Steven Coppin
Summary
Talented and results-oriented creative professional with experience leading teams, managing budgets and developing strategies to engage target audiences. Proven track record of developing successful and innovative productions and marketing campaigns that improve brand visibility and increase revenue. Currently seeking a fresh challenge in the Creative Arts industry.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Drag Queen, Creative Director and Producer
Self-employed
01.2014 - 01.2023
- Building strong relationships with clients, leading to long-term partnerships and repeat business opportunities.
- Overseeing post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a a high standard of work.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and seamless execution.
- Brainstorming, presenting production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
Bartender
Solotel
05.2003 - 04.2021
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
- Fostering the arts culture of Solotel venues, collaborating with colleagues to tap into the arts scene and LGBTQAI+ community.
Office Manager/Winery Liaison
Cellarforce
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.
- Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organisational objectives.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, sharing insights with colleagues to drive continuous improvement and problem-solving.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts - Completed
Actors Centre Australia
01.2007
Certificate IV in Performing Arts - Musical Theatre
Brent Street School of Performing Arts
01.2000
Certificate IV in Performing Arts - Dance
Brent Street School of Performing Arts
01.1999
Certificate IV Makeup Design -
Cameron Jane Makeup Design
01.2012
Certificate III Hairdressing - Completed
Pivot Point Academy
01.2012
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Content Creation
- Creative producing
- Adaptable
- Quick to learn new skills
- Marketing communications
- Photography direction
- Art direction
- Creative vision development
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
- Dramaturge, Creative Producer and Voice Characters for Ruby Teys one woman show, 'Cherry Vinyl is Coober Pedy's Last Showgirl', Winner: 'Directors Choice Award' 20th Anniversary of The Sydney Comedy Festival, 05/01/25
- Painting of 'Taylor Fontaine & The Magda Szubanskis' featured in 'MANY LIVES' by Archibald Prize winner Wendy Sharpe AM & Elisabeth Fortescue. Selected for the Salon De Refuses 2021, for the 100th Anniversary of the Archibald Prize and a finalist in the Ravenswood Art Prize.
- 41st Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras. After Party Headliner- 'Taylor Fontaine & The Magda Szubanski’s'. Also winner of best float in the Mardi Gras Parade in collaboration with 'Heaps Gay', 01/01/19
Timeline
Drag Queen, Creative Director and Producer
Self-employed
01.2014 - 01.2023
Office Manager/Winery Liaison
Cellarforce
01.2008 - 01.2010
Bartender
Solotel
05.2003 - 04.2021
Certificate IV in Performing Arts - Musical Theatre
Brent Street School of Performing Arts
Certificate IV in Performing Arts - Dance
Brent Street School of Performing Arts
Certificate III Hairdressing - Completed
Pivot Point Academy
Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts - Completed
Actors Centre Australia
Certificate IV Makeup Design -
Cameron Jane Makeup Design
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