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Freelance Copy Editor
AzoNetwork
Nov 2023 - Present (1 year)
Editing supplied documents for re-purposing, editing recorded interviews for clarity, brevity and interest.
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Entrepreneur/Musician
Kat Bryan Music
Vancouver, BC
Jan 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)
I am an electronic producer and singer songwriter, working with a UK-based indie label to release original work on a global scale. As an indie artist I create all of my own marketing materials including branded social accounts, media releases, videos and album artwork. This utilized my skills in photography, videography, marketing, PR and graphic design.
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Communications Manager
Vancouver, Canada
Sep 2012 - Dec 2020 (8 years 3 months)
For 8 years I was the one-woman communications department for Vancouver Heritage Foundation. In addition to writing all outgoing copy and producing all graphic design materials for the organization, I also supplied photography skills at events or for events, served as the social media guru creating visual and written content for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and operated as the PR department writing and releasing press releases, arranging media opportunities, and building relationships with writers and reporters.
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Marketing and Office Manager
North Vancouver, Canada
Jul 2011 - Aug 2012 (1 year 1 month)
PHT is a community theatre organization where I was hired as Office Manager, but quickly transitioned to Marketing Manager as well. My skill with colour and design was recognized as an asset, as well as my history with fine art, shown in the curating of a community art space. I designed promotional materials for several performances, as well as coming up with the concept for an entire season, inspired by and utilizing the work of a local artist. I also took the occasional promotional image.
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Patron Services Supervisor
Toronto, Canada
Aug 2008 - Aug 2010 (2 years)
Promoted in under a year from Event Staff to Supervisor, the Four Seasons Centre is the most impressive office I've worked in. As Front of House Supervisor at Canada's premier Opera House, I was responsible for overseeing the enjoyment and safety of 2000 patrons at nightly performances. I also lead a team of 100 Event Staff employees including training, shift scheduling, conflict resolution and general management. This position entailed a variety of new and challenging tasks every shift, all ensuring theatre goers had a world class experience in this venerable venue.