Alyssa Bradac
Calgary,AB
Summary
Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Experience Supervisor
Calgary Public Library
2018.05 - Current
- Variety of supervisory experience, ranging from small team locations to very large teams (100+)
- Scheduling and organizing is strength
- Adept skill sets in handling difficult situations and incidents
- Excellent communication skills with multiple parties like liaising with community partners, both individually and cooperatively with teams
- Managed maintenance and efficiency of Sun Life Musical Instrument Collection at Memorial Park Library
- Organized wide variety of special events and bespoke programming at Memorial Park location including AB Pride Prom (June 2020), Historic Calgary Week, Blues Fest, and Pride in the Park (2019)
- Collaborative supervisor and team player; greatly enjoy co-constructing ideas and problem-solving.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Library Experience Facilitator
Calgary Public Library
2014.01 - 2018.05
- Innovated pop-up programming and unique member experiences
- Thrived in fast-paced, demanding environments
- Used diverse teaching materials and motivational approaches to reduce learning gaps and instruct students.
- I served as the point person for new, last minute, and complex Pilot Programs, Programming Teams, Outreaches, Teen Programs, Early Learning & School Age Programming.
- Built rapport with diverse groups of stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.
- Enhanced leadership abilities and expertise by delivering forward-thinking training to over hundreds of staff members.
Sessional Instructor
University of Calgary, Department of Drama
2013.09 - 2018.05
- Course Instructor for Beginning Acting, Advanced Acting, Introduction to Directing, and Queer Theatre
- Guided and prepared students through department curriculum and coursework
- Created dynamic course outlines with course assignments, grading breakdown, and expectations for class participation and goals
- Coached students through assignments and projects
- Independent worker good with deadlines
- Nurtured and supported students through emotionally intelligent content.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Associate Artistic Director
Shakespeare Orange County, Professional Theatre Company
2008.04 - 2013.09
- Wrote grants, programs, and marketing materials for Shakespeare Orange County
- Organized complex rehearsal schedules and artist contracts
- Managed staff, equity guest artist contracts, and online ticketing systems
- Responsible for creating and generating accounts, events, and audience development through social media and networking.
- Oversaw rehearsal schedules, ensuring efficient use of time while maintaining high artistic standards throughout the process.
- Facilitated communication between all team members, fostering positive work environment for creativity to thrive.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Directing And Theatrical Production
University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
Calgary, AB06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
Salem, Oregon05.2004
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Direct, compassionate communicator
- Highly flexible and adaptable within fluctuating environments
- Excellent Customer Service
- Responsible and dependable with strong leadership skills
- Advocate and ally for diverse & vulnerable groups
- Proficient with technology and various programs and processes
- Training and mentoring
- Goal-Oriented
- Staff Management
- Employee Motivation
Awards
- Calgary Public Library System Award Winner: Unheralded Wonder - 2019
- Calgary Public Library Collaboration Award as part of the ISSP team at Patrick Airlie Elementary School.
- Calgary Public Library Work Wizard Award for work on Youth Read and summer programs, 2017
Volunteer Experience
- Chromatic Theatre, Board Chair, 05/01/16, 08/01/19
- Consent and Respect in Theatre (CART), Member, 10/01/17, 10/01/19
Training
- De-escalationTraining
- Crucial Conversations
- 4 Seasons of Reconciliation
- Diversity, Inclusion, and Unconscious Bias
- SAIT Leadership training for People Leaders: Assertiveness for Personal & Professional Success, Emotional Intelligence, and Conflict Management (2019)
- Emergency First Aid (expires Sept. 2025)
- Vulnerable Populations Training
- Leadership in Crisis
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Library Experience Supervisor
Calgary Public Library
2018.05 - Current
Library Experience Facilitator
Calgary Public Library
2014.01 - 2018.05
Sessional Instructor
University of Calgary, Department of Drama
2013.09 - 2018.05
Associate Artistic Director
Shakespeare Orange County, Professional Theatre Company
2008.04 - 2013.09
Master of Fine Arts - Directing And Theatrical Production
University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
Willamette University, Salem, Oregon
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