Abla Touglo-Midodji
Toronto,ON
Summary
Motivated logistics coordinator focused on delivering dependable customer service and efficient supply chain execution. Expertise in transportation coordination, strategic planning, and problem resolution to minimize delays and control costs. Proven ability to work independently, learn quickly, and maintain performance in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
It's Ok* World Event Logistics Coordinator
It's Ok* Studios
04.2026 - Current
- Compiled and submitted documentation for Its OK World Festival events, securing necessary city permits.
- Coordinated on-site event setup and breakdown to ensure seamless execution.
- Supported artists, guests, and employees during events to enhance overall experience.
- Worked with founder on creative direction for It's OK Movie Night.
- Prepared project documents and correspondence.
Security Marshall
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinated crowd control for groups of up to 800, ensuring order and safety during events.
- Used de-escalation techniques to limit conflict and manage disruptive situations.
- Responded to incidents and concerns quickly with sound judgment and professionalism.
- Partnered with Head of Security to assess incidents and implement patron removal procedures.
- Monitored aisles, exits, and seating areas during performances to maintain safe conditions.
- Followed Ontario regulations and liquor license requirements while carrying out security duties.
- Fostered safe, inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ community members through proactive security presence.
- Assisted audience members with accessibility needs and wayfinding throughout venue.
Executive Assistant
Vlala Decor Prod.
09.2024 - Current
- Coordinated logistical planning and personal calendar management to ensure seamless scheduling
- Coordinated travel arrangements, itineraries, and meeting logistics for stakeholder meetings to enhance accessibility and engagement
- Organize and manage the personal and operational files of artist Vlala Boss
- Facilitated supply coordination and receipt for the art studio to maintain operational efficiency.
- Updated and maintained artwork inventory and digital collection files to streamline access and organization
- Establish a sustainable preventative care strategy for sketches, canvas and other artistic productions
Art Handler
Not New, Always Here: Ancestral Abstractions
09.2026 - Current
- Prepared fragile pieces for transport by wrapping, crating, and labeling to ensure safe delivery.
- Coordinated layout spacing and placement with curator and artist to ensure optimal exhibition presentation.
- Documented artwork condition before and after exhibition for inspection records.
Master's Research Fellowship in Cultural Advocacy & Archives
Collaboratory for Black Poiesis, University of Toronto
02.2026 - 08.2026
- Developed archival workflows that facilitated effective early-stage records management.
- Coordinated and aligned workflow planning for successful relocation efforts.
- Oversaw access management for research lab resources during relocation efforts. and wellness continuity for research lab throughout relocation efforts.
- Contributed to development and hosting of Black Field pilot project.
- Proposed strategies that enhanced team collaboration and project outcomes.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to deliver shared goals.
- Supported colleagues with guidance that strengthened collaborative work environment.
Social Media Manager
Museum Professionals of Colour (MPOC), University of Toronto
09.2025 - 07.2026
- Reviewed platform analytics to optimize MPOC content strategy and improve audience engagement.
- Planned content calendar for MPOC campaigns, events, and community updates.
- Created and scheduled bi-monthly posts to enhance audience engagement.
- Promoted programming and collaboration across social media platforms and website to increase visibility.
- Wrote captions promoting museum equity, inclusion, and professional development.
- Worked with executive team to maintain newly formed partnerships with other student associates, professionals of colour in G.L.A.M., and museums.
Archive and Special Collections Volunteer
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Catalogued over 30 special collection items, including 20th-century African artifacts.
- Worked with Special Collections Librarian on exhibition reproductions, checking image clarity, resolution, and accuracy to meet institutional standards.
- Coordinated exhibition setup, arranging displays and adjusting lighting to enhance visitor engagement.
- Assisted with the development of educational tours for K-8 school groups.
- Helped reorganize special collection storage units after remodel.
- Streamlined organization of special collection storage units post-remodel, improving access to materials.
- Edited video content and captions for Black Broward Oral History Project, ensuring clarity and accurate representation of oral histories.
- Shelved books, magazines, and archival materials according to library classification systems for easy access.
- Edited video content and captions, while managing digital files for Black Broward Oral History Project.
Starbucks Barista Trainer
Starbucks
03.2019 - 07.2024
- Crafted beverages in line with Starbucks standards during training sessions, high-volume periods, or unusual events
- Delivered presentations on store procedures and product knowledge to groups of up to 10 partners, enhancing team understanding
- Recognized for exceptional training presentations that improved new hire performance and reduced onboarding time
- Facilitated onboarding and training of new team members, promoting professional development and faster integration into the team
- Analyzed performance metrics of newly trained baristas, providing insights that supported strategic decisions by management
- Delivered strong service orientation to help maintain high customer connection score
- Maintained strong communication skills, especially during high-volume periods
- Received and organized product deliveries to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.
Assistant Elections Clerk
Broward County Supervisor of Elections
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Supervised delivery, setup, and maintenance of voting booths and machines, ensuring functionality and accuracy during elections
- Verified voter eligibility using Voting Equipment Database
- Provided voters with information on polling locations, ballot procedures, and election regulations to facilitate informed voting
- Managed routine administrative tasks, streamlining processes to support smooth election operations
Education
Master of Information - Archives and Records Management, Master of Museum Studies
University of Toronto
Saint George10-2026
Bachelor's of Arts - Political Science, minor in Sociology, Anthropology
Florida International University
Miami08-2022
Associate of Arts -
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL08-2019
International Baccalaureate Diploma -
Plantation High School
Ft. Lauderdale06-2017
Skills
- Event logistics coordination
- Project management
- Event documentation management
- Records management
- Stakeholder communication
- Content strategy
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Collaboration skills
- Problem solving
- Research skills
- Public speaking
- Adaptability
Curatorial and Community Outreach Projects
- The Black Field Pilot [Collaboratory for Black Poesis, 2026], This project initiative was to cultivate a dynamic terrain for Black study, aesthetic practices, and creative professional development on the move. Arranging field trips, site visits, curatorial walkthroughs, and informal gatherings across the GTA and digital space, we gather with artists, curators, researchers, and cultural workers in G.L.A.M. spaces and beyond for critical, collaborative engagement and relation with and across black culture, technologies, history, and politics., We Were Never Lost curatorial tour led by Abla Touglo-Midodji, Momme Domme viewing at Toronto Fringe Festival, Luncheon and Author Talk with author of Nasty Work Ericka Hart, Night Visions, monthly movie night series
- We Were Never Lost MMst Student Capstone Project [The Arquives, 2026], Developed as part of the 2025-2026 Master of Museum Studies Capstone Projects course at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Information, We Were Never Lost highlights how queer Black women and women of color use creative practices as tools for survival and community building in Canada. This exhibition showcases the contributions and legacies of Sister Vision Press, Fireweed Collective, and Multicultural Women in Concert/CAMP SIS, tracking how these movements built on each other and created platforms for those who had been silenced due to racism, sexism, and homophobia.
- Grounds for your garden Starbucks Sustainability Project Pilot [Ft Lauderdale Starbucks, 2022], Developed as a sustainability passion project, I created presentations for K-5 and their parents that linked coffee culture and sustainability through use of visual aids and live demonstrations, and facilitated the donation of 200 lbs of coffee grounds to local school gardens.
Timeline
Art Handler
Not New, Always Here: Ancestral Abstractions
09.2026 - Current
It's Ok* World Event Logistics Coordinator
It's Ok* Studios
04.2026 - Current
Master's Research Fellowship in Cultural Advocacy & Archives
Collaboratory for Black Poiesis, University of Toronto
02.2026 - 08.2026
Social Media Manager
Museum Professionals of Colour (MPOC), University of Toronto
09.2025 - 07.2026
Security Marshall
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
06.2025 - Current
Executive Assistant
Vlala Decor Prod.
09.2024 - Current
Archive and Special Collections Volunteer
African American Research Library and Cultural Center
11.2023 - 07.2024
Assistant Elections Clerk
Broward County Supervisor of Elections
09.2022 - 12.2022
Starbucks Barista Trainer
Starbucks
03.2019 - 07.2024
Master of Information - Archives and Records Management, Master of Museum Studies
University of Toronto
Bachelor's of Arts - Political Science, minor in Sociology, Anthropology
Florida International University
Associate of Arts -
Broward College
International Baccalaureate Diploma -
Plantation High School