Open To Work
Angela Laurette Michelle
Event Manager Musical Director
Melbourne,VIC
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic educator and publicist, administration manager with a proven track record at National Gallery of Victoria and Conservatorium of Music. Expertise in classroom management and emotional support, enhancing student engagement and community outreach. Skilled in event coordination and creative collaboration, fostering a positive learning environment that promotes critical and cultural thinking with encouragingteamwork among diverse groups.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Club Bento
Melbourne, Vic
02.2021 - Current
- Scheduled and conducted classes while developing engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Facilitated classroom discussions that promoted critical thinking and collaboration among students.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to address student development and concerns.
- Created a positive classroom environment that encouraged active student participation.
- Organized extracurricular activities to enrich educational experiences at Club Bento.
- Participated in professional development workshops to remain current with teaching best practices.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments conducive to social, emotional, and physical development.
Mental Health Support Worker
Self
Melbourne, Victoria
02.2021 - Current
- Developed personalized care plans tailored to individual client needs.
- Monitored client behavior, reporting significant changes to healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance overall client care and support.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to clients during crisis situations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and progress notes.
- Advocated for client needs within the community and available services.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client strengths, needs, and resources.
- Tracked client progress toward goals outlined in treatment plans.
Event Manager
Conservatorium of Music
Melbourne, Vic
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Coordinated event timelines with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution.
- Planned and executed promotional strategies, significantly boosting event visibility.
- Developed budgets and monitored expenses across multiple events for financial accuracy.
- Created invitations, flyers, brochures, and webpages to effectively promote events.
- Responded promptly to inquiries regarding venue availability and related logistics.
- Designed a post-event evaluation system to assess success against established goals.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to align event objectives with institutional mission.
- Organized outreach campaigns and promotional materials to enhance event attendance.
Resident Musician and Programmer Art After Dark
National Gallery of Victoria
Melbourne , Vic
01.2020 - 11.2023
- Curated diverse music programs to engage audiences and foster appreciation.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for rehearsals and performances efficiently.
- Collaborated with artists to select and arrange musical pieces for shows.
- Maintained accurate records of all music production activities.
- Worked with team members on educational programs and public events.
Musical Director and Publicist and Performer
Honky Tonk's Art Space
Melbourne, Vic
02.2014 - 11.2021
- Recognized as second best club globally by New York Times.
- Collaborated with local artists to develop engaging musical programs and workshops.
- Selected repertoire that highlighted cultural themes of honky tonk's art space.
- Mentored emerging musicians on performance techniques and stage presence.
- Coordinated with event organizers to align musical elements with event vision.
Music Programmer
SBS
03.2018 - 10.2021
- Curated repertoire to align with artistic vision and enhance audience engagement.
- Coordinated production teams to integrate music seamlessly into theater productions.
- Developed lesson plans for music education programs supporting community outreach initiatives.
- Auditioned musicians and vocalists to establish diverse and dynamic performance ensembles.
- Managed scheduling of rehearsals, performances, and special events throughout season.
- Aligned music selections with current genre trends to maximize profitability.
- Implemented cohesive artist and album visions for professional projects.
- Maintained organized filing system through preparation of invoices, reports, memos, and financial statements.
Advocate for Children and Adults
Hunter New England Health Service
Newcastle
02.2013 - 08.2020
- Drafted tailored emotionally intelligent now known as medical intuitive for all levels os staff and management to honour the values of Hunter New England Health.
- Advised healthcare professionals on legal obligations and ethical practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex client issues.
- Represented organization in negotiations and dispute resolution efforts.
- Presented compelling arguments in both written and oral formats.
- Negotiated on behalf of clients with all branches of Hunter New England Health.
- Managed case files, ensuring organization, accessibility, and confidentiality.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on legal policies and procedures.
Drama Teacher, Director, Scriptwriter
Young People’s Theare
02.1991 - 11.2017
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups to enhance learning outcomes.
- Executed and directed dramatic performances, significantly increasing audience attendance.
- Facilitated rehearsals to cultivate performance skills and teamwork.
- Guided students in script analysis and character development techniques.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to effectively address student learning needs.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to stimulate interest in drama.
- Conducted workshops on stagecraft and performance techniques for skill enhancement.
- Assessed student progress through detailed feedback and evaluations.
Usher
Entertainment Centre
03.2005 - 02.2017
- Greeted and guided guests to seats in a high-traffic theater environment.
- Assisted patrons with inquiries regarding upcoming shows to enhance their experience.
- Monitored audience behavior, ensuring safety and enjoyment for all attendees.
- Handled guest requests and resolved issues during events to maintain service quality.
- Trained new ushers on procedures and customer service standards effectively.
- Ensured fire exits remained unobstructed at all times for compliance and safety.
- Adhered to company health and safety regulations while performing job duties consistently.
Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Sydney and Melbourne , NSW and Victoria
03.2007 - 03.2011
- Assisted in drafting briefings, reports, and correspondence for internal stakeholders.
- Managed travel arrangements and logistics for departmental officials and dignitaries.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline project workflows effectively.
- Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Ba performing arts
Collarts
Melbourne, VIC11-2029
Bachelor Of Music - Music Composition And Performance
Conservatorium
Newcastle, NSW08-2027
Skills
- Event coordination
- Classroom management
- Music composition
- Emotional support
- Creative collaboration
- Performance assessment
- Lesson planning
- Community engagement
- Boundary setting
- Multicultural competence
- Client engagement
Creative Resume
- I am very interested and passionate about applying for a trusted and pioneering role as a emerging artist with a unique sensibility coupling with having had an extensive experience supporting other people and their music and playing other peoples creativity. I feel a calling to turn my hearts wisdom and spectrum of love and unique gift of being able to bring a whole new world of creative expression and creativity through a presence and awareness of both emerging art, First Nation and international art coupled with a balance of more traditional art practices in service to my country at Create Australia.
- As someone who has moved through serious trauma and PTSD and within the emotional spectrum, I think I understand and can nurture art within and working with people from the spectrum to university educated to the self taught and fascination with younger next generational expression to create genre free artistic wisdom to be all encompassing and healing and ignite joy and anchor child like wonder within the industry balanced with a sensibility of an equality for all.
- I have a creative vision within the wisdom of the heart for this world and I would love to discuss this further at an interview and share my imagination coupled with the work experience and performance experience and dedication through studying both drama, play writing and music at Newcastle university and again play writing at NIDA.
Accomplishments
CONDA AWARD NEWCASTLE BEST PLAY AND DIRECTION AND ACTRESS
Custom Section 1
- Truth
- Integrity
- Honourable
- Trustworthy
- Honest
- Creative
- Leadership
- Innovative
- Kind and friendly
- Excellent Boundaries
- Good Listener
Timeline
Event Manager
Conservatorium of Music
03.2021 - 09.2024
Teacher
Club Bento
02.2021 - Current
Mental Health Support Worker
Self
02.2021 - Current
Resident Musician and Programmer Art After Dark
National Gallery of Victoria
01.2020 - 11.2023
Music Programmer
SBS
03.2018 - 10.2021
Musical Director and Publicist and Performer
Honky Tonk's Art Space
02.2014 - 11.2021
Advocate for Children and Adults
Hunter New England Health Service
02.2013 - 08.2020
Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
03.2007 - 03.2011
Usher
Entertainment Centre
03.2005 - 02.2017
Drama Teacher, Director, Scriptwriter
Young People’s Theare
02.1991 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Ba performing arts
Collarts
Bachelor Of Music - Music Composition And Performance
Conservatorium