Arts Leadership
Kayla is an Artist/Educator, Program Coordinator, and Administrative Leader with over 10 years of experience helping with the development, organization, management and growth of non for profit and charitable businesses surrounding arts and education. As a Jack of many trades with a versatile skill set, she is always keen to learn new things. Kayla implements creative approaches to help build engaging workplace culture while valuing communication and collaboration within the organization.
B.A French, B.F.A Theatre Performance, Concentration in Education - Summa Cum Laude
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
(Education, Box Office, Audience Services and Creative Manager)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Managed audition initiatives, creating standardized submission methods, policies and constructive feedback protocols that fostered transparency, elevated company culture and strengthened advocacy for artists and creatives.
Developed a Discovering Diversity Educational Program including informational activities in pre and post show workbooks, highlighting diverse book recommendations on social media and sharing monthly observances on company website.
Fostered relationships with volunteer groups and organizations increasing participation by 70% and secured massive on-site cleanup days in collaboration with local organizations.
Overhauled digital workflow improving company wide task efficiency which helped lead the organization to its first year of revenue growth in 7 years.
Piloted an internship program and onboarded/mentored 10 emerging arts professionals within the first 6 months of its launch.
Secured/Updated 2,000+ new contacts in Year 1, strengthening partnerships to increase attendance & audience retention rates as the lead of the Education Department.
Launched a Land Acknowledgement and helped advocate for better representation on stage while project managing the creation of a new Performing Arts Around The World Mural in the lobby in collaboration with a local Visual Arts High School.
Launched several marketing initiatives to increase visibility and revenue including the full creation and realization of a promotional Mini Workshop Video for First Night Buffalo 2025.
GENERAL MANAGER & ART DIRECTOR
Pirate Life Children’s Theatre
Ottawa, ON (2013-2023)
Recruited, interviewed, trained and supervised a team of approximately 25 employees each season.
Managed and developed all creative initiatives while coaching new professionals on a rolling basis.
Heightened company standards and helped keep team afloat during Covid 19.
Coordinated meetings and communicated effectively with staff to promote a cohesive collaborative environment.
Project leader for company outreach and administrative liaisons.
Keyholder responsible for end-of-shift cash counting and reconciliation.
Acquired the SVOP Boating License and Captained a 40ft vessel.
COORDINATOR OF VOLUNTEERS
Fringe Festival Ottawa, ON (2019)
Recruited, trained, scheduled and supervised a team of volunteers.
Monitored festival emails and supervised the volunteer headquarters.
Planned and organized appreciation events with a tight budget through sponsorship outreach.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
International Musicals Taipei, TW (2019)
Developed and drafted a curriculum and syllabus for all classes within the arts school.
Streamlined the organization system for all online files and web access for future teachers/students/parents.
Prepared, reviewed and revised lesson plans to ensure high quality results for the company.
SITE MANAGER
Just For Kids Buffalo, NY (2018)
Coordinated before and after school programs for over 100 children and 20 employees.
Oversaw site budget and sent financial reports to head office.
Effectively communicated with parents, employees and main leadership team.
Kayla can respectfully and collaboratively
Marie Kondo
your non-profit upon request!
Skills: Leadership & Management | Coaching | Scheduling/Planning | Document Drafting | Customer Service | Outreach
Computer: Google Workspace | Outlook | Zoom | Social Media AudienceView | Wordpress | Mailchimp
Languages: English (Fluent) | French (Fluent)
Canadian Agent🍁Lisa Meuser | 613-853-1559 lisameuser@themeusproductions.ca
