Communications & Marketing Experience

Freelance Writer
2018 – Present

  • Writing newsletters, reviews, articles, press releases and social posts for various publications
  • Black Press Media, DanceHouse, Dance International Magazine, The Dance Current, The River View, and the Vancouver Arts Review

    DanceHouse
    Communications and Development Manager
    Jul 2023 – Nov 2024

    • Leading planning, creation and distribution of print and digital materials
    • Leading grants applications and fundraising campaigns

    Communications and Development Coordinator
    Nov 2021 – Jun 2023

    • Managing creation and distribution of print and digital materials
    • Writing grant applications and reports

      Ballet BC
      Marketing Coordinator
      Oct 2019 – Oct 2021

      • Writing, editing and proofing digital copy
      • Tracking and analyzing digital statistics

      BC Culture Days
      Digital Communications Coordinator
      Jul – Oct 2019

      • Planning anf tracking social media strategy and content
      • Conducting interviews and writing blogs

      Black Press Media
      New Media Journalism Intern
      Apr 2019

      • Planning anf tracking social media strategy and content
      • Conducting interviews and writing blogs

      Geist Magazine
      Digital Publishing Intern
      Aug 2018-Mar 2019

      • Writing copy for website, social media and email
      • Tracking and analyzing digital statistics

        Previous Experience

          Freelance Performance Artist
          2011-2017

          • Creating and performing original works
          • Performing in the work of others
          • Promoting shows, artists, and products digitally and in-person
          • Writing applications for grants, festivals, residencies, etc.

          Diane’s Lingerie & Loungewear
          Inventory Coordinator
          2015-2017

          • Receiving, organizing, and maintaining inventory
          • Managing stock room, training new associates

          H&R Block Canada
          Office Manager
          2014-2015

          • Managing office with 12 employees
          • General reception and administration duties

          Multicultural Association of Nova Scotia
          Volunteer Coordinator
          May-Aug 2014

          • Recruiting, training and scheduling 160 volunteers for MultiFest 30
          • Managing volunteers onsite throughout festival

          Dawson City Museum
          Historical Interpreter
          May-Aug 2012

          • Performing historical reenactments, presentations and interactive skits
          • Greeting guests and answering historical questions

          Concordia University
          Tour Guide
          2010-2011

          • Presenting the University to prospective students
          • Writing new scripts and training new guides

              Education

              Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre and Contemporary Dance
              Concordia University – 2008-2013

              Diploma in Digital Marketing
              RED Academy – 2018

              Certificate of New Media Journalism
              Simon Fraser University – 2018-2019

              Writing Portfolio

              Contact me at krislorilawson [at] gmail.com.