Freda Meckelburg
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in coordinating and managing activities. Highly skilled in event planning, scheduling, and fostering engagement. Committed to teamwork, adaptability, and driving successful outcomes. Recognized for effective communication, organizational skills, and reliability, with a solid foundation in developing and delivering comprehensive educational programs. Demonstrated success in curriculum design and fostering academic growth among students. Proven ability to engage learners and collaborate effectively with faculty, resulting in improved student and institutional outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Contractor Film Design
Various
10.1997 - Current
- Clients include: Sauce Films, Black Swan Theatre Co, Brecht Theatre, Bryan Woltjen, Sydney Organizing Committee Olympic Games, ABC tv, Channel 7, 9,10, Warner Brothers, Fox Studios.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
- Established long-term relationships with clients, resulting in increased repeat business.
Lecturer in Film Design
Victorian College of the Arts, Melbourne Uni
07.2013 - 10.2023
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
Online Art Tutor
Self Employed Services
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Cultivated a creative learning environment by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
Creative Consultant for Production
John Curtin College of the Arts
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines and exceeding client expectations for quality deliverables.
- Oversaw technical production and implementation of online creatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop cohesive visual concepts for integrated marketing campaigns.
- Handled client communications and led meetings, providing clear direction and consistent updates on design progress.
Project Coordinator
Vasse Art Award
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Supervised project from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
Lecturer in Design for Film, Fashion and Art
North Metropolitan College of TAFE
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement in Film Production and Costume Design, Fashion history and Wearable art.
- Created, evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods to accommodate diverse student learning styles.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods to accommodate diverse student learning styles.
Lecturer in Costume Design and Film Mentor
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
01.2004 - 10.2008
- Lecturer in Fashion, Architecture and Pop Culture in the 20th Century and Film Design mentor.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Art
Edith Cowan University
Bunbury, WA01-2025
Cert IV - Training and Assessment
First Choice Training
01.2017
Diploma - Performing Arts: Production and Design, Costume Design
West Australian Academy of Performing Arts, ECU
01.1997
Skills
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Project management
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Scheduling
- Research and analysis
- Class management
- Course development
Timeline
Creative Consultant for Production
John Curtin College of the Arts
07.2022 - 10.2022
Online Art Tutor
Self Employed Services
01.2022 - 12.2022
Project Coordinator
Vasse Art Award
09.2014 - 12.2016
Lecturer in Film Design
Victorian College of the Arts, Melbourne Uni
07.2013 - 10.2023
Lecturer in Design for Film, Fashion and Art
North Metropolitan College of TAFE
01.2006 - 01.2013
Lecturer in Costume Design and Film Mentor
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
01.2004 - 10.2008
Freelance Contractor Film Design
Various
10.1997 - Current
Cert IV - Training and Assessment
First Choice Training
Diploma - Performing Arts: Production and Design, Costume Design
West Australian Academy of Performing Arts, ECU
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Art
Edith Cowan University
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