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
Contact me at krislorilawson [at] gmail.com.