Carly Sheppard
Fitzroy North,VIC
Summary
Carly Sheppard is an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Carly has a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals, is a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Carly has an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Performing Artist
Self-Employed
01.2011 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Leveraged software to track income, expenses and other financial information.
- Administrative responsibilities including managing finances, writing creative briefs, successful grant applications, acquittals, scripts, creating pitching documents, and general professional communication skills such as emails and phone calls to clients, collaborators and partners.
- Toured work nationally and internationally
- Created commissioned artworks for many organisations, festivals and companies, including Malthouse Theatre Company and Yirramboi Festival, to critical acclaim
- Managed creative process from concept to completion for various art projects.
- Built and maintained working relationships with multiple organisations across the arts and cultural industries
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
BlakFlip Artform Development Producer
Circus Oz
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Reported to manager about various ongoing and one off tasks and projects
- Liaised with community, clients and artists
- Developed and delivered 2019 BlakFlip Masterclass program
- Assisted in building community pathways to access circus
- Organised and contracted participants, facilitators and trainers for BlakFlip Masterclass
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Dance Teacher and Festival Planning
Songlines Aboriginal Music Corporation
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Delivered dance workshops for the Songlines Aboriginal Corporation and VACCA school holiday events
- Delivered dance workshops to Aboriginal youth in the Latrobe Valley through Songlines Aboriginal Corporration and Naomi Murphy partnership
- Performed with students at various NAIDOC events, and Share The Spirit Festival
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques
- Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities and backgrounds
- Tailored each class to meet student needs and abilities and allow dancers to progress at comfortable pace.
- Assisted in the planning and delivery of Share The Spirit Festival and Koorie Pride Festival
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Victorian College of The Arts School
Southbank, VICBachelor of Arts - Creative Arts
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VICDiploma Careers In Dance - Professional Dance And Dance Teacher Education
NAISDA Dance College
Sydney, NSWSkills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Shipping and Packaging
- Teach Students
- Superior Time Management
- Excellent Team Player
- Administrative Support
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Department Development
- Customer Experience
- Project Planning and Reporting
- Strategic Goals
- Public Speaking
Accomplishments
- Awarded 2022 Sidney Myer Fellowship
- Awarded 2021 Green Room Award for best performer in Independent Theatre
- Awarded 2019 Greenroom Award for Best Production
- Alumni of 2015 British Council Accelerate Program
- Lead Artist in A DAYLIGHT CONNECTION: Company in Residence at Malthouse Theatre Company 2023
Timeline
BlakFlip Artform Development Producer
Circus Oz
03.2019 - 11.2021
Dance Teacher and Festival Planning
Songlines Aboriginal Music Corporation
01.2012 - 12.2013
Freelance Performing Artist
Self-Employed
01.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Victorian College of The Arts School
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Arts
University of Melbourne
Diploma Careers In Dance - Professional Dance And Dance Teacher Education
NAISDA Dance College
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