Experience

Sidewalk Labs

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director, 307

  • Apr 2018 - Present



"Music in the Park" (The Village BIA)

• Curator

  • Jul 2016 - Present

  Curator and Operations Director for the award-winning* "Music in the Park" series in Barbara Hall Park (Toronto). Produced by The Village (Church-Wellesley Village BIA), "Music in the Park" is a summer live music and performance series featuring the best Canadian folk, roots, jazz, blues and traditional artists. Directed all aspects of the 40 show (8 week) 2016 Series:curatorial & programming, contracting & admin, marketing & social media, Production logistics & Technical Direction… Curator and Operations Director for the award-winning* "Music in the Park" series in Barbara Hall Park (Toronto). Produced by The Village (Church-Wellesley Village BIA), "Music in the Park" is a summer live music and performance series featuring the best Canadian folk, roots, jazz, blues and traditional artists. Directed all aspects of the 40 show (8 week) 2016 Series:curatorial & programming, contracting & admin, marketing & social media, Production logistics & Technical Direction. "Music in the Park" returns to Barbara Hall Park with an extended series of showcases running from July -September 2017.*2016 TABIA (Toronto Area Business Improvement Area) Awards Show more Show less



Studio of Received Ideas

• Production Manager

  • Dec 2016 - Present

  Studio of Received Ideas began as a collaboration between artists Hadley Howes and MaxwellStephens in 2013, and has since evolved into a public art initiative that spans the concept,design, management and installation of permanent public works. SRI works with artists,architects, and diverse communities to create public art that encourages reflection andimagination, and places viewers at the centre of the creative process.



Independent

• Uganda
• International Trade and Development

• Composer / Sound Design

  • Sep 2008 - Present

  Soundtrack design for fireworks displays. Including: New Years Eve 2011-2015 Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto; Canada Day, Mel Lastman Square, Toronto, 2011 - 2014; Olympic Torch Relay, Toronto, 2010; Winter City Festival, City of Toronto, 2008-2010.



FolkNorth 2016 (Folk Music Canada)

• Technical Director

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016



Hi Concept Publicity & Productions Inc.

• Communications Assistant

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Development of database and communications management plan for cross-country media campaign for national brand leading up the 2016 Grey Cup Festival.



Nuit Rose Toronto (Throbbing Rose Collective)

• Operations Coordinator

  • May 2016 - Jul 2016

  NUIT ROSE is a free annual festival of queer-focused art and performance that takes place during Pride in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It showcases provocative, cutting edge work by diverse local and international artists, and engages LGBTQ communities, art lovers, residents and visitors to Toronto in unique experiences with art across the city. Nuit Rose is organized by the Throbbing Rose Collective, an open community collective of volunteer artists, curators, art producers, culture workers, and… NUIT ROSE is a free annual festival of queer-focused art and performance that takes place during Pride in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It showcases provocative, cutting edge work by diverse local and international artists, and engages LGBTQ communities, art lovers, residents and visitors to Toronto in unique experiences with art across the city. Nuit Rose is organized by the Throbbing Rose Collective, an open community collective of volunteer artists, curators, art producers, culture workers, and enthusiasts in Toronto.Nuit Rose takes place in both indoor and outdoor spaces in two Toronto neighbourhoods: West Queen West and the Church-Wellesley Village. Both of these neighbourhoods have rich queer-activist, visual art, and cultural history.The Church-Wellesley Village is one of the most vibrant, colourful and unique neighbourhoods in Canada. On the night of Nuit Rose, a large section of Church Street will be closed to traffic, and Nuit Rose will occur in conjunction with a vibrant street festival taking place as a kick-off to Pride Week.West Queen West is the largest hub for visual art in Canada, and is known to foster new and emerging talent and ideas. It is the home of the historic Gladstone Hotel, Artscape Youngplace, and many important nationally and internationally recognized art galleries. Our partner galleries include Propeller Gallery, Paul Petro Contemporary Art, Skeir Gallery, and the Queen West Art Crawl Gallery. It is also a gathering point for some of Toronto’s most innovative thinkers and creative art makers. Show more Show less



Pride Toronto

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

• Community Liaison

  • Nov 2015 - Jul 2016

• Arts & Culture Manager

  • Mar 2011 - Nov 2015

• Arts & Entertainment Program Coordinator

  • Jan 2007 - Mar 2011

• Programming Coordinator

  • 2007 - 2010 3 years



Queer Beer festival

• Consultant

  • Jan 2011 - Aug 2013

  The first of its kind in North America and in celebration with the queer and trans communities. The Queer Beer Festival will celebrate Canada’s rich brewing history, hosted by experts of the brewing craft from around the world. Featuring more than 120 brands, great live acts and delicious food , this event is part of Canada’s celebration of all things beer! Headlining talent: Ace of Base.