SAVIOLA DMELLO
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Motivated and multi-talented professional with a passion for arts, culture, and administration. Fluent in English and a multi-linguist, skilled in Microsoft Office and Social Media Networking. Experienced in event coordination, community outreach, and education program management. Seeking a challenging position in Arts Administration and Culture Management to utilize my skills and creativity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Director
The DAM - Develop, Assist, Mentor Youth Centres
Mississauga, ON
10.2024 - Current
- Organize and manage the director's complex calendar of appointments, while acting as a liaison with external stakeholders to ensure effective communication flow.
- Provide executive support across departments by addressing high-priority issues with discretion, facilitating board meeting agendas, and coordinating support materials to ensure successful sessions.
- Maintain company confidence and safeguard executive operations by securely managing confidential records and sensitive information.
- Oversee youth program activities, events, and field trips, and support the cultivation of relationships between the organization, donors, and the community.
- Engage with youth on program files and coordinate their onboarding, while facilitating outreach activities aligned with the organization's strategic direction.
Box Office Assistant
City of Mississauga
Mississauga, ON
09.2023 - Current
- Offer exceptional customer service by disseminating event programs, addressing patron inquiries, and facilitating ticket and merchandise sales.
- Deliver pertinent information to patrons regarding their selected shows or upcoming releases.
- Conduct cash reconciliation at the end of each shift, ensuring alignment with ticket sales.
- Showcased leadership qualities by enhancing workflow processes and providing guidance in training efforts.
- Effectively prioritized and organized tasks to optimize the attainment of service objectives.
Festival Administrator
Toronto Comic Arts Festival
Toronto, ON
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Provide administrative support to management teams.
- Manage email inquiries, take messages, and redirect calls as required.
- Handle diary management and arrange appointments, meetings, and conferences.
- Coordinate internal and external events.
- Organize travel and accommodation for staff and customers.
- Perform data entry tasks.
Event and Program Coordinator
Shurooq - Investment and Development Authority of Sharjah
Sharjah, UAE
01.2017 - 10.2022
- Acted as the Official Spokesperson and radio representative (English) for Al Qasba and The Flag Island destinations.
- Launched Sharjah's first arts festival: Reflection Festival of Music, Art, and Knowledge.
- Conceptualized and coordinated workshops, events, and exhibitions.
- Developed and executed a year-round public program of talks, workshops, film screenings, and tours.
- Initiated and managed Sharjah's first performing arts community program and collaborative outdoor innovations exhibition.
- Collaborated with tenants to ensure constant programming at the destinations.
- Created program activities, agendas, and budgets based on client requirements.
- Mediated as a Performing Artist during the Sharjah Fringe Festival.
Community and Outreach Program Assistant
Sharjah Art Foundation
Sharjah, UAE
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Conceptualized and coordinated community projects, outreach events, public and education programs.
- Planned and managed community initiatives in various leadership roles.
- Delivered adult and children education workshops, and organized community activities.
- Responded to queries related to workshops and events.
- Encouraged parents and children to engage in group classes, community meetings, and public events to build a strong peer support system.
- Cultivated and developed relationships with existing and potential referral sources, identified new partners, uncovered untapped opportunities, and raised brand awareness.
- Developed outreach strategies across all programs, exhibitions, and events.
- Created budgets, reports, and registrations for assigned projects.
- Handled application data for Production Program.
- Formatted and compiled the DO IT in Arabic handbook.
Clinic Administrator
Petcetera - Small Animal Clinic, Veterinary Care, and Diagnostic Center
Pune, India
07.2015 - 09.2015
- Managed clinic inventory and medical products while assisted the doctor with veterinary care.
- Conducted administrative duties and updated the clinic database.
- Oversaw ordering, purchasing, and maintenance of clinical equipment.
- Developed relationships with healthcare providers to sustain strong referral pipelines.
- Supervised internal and external communications by answering queries and complaints.
- Tracked, organized, and counted clinic stock and supplies.
Artist Assistant
The Good Artist
Pune, India
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Coordinated events, exhibitions, talks, and artist projects.
- Managed and assisted with social media networking and administration, coordinated news releases, and oversaw public relations responsibilities.
- Nurtured relationships with artists and other internal partners to create positive rapport for future projects.
- Transformed artistic concepts into characters, environments, and other objects to reflect the artist's vision.
- Developed a thorough understanding of pipelines and art integration through the study of various techniques applicable to artistic endeavors.
Education
Ontario Graduate Certificate - Arts Administration And Culture Management
Humber College Institute of Technology & Learning
Lakeshore, ON11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies, Minor: Anthropology And Film
Symbiosis School For Liberal Arts (SSLA)
Pune, India 12.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office and Social Media Networking
- Public speaking and representing companies on TV and
- Radio
- Project Management and Strategic Planning
- Personable and Approachable
- Event Planning
- Project Leadership
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Director
The DAM - Develop, Assist, Mentor Youth Centres
10.2024 - Current
Box Office Assistant
City of Mississauga
09.2023 - Current
Festival Administrator
Toronto Comic Arts Festival
01.2023 - 06.2023
Event and Program Coordinator
Shurooq - Investment and Development Authority of Sharjah
01.2017 - 10.2022
Community and Outreach Program Assistant
Sharjah Art Foundation
01.2016 - 10.2016
Clinic Administrator
Petcetera - Small Animal Clinic, Veterinary Care, and Diagnostic Center
07.2015 - 09.2015
Artist Assistant
The Good Artist
06.2014 - 09.2015
Ontario Graduate Certificate - Arts Administration And Culture Management
Humber College Institute of Technology & Learning
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies, Minor: Anthropology And Film
Symbiosis School For Liberal Arts (SSLA)
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