Mykele Callicutt
Chicago
Summary
Innovative and organized professional with knack for multitasking and effective communication. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and event planning, coupled with strong administrative and coordination skills. Committed to driving successful program execution and delivering impactful results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator | Farm Ambassador | Farm Administrator
Urban Growers Collective
04.2022 - Current
- Spearhead the apprenticeship and arts programming, ensuring effective communication and management of apprentices
- Develop and maintain a robust arts residency program, facilitating workshops and coordinating with artistic partners
- Lead community outreach efforts, enhancing engagement through events focused on agricultural techniques, social justice, and healing
Program Director | Lead Talent Buyer
The Hideout Chicago
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Curated and booked a diverse array of musical and multidisciplinary talent for a renowned Chicago venue, managing up to six events weekly
- Negotiated contracts and budgets while liaising with national agencies to diversify talent acquisition
- Oversaw event logistics, artist guarantees, promotions, and sponsorships, ensuring seamless execution of all events
Medical Consumption Specialist
Consume
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided expert consultations and product knowledge to medical and recreational cannabis users, ensuring compliance with sales regulations
Lead Poet in Residence | Teaching Artist
Foundations of Music
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Developed engaging educational content on writing and performance, leading students through a reflective and revision-based creative process
Lead Teaching Artist
Illinois Humanities: Envisioning Social Justice
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Designed and implemented inclusive arts-based curriculum focusing on the American criminal justice system for youth aged 15-19
Teaching Artist
Urban Gateways
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Facilitated performance technique workshops in theater, hip-hop, and poetry, fostering creative expression among students
Founder | Event Coordinator
The Dojo
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Established and coordinated community arts programming, focusing on curation and technical support for various events
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theater Performance
University of Illinois at Chicago
01.2012
Skills
- Administrative Support & Coordination
- Event Production & Curation
- Data Management & Reporting
- Community Outreach & Engagement
- Communication & Team Collaboration
- Program Development & Execution
- Social Media Marketing & Promotion
- Fast Learner & Adaptable
Publications
Five Fifths, A poetry collection exploring themes of identity and community resilience, co-published with fellow collective members.
Artisticprojects
- Mykele Deville, Rapper | Poet, Renowned for solo recordings and performances across Chicago, with features in notable publications including Billboard and NPR.
- Growing Concerns Poetry Collective, Co-Founder | Performer, Co-created a collective blending poetry and music, recognized for impactful performances and published works, including the album WE HERE: Thank You For Noticing and the poetry collection Five Fifths.
Timeline
Program Coordinator | Farm Ambassador | Farm Administrator
Urban Growers Collective
04.2022 - Current
Program Director | Lead Talent Buyer
The Hideout Chicago
06.2021 - 03.2022
Medical Consumption Specialist
Consume
07.2020 - 06.2021
Lead Poet in Residence | Teaching Artist
Foundations of Music
06.2018 - 08.2019
Lead Teaching Artist
Illinois Humanities: Envisioning Social Justice
02.2018 - 07.2018
Teaching Artist
Urban Gateways
11.2017 - 07.2018
Founder | Event Coordinator
The Dojo
06.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theater Performance
University of Illinois at Chicago
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