Work Experience
Communications and Development Coordinator
DanceHouse – Nov 2021-Present
- Writing fundraising and marketing communications
- Coordinating and distributing print and digital collateral
- Applying for grants from governments and foundations
- Stewarding donors and potential donors
Marketing Coordinator
Ballet BC – Oct 2019-Nov 2021
- Creating social media content, including Facebook Boosted Posts
- Distributing print and digital collateral
- Tracking and Analyzing social media stats
- Writing, editing and proofing copy
Digital Communications Coordinator for BC Culture Days
Society to Bridge Arts and Culture – June-Sept 2019
- Creating social media strategy and content, including Facebook Ads
- Conducting interviews and writing blogs
- Tracking and analyzing stats from social media
Freelance Writer
Dance International Magazine – 2021-Present
- Writing reviews of new dance books
The Dance Current – 2021
- Writing a personal essay for Fall 2021 issue
The Vancouver Arts Review – 2020-Present
- Writing reviews of local theatre and dance shows
Éphémère Creative – 2020
- Writing occasional questions, showcases, news, etc.
Diane’s Lingerie and Loungewear – 2018-2020
- Writing SEO optimized blogs promoting products and events
Black Press Media – May 2019
- Conducting interviews and writing articles
New Media Journalism Intern
Black Press Media – Apr 2019
- Writing and editing articles for print and digital
- Attending events and conducting interviews
- Taking and editing photos and video
Digital Publishing Intern
Geist Magazine – Aug 2018-Mar 2019
- Wrote and scheduled posts for social media
- Wrote weekly newsletter
- Published magazine content on Geist website
- Tracked and analyzed stats from website, social media and email
Inventory Coordinator
Diane’s Lingerie & Loungewear – 2015-2017
- Wrote copy for product pages on dianeslingerie.com
- Received, organized, and counted inventory
- Fewer items disappeared during my tenure
- Trained new associates
Office Manager
H&R Block Canada – 2014-2015
- Managed office with 12 employees
- Managed appointment schedule and walk-ins
- Made and answered calls regarding questions and concerns
Volunteer Coordinator
Multicultural Association of Nova Scotia – May-Aug 2014
- Recruited and scheduled 160 volunteers for MultiFest 30
- Planned and ran volunteer training
- Managed volunteers onsite throughout festival
Historical Interpreter
Dawson City Museum – May-Aug 2012
- Performed historical reenactments, interactive skits, presentations and demonstrations
- Greeted guests and answered questions about museum and artifacts
Tour Guide
Concordia University – 2010-2011
- Presented University to prospective students
- Wrote new scripts
- Trained new guides
Freelance Performance Artist – 2011-2017
- Created and performed original works, and performed in the work of others
- Created content for websites and social media
- Promoted shows, artists, and products in-person and online
- Wrote applications for grants, festivals, residencies, etc.
Special Projects
Seduce All Humans (Cabaret)
Sausome Productions – 2012-2013
- Co-created, produced and promoted original show for the Montreal Fringe Festival
- Wrote communications between the festival, dancers, and co-producers
- Created and managed schedule, press release, social media accounts, print ad
- Wrote grant applications and handled all cash from grants and sales
Knots (Movement Theatre)
SIPA Short Works Festival – May-Nov 2011
- Co-produced and promoted an original show 40 minute show
- Co-wrote and directed scenes
- Provided movement coaching for actors
- Participated in a cultural exchange between Germany and Canada. 5 Canadians and 5 Germans spent 3 months in Bavaria, then 3 months in Montreal to create this show.
Education
Certificate of New Media Journalism
Simon Fraser University – June 2018-April 2019
- Continuing studies program in writing and storytelling for the digital age
Diploma in Digital Marketing
RED Academy – Jan-March 2018
- Intensive practical course in which students work for real clients
BFA in Theatre and Contemporary Dance
Concordia University – 2008-2013
- Theoretical and practical program in which students create and perform new works
Contact me at krislorilawson [at] gmail.com.