Kathleen Jessiman
Bachelor's of Business Administration - Marketing
Program Coordinator, Office Manager, Artist
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Calgary, AB​
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Hello! I'm Kathleen
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This page is to showcase the range of interests and skills that I have had the pleasure of exploring throughout my life. Please feel free to navigate the various sections of the website to learn more about my passions and experiences.​​​​
WORK EXPERIENCE
2021-2024
Program Coordinator
ALBERTA SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
As the sole full-time employee responsible for supporting Society operations:
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Coordinated all aspects of 30+ exhibitions with hundreds of Artists at galleries across Alberta, including issuing calls for proposals and informing jury selection; coordinating art transportation, creating promotional content; installing/striking shows; organizing openings, workshops and events; developing virtual catalogues and exhibits.
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Supported the Provincial Councils’ governance and initiatives: Council communications, online/in-person meeting arrangements, completion of financial obligations, execution of Committee initiatives, and relationship-building with non-profit and arts organizations.
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Developed organizational capacity: updated and executed membership drives; managed membership information and collection of fees; created and distributed e-newsletters and other internal/external communications; re-designed office systems; coordinated and onboarded part-time staff and contractors; and secured external funding; updated, upgraded and repaired the website and Provincial Office systems; recovered data from outdated equipment; updated charitable donations process to be CRA compliant; integrated and reorganized all digital information and files across multiple devices, software systems, and cloud storage;
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Operated the Calgary Gallery and Office, hosting members and guests; organized office and storage to free a third gallery space; liaised and negotiated with building ownership, including negotiating more accessible gallery access.
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Managed the Society’s scholarship program; promoted and oversaw the selection processes; notified applicants of outcomes; issued payments; supervised and educated students on gallery show installations; and supervised online exhibits
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Supported the ASA-hosted Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) Travelling Exhibition Program (TREX) for the southwest region, as needed.
2021
Marketing & Fund Development Coordinator
CALGARY PRIDE
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Created content for and managed social media accounts, website, live-streaming platforms, and app throughout the summer and during B!G Pride Week.
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Liaised with 100+ local, national and international partners and sponsors to engage the community and financially support Calgary Pride’s year-round programming and the longest Pride festival in Calgary’s history.
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Offered the Land Acknowledgement for the PRIDE Parade.
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Created and executed, as part of a small 6-person team, 5 nights and 2 days of performances and programming, including making the first-ever blended experience (digital & in-person) for Calgary Pride.
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Invited Two-Spirit and other Queer Indigenous leaders to host a Traditional Opening Ceremony in City Hall in conjunction with the official raising of the Pride Flag at City Hall with Major Nenshi.
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Mounted diverse programming: a digital conversation with Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil (internalized cultural harm), panel discussion (faith and queer identities) in conjunction with the American Consulate of Canada, and multiple panels on ally-ship in business.
2018-2020
Land Analyst
IMPERIAL OIL RESOURCES LIMITED/ EXXONMOBIL CANADA
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Analyzed potential revenue opportunities, lease compliance, offset wells, manual billing processes, shut-in wells, and lease and contract maintenance work.
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Assessed multiple groups with opportunities for cost-saving practices to ensure positive outcomes.
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Met with contacts in other companies to discuss potential deals.
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Drafted/executed leases and contracts, located "lost lessors,” updated department-wide files, and created land schedules.
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Contributed to Summer Student management and learning opportunities and attended numerous training sessions to further personal land knowledge and
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Assisted in planning a team building event, wrote a submission for the internal newsletter, and participated in People for Respect, Inclusion and Diversity of Employees (PRIDE), Women’s Interest Network (WIN), and Employee Resource Groups.
2015 & 2016
Building Manager
SCARBORO UNITED CHURCH
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Served as the primary contact for all members of both internal and external communities.
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Managed office personnel and organized volunteers.
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Managed space and equipment rentals and controlled inventory and equipment maintenance.
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Quoted and provided information on building services and religious services; and received and processed payments and donations (monetary, clothing, personal items, food);
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Provided continual website support and managed social media pages and
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Aided the Minister in multiple duties, created and processed certificates, and onboarded the long-term hire (my successor).
2014 & 2017
Office Manager
Sales/Customer Relations
THE AUTO PROTECTORS
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Conducted market research to enable improved pricing, prepared quotes and other sales information about services, and assisted in the introduction of direct customer product sales.
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Provided customer communications, organized and updated the website, and managed social media pages.
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Managed Customer Accounts, created invoices, received payments, and processed warranties.
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Redesigned the reception area.
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Organized the service schedule, cataloged and maintained inventory, and
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Helped evaluate potential employees and trained two new employees for the position.
VOLUNTEER EXPERINCE
2017 - 2024
Chairperson
SCARBORO UNITED CHURCH
Co-Vice Chair (2017-2018), Vice Chair (2018-2020), Chair (2020 – Current) of the Scarboro United Church Board ensuring the needs of the community, church, and congregants are the priority with any issue brought before the board. This includes but is not limited to; evaluating and considering various social, political, financial, management, rentals, religious issues both of Scarboro United Church, the United Church of Canada and communities both local and global. Additionally, special attention was given to the update and development of the new website and research on upcoming technologies that the organization may use.
2017-2018
Treasurer
Social Media & Event Planning
Member
IMPROVINATION -
MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY
Treasurer (2017-2018), Social Media & Event Planning Executive (2016-2017) and Member (2015-2019) of the Mount Royal University improvisational theater group, Improvination. Maintained all financial accounts, handled all monetary transactions both outgoing and incoming, created proposals for external funding resulting in over $1500 being awarded, helped organized and promoted Improv shows; redesigned banners for social media. Created a digital format for all financial documents, and insured that all financial data available was included and up to date. Organized and promoted all Improv shows; redesigned and produced updated logo; designed and implemented the use of visual marketing and event promotion to the broader university community. Spearheaded the redrafting of the club’s constitution for the first time since the club’s formation, and other general leadership initiatives to update and exceeded past standards.
2016 - 2017
Marketing Executive
HUMAN RECOURSES STUDENTS’ SOCIETY - MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY
Led marketing within a small executive team for all members of Human Recourses Students’ Society (HRSS) of the small executive team in charge of marketing content for all members of the Human Resources Student’s Society (HRSS): assists in event planning; social media; organizing; networking; coordination between the Student Association of Mount Royal University and HRSS.
2012 - Current
Program Assistant
CALGARY COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPOSITION
Assisted "Potions Class" Professor (child friendly chemisty experiments) for multiple years in scheduled and impromptu demonstrations and participatory activities, including program delivery for unprecedented numbers of attendees while short-staffed.
2009 - 2019
Family Area
CALGARY FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL
Communicated event information and behaviour expectations to parents and children: performed equipment set-up and take-down; supervising children; face painting; leading activities; recruiting volunteers.
FORMAL EDUCATION
SKILLS
2018-2020
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VARIOUS CAPL/CAPLA/ACCUMAP
Throughout employment, as a career employee and summer student as a Land Analyst, numerous courses were completed through the Canadian Association of Petroleum Landmen (CAPL), Canadian Association of Petroleum Land Analysts (CAPLA), IHS AccumMap, Lynda, and internal training programs.
MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY
Fall 2014 to Fall 2018 completed BBA with a Major in Marketing. Studied a diversity of business topics (business development, accounting, supply chain, HR, managment, finance) in addition to a broad range of topics (economics, anthropology, speach, women and gender studies, statistics, religion, etc). Multiple semesters of the Dean's list, lead multiple clubs, and participated in numerious other clubs and events.
2014-2018
Bachelor of Business Administration
Marketing
2010-2013
High School Diploma
CENTRAL MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Diploma with courses require to persue University education. Multiple semester honor student, and purseded a varity of optional courses (Cosmotology, Art, Drama, French, etc). Participated in multiple clubs and programs (Improv Club, Students' Council, Interational Certificate, Leadership Certificate, Photography Club, Yearbook, GSA, YoungLife, etc).
Microsoft Office/Google Equivalents - Proficient to Advanced
AccuMap & CS Explorer
(Land Analyst Software)
Contract & Lease Assessment
(Mineral Rights)
Adobe Suite - Proficient
Key Focus: Photoshop
Content Creation
(Infographics, Branding, Presentations, etc.)
English - Mother Tongue
French - Basic
ART
I am passionate about the value of art, both as a medium of expression and an invaluable tool of communication.
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Performance: I have been practicing Impov for 10+ years, giving me strengths in public speaking, presenting, and engaging with both groups and individauls.
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Visual: I have had the pleasure of creating logos, branding, infographics, paintings, drawings, digital art, photography, photo editing, cohesive presentation design, promotional materials, digital precence and content, etc.
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I have also been involved in choirs, drag, fabrication, garment alteration and design, music and theater production, and interior design.
"KJ" Personal Logo
A minimalist design of the initials of my first & last name altered to a circular design.
