ANDREW BUKENYA

Planned, coordinated and taught intensive academic and general English programs to overseas students.

Delivered extra curricular language options that significantly increased student participation on and outside campus across diverse levels.

Increased student participation in Sydney cultural life through the organizing and activating of regular excursions and social activities, ranging from visits to and engagements with arts institutions, Indigenous partners and external providers.

Coordinated and managed student excursions, exposing them to unique indoor event and outdoor festival experiences across the Inner West and city locations including EDGE X Biennale and Newtown Festivals.

Created and followed risk assessment plans, adhering to venue compliancy procedures, ensuring clear student safety and learning outcomes.

• Inaugural host and co curator of Thirsty Thursday Music Theatre night, presenting performing artists from various genres.
• Facilitated communication between production staff, marketing and guests, ensuring seamless coordination of show logistics.
• Helped showcase high level music theatre talent and introduce an increasing number of diverse audiences to the theatre.
• Collaborated with production team to develop innovative show concepts for increased audience retention and fostered relationships with with external stakeholders such as Sydney Festival and Sydney Film Festival.

• Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery of Bach In Colour project.
• Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of wide ranging concert program.
• Coordinated with producers and community based talent to create an integral component of "Temperament'- a week of cultural events celebrating JS Bach alongside key stakeholders.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations, legal requirements, safety protocols during all stages of production.

• Presenter of long running 'Night Music' all-night show. Enhanced domestic and overseas listener engagement through use of social media updates.

• Managed time effectively while juggling multiple tasks, such as editing audio clips, operating recording equipment and preparing scripts for live broadcasts.
• Utilized exceptional verbal communication skills to convey information clearly while maintaining a conversational tone on air.
• Presented customized playlists that resonated with target demographics, contributing to higher listener retention rates.

• Observed and assisted resident and associate directors in rehearsals prior to Australian premieres in Melbourne and Sydney.
• Assisted the directing team with various duties including script supervision, recording directors notes and running understudy rehearsals in the theatre and external venues.
• Became familiar with strategic, safety and operational risks involved in presenting a large company of high level performers during and post Covid -19.
• Regularly observed show protocol and delivery in addition to delivering communications between costume, production departments and creatives to help facilitate optimum show performance.

• Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
• Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
• Project managed, activated and evaluated the annual school culture day, successfully bringing together a diverse group of overseas students to share aspects of their home culture through a range of activities on campus and across different venues.
• Planned, coordinated and delivered extracurricular activities and seasonal programs that enriched students' educational experience beyond the classroom setting, increasing their level of engagement.
• Developed working relationships with Indigenous community members and external providers, providing students with opportunities to partner with and fully participate in local community based events such as NAIDOC Week, Sydney Mardi Gras, Carols at St Mary's Cathedral and Sydney Festival.

Creator, programmer, director and host of Spike Lee Tribute ' Do The Spike Thing', Vivid Art After Hours series, Art Gallery of NSW

• Liaised with freelance creative and museum staff to successfully complete projects.
• Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication channels among team members during projects.
• delivered a highly successful product resulting in record audience attendance and subsequent invitation for additional performance at Sydney Town Hall as an opener for Spike Lee's sold out 'In Conversation' event.
• Boosted audience engagement with high-quality content through close collaboration with creative teams.

• Co Producer and host of 2x20, a monthly late night concert series initiative to activate an underused space within the venue. Coordinated with distribution partners for successful releases, maximizing audience reach and generating positive word-of-mouth advertising.
• Successfully navigated legal issues pertaining to intellectual property rights and contract negotiations by working closely with senior staff members
• Managed scheduling conflicts effectively to ensure deadlines were met without compromising artistic vision or quality standards.
• Assisted with securing funding by preparing pitch materials that showcased the project's value to prospective sponsors.
• Employed high level analytical and problem solving skills working alongside venue management, marketing and production teams.
• Fostered communication with artists and managers to consistently deliver a well attended program, regularly attracting diverse communities to the venue and maintaining them as a core audience.

• Delivered inaugural magazine style segment 'Out & About' to domestic and overseas viewers in over 80 countries, providing insights into various aspects of Japanese culture, history, geography and society.
• Displayed strong communication, interpersonal and interpreting skills through vox pop interactions with the public and in-depth interviews in Japanese with subject specialists
• Represented the network at public events, promoting brand visibility and fostering goodwill within the community.
• Collaborated with producers to develop innovative show segments for captivating viewers and boosting ratings.
• Fostered strong connections within local communities through appearances at community functions such as charity events or school visits.