator of all production, sales, marketing, and technical details prior to each digital exhibition launch and NFT collection drop. - Liaison with creators, collectors, community members and company partners to maintain cohesion between the various stakeholders, nurture healthy relationships, and connected DoinGud with new communities and Creators. - Strategise, ideate, coordinate, scout external community partners, and communicate Creator-focused campaigns, curation, &… Show more - Exhibition coordinator of all production, sales, marketing, and technical details prior to each digital exhibition launch and NFT collection drop. - Liaison with creators, collectors, community members and company partners to maintain cohesion between the various stakeholders, nurture healthy relationships, and connected DoinGud with new communities and Creators. - Strategise, ideate, coordinate, scout external community partners, and communicate Creator-focused campaigns, curation, & community projects within the Creative Department. - Operational coordination between departments: creator relations - communications - community - events. - Expertly contribute and help nurture company and brand diversity (culturally, geographically, and aesthetically). - Maintain and update database order for ease of reference and navigation for internal/external departments for creator/community-relevant data. - Work with market analytics + data drive and develop strategies, projects, and creator-focused campaigns. Show less



ETHBarcelona

• Spain
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Exhibition Coordinator

  • Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

  Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain - Simultaneously coordinated and executed eight unique digital art exhibitions, produced and presented IRL @ETHBarcelona for an audience of 2000 people. - Communicated directly with all lead curators from the seven collaborating communities (Museum of Crypto Art, Visual Atelier 8, ONBD Art, Existential Hope, Cripto es Cultura, Mintamintae, and MHOUSE) to ensure complete and timely onboarding of all 110 individual artists to the conference production company and the NFT marketplace… Show more - Simultaneously coordinated and executed eight unique digital art exhibitions, produced and presented IRL @ETHBarcelona for an audience of 2000 people. - Communicated directly with all lead curators from the seven collaborating communities (Museum of Crypto Art, Visual Atelier 8, ONBD Art, Existential Hope, Cripto es Cultura, Mintamintae, and MHOUSE) to ensure complete and timely onboarding of all 110 individual artists to the conference production company and the NFT marketplace platform. - Sourced, collected, and managed all exhibition details: all artists’ and curators’ public names, social handles, artist and curatorial statements, which social impact organisations would receive funds from each art sale, and both exhibition and artwork QR codes to be used by the marketing and design team. - Facilitated production coordination between the conference production company, Giant Cookie, and the exhibition design and activation team to create all physical and digital exhibition materials (labels, digital marketing and media). - Created all exhibition educational content for the conference volunteers to activate the exhibitions for the conference attendees. Show less



Eritage Art Projects

• Portugal
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Curatorial Assistant

  • Sep 2021 - Apr 2022

  Lisbon, Portugal - Primary events coordinator. Responsible for the concept development and proposal delivery, designing all digital and print marketing materials, creating and managing budgets, sourcing materials, coordinating the needs of vendors, entertainers and deliveries, recruiting and training staff, communicating with clients and guests prior, during, and after each event, directing and executing event set up and removal, anticipating and planning for problems in advance, creating sales opportunities… Show more - Primary events coordinator. Responsible for the concept development and proposal delivery, designing all digital and print marketing materials, creating and managing budgets, sourcing materials, coordinating the needs of vendors, entertainers and deliveries, recruiting and training staff, communicating with clients and guests prior, during, and after each event, directing and executing event set up and removal, anticipating and planning for problems in advance, creating sales opportunities for future events. - Online shop facilitator. - Product sales officer. - Original digital content writer. - English copy editor. Show less



AnalogDream e.V.

• Germany
• Retail Art Supplies
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Apr 2021 - Sep 2021

  Berlin, Germany - Oversaw business development to create budgets, monitor accounting and banking processes and prepare financial performance reports. - Recruited, interviewed, and onboarded a new 15 person team. - Assigned responsibilities to ensure team members grow in their experience and capabilities. - Completed team check-ins and performance reviews. - Made risk analyses and balanced time-cost ratios to focus on the most appropriate organisational activities for the highest chance of… Show more - Oversaw business development to create budgets, monitor accounting and banking processes and prepare financial performance reports. - Recruited, interviewed, and onboarded a new 15 person team. - Assigned responsibilities to ensure team members grow in their experience and capabilities. - Completed team check-ins and performance reviews. - Made risk analyses and balanced time-cost ratios to focus on the most appropriate organisational activities for the highest chance of success. - Collaborated on marketing initiatives and strategies to direct growth. - Reviewed, implemented and managed organisational legal policies and structures. - Created and executed initiatives to prevent/address company losses. - Ensured the implementation of occupational health and safety standards. - Identified and recruited business advisors and consultants to improve organisational structures, procedures, and projections.

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

  Berlin, Germany - Created, orchestrated, and lead project planning sessions. - Coordinated staff, information, and internal resources. - Monitored project progress and adapted work as required to ensure projects met deadlines. - Lead point-of-contact for relationships with clients and stakeholders. - Oversaw all incoming and outgoing project documentation. - Participated in tender process i.e. design, submission and review. - Designed and managed risk mitigation plan. - Optimised and… Show more - Created, orchestrated, and lead project planning sessions. - Coordinated staff, information, and internal resources. - Monitored project progress and adapted work as required to ensure projects met deadlines. - Lead point-of-contact for relationships with clients and stakeholders. - Oversaw all incoming and outgoing project documentation. - Participated in tender process i.e. design, submission and review. - Designed and managed risk mitigation plan. - Optimised and improved processes and the overall approach where necessary.



Ironic Art Nation

• Assistant Curator

  • Sep 2020 - Apr 2021

  Lisbon, Portugal - Assist the lead curator in the project management of presenting visual and performance artwork in the city of Lisbon. - Coordinate scheduled production and distribution of digital media, fundraising, civil coordination, artist communication, logistics, timelines, resources, and print materials. - Plan, organise, interpret and present exhibitions and lectures. - Liaise with clients, stakeholders, grant agencies, publications, press, local council, voluntary groups, and the general… Show more - Assist the lead curator in the project management of presenting visual and performance artwork in the city of Lisbon. - Coordinate scheduled production and distribution of digital media, fundraising, civil coordination, artist communication, logistics, timelines, resources, and print materials. - Plan, organise, interpret and present exhibitions and lectures. - Liaise with clients, stakeholders, grant agencies, publications, press, local council, voluntary groups, and the general public. - Research, write, and edit exhibition invitations, artist invite packages, biographic and bibliographic materials, wall labels, press releases, and exhibition fact sheets. - Display artwork and write interpretation materials and articles in English for digital and print in an accessible and engaging format. - Network with other art galleries, museums, and outside agencies. Show less



Freelance

• Professional Model

  • Nov 2008 - Jul 2020



Ease Up - The Organizing Experts

• Canada
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations and Client Relations Manager (REMOTE EMPLOYEE)

  • May 2019 - May 2020

  Toronto, Canada Area - Front-end qualified and onboarded all new clients prior servicing potential leads via voice call, text, or email. - Created client service agreements, estimates, invoices, collected client payments receivable and advised or created professional organising execution plans for clients and lead organisers. - Built various digital marketing campaigns, including newsletters, social media posts, and blogs for the company’s website and social media platforms. - Booked all consults and… Show more - Front-end qualified and onboarded all new clients prior servicing potential leads via voice call, text, or email. - Created client service agreements, estimates, invoices, collected client payments receivable and advised or created professional organising execution plans for clients and lead organisers. - Built various digital marketing campaigns, including newsletters, social media posts, and blogs for the company’s website and social media platforms. - Booked all consults and service days, staffed jobs, and ensured no client was ever overlooked. - Assisted with the hiring, onboarding, training and directing of new and existing professional organisers. Show less



the Design Museum

• United Kingdom
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Welcomer

  • Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  London, England Metropolitan Area - Proactively greeted museum visitors upon arrival, answered all questions and provided relevant museum, exhibit, tickets, and local tourism information. - Advocated for upcoming exhibitions, events tickets, and benefits of becoming a Design Museum member. - Engaged visitors at the museum’s activity table while maintaining the area’s good presentation.



Somerset House

• United Kingdom
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Visitor Survey Administrator

  • Dec 2019 - Mar 2020

  London, England Metropolitan Area - Conducted face-to-face visitor feedback surveys in various galleries weekly and during selected onsite events for the gallery marketing team. - Acted as a point of contact for visitors providing information about the galleries, building facilities, on-site activities currently available, promoted upcoming attractions and events, and offered local tourist information.



Girl. Strong.

• Canada
• Education Administration Programs

• Web and Digital Content Developer

  • Feb 2019 - Sep 2019

  Toronto, Canada - Designed, built and copy wrote all original content and SEO on the company’s website. - Created the original branding and digital communication plan. - Tracked and reported analytics for marketing purposes.



Panda Mandarin Language Programs Inc.

• Canada
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Administrator and PA to the CEO

  • Jul 2018 - Sep 2019

  Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Overhauled and maintained the company’s operating, database, and inventory systems, increasing administrative and teacher efficiency 45%. - Arranged introductory classes for new and potential clients, and updated new and current client registration and financial accounts. - Acted as a communication advisor and liaison between teachers, students, administration and parents via phone calls, email, and in-person communication. - Created an original NPS leveraging campaign by… Show more - Overhauled and maintained the company’s operating, database, and inventory systems, increasing administrative and teacher efficiency 45%. - Arranged introductory classes for new and potential clients, and updated new and current client registration and financial accounts. - Acted as a communication advisor and liaison between teachers, students, administration and parents via phone calls, email, and in-person communication. - Created an original NPS leveraging campaign by creating an original system for transforming client qualitative feedback data into quantitative data to improve marketing and product development. Show less



2018 Provincial and Municipal Elections

• Lead Volunteer & Office Coordinator

  • Sep 2018 - Oct 2018

  North York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Continuously recruited, trained and coordinated schedules, tasks and rideshares for new and existing volunteers while maintaining close and favourable relations with 200+ volunteers and their immediate personal connections. - Handled all incoming and outgoing correspondence using the campaign’s CRM in addition to traditional methods of phone, email, text and in-person communication. - Liaised with fundraisers, donors, supporters, community leaders, and local stakeholders to ensure our… Show more - Continuously recruited, trained and coordinated schedules, tasks and rideshares for new and existing volunteers while maintaining close and favourable relations with 200+ volunteers and their immediate personal connections. - Handled all incoming and outgoing correspondence using the campaign’s CRM in addition to traditional methods of phone, email, text and in-person communication. - Liaised with fundraisers, donors, supporters, community leaders, and local stakeholders to ensure our candidate presented a positive presence as a current and future city councillor. - Co-ordinated proactive and reactive luncheons, meal plans, transport, and accommodation for all staff and volunteers. - Recorded, maintained, updated, and archived all digital and hard copy campaign data records.

• Deputy Campaign Manager

  • Mar 2018 - Sep 2018

  North York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Coordinated events, public/media relations, marketing and PR, fundraisers, and canvass routes. - Recruited new and previous volunteers. - Liaised with fundraisers, donors, supporters, community leaders, and local stakeholders to ensure our candidate presented a positive presence as a potential future city councillor. - Managed and prioritized the candidate’s personal and campaign diaries. - Provided professional support to the candidate to keep positive moral, troubleshoot… Show more - Coordinated events, public/media relations, marketing and PR, fundraisers, and canvass routes. - Recruited new and previous volunteers. - Liaised with fundraisers, donors, supporters, community leaders, and local stakeholders to ensure our candidate presented a positive presence as a potential future city councillor. - Managed and prioritized the candidate’s personal and campaign diaries. - Provided professional support to the candidate to keep positive moral, troubleshoot fallbacks, and celebrate wins.

• Voter Outreach Worker & Election Day Assistant

  • Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

  Toronto, Canada Area - Recruited votes for the candidate while identifying certain, potential, and disengaged constituents to inform and target the campaign’s strategic efforts. - Delivered campaign literature, electoral information and voter information to all constituents leading up the election. - Supported the Election Day Manager in primary directives, such as volunteer coordination and building outreach strategies using collected data to create targeted canvassing routes.



Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Curator for “Made-Up Toronto”

  • Sep 2016 - Jul 2018

  Toronto, Ontario - Project managed all activities, from thesis construction to opening night, to successfully present a pop-up exhibit, valued at $100,000, exploring makeup as a form of artistic self-expression and constructs of social and cultural identity. - Responsibilities included research, concept development, project management, budgeting and fundraising, stakeholder relations, community outreach, and digital and print marketing.



University of Toronto, Faculty of Information

• Director Of Content Development

  • Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

  Toronto, Canada Area - Collected, created, scheduled and distributed digital media content for 20+ student exhibits. - Recorded and forwarded marketing analytics for the exhibit coordinators.



Musings

• Op-Ed Featured Columnist

  • Sep 2016 - Apr 2018

  Toronto, Canada Area - Researched, wrote, and edited original content commenting on current social and historical topics of interest from an anthropological and feminist angle within an op-ed writing framework. - Topics included fashion history, body adornment, holiday origins, Canadian contemporary artists, and street art.



House of Tease

• South Korea
• Entertainment Providers

• Professional Dancer

  • Jul 2004 - Apr 2018

  Professional dancer specialising in jazz, burlesque, modern, and conceptual dance.

• Productions and Stage Manager

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

  Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea - Coordinated schedules and materials for the producer, director, writer, costume and set designers, theatre technicians, and all performers to ensure all deadlines were met, materials were delivered on time, and within budget. - Contributed to PR outline to develop an original print and digital marketing campaign.



Heritage Progessionals

• Curatorial Assistant

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Toronto, Canada Area - Researched primary source information, fact-checked and cross-referenced data for exhibit curator. - Provided exhibit consultation concerning current trends in contemporary museum and exhibit design and interpretation.



Bata Shoe Museum

• Canada
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Docent

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

  Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Led gallery tours through the museum’s various exhibitions, providing exhibit and museum interpretation. - Presented museum educational programming to guests 6 - 80 years old. - Delivered continuous reports to the programming coordinator regarding tours’ success and space for adjustments.



Trinity College School - TCS

• Canada
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Collections Manager

  • Sep 2013 - Jan 2014

  Port Hope, Ontario, Canada - Identified, cleaned, repaired, labelled, and archived 5,000+ props, costumes, and set pieces. - Built an original digital archival system and database for all theatre items. - Created a loan system and conditional reports for internal and external school use.



Sackville Good Bike Project

• Co-Founder & Director

  • Mar 2012 - May 2013

  Sackville, New Brunswick - Researched project details, designed the six art installations, attained outside funding and raw materials, met with the town council and committee members to secure sponsorship and adhere to zoning by-laws. - Met with community stakeholders and secured locations on private and public property to install art pieces. - Designed and produced promotional material such as permanent signs, flyers, pamphlets, news articles, the promotional event. - Built and installed all art pieces by… Show more - Researched project details, designed the six art installations, attained outside funding and raw materials, met with the town council and committee members to secure sponsorship and adhere to zoning by-laws. - Met with community stakeholders and secured locations on private and public property to install art pieces. - Designed and produced promotional material such as permanent signs, flyers, pamphlets, news articles, the promotional event. - Built and installed all art pieces by hand. Show less



Mount Allison University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Archaeological Research Assistant

  • Nov 2012 - Apr 2013

  Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada - Identified historic structures in New Brunswick, and updated archaeological data regarding the structures’ age, location, history, and current condition. - Wrote requests to town councils and heritage boards regarding updates on identified structures. - Conducted archaeological survey fieldwork. - Cleaned, repaired, and reconstructed damaged archaeological artefacts upon lab delivery. - Labelled and packaged each artefact for later study.

• Tutorial Administrator

  • Sep 2012 - Apr 2013

  Anthropology Department - Met with students four-five times a semester; conducted seminars for first-year anthropology students; introduced them to anthropological concepts: primatology, archaeology, ethnography, and mapping a family tree. - Marked student’s class participation, classwork, answered their concerns or academic questions through email and met with them outside class time to assist with test and paper preparation. - Read and graded ethnographic papers, and assisted the professor in administering… Show more - Met with students four-five times a semester; conducted seminars for first-year anthropology students; introduced them to anthropological concepts: primatology, archaeology, ethnography, and mapping a family tree. - Marked student’s class participation, classwork, answered their concerns or academic questions through email and met with them outside class time to assist with test and paper preparation. - Read and graded ethnographic papers, and assisted the professor in administering and monitoring exams.

• Audio Visual Technician

  • Jan 2012 - Apr 2013

  Sackville, New Brunswick - Repaired computer, network, disk drive, hardware, and connection issues for staff and students. - Set up, ran, and monitored theatrical light-switch-boards for planned events and performances. - Programmed and operated soundboards during school events. - Responded to immediate technical difficulties during class hours. Troubleshot hardware, programming, and student account issues via phone, email, and in-person walk-ins.

• Theatre Lighting Designer & Technician

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2013

  Sackville, New Brunswick - Created original lighting designs for eight individual student-directed theatrical performances. - Hung and focused lights in relation to original lighting designs. - Programmed lights and corresponding queues into theatrical lighting boards. - Ran theatrical lighting boards during rehearsals and final performances.



JOGGINS FOSSIL INSTITUTE ASSOCIATION

• Canada
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Palaeontology Researcher

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

  Joggins, Nova Scotia, Canada - Surveyed dig sites and excavated fossils as directed by the lead and assistant palaeontologist. - Identified exposed fossils and recorded relevant geological information. - Removed and packaged fossils for transport and further study. - Sorted and packaged identified fossils into the museum collection as directed by the Lead Lab Technician and Collections Manager.



Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

• Canada
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Gallery Experience Officer

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Drumheller, Alberta, Canada - Ensured the safety and security of all museum guests and artefacts inside and outside the museum. - Provided customer experience and exhibition interpretation, wayfinding, museum programming, and local tourist information.

• Assistant Palaeotology Field Researcher & Lab Technician (VOLUNTEER)

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Alberta, Canada - Surveyed dig sites and excavated fossils as directed by the lead and assistant palaeontologist. - Identified exposed fossils and recorded relevant geological information. - Removed and packaged fossils for transport and further study. - Sorted and packaged identified fossils into the museum collection as directed by the lead lab technician and collections manager.



Confederation Centre of the Arts

• Canada
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Gallery Attendant

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada - Welcomed gallery visitors and recorded attendance numbers. - Provided exhibition interpretation and local tourism information. - Acted as on-site security during open hours, and an additional invigilator during gallery events.