Resume
ADMINISTRATIVE & EVENTS EXPERIENCE
2026 - present | City of Kingston, Kingston Grand Theatre - Kingston, ON
Front of House and Volunteer Coordinator (Contract, Part-time)
2023 - 2025 | University of British Columbia - Kelowna, BC
Head's Assistant, Undergraduate Program & Events Support with Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies
● Provided executive assistance to the Department Head including meetings and minutes, using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Zoom, and Adobe on a daily basis.
● Scheduled the department courses for the academic year, including setting up the details on Workday, arranging classrooms and booking restricted spaces, including the university theatre and the art gallery, using Q Reserve and Outlook calendars.
● Supported students with admissions and portfolio reviews using Qualtrics, assisted undergraduates with registrations, waitlists, classroom bookings, and building access through the SALTO system.
● Organized and coordinated all the events promoted by the Creative Studies Department, using Wordpress, Canva, TouchNet, and Archibus.
2021 - 2023 | Showtime Dance Promotions - West Kelowna, BC
Production & Events Manager
● Coordinated the production of dance festivals and competitions from start to finish, including registrationsand schedules using Dance Bug, and payments and bookkeeping using Square.
● Created, designed, and distributed promotional materials, including posters, flyers, brochures, and eventprograms using Canva, Photoshop, and Illustrator, as well as managed the company's website, social media,and newsletters, through Mailchimp, Google Workspace, Eventbrite, Instagram, and Facebook.
● Participated in the creation of the company's new merchandise.
● Acted as a liaison with most stakeholders in the production, including clients, vendors, sponsors, and technical staff, managing events on-site and supervising front of house and backstage staff.
● Hired, trained, and supervised permanent and temporary staff and organized travel, accommodation, andtransportation logistics for adjudicators, and participants.
2021 | Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort - Kelowna, BC
Guest Experience Expert & Events Assistant (Summer Contract)
● Performed duties with diligence focusing on serving guests with excellence, with a problem-solving attitude. Demonstrated strong work ethics and effective communication with managers.
● Contributed to the improvement of the pool and fitness centre operations, demonstrating leadership, and taking ownership of one of the busiest areas in the hotel.
● Worked as Events Assistant for the Events Director of the hotel, assisting with BEO, filing, and reports.
EDUCATION
Special Events Planning - Diploma
2021 | Fanshawe College London, ON, Canada
President's Honour Roll
Recipient of the Event Planning Excellence Award from Fanshawe College 2021
Performing Arts - Master's degree
2018 | New University of Lisbon | Lisbon, Portugal
Theatre - Bachelor's degree
2009 | Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul | Porto Alegre, Brazil
Law - Bachelor's degree
2004 | Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul | Porto Alegre, Brazil
Post-secondary elective courses
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Cultural Anthropology
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Cinema
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Communication Theory
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Philosophy of Art
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Myth, Folk & Fairytale
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
2026 - Smart Serve Certification (Smart Serve Ontario)
2025 - Principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE, Parks and Recreation Ontario)
2025 - Principles of Healthy Aging (HIGH FIVE, Parks and Recreation Ontario)
2025 - Standard First Aid and CPR C (Push for Life and Canadian Red Cross, Kingston, ON)
2025 - MixAbilities Inclusive Arts Training Program (H’art Centre, Kingston, ON)
2025 - Workplace Wellbeing by Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (Online course, AODA)
2025 - Zumba License (Zumba Instructors Network, online training)
2025 - Grant Writing (Online course, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON)
2025 - Marketing Foundations (Online course, LinkedIn Learning)
2025 - CRM Basics: Unlock Business Growth through Relationships (Online course, LinkedIn Learning)
2021 - Basics of Project Management (Online course, IBMI, Berlin, Germany)
2021 - Digital Skills: Web Analytics (Online course, Accenture)
2020 - Digital Skills: Social Media (Online course, Accenture)2020 - Digital Skills: Digital Marketing (Online course, Accenture)
2020 - Prud'homme Beer Certification - Level I
2020 - WSET Award in Wines - Level I
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2026 (present) Dance Instructor - self employed
Independent group classes at La Vida Bistrobar and Social. Kingston ON
2026 (present) Dance Instructor - contractor
H'art Centre (Inclusive Arts For All Abilities) Kingston ON
2024 Dance Instructor - contractor
City of Kelowna, Kelowna BC
2019 Dance Instructor - self-employed
Pelotas, Brazil
2019 Theatre games, Improvisation and Expression - workshop Instructor
Children's Shelter in Pelotas, Brazil
2016 Drama, Improvisation and Movement Expression - workshop instructor
Joinville, Brazil
2012 - 2015 Dance Instructor - contractor
Dubai, UAE 2013-2015 (Gold's Gym, Fitness First, Ladies Club)
Bahrain 2012-2013 (Life Fit)
2010 Drama, Improvisation and Movement Expression - workshop instructor
Porto Alegre, Brazil
2004 - 2009 Dance Instructor - contractor
Studio Mara Noschang (2009)
Templo do Oriente (2008)
Porto do Corpo (2007-2008)
Studio Unidança (2004-2005)
Porto Alegre, Brazil
PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCE
Recent Theatre Experience:
2026 - Suite Surrender - Domino Theatre (Acting) Kingston, ON (rehearsals in progress)
2025 - William Shakespeare's Long Lost First Play - Shakespeare Kelowna Theatre Society - Theatre (Acting) Kelowna, BC
2025 - The Hound of the Baskervilles - Red Dot Players - Theatre (Crew: choreography and movement expression training) Kelowna, BC
2024 - Society for the Prevention of Rock & Roll Red Dot Players - Theatre (Acting, singing, dancing) Kelowna, BC
2023 - The Beast of Blackthorn Manor Red Dot Players - Theatre (Acting)Kelowna, BC
2022 - Folk Tales: Grimm & OtherwiseRed Dot Players - Theatre (Acting) Kelowna, BC
Dance Experience:
1998 - present - Professional dancer of belly dance, folkloric, and popular dances of the Middle East and North Africa.
2000 - 2009 - Studied other dance styles, such as Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Flamenco, Hula, Gypsy, and regional dances from Brazil.
2010 - 2019 - Performed regularly in hotels, restaurants, and touristic venues in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Lebanon, Morocco, and Tunisia, including Crowne Plaza, Hilton, Sheraton, Golden Tulip, Royal Ascot, Regency, Le Palace, Gulf Hotel, Khaleej Palace, Metropolitan Palace, Mövenpick, Millennium, Wafi Center, Radisson, Le Meridien, Capitol, Rotana, Al Hamra Fort, Qasr al Sultan. Performed in dance festivals in Brazil, Egypt, Portugal, and The Netherlands.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2025 | H’art Centre (Inclusive Arts For All Abilities) | Kingston ON
Assistant to the Dance Instructor
2025 | Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest | Kitchener-Waterloo ON
Marketing Committee
2025 | Red Dot Players theatre productions West Moon and The Hound of the Baskervilles | Kelowna BC
Front of House
2025 | UBC Okanagan Convocation Ceremony | Kelowna BC
Gown and hood pinner
2024 | Opera Under the Stars (Opera Kelowna and UBC Okanagan) | Kelowna BC
Parking services and Meet & greet
2024 | Pony! Cabaret (Performing Arts and Drag Show) | Kelowna BC
Front of House
2021 | Fringe Festival | Kelowna BC
Front of House
2021 | An Easter Fest at HLF - Heritage London Foundation | London ON
Event Volunteer
2020 | London Fuse (Digital Magazine) | London ON
Contributor
2020 | Dragon Gala 2020 - Chinese New Year Event
Event Volunteer
2019 | FIFAP Festival |Pelotas Brazil
Event Volunteer and Dance teacher (preschool children)