Nikki Natnat
500 Ginger Downs, Mississauga,Canada
Summary
Enthusiastic leader and analytical problem-solver with a passion for team-motivating, leading and growth, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, collaboration with other groups and professionals to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. As former Pastoral Leader at School of Ministry, I capitalized on my background in Communication and Media Studies, blending my numerous leadership experience and organizational capabilities with a passion for fostering spiritual growth and student success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastoral Leader at the School of Ministry
Catch The Fire School of Ministry
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided a safe pastoral environment for Small Group Leaders, Interns and student growth
- Maintained operational management by facilitating day-to-day operation of the School Modules
- Organized Special Projects such as SOM Booth to helps boost new student enrolment and engagement growth
- Oversaw administrative and scheduling Duties such as logistical organization of special projects, tasks, and other events
Small Group Leader, Outreach Leader
Catch The Fire School of Ministry
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Helped students grow in their relationship with God and gain Godly vision and values, and setting them up for success in their future
- Assisted in the organization and running of the office and program
- Coordinated and planned a mini outreach and a 3-week outreach
- Provided input and advice to the SoM staff on how the program could be improved
- Facilitated one-on-one ministry to students, both leading and assisting other staff members.
Youth Leader/ Intern
LifeHouse Church
08.2016 - 03.2023
- Mentored and coached youth in developing communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Collaborated with youth, parents, teachers and community members to promote youth leadership initiatives and enhance communication.
- Created template programs for future Youth curriculum that are teachable and transferable to upcoming youth leaders
- Coordinated and led weekly youth meetings, facilitating conversations and activities to promote team building and leadership development and learning about the Christian faith (i.e., Identity, Overcoming Fear, the Bible, etc.)
- Maintained an environment of inclusion, trust, and acceptance that embraces young people and families from different cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds
Creative Program Director, Instructor
JDL Performing Arts Academy
07.2017 - 09.2022
- Planned online or in-person classes that teach hip hop, contemporary-fusion, and industry dance styles to junior (5-7 years old), intermediate (8-10 years old), and advanced-level youth (11-18 years old)
- Developed strong communication channels between performers, technicians, designers, and other stakeholders involved in each production process.
- Championed a positive learning environment by modeling dedication, enthusiasm, and passion for dance in every interaction with students and staff.
- Delivered constructive feedback during rehearsals leading to noticeable improvements in both individual dancer technique as well as overall group cohesion onstage performances.
- Maintained accurate records for all aspects of productions including attendance, costume inventory, and rehearsal schedules.
Co-founder, Director, Dance Instructor
ARTESPACE Arts
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Championed a culture of innovation, encouraging creative problem-solving throughout the organization.
- Networked with other businesses, fellow artists, and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired 6 emerging artist all over the Greater Toronto Area and hosted 12 online open-level art classes with over 30 unqiue registrants.
President, Creative Director
NuMonic Dance Team
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Oversaw direction of marketing strategies and promotional material for all-year dance workshops and events
- Deployed well-coordinated campaigns, events and public relations strategies to promote brand.
- Strengthened community partnerships with other clubs (ICCIT Council, UTM Dance Team) to enhance sponsorship opportunities and boost club visibility including an online BLM dance workshop and producing a dance video to promote merchandise.
- Strategized a more active online marketing plan while maintaining a strong and memorable presence on Instagram and on Facebook
- Administrated internal and external contacts and subscribers through MailChimp and on-campus poster boards
Creative Director
Creatives For A Change
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Designed and created promotional advertisements for any of the events planned by Creatives for a Change
- Shaped brand standards and created meeting outlines to ensure all products represented are brand appropriate
- Collaborated with the team in a weekly basis in order to maintain corporal management and help integrate brand identity and aesthetics into monthly events.
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Provides customers with a complete service including application of cosmetics and ensures an enjoyable shopping experience to maximize sales and customer satisfaction
- Ensures detailed personal knowledge of all products to effectively respond to customer queries
- Ensures no opportunity is lost to link sales and increase profitability
- Identifies products which would enhance customers current purchase
- Ensures displays are attractive and appealing to customers
- Maintains overall brand image through proper product and store presentation.
Batik Art Junior Instructor, Junior High Supervisor
City of Mississauga
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about Batik art (Indonesian fabric technique)
- Demonstrate techniques in activities such as painting with wax, using fabric powder on cotton textiles and calligraphy with India ink
- Evaluate each student's progress and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings
- Organize storage areas and control use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communication And Media Studies
University of Toronto Mississauga
Mississauga06.2021
Ontario College Advanced Diploma - Art And Art History
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, ON06.2021
Certificate - Digital Communication
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, ON06.2021
Certificate - Heart Module
Catch The Fire School of Ministry
Etobicoke, ON02.2023
Regional Arts Program, Visual Arts -
Cawthra Park Secondary School
Mississauga, ON01.2016
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Venue Relations
- Interpersonal Communication
- Strategic Planning
- Active Listening
- Operations Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Event Planning
- Fundraising
- Online Content writing
- YouTube and Video Creation
- Computer Literacy
- Communication
Websites
Awards
- Best in Customer Service - Starbucks Coffee Company (UTM Location)
- Museumpros Art Services Award for Excellence in Sculpture I - University of Toronto and Sheridan College (Art and Art History)
- Faculty Award for Excellence in Video and Sound - University of Toronto and Sheridan College (Art and Art History)
- The Community Award - Kindred Culture Headquarters' Kindred Awards 2022
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pastoral Leader at the School of Ministry
Catch The Fire School of Ministry
02.2024 - 07.2024
Small Group Leader, Outreach Leader
Catch The Fire School of Ministry
03.2023 - 02.2024
Co-founder, Director, Dance Instructor
ARTESPACE Arts
01.2021 - 09.2021
President, Creative Director
NuMonic Dance Team
04.2018 - 01.2021
Creative Director
Creatives For A Change
09.2017 - 08.2018
Creative Program Director, Instructor
JDL Performing Arts Academy
07.2017 - 09.2022
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
09.2016 - 11.2017
Youth Leader/ Intern
LifeHouse Church
08.2016 - 03.2023
Batik Art Junior Instructor, Junior High Supervisor
City of Mississauga
09.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communication And Media Studies
University of Toronto Mississauga
Ontario College Advanced Diploma - Art And Art History
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Certificate - Digital Communication
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Certificate - Heart Module
Catch The Fire School of Ministry
Regional Arts Program, Visual Arts -
Cawthra Park Secondary School
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