Queer Yukon — Health & Education Manager

October 2022 - Present

• Responsible for the supervision of the Health, Advocacy, Research, and Education Team (comprised of 5 staff members).

• Manage multiple ongoing programs, such as:

  • The Yukon Gender Gear Program;

  • QYS Health Clinics; and,

  • The Whitehorse 2SLGBTQIA+ lending library.

• Developed and implemented the organizations Advocacy strategy.

• Developed and implemented new educational programming.

• Organize Trans Awareness Week, Trans Day of Remembrance, and Trans Day of Visibility events annually.

• Participate in community engagement and outreach.

• Develop lasting partnerships to community stakeholders and organizations.

• In cooperation with the Executive Director developed the Health Navigator Role.

Consultant — Queer/Trans Advocacy and Equity

Ongoing

• pending updates

Visual Artist & Performer — Mixed Media

Ongoing

• Performance artist in multiple productions (live & pre-recorded).

• Hosted live events (Drag & Burlesque, Open-Mic Nights, etc.)

• Mixed media paintings and illustrations (digital & practical).

• Capable video editor (Davinci Resolve & Adobe Premier).

• Writer (Poetry & Prose).

Queer Yukon — Communications Manager

November 2021 - October 2022

• Managed all public facing communications, including:

  • Social Media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.);

  • Website and event updates;

  • Media requests and interviews;

  • Incoming emails and inquiries through public channels.

• Assisted in the development of the Communications Strategy.

• Developed new procedures and policy for the organization.

• Operated and maintained the software/hardware and onboarded new staff.

• Responsible for organizations graphic design and marketing materials.

Gwaandak Theatre — Administration Intern

November 2021 - March 2022

• Created a new cloud based filesystem and transferred/organized pre-existing documents and records.

• In cooperation with the Operations Manager I created the Operations Manual for the organization, as well as:

  • Updated fire safety protocols & evacuation plan;

  • Managed organizations email and IT system;

  • Rewrote Gwaandak Theatre Society’s Bylaws in accordance with the new societies act.

• Attended several office administration workshops and trainings.

Queer Yukon, “OffBeat Heat Cabaret” — Performer & Technical Director

January 2022

• Improvised & devised a new performance exploring sexuality & empowerment. 

• Filmed, Edited, & Produced the creation and presentation of the performance through a streaming platform. 

Thumbs Up Good Work Theatre, “The Apartment Show 2021” — Performer

July 2021

• Wrote & devised a new piece of mixed media  theatre exploring the concept of being Transgender. 

• Performed, filmed, & designed the performance to be featured alongside other artists' pieces.. 

Gwaandak Theatre, “The Born Again Crow” — Technical Director

October 2020

• Constructed the set as per the provided drawings. 

• Ran sound and mics for the show run. 

• General labour support and technical consulting. 

The GRAND — Technical Director

February 2019 - March 2020

In my role as Technical Director for The GRAND I was an integral part of the Production Team and was responsible for many of the building's technical and safety systems. Below is a list of my responsibilities while operating at The GRAND:

• Responsible for client communication and ensuring their technical needs were met prior to production. 

• Managed the Technical Department and team and ensured their needs were met.

• Enforced Union rights and regulations as per the IATSE contract with our Heads of Lighting, Sound, and Stage. 

• Supervised the Heads of Lighting, Sound, and Stage during setups, load-ins, rehearsals, strike, etc. 

• Created Vectorworks ground plans for all events and distributed advancing paperwork to all appropriate departments. 

• Developed new Fire Safety Policies and Protocols for the building and trained staff on Fire Warden responsibilities. 

• Emergency contact and liaison with the Fire Department. 

• Managed the phone network system and training for staff on new phone systems.

• Managed all access rights to the facility by overseeing key, fob, and password distribution to all staff, renters, and guests.

• Communicated with service providers and suppliers to ensure inventories were kept at appropriate levels. 

Vertigo Theatre Society, The Studio — Studio House Technician

August 2015 - April 2019

At Vertigo Theatre I am an integral part of every production that comes thru the space. I was responsible for the advancing, setup, and running all technical aspects. I was also responsible for creating and teaching Vertigo’s educational Lighting and Sound Workshops. A list of show credits below:

• Ground Zero Theatre’s Reason to be Happy & The Boy’s Own Jedi Handbook.

• Vertigo Theatre’s Y-Stage Productions of My Family and Other Endangered Species, Old Man and the River, and Mess.

• The Shakespeare Company’s Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet), Richard III, All’s Well that Ends Well, The Three Musketeers, Julius Caesar, King Lear, and Hamlet: A Ghost Story.

• High Performance Rodeo’s Tomorrow’s Child, Kate Bowie, Daughter, Extremophiles, and True Crime.

Pumphouse Theatre Society, Pumphouse Theatres — Event Supervisor

May 2014 - 2019

• Responsible for client relations and communications.

• Tasked with maintaining the space and instructing clients in the proper use of all technical equipment. 

• Ensure all work is being done safely and securely.

The Badlands Passion Play — Playback Technician & Monitor Engineer

May 2017 - July 2017 & May 2018 - July 2018

• Created and operated the playback system (Qlab).

• Assisted the Head of Audio and Sound Assistant with the installation of all 23+ speakers onsite. 

• Worked closely with the Sound Designer to achieve his vision for the show. 

• In 2018 I took on the responsibility of coordinating the audio setup for the 12 instrument band. This included handling, micing, and setting up the instruments. Mixing their In-Ear monitors. And ensuring the smooth operation and run of the band during show. 

Central Memorial High School — Technical Director & Consultant

September 2017 - April 2018

• Worked closely with the students of the Technical Theatre course, provided insight and guidance to help them along with their education. 

• Oversaw and lead the install, running, and strike of their show “Other Worlds.”

• Consulted with the course instructor on technical equipment purchases.

• Remained on call for any troubleshooting problems that arose throughout the year. 

Ambrose University — Technical Director & Designer

November 2016 - April 2017

• As a Sound Designer I worked with Ambrose on their production of “The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus.”

• I worked with Ambrose again as a Technical Director for their Collective Creation project of “Confessions.”

• As TD I assisted the students in realizing their vision with Lighting and helped them along when they needed assistance with the other technical aspects of the show.

Calgary Fringe Festival, Various — Venue Technician

August 2014, August 2015, August 2016

• Assisted with the setup of all 5 of the venues.

• Cued, setup, and teched all 6 shows in my venue. 

• Responsible for training and teaching a Junior Technician who shadowed me throughout the course of the festival.

Christie Lites, Various — Contract Technician

January 2016 - 2019

At Christie Lites I have had the opportunity to work for many corporate and special events:

• Olympic Plaza New Year’s Celebration 2016

• Red and White Club Special Event 2016

• Folk Fest 2016

• Banff Gondola Renovations

• The Lumineers Tour Shop Prep

Freelance, Various — Contract Technician

2014 - Present

As a freelance technician I have worked in many venues across Canada, in many different capacities, such as;

• Lighting Technician & Operator

• Audio Technician & Board Operator

• Technical Director & Production Manager

• Sound Designer & Engineer