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Other Work Experience: Jack of All Trades
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Alexandra Nowak

Buffalo,New York

Summary

Highly motivated, creative problem solver with coordinating experience and a passion for The Arts. Strong leadership and communication skills sharpened by 5 years working with high end clientele in New York City and 3+ years leading a Cultural Arts Department. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Cultural Arts Coordinator

Canterbury Woods Gates Circle
07.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced arts program visibility by developing and implementing strategic marketing plans.
  • Maintained and established innovative relationships with local artists, musicians and organizations, promoting collaboration within the community.
  • Developed diverse and educational programming following state requirements to inspire and motivate aging residents
  • Created and designed monthly activity calendars, newsletters, posters, flyers, informational displays, gallery exhibits, and managed the community's informational app and website, updating schedules, creating slides, and uploading content daily.
  • Planned, set up, facilitated, and cleaned up all daily activities, events, and transported residents to and from outings
  • Coordinated with all other departments as the lead organizer for many successful events annually for 60+ people
  • Managed budgeting and financial reporting for all arts programs, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainability.

Art Instructor/ Party Director

The Craft Studio
12.2017 - 05.2022
  • Managed a team of employees to successfully set up, facilitate, and clean up birthday parties and events for up to 100 guests
  • Responsible for making announcements, assigning jobs to employees, time management for the event, and being in contact with the client to ensure a wonderful experience
  • Facilitator of day camps and workshops which required responsibility for the wellbeing of up to 30 children at a time
  • Taught mobile art classes in the Hamptons which presented many opportunities to further strengthen relationships with valued clients and proved ability to work independently.
  • Worked retail section sharpening sales skills as well as handling the register, answering phone calls, and booking.
  • Presented an opportunity for a promotion to Assistant Booking Manager but was unable to accept due to school.

Full-time Nanny

Private Family
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Ensured the safety and wellbeing of a 6-year-old and a 2-year-old
  • Performed all parietal duties such as waking the kids up, making healthy meals and helping with school
  • Due to Covid, the 6 year old was enrolled in online school and I was responsible to supervise and help complete lessons and homework
  • Coordinated with parents in the neighborhood to schedule art lessons taught weekly to 6-8 children.
  • Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities & lessons.

Education

Bachelor of the Arts in Business Management and Musical Theatre Performance -

Marymount Manhattan College

Skills

  • Event Planning, Community Outreach, Project Management, Marketing and Promotion
  • Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word and Canva
  • Creative and Critical Problem Solving
  • Time Management, Organizational Skills and ability to work independently

References

Available upon request

Other Work Experience: Jack of All Trades

-Private Contractor - Soloist at Parkside Lutheran Church, Commerical Work, Professional Performer in Theatre Productions at ArtPark, O'Connell & Company and Curtain Up Productions

-Current Girl Scout Leader

-Managed an Etsy Shop. Made & sold artwork at events.

-3 years Lifeguard Experience & CPR Training

-Volunteer Junior Firefighter with Getzville Fire Company & EMS Training

-Usher & Theatre Management Training at The Public Theatre’s  Delacourte Theatre New York, NY 

-5+ years volunteer with In Good Company Productions as a variety of roles including Co-Director and Choreographer

-Healthcare Academy Training 2023 

-Currently self-studying Graphic Design 


Timeline

Cultural Arts Coordinator

Canterbury Woods Gates Circle
07.2021 - Current

Full-time Nanny

Private Family
08.2020 - 07.2021

Art Instructor/ Party Director

The Craft Studio
12.2017 - 05.2022

Bachelor of the Arts in Business Management and Musical Theatre Performance -

Marymount Manhattan College

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