Xia Rondeau

• Specialized in DEIA training and programming, fundraising with purpose, events, and media production.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables related to media production.
• Thoughtfully assess needs to develop innovative solutions.

Overview... Served as solo Events Manager for a research institute housed at Harvard Law School focused on social media, digital law, and the Internet. Directed and managed a diverse portfolio of event formats addressing the specific interests of global participants and key stakeholders, leveraging organizational priorities and visibility.

• Established, documented, and communicated event production processes and workflows to all staff and collaborators.
• Developed workflows and AV for a state-of-the-art multipurpose room, including accessibility services, media production, and hybrid events.
• Managed the Event Team budget and allocated funding appropriately for each event.
• Coordinated comprehensive event logistics such as travel, catering, agendas, and personnel scheduling.
• Liaised with external and internal service partners, overseeing contractual agreements and collection of receipts.
• Employed project management tools to track agile team deliverables.
• Emphasized DEI practices to ensure events were inclusive and compelling.

Overview... Held numerous positions at nationally award-winning and recognized public access TV station with operating budget of $1M. Experienced rapid growth due to professional and creative abilities. Ran a unique youth employment program where teens gained media production and literacy skills.

• Directed successful fundraising campaigns and grants in FY22, FY21, and FY20, acquiring over $100K in funding to support 50-75 teenagers per academic year.
• Ensured proper allocation and utilization of grants according to stipulations.
• Researched, budgeted, and deployed a fleet of technology bundles during the COVID-19 crisis to prevent a lapse in services.
• Oversaw the production of over 100 films and other special video projects during my tenure.
• Established a lasting and sustainable programmatic framework for the youth employment program still used to this day.
• Responsible for the delivery and management of video projects on multiple streaming platforms and websites for diverse target audiences.
• Recruited, trained, and supervised a team of media professionals supporting the youth employment program.
• Spearheaded the development of immersive media technology programming, including AR/VR, and 360° filmmaking, receiving two national awards from the Alliance for Community Media (ACM) for related projects.
• Lead youth employment participants to receive four national awards from the ACM between 2019 and 2022, equaling out to top winners three years in a row.
• Served as advisor to the Board of Directors regarding fiscal planning and staff recruitment, including a new Executive Director in 2021.

Assisted in the management and maintenance of Starlight Square, an outdoor amphitheater and performance art space dedicated to community programming. Oversaw AV logistics, staffing, and crowd control. Ensured that city and state-issued permits were up to date and adhered to. Collaborated with executive board to research and schedule event programming across an 8 month period, 7 day calendar.

Dedicated a to a year of national service, serving over 1,600 hours in Boston Public Schools at a third-year turnaround, dual-language school (Spanish/English). Mentored a small cohort of students struggling in core academic areas and socioemotional challenges. Served as communications lead between my City Year team and our corporate sponsor, MFS Investments. Participated and lead outreach to new or potential Corps Members.