Sharon Kadangwe
Arts Manager
Blantyre
Summary
Dedicated Arts Manager who delivers consistent and professional work for every creative project. Offers 9+ years in industry environments and top-notch abilities in creative direction and administration. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented. Talented team leader, builder and motivator with expertise in resource management and optimization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Arts Manager
Kangwe Productions
05.2023 - Current
- Met creative project goals with skilled direction, support and delegation for creative team members and collaborators.
- Established fruitful working relationships with clients, management and vendors.
- Brainstormed and created ideas with different teams.
Volunteer
Zomba City Festival
03.2023 - Current
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used active listening skills to communicate clearly in discussions.
- Liaised with 24 visual artists where exhibiting at the festival
- Coordinated and hosted the poetry program
- Supported daily operations with administrative expertise, including file management, document control and operational reporting.
Communications Director
WAFE
05.2015 - Current
- Co-Founder
- Event production and management
- Acted as CSR coordinator for WAFE CARES
- Performed copy-editing and proofreading tasks.
- Managed Facebook, Twitter and Instagram platforms.
- Supported internal and external communication projects, encompassing strategic planning and allocation of resources.
- Established new relationships with key target markets and industry collaborators.
- Brainstormed and created ideas with internal creative teams.
- Kept team updated on objectives and company-wide changes through daily and weekly staff meetings.
- Met creative project goals with skilled direction, support and delegation for creative team members.
- Led recruiting, selection and hiring of creative staff.
- Resolved problems between production, fulfillment and customer service teams with excellent cross-functional collaboration skills concerning creative issues.
- Managed accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements.
Artist Liaison Officer
MTN BUSHFIRE
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Acted as contact between 45 performing artists, their managers and the Festival Coordinator
- Collaborated with Logistics Officer to manage 8 artist liaison volunteers and artist movements
- Communicated effectively with relevant departments of the festival.
- Tracked financial, visual and profile data of artists with relevant software to offer real-time insights.
- Assisted in evaluating riders against budgetary requirements and resource constraints to plan for change and operational improvements.
Editor
Libre Magazine
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Researched and wrote 3-5 articles a month for the lifestyle magazine
- Proofreading and editing other articles before print.
- Edited stories and articles to encourage adherence to style guide and other specifications.
- Researched topics in-depth using digital, physical and in-person resources to supplement text.
Junior Lecturer
Blantyre International University
02.2017 - 09.2018
- Taught bachelor-level courses and administered exams to 1st and 2nd year Counseling Psychology students.
- Attended department and staff meetings to craft better academic standards and programs.
- Promoted critical thinking, personal development and commitment with custom lectures and assignments.
- Authored continuous assessments and examinations
- Supervised 4th year thesis students
- Executed lectures and class discussions via face-to-face instruction.
Creative and Administrative Associate
Mavuno Church
11.2016 - 12.2019
- Tracked and deposited weekly tithes and offerings
- Anticipated and independently handled needs of senior staff using personal initiative.
- Arranged and oversaw routine maintenance services for facility and equipment.
- Coordinated logistics for successful meetings and special events.
- Creative direction and production of monthly decor requirements based on a theme.
- Assisted in script preparation for service hosts.
- Coordinated a youth outreach event called Qlub Konnekt
- Organized and updated file systems, keeping records easily retrievable.
Teachers Assistant
Phoenix International Primary School
07.2010 - 01.2011
- Aided the classroom teacher with daily lessons and other specified activities
- Set up materials and equipment to help prepare for lessons.
- Developed, planned and prepared classroom activities.
- Maintained positive learning experience for students with diverse backgrounds.
- Oversaw 15-20 children to promote safety, minimize injury and meet developmental needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies And Film, Visual And Performing Arts
University Of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa04.2023
BACHELOR OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY - Counseling Psychology
Blantyre International University
Blantyre, Malawi01.2015
MALAWI SCHOOL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION - Secondary Education
Providence Girls Catholic Secondary School
Mulanje, Malawi12.2009
Skills
- Creativity
- Communication
- Analytical skills
- Event planning
- Organization
- Writing and editing
- Leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Teamwork
- Presentation skills
- Teamwork
- Engaging Stakeholders
- Public Relations
Languages
Chichewa, English
Native language
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
If you don’t become the ocean you’ll be seasick every day.
Leonard Cohen
Timeline
Arts Manager
Kangwe Productions
05.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Zomba City Festival
03.2023 - Current
Artist Liaison Officer
MTN BUSHFIRE
03.2019 - 06.2019
Editor
Libre Magazine
01.2019 - 04.2019
Junior Lecturer
Blantyre International University
02.2017 - 09.2018
Creative and Administrative Associate
Mavuno Church
11.2016 - 12.2019
Communications Director
WAFE
05.2015 - Current
Teachers Assistant
Phoenix International Primary School
07.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies And Film, Visual And Performing Arts
University Of The Witwatersrand
BACHELOR OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY - Counseling Psychology
Blantyre International University
MALAWI SCHOOL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION - Secondary Education
Providence Girls Catholic Secondary School
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