Kat Ross

Work History

F.T.A.

01.2009 - Current

Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
Managed creative process from concept to completion for various art projects.
Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
Created and delivered lessons through distance, virtual and face-to-face learning and fulfilled requirements of district's curriculum program.
Developed online tutorials and web-based training materials.
Engaged participants in creative process, fostered talents and deepened knowledge and understanding of art, culture and community.

Self Employed

01.2009 - Current

Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
Obtained pertinent organizational financial reports and other data to support grant applications and funding proposals.
Developed impactful grant applications to enhance organization's potential for funding awards.
Prepared and submitted grant applications to corporate organizations, and private foundations to solicit grant monies.
Videography experience with Photoleap and Inshot.
Audio experience with Ableton, editing, mixing sound input, recording equipment operation as well as singer songwriter vocal expression.
Social media, publicity and networking expertise
Experience in radio/television interviews and promotion.
Strong storyteller with wide range of audio visual skills to implement across many platforms.

CFUV

01.2022 - 02.2023

Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized episodes, and podcast.
Transformed video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing and publishing.
Developed schedules for production, editing, and marketing for timely delivery.
Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.

Victoria Native Friendship Centre

09.2019 - 12.2020

Completing administrative duties such as documentation, reporting, and communication.
Coordinating, maintaining and organizing engaging environment within our youth drop in
Create safe and positive environment with genuine interaction.
Collaborating as team, incorporating ever changing needs of centers’ youth.
Consistent training in Child Protection, and safety policies.
Modeling and demonstrating values held by VNFC.
Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development.
Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
Developed and maintained relationships with partner organizations to facilitate access to youth-related resources.

Dr Brandon Cross DC

01.2017 - 12.2018

Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties.
Developed policies and procedures for effective practice management.
Created and managed electronic patient records, encompassing data entry and administrative functions related to insurance, billing, and accounts receivable.
Created organized filing system to manage department documents.
Oversaw accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Completed bi-weekly payroll.
Developed close working relationships with front office and back office staff.
Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction.
Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.

Ourspace, YMCA

06.2017 - 06.2018

Supervised and provided programming for youth aged 12-18 in youth led environment.
Facilitated opportunities in studio recording, using Ableton and Garage programs.
Published writer I specialized in educational workshops and together we created youth zine library.
Supported youth in implementing their projects such as printmaking, garment making and art.
Coordinated logistics for meals, transportation and program delivery.
Planned and executed productive self-esteem building activities to promote personal growth and daily living skills.
Educated youth about strategies for prosilience and promoting social changes.