Lindsey Two Bears
Bismarck,ND
Summary
Since 2018, I have been a dedicated volunteer in my local music community. The majority of my experience comes from working in the fast-paced music festival environment. Over the years, I have had my hands in various sectors of what makes these kinds of events possible, and learned a great deal about what is imperative to maintaining safety, above all else. Moving forward, I am seeking experience in a more well-established, professional environment, with a greater focus on harm reduction, incident management, conflict resolution, and to work with a team that values these aspects as part of the foundation that helps make community spaces safer for everyone involved.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Staff Volunteer
Prairie Pothole Music Festival
Anamoose, ND
07.2018 - 07.2024
- Facilitated artist hospitality & transportation
- Served as a well-informed resource for my fellow volunteers, as well as artists and guests to answer their questions pertaining to the event
- Participated in event infrastructure builds/tear-downs, and post-event clean up
- Worked closely with fellow volunteers and staff, utilizing and growing my communication skills within a team-based environment
- Discovered my ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment, taking on various roles as needed throughout all stages of event preparation and execution
- Helped with crowd oversight to ensure the safety of attendees
- Assisted in handling medical emergencies and harm reduction efforts
Fire Safety and Performance Manager
Prairie Pothole Music Festival
Anamoose, ND
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Exhibited strong knowledge and experience in organizing, facilitating, and providing professional oversight on very short notice, as I was asked to take on this position one week prior to the event taking place
- Added members to my team that I knew would allow me execute my role more effectively with their help and hands - it takes a village
- Coordinated safety meetings each day of the festival, making sure all participants were aware of safety protocol, the location of the fire circle for that evening, and as a group, agreeing upon what time performances would begin
- Performed safety checks on all props being used by performers, and adamantly enforced rules for performers to only wear fire-safe clothing in order to participate
- Handled team oversight, ensuring that those who volunteered to help were handling their roles in a safe, appropriate manner, with focus on maintaining level-headed conflict resolution in the event of an incident involving any crowd interference
- Gained valuable experience in a leadership role where I was responsible for the safety of many people - performers and spectators alike
Education
High School Diploma -
Standing Rock Community High School
Fort Yates, ND05-2010
No Degree - Chemistry
Sitting Bull College
Fort Yates, ND05-2014
No Degree - Psychology
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, COSkills
- Team leadership
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Strong communication skills
- Grounded approach towards navigating solutions to unforeseen incidents
- Able to act quickly, in the event of medical emergencies
- Driven by a community-centered mindset
- Passion for fostering a better, safer environment while I am involved in it
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Fire Safety and Performance Manager
Prairie Pothole Music Festival
07.2024 - 07.2024
Event Staff Volunteer
Prairie Pothole Music Festival
07.2018 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Standing Rock Community High School
No Degree - Chemistry
Sitting Bull College
No Degree - Psychology
University of Colorado At Boulder