Shireen Merchant

• Greeting visitors entering the Artisan Studios and engage with them about current programming.
• Assisting with merchandising, visual displays, and programming setup or administration.
• Executing digital marketing activities for the Artisan Studio’s social media channels.
• Creating original content for the Artisan Studios social media channels following the content calendar developed with the Manager and Community Programs Coordinator.
• Assisting in the development of digital and print marketing materials for QVVAS events and special programming.
• Working with QVVAS studio artisans to help them photograph their work, assist with social media content creation, and develop basic websites using Square’s templates.

• Assistined in the preparation of the walls, floor and overall space in anticipation of installation within the main and rOGUE galleries.
• Assisted with the installation, maintenance and takedown of all exhibitions in the galleries.
• Welcomed and engaged with the public during visits to the gallery and encouraging attendance and participation in events and activities.
• Assisting as a Gallery attendant as required.
• Assisted in the preparation of documentation on exhibitions, events and presentations.
• Assisted with the organization and delivery of the HOLD FAST Festival.
• Assisted the Operations Manager with inventory checks / counts, storage room maintenance and clean-up, putting up posters in the downtown area of St. John’s, and ensuring the public and staff only areas of Eastern Edge are kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Managed social media accounts to advertise current exhibitions and engage followers online.
• Photographed exhibitions in the galleries and HOLD FAST festival.

● Created engaging content for various channels, including social media, email marketing, and website updates which has increased the online presence up to 95%.

● Managed administrative duties, including handling correspondence. Assisted in knitting groups, monthly board meetings, and the They Knit project, ensuring all logistical arrangements are made efficiently. Maintain accurate records and databases to support efficient data management.

● Provided support in basic accounting tasks, such as processing invoices, recording expenses, and reconciling financial records.

● Managed front desk activities, including answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and managing customer inquiries via email or in person.

• Build, and maintain networks with donors and fundraisers in order to generate funds for Student Union’s campaign
• Implement, oversee, and support the effectiveness of different volunteering teams, and events
• Collaborate, and assists the communication between the Student Union and the external organizations such as media, and government organizations
• Represented the Student Union of Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland to attend Senate Committee meetings

• Enforced policies and safety standards for the housing system
• Collaborated with other team members of Student Housing and the residents to solve grievances and complaints
• Devised various activities for social, educational and recreational resident programs.
• Supported students during transition into university life and residences with guidance and direction.

• Establish augmented reality and logo for Northern Peninsula Heritage Network’s website
• Discussed and supported commission ideas and style preferences with clients in order to create mutual agreeable project parameters
• Contributed to the creativity aspects of the given projects, based on original inspiration.

• Synthesize communications between students and the University
• Represented the Student Union of Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland to attend Senate Committee meetings
• Supervised caucuses and student groups at Grenfell Campus

• Informed visitors the exhibit feature and highlight them to promote the enriching of the gallery
• Managed office and gallery supplies inventories, include handling reorder process to maintain predetermined stock levels
• Assisted marketing team to create website and social media contents to promote the gallery

• Organized International Students Orientations with the Coordinator of International Student Office and team members
• Arranged coffee House events every week for international students
• Facilitated field trips for international students
• Organized craft-based and interactive events for international students

• Maintained the well-functioning, and conventional of the art-related tools, equipment, and work areas
• Accomplished successful working under tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
• Assisted professor with their project, include re-organizing ceramic studio samples and catalog.