QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) at University of South Australia.

• Cert IV in New Small Business

• DCSI Clearance​

• RAN Training

COMPANY MANAGER / CREATIVE PRODUCER

• Planned and led statewide “Regional Youth Arts Camp” project in 2020 to connect young artists across SA

• Worked to produce numerous youth-led films, including one finalist in the 2021 Adelaide Film Festival

• Created animations and production design elements for numerous projects including films and immersive theatre experiences.

• Coordinated multiple youth-led projects from community performance pieces to interactive film productions

• Initiated a youth leadership plan that has seen more local young artists receive paid work and professional development

• Directed the company through the 2020 pandemic shutdowns by digitising the entire program, leading to continued financial stability and growth despite industry turmoil.

• Supported the establishment of Kanga Gym and Whyalla Youth Group programs, providing further arts opportunities for youth and drastically increasing artistic performance indicators

• Led company to increased membership and program attendance in 2021, exceeding 2019 figures in membership, attendances, workshops run and public outcomes delivered

• Fostered growth of the company as a community organisation, extending the reach of programs to a wider audience of ages and to young people outside of Whyalla in the surrounding region.

• Spoke on a panel with 3 other Youth Art leaders from around the nation at the 2021 Artlands Conference.

• Branding committee member for ‘Imprint’ Graduate Exhibition, University of South Australia, 2016

• Graphic designer for ‘Turn The Page’, ‘Aldinga Bike Kitchen’ and several other local small businesses, 2017 -2018

• Artist and curator of ‘DEFINITION” Exhibition, including interviewing 80 members of the public, 2018

• Set benchmark with first digital artwork purchased into the City of Onkaparinga’s art collection, 2018

• 1 of 100 young artists from across Australia selected to attend the ‘Arts Front Under 30 Symposium’ 2018

• Launched ‘Book Of Connections’ international artist wellbeing project, 2019

• Chalk mural artist for City of Marion Fringe launch event, 2019

• Developed animation of mural artwork with artists Seth Kear and ‘Pabs’, Onkaparinga Youth Enterprise Hub, 2017

• Created ‘The Neverending Painting’ animation with artists Jessica Dargle and Heidi Karo, Saubier House, 2017

• Developed Animated theatre backdrops for “The Nutcracker”, Australian Classical Youth Ballet, 2017

• Directed and animated ‘The Cavalry’ music video for Musical Muscles, 2018

• Contributing artist for ‘Worlds’ festival/performance art exploring sustainability, Regeneration Festival 2018

• Developed Halloween interactive art installation with Zoe Brooks, Glandore Community Centre Halloween Event 2018

• Contributing artist for Onkaparinga Youth Float, Christies Beach Christmas Pageant 2017, 2018 . Assistant float construction under mentorship of renown festival artist Mark Timberlake.

• Exhibited at SACE Art Show - 2012

• Exhibited at “Impact” grad-show exhibition - 2016

• Artist and curator ‘Where We Find Ourselves’ SALA Exhibition - 2018

• Curator and Sole Artist of Definition Gallery through Adelaide Fringe - 2018

  • Conducting 80 face to face interviews with members of the public discussing deeply personal topics, requiring careful communication skills.

  • Organisation and publication of art book and curation of gallery.

  • Design of community focused body of work seen to have tangible impact on local community

• Curator of City of Onkaparinga’s Youth Art SALA Exhibition, ‘Beach Road Tourist Park’ - 2018

  • Organisation and collection of art from ~70 young artists

  • Negotiations with 20 public stores to act as galleries to exhibit youth art

  • Organisation of launch event planning and marketing materials.

  • Two articles for Southern Times Messenger and an interview by SALA for Channel 44

• Exhibited at “One Minute To Midnight” group exhibition - 2019

• Exhibited at “Illusion Of Fame” group exhibition - 2020

• Exhibited at “Dream Scented Rushes” group exhibition - 2021

3 - 5 year olds

• Facilitator of ‘Room on a Broom’ observational art workshops, Glandore Community Kindergarten 2017

• Interactive presentation on drawing with observation and shapes, Mitcham Preschool Centre 2018

• Facilitator of ‘Kuitpo Forest Mural’ project with memory drawing and collage, Mitcham Preschool Centre 2018

• Prop making and costume design workshops, Glandore Community Kindergarten 2018

• Facilitator of ‘Under the Sea Mural’ project with recycled materials, Mitcham Preschool Centre 2018

8 - 15 year olds

• Private art tutor, focused on illustrative skills and confidence building 2017

• Digital Art and Animation workshop facilitator, City of Charles Sturt Library, City of Onkaparinga Libraries 2017 - 2018

• Weekly art workshop facilitator, Base 10 Youth Centre and Wardli Youth Centre 2017 - 2018

• Participant led skill development focus, within a diverse range of activities

• Opportunities for participants to contribute to larger council youth events or projects

• Tie Dye workshop facilitator, Aldinga Community Centre, Wardli Youth Centre and Base 10 Youth Centre, 2018 - 2019

• Facilitated numerous visual art workshops at D’Faces 2019 - 2021

15 - 25 year olds

• Open Studio workshop facilitator, Studio 20 Youth Centre 2018

• Focus on allowing participants to lead their growth and providing opportunities for youth to lead projects

• Animation workshop facilitator (both digital and traditional), Base 10 Youth Centre, Studio 20 Youth Centre 2018

• Adobe Creative Suite workshop facilitator (Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects), Base 10 Youth Centre, 2018

• Screen Printing workshop facilitator for Anglicare, eaching easy methods for creative revenue making for youth 2018

• Expressway Arts Film Project facilitator (teaching animation and composition) with Claire Glenn, 2018 - 2019

• Facilitated Animation workshop for Symposium at Part Of Things in Barmera - 2021

Volunteer with City of Onkaparinga

• Program support of Arvo Club, Base 10 Youth Centre, 2017

• Various volunteer centre support roles, Base 10 Youth Centre, Wardli Youth Centre, Studio 20 Youth Centre, 2017 - 2018

• Event support at Christies Beach Christmas Pageant, 2017 - 2018

• Set up and event support at Regeneration Festival, 2018

• Member of Base 10 Youth Advisory Group, for program concept generation and planning, 2018 - 2019

• Steering Comittee Member of Onkaparinga Youth Enterprise Hub (OYEH)

  • Member of initial project planning conference, 2017

  • Artist in Residence and art mentor to participants, 2017 - 2018

  • Provider of support to participants for entrepreneurial growth, 2017 - 2019

  • Winner of Economic Development Award for Excellence - Community Collaboration in Economic Development, 2017