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OKIKI KENDALL
Toronto,ON
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Summary
Dedicated Artistic Professional with proven expertise in guiding talented individuals through rewarding professional growth.
Dynamic leader with strengths in mentoring and coaching artists to develop personal style and technique.
Directed numerous artistic projects during the past 15 years.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Ability to handle projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Arts Alive Thrive
Creative Director and Founder
07.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Elevated artistic performances by implementing innovative concepts and creative direction.
- Provided mentorship to emerging talent, contributing to their professional growth.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
Talent House / Mirvish Productions
Professional Performer
07.2001 - Current
Job overview
- Studied and perfected numerous scripts for voice-overs, commercials and supporting acting roles in television and film
- Applied various acting methods to meet the specific demands of diverse roles across different genres of performance art
- Networked with industry professionals to build contacts and maintain steady stream of work.
No Fixed Address (NFA)
Finance and Administrative Assistant
12.2020 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Prepared and processed all staff expenses in QuickBooks across 4 company branches
- Supported Office Management Duties
- Assisted in audit processing, pulling and scanning back-up copies as requested
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Promoted positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
Forest Hill Spa
Customer Service Representative/Office Manager
01.2014 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Reviewed, calculated, and verified account balances daily
- Organized, updated, and processed customer data in Spaware software
- Greeted and facilitated client needs by offering assistance to staff
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
Ritmika Rhythmic Gymnastics Club
Dance Choreographer/Ballet Instructor
09.2010 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Enhanced dance performances by creating innovative choreography tailored to the dancers' abilities and strengths.
- Mentored 30 aspiring dancers, providing guidance on technique and performance skills for their professional growth.
- Designed custom warm-up routines to optimize dancer preparation, reducing injury rates and improving performance quality.
- Expanded dance studio's repertoire by incorporating diverse styles and genres for versatile performances.
- Increased dance versatility through cross-training in multiple dance styles namely ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance
ANU Productions
Assistant Production Coordinator
05.2008 - 05.2014
Job overview
- Consulted and coordinated events with the creative director over a 6 year period
- Designated and allocated talent and artists for various events
- Developed and maintained efficient production processes and procedures.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
Canadian Marketing AssociationToronto, Onario
Marketing & Public Relations Consultant
06.2005 - 09.2010
Job overview
- Researched several objectives, promotional policies and needs of organizations, in order to develop public relations strategies that will influence public opinion or promote ideas, products, or services
- Planned and promoted programs and advertising space to maintain favorable public and/or stockholders' perceptions to organization's accomplishments over 5 year period
Education
Ryerson Polytechnic UniversityToronto, ON
Bachelor of Arts from Performance Dance
09.2020 - 06.2021
Skills
- Clerical Support
- Filing
- Expense Reporting
- Invoice Processing
- Office Administration
- Bookkeeping
- Mail handling
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
Languages
French
Elementary
Timeline
Finance and Administrative Assistant
No Fixed Address (NFA)
12.2020 - 11.2021
Ryerson Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Arts from Performance Dance
09.2020 - 06.2021
Creative Director and Founder
Arts Alive Thrive
07.2015 - Current
Customer Service Representative/Office Manager
Forest Hill Spa
01.2014 - 12.2020
Dance Choreographer/Ballet Instructor
Ritmika Rhythmic Gymnastics Club
09.2010 - 06.2016
Assistant Production Coordinator
ANU Productions
05.2008 - 05.2014
Marketing & Public Relations Consultant
Canadian Marketing Association
06.2005 - 09.2010
Professional Performer
Talent House / Mirvish Productions
07.2001 - Current
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