Courtney Coombs

As Director of Outer Space, I transitioned the artist-run initiative to a small contemporary arts organisation. In this role I secured a new state supported venue, and a new location to house artist studios. I also secured and managed Creative Australia, Arts Qld, Match Lab, and Brisbane City Council project funding, Arts Qld Organisational four-year funding, and increased the organisations' ability to employ additional staff members.

• Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organisational efficiency.
• Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
• Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organisation.
• Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
• Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
• Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
• Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
• Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.
• Developed and presented new ideas and conceptualized new approaches and solutions.
• Served as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
• Prepared presentations for board meetings summarising key developments within the company.
• Implemented systems for tracking progress on key initiatives or projects.
• Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
• Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.

I have been employed as a tutor and lecturer in Art History.

• Assisted with developing and delivering course materials, including lectures and tutorials.
• Provided guidance to students on individual projects and assignments.
• Conducted office hours for student questions and discussions.
• Led group activities such as workshops, seminars, and tutorials.
• Graded assignments and provided feedback to students on their work.
• Maintained records of student attendance and performance in the course.
• Monitored online discussion boards for student engagement.
• Collaborated with faculty members on curriculum design and implementation.
• Facilitated class discussions by posing questions to stimulate critical thinking.
• Responded promptly to emails from students seeking assistance or advice.
• Developed innovative strategies for engaging students in the classroom environment.
• Encouraged active participation among all students during class activities.
• Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.

I have been employed as a tutor in the Masters of Design, Innovation, and Technology degree.

• Assisted with developing and delivering course materials, including seminars and assessment items.
• Provided guidance to students on individual projects and assignments.
• Led group activities such as workshops, seminars, and tutorials.
• Graded assignments and provided feedback to students on their work.
• Maintained records of student attendance and performance in the course.
• Monitored online discussion boards for student engagement.
• Collaborated with faculty members on curriculum design and implementation.
• Facilitated class discussions by posing questions to stimulate critical thinking.
• Responded promptly to emails from students seeking assistance or advice.
• Encouraged active participation among all students during class activities.
• Administered assessments such as exams or quizzes throughout the semester.
• Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.

In this role I was responsible for engaging with a range of high-school aged students, to introduce them to the university and their potential pathways into Creative Industries at QUT. I planned and implemented activities as part of a broader program and managed a team of university students who delivered these activities.

• Created and maintained accurate records of departmental activities, including budgets, personnel documents and project timelines.
• Developed strategies to improve operational procedures and reduce costs.
• Assisted in the development of marketing materials for student organisations.
• Organized student-run activities.
• Developed and implemented strategies to increase student engagement.
• Collaborated with peers to develop innovative solutions for educational challenges.
• Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
• Developed and implemented project plans and timelines to ensure successful completion of projects.
• Provided guidance and support to team members throughout the duration of each project.
• Assigned tasks to team members according to their skill set and availability.

As a part-time Working Board Member for independent artist studio and gallery complex in Bergen, Norway I was responsible for maintaining the building, overseeing the studio members, and ensuring the future viability of the organisation through grant writing and management of funds. During my tenure I significantly lifted the moral of the members, by creating a number of community focussed events, including working bees and end of year gatherings. I also secured a number of state and federal grants for programs which supported the ongoing security of the organisation.

• Conducted regular board meetings and prepared meeting agendas.
• Provided strategic direction to the organisation by setting goals and objectives.
• Reviewed financial statements and monitored organisational performance against budgets.
• Identified areas of improvement in business operations and provided solutions to maximize efficiency.
• Engaged in public relations activities to promote company mission, vision, values, products, services, and brand image.
• Collaborated with executive team members on fundraising initiatives to secure additional funding sources for the organisation.
• Supported planning efforts for long-term growth strategies such as mergers and acquisitions or new product launches.
• Facilitated communication between board members during decision-making processes.
• Established best practices for corporate governance within the organisation.
• Attended board meetings and reviewed meeting agendas.

I have been running an independent grant writing and consulting business, for which I assist individuals and organisations with their grant writing needs and research needs.

• Developed grant proposals to secure funding for nonprofit organizations.
• Researched potential funders and wrote tailored grant applications that met the funder's criteria.
• Identified new sources of grant funding, including corporate, private, and government grants.
• Prepared budgets reflecting estimated costs associated with proposed projects or initiatives.
• Edited draft proposals prior to submission, ensuring accuracy of all content and adherence to guidelines provided by granting agencies.
• Maintained current knowledge of available grants through research of public records and other resources.
• Managed multiple deadlines while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attended meetings or events related to potential or awarded grants.
• Completed grant applications with supporting documentation to secure funding proposals, grant application narratives and budgets to finalize with development prior to submittal.

As a Sessional Academic I was employed as Unit Cordinator, Lecturer, and Tutor across a range of practical and theoretical subjects.

• Developed and implemented strategies for improving academic outcomes.
• Supervised the development and implementation of new curricula.
• Collaborated with faculty to design effective teaching methods.
• Provided guidance and support to department chairs, faculty, and staff.
• Monitored student progress in order to identify areas of improvement.
• Evaluated course offerings to ensure alignment with department objectives.
• Facilitated meetings between faculty members, administrators, students.
• Led initiatives to improve student success rates through academic advising.
• Assisted with developing and delivering course materials, including lectures, labs, and exams.
• Provided guidance to students on individual projects and assignments.
• Conducted office hours for student questions and discussions.
• Led group activities such as workshops, seminars, and tutorials.
• Maintained records of student attendance and performance in the course.
• Organised guest speakers to provide additional information on topics covered in the course.
• Created instructional materials that supported learning objectives.
• Responded promptly to emails from students seeking assistance or advice.
• Encouraged active participation among all students during class activities.
• Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.

As a Sessional Academic for over ten years at this institution I was employed as Unit Cordinator, Lecturer, Tutor, and Honours Supervisor, across a range of practical and theoretical subjects.

• Developed and implemented strategies for improving academic outcomes.
• Supervised the development and implementation of new curricula.
• Collaborated with faculty to design effective teaching methods.
• Monitored student progress in order to identify areas of improvement.
• Evaluated course offerings to ensure alignment with department objectives.
• Facilitated meetings between faculty members, administrators, students.
• Created policies and procedures related to academics, curriculum, assessment.
• Led initiatives to improve student success rates through academic advising.
• Developed or used assessment instruments to monitor student learning results.

I was employed to assist students to achieve success in their degree.

• Assisted students in developing academic goals and plans for achieving them.
• Provided guidance to students on utilising campus resources, such as tutoring services and career counseling.
• Coordinated with faculty members to develop and implement interventions for at-risk students.
• Collaborated with staff from other departments to ensure a holistic approach to student support.
• Developed meaningful relationships with students through regular check-ins and one-on-one meetings.
• Encouraged positive behavior changes by helping students identify areas of improvement.

In this role I was responsible for developing a producing a range of public program activities related to QUT Precincts exhibition program. My key audience was high school students, university students, and the general public.

• Developed and implemented educational programs related to the collections in the museum.
• Created digital resources such as audio tours, videos, and interactive displays for visitors to explore collections.
• Assisted in creating catalogs and labels for artwork displayed in galleries.
• Developed and implemented programs to engage diverse audiences in public events.
• Provided guidance and facilitated educational workshops for visitors of all ages.
• Assisted with the design of promotional materials for event activities.
• Organised and managed logistics for special events, including scheduling guest speakers, reserving venues, ordering supplies and equipment.
• Ensured program activities were conducted safely according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Collaborated with other departments within the organisation on cross-promotional projects.
• Maintained an up-to-date database of program participants and their feedback regarding experiences at events.
• Provided technical assistance to staff members involved in planning or executing programs.
• Developed partnerships with external organisations that could provide resources or support for programs.

Delivery of the Y Bloom program, a 10 week programme for girls aged 13-15 that is aimed at developing confidence, leadership skills and building career objectives.

• Mentored individuals on professional development topics such as communication skills, problem-solving and goal setting.
• Provided advice to mentees on career paths, job opportunities and educational options.
• Created an atmosphere of mutual learning by offering constructive criticism in a supportive environment.
• Fostered a culture of inclusion by promoting diversity awareness among all members of the group.
• Talked with individuals, sharing positive life experiences to encourage improved self-esteem and boost socialisation.
• Shared experiences and gave advice on campus life, classes and teachers.

• Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
• Analysed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
• Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Drafted reports summarizing progress made on the project for review by team.
• Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
• Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.

Kink is a cross-disciplinary working group researching and formalising a history of queer Australian art Kink's work is defined by an interest in publishing, scholarship, advocacy, and public access We are deeply passionate about generating new and open resources for and about the Australian LGBTQIA+ visual arts community.

• Created and maintained corporate website, marketing materials, and social media accounts.
• Established relationships with key customers, vendors, and partners.
• Recruited, trained, managed, and evaluated staff.
• Organized events such as community consultation and seminars.
• Managed overall workflow of projects from conception to completion.
• Researched competitors' products and services in order to identify gaps in the market.
• Developed clear mission, vision and culture for company as foundation for growth, branding and development.

WILD THINGZ is a collective formed from a desire to gather around queer art, activism, archival activity, and making for the future. We worked to create space for conversation and activation of these themes, locally or wherever we find ourselves working next.

• Established relationships with key partners.
• Identified potential sponsorships opportunities for upcoming events.
• Managed overall workflow of projects from conception to completion.
• Developed clear mission, vision and culture for company as foundation for growth, branding and development.
• Designed posters for special events using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Developed and implemented event logistics plans to ensure a successful outcome.
• Assisted in the development of event budgets and monitored expenses.
• Researched potential funders and wrote tailored grant applications that met the funder's criteria.
• Organized financial documents required by the grantor to support the application process.

LEVEL's purpose originated in activism aimed at improving opportunities and profile for women artists. Over time our political interests widened to include issues of gender more broadly, class, race, sexuality and ability. The collective began with a complex that included galleries and studios and evolved to a more collective art-based interactive practice.

• Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote the organisation's mission and vision.
• Created and managed budgets for special projects, ensuring that all costs were accurately accounted for.
• Collaborated with other directors on operational activities, including fundraising campaigns, staff management, and program development.
• Provided leadership and guidance to team members in developing innovative solutions to organisational challenges.
• Drafted proposals for new initiatives based on research findings from various sources.
• Managed relationships with external stakeholders such as vendors, partners, and clients to ensure successful collaborations.
• Developed and implemented programs to engage diverse audiences in public events.
• Assisted with the design of promotional materials for event activities.
• Organized and managed logistics for special events, including scheduling guest speakers, reserving venues, ordering supplies and equipment.

No Frills* was an artist-run gallery and off-site exhibitions and public programs.

• Created and managed budgets for special projects, ensuring that all costs were accurately accounted for.
• Collaborated with other directors on operational activities, exhibitions and public programs, fundraising campaigns,and program development.
• Monitored progress of initiatives against set goals, identified areas for improvement, and developed action plans accordingly.
• Assisted in creating a culture of collaboration among teams by organising events such as team-building exercises and workshops.
• Established internal controls and processes to support compliance through project management and engagement of key stakeholders.
• Developed and implemented programs to engage diverse audiences in public events.
• Provided guidance and facilitated educational workshops for visitors of all ages.
• Assisted with the design of promotional materials for event activities.

I volunteered for the Drop In Sessions of the LBTQIA+ Youth Centre. I engaged with their existing program, and also facilitated art workshops.

• Greeted clients and provided them with a welcoming environment.
• Demonstrated various techniques and methods to students while providing feedback on their progress.
• Provided one-on-one instruction to individual students who required additional guidance or support.
• Encouraged creativity among students by introducing them to new ideas and techniques in visual arts.
• Assisted clients in developing life skills and independent living abilities.
• Facilitated recreational activities that encouraged socialisation and skill development.
• Created a safe environment by identifying potential risks and implementing appropriate interventions.
• Ensured the physical safety of each client through regular check-ins and monitoring of behaviors.