Kaitlin Panay
New York,NY
Summary
Passionate and experienced creative professional with experience in content creation, social media management, and arts education. Skilled in developing engaging digital content, managing online platforms, and creating inclusive spaces that encourage creativity and connection. Passionate about storytelling, visual culture, and using media and the arts to build meaningful audience engagement and tangible results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mixed Media Arts Educator
PS33
New York
11.2023 - Current
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Managed a diverse range of learners, adapting lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests.
Early Childhood Educator
GoodStart Early Learning
Sydney
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children's social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and imaginative pursuits.
Content Creator/Influencer
TikTok
New York
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Focuses on creating educational, arts, lifestyle, and marketing content and transforms wider social media trends into niche specific videos.
- Developed engaging content strategies to enhance user engagement and brand visibility.
- Creates a large volume of high quality, fully edited pieces of content (photo and video).
- Established and built a following of 450k+ followers with high engagement.
- Established extensive knowledge of internet culture and trends.
Owner
Room In Bloom NYC
New York
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Ran a profit generating e-commerce storefront selling live houseplants, gardening products, and homewares.
- Negotiated and established wholesale contracts with suppliers and vendors.
- Oversaw the warehousing, packaging, and shipping of 300+ orders a month.
- Ran TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook marketing, in addition to coordinating traditional paid advertisements.
- Grew a loyal, national client base with over 30% repeat customers.
Seasonal Non-Profit Events Coordinator
CD Events Co.
Boston
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Orchestrated event set up, check-in, auctions, and live entertainment.
- Contacted and built relationships with sponsors, venues, and performers throughout the eastern United States.
- Coordinated site visits and organized specs for live events and auctions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Arts Education
City College of New York
New York, NY05-2028
Professional Pastry Arts - undefined
International Culinary Center
New York, NY12-2020
International Art of Bread Making - undefined
International Culinary Center
New York, NY03-2020
Business of Creative Enterprises -
Emerson College
Boston, MASkills
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Time management
- Cultural awareness
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
GoodStart Early Learning
09.2024 - 05.2025
Mixed Media Arts Educator
PS33
11.2023 - Current
Content Creator/Influencer
TikTok
08.2020 - 08.2024
Owner
Room In Bloom NYC
05.2020 - 03.2022
Seasonal Non-Profit Events Coordinator
CD Events Co.
05.2018 - 01.2019
Professional Pastry Arts - undefined
International Culinary Center
International Art of Bread Making - undefined
International Culinary Center
Bachelor of Arts - Arts Education
City College of New York
Business of Creative Enterprises -
Emerson College