Sandy Powlik
Langley,BC
Summary
Creative, driven and passionate cultural and social broker.
Passion for helping others, exchanging knowledge, respect and mutual growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Funding Program Coordinator - Music
Creative BC
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Evaluated and managed budgets and resources for successful execution of multiple programs simultaneously.
- Participated in events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within program framework.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of program deliverables, maintaining project schedules and meeting objectives.
- Assisted training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
- Analyzed program data by tracking and reporting program outcomes to identify areas of improvement.
- Tracked and reported expenses accurately to manage program budgets.
Peer Assessor, Juror
First Peoples’ Cultural Council
10.2019 - Current
- Assess BC and Canadian artist grants and awards applications
- Grants: First Peoples' Cultural Council, Full Circle, Music BC, BC TOuring Council, FACTOR Canada
- Awards: JUNOs, WCMA
Musical Artist-Entrepreneur
Lola Parks
04.2003 - Current
- Artist – songwriting, performing, recording, touring, teaching
- Manager, Agent, Consultant – booking, hiring, communications, grant writing, social media, marketing, records, operations, website
Indigenous Outreach Consultant
BC Touring Council
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Indigenous community outreach
- GIS tour mapping
- Survey facilitation
Social Media Manager
Hammer & Tong mini-series
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Manage social media accounts and campaigns: IG, FB, Twitter, TikTok
- Manage planning, scheduling, posting, audience engagement & growth
- Work with production team to align strategies with company objectives
- Conducted research to determine current benchmark trends and audience preferences.
Senior Writer/ Media Specialist/Liaison
Powherhouse
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Multimedia content creation – article writing, interviews, photography
- Online editing – updating website, magazine, articles, press releases, reports, stakeholder profiles
- Media specialist - content lead, media strategy planning, social media Events logistics and content production (interviews, photos, video, music)
- Create and maintain strong stakeholder relations and stakeholder profile database, manage subscription renewal and client retention
Operations Assistant
RBC Dominion Securities
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Document analysis and proofing; banking, financial transactions; problem solving; basic training
- Reception, correspondence, mail; coordinate facilities and catering
Freelance Writer, Editor, Photographer
- Contributing writer of 300, 750, 1,000-word profiles/ articles, photography
- Substantive ed
- For 2015 Jack Hodgins Founders Award winner K'ari Fisher
Administrative, Organizational, Service, Financial
- Smugglers Cove Pub, Beagle Pub, Smith Pub – bookkeeper, server, bartender – 2000-2010
- BC Government – Office of the Ombudsperson, Vancouver – 2000
- CIBC – Head Teller – client relations, responsible for $100,000 daily – 1999
- BC Government – Labour Resources (English, French, Spanish) – Ministry of Education, Esquimalt – 1998
- BC Government – Child Protection – Ministry of Children & Families, Victoria – 1996-1997
- BC Government – Business Immigration, Vancouver –implemented electronic filing system – 1995
Content Writer
Seasmoke PR
01.2017
- Content development, write ad copy and resort PR for client websites
- Edit and update online content on clients’ websites and company database Conduct competitive analysis of key messages, brand vocabulary, SEO
- Travel coordination services - research and planning, logistics
Managing Editor
Cella Magazine
01.2015
- Project development and planning - assist director with startup magazine Content - source, assign, interview, write and edit stories; photography Liaison, mentor - liaise with subjects and writers; advise writers
Education
Journalism Certificate -
Langara College
01.2015
Medical Anthropology major -
McGill University
01.2004
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
University of Victoria
01.1998
Skills
- Content and Article Writing
- Editing and Proofreading
- Organized and Detail-Driven
- Creativity and Problem Solving
- MS Office
- G Suite
- Adobe Suite
- WordPress
- Social Media
- Logic
- Final Cut Pro
- Audacity
- Content Management Systems
- Media and Event Planning
- Photo and Video Editing
- Content Creation
- Networking and relationship building
- Attention to Detail
- Positive Attitude
- Problem-Solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Social Justice Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
Languages
English
French
Spanish
Professional Development
- Sync Summit, Mark Frieser, Los Angeles, 2024-02-01, 2024-02-29, Attend and showcase
- LatinAm Music Research & Composition mentorship, Paty Carrera, 2023-03-01, 2023-07-31
- Sync Summit, Mark Frieser, Los Angeles, 2023-02-01, 2023-02-28, Attend and network
- Nagamo Incubator, Indigenous audio engineering and scoring mentorship, 2022-01-01, 2023-12-31
- VIFF AMP Talent Accelerator Program, 2019-10-01, 2022-10-31, Three days of exclusive panels and networking
- SYNC course and mentorship, Amelia McCloskey, 2022-08-01, 2022-11-30
- SYNC U course, Mark Frieser, Paty Carrera, 2022-01-01, 2022-05-31
- Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI AE) and ASKIY Export Residency, 2021-08-01, 2021-12-31
- SPEAK! Canada Executive Education Leadership Program, Powherhouse, 2017-01-01, 2017-12-31
- Certificates – Personal Trainer & Weight Trainer (BCRPA), Emergency First Aid + CPR/AED (Red Cross), 2017-01-01, 2017-12-31
- HTML5 Basics + CSS3 Beginner Web Development, 2015-01-01, 2015-12-31
- Freelance Journalism, Greg Pratt, 2014-01-01, 2014-12-31
- Report & Business Writing, 2010-01-01, 2010-12-31
- International Development & Health, 2005-01-01, 2005-12-31
- Certificates –TESOL International Teaching, Interpersonal Communication (2002), French Bilingual (1994), 2002-01-01, 2002-12-31
- Music Business and Music Recording Techniques, 2000-01-01, 2000-12-31
- Biomedical Ethics, Dr. Eike-Henner Kluge, 1997-01-01, 1997-12-31
Details - Links
- Blog: People & Life, https://sandypowlik.wordpress.com/
- Blog: Travel & Culture, https://lolitastravels.wordpress.com/
- Blog: stuntedmind, https://www.stuntedmind.wordpress.com/
- Podcast: promo, https://youtu.be/iOlR1kr0wn0
- 1, https://soundcloud.com/jameskasper/curious-walrus-fascists-fentanyl-fantasies-oh-my
- 3, https://www.mixcloud.com/james-kasper/curious-walrus-exclusive-interview-w-adrian-chalifour/
- LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandypowlikakalolaparks/
- Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/lolaparks
- Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/sandypowlik
- Facebook2, https://www.facebook.com/lolaparksmusic
Volunteer Experience
- Peer Assessor, Canadian Folk Music Awards, West Coast Music Awards, JUNOs; Music BC, FACTOR, 2019-01-01, 2023-12-31
- Advisory Panel, Consultant, Full Circle; National Indigenous Music Office; Working Musicians, 2020-01-01, 2021-12-31
- Event volunteer, ME to WE Day Vancouver, Vancouver, 2016-01-01, 2016-12-31
- Clinic Administrator, Tariro AIDS Clinic at Howard Hospital, Zimbabwe, 2006-01-01, 2006-12-31, Reorganized Tariro AIDS Clinic at Howard Hospital
- Personal Assistant, Promotions, Borderlands Sri Lanka, 2003-01-01, 2003-12-31
Fitness, Soul and World Travel
-people, cultures, languages
-new things, people, places
-lived and volunteered in Nepal, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe; India, Burma; Mexico
-42 countries and counting
Timeline
Funding Program Coordinator - Music
Creative BC
10.2023 - Current
Indigenous Outreach Consultant
BC Touring Council
09.2022 - 04.2023
Social Media Manager
Hammer & Tong mini-series
03.2021 - 09.2021
Peer Assessor, Juror
First Peoples’ Cultural Council
10.2019 - Current
Senior Writer/ Media Specialist/Liaison
Powherhouse
01.2018 - 12.2018
Content Writer
Seasmoke PR
01.2017
Operations Assistant
RBC Dominion Securities
03.2016 - 04.2017
Managing Editor
Cella Magazine
01.2015
Musical Artist-Entrepreneur
Lola Parks
04.2003 - Current
Freelance Writer, Editor, Photographer
Administrative, Organizational, Service, Financial
Journalism Certificate -
Langara College
Medical Anthropology major -
McGill University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
University of Victoria
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