Marketing & Communications Experience
Éphémère Creative
Communications Manager – Aug 2024-Present (part time)
- Writing marketing and business communications
DanceHouse
Communications and Development Manager – 2023-Present (full time)
Communications and Development Coordinator – 2021-2023
- Writing fundraising and marketing communications
- Coordinating and distributing print and digital collateral
- Applying for grants from governments and foundations
- Stewarding donors and potential donors
Freelance Writer – 2019-Present
- Conducting interviews and writing corresponding articles
- Writing reviews of dance and theatre performances
- Writing reviews of dance books
- Writing SEO optimized blog posts
Ballet BC
Marketing Coordinator – 2019-2021
- Managing social media accounts and content
- Distributing print and digital collateral
- Tracking and analyzing digital statistics
- Writing, editing and proofing copy
BC Culture Days
Digital Communications Coordinator – June-Sept 2019
- Managing social media accounts and content
- Conducting interviews and writing blogs
- Tracking and analyzing digital statistics
New Media Journalism Intern
Black Press Media – Apr 2019
- Writing and editing articles
- Attending events and conducting interviews
- Shooting and editing photos and video
Digital Publishing Intern
Geist Magazine – Aug 2018-Mar 2019
- Managing social media accounts and content
- Writing weekly newsletter
- Publishing magazine content on website
- Tracking and analyzing digital statistics
Freelance Performance Artist – 2011-2017
- Creating and performing original works
- Performing in the work of others
- Creating and managing digital content
- Promoting shows, artists, and products digitally and in-person
- Writing applications for grants, festivals, residencies, etc.
Previous Experience
Inventory Coordinator
Diane’s Lingerie & Loungewear – 2015-2017
- Receiving, organizing, and maintaining inventory
- Managing stock room, training new associates
Office Manager
H&R Block Canada – 2014-2015
- Managing office with 12 employees
- Managing appointments and walk-ins
- General reception and administration duties
Volunteer Coordinator
Multicultural Association of Nova Scotia – May-Aug 2014
- Recruiting, training and scheduling 160 volunteers for MultiFest 30
- Managing volunteers onsite throughout festival
Historical Interpreter
Dawson City Museum – May-Aug 2012
- Performing historical reenactments, presentations and interactive skits
- Greeting guests and answering historical questions
Tour Guide
Concordia University – 2010-2011
- Presenting the University to prospective students
- Writing new scripts
- Training new guides
Education
BFA 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.