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MCCORD MUSEUM FOUNDATION ASSISTANT TO DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Montreal, QC, Canada

Shany Engelhardt ART HISTORY

EXPERIENTIAL GROWTH • Gained confidence working in an office environment

• Learned how to take initiative and share ideas during group projects

• Learned how to communicate professionally in-person, over the phone and by e-mail

• Developed an understanding of administration side of non-profit organizations

• Learned how to balance academic and professional responsibilities

BENEFITS OF CO-OP• Mentored a junior student as part of the Co-op Mentorship

Program

• Experiencing many facets of the non-profit sector in order to determine the type of career I wish to pursue

• Forging professional contacts and relationships

• Gaining practical experience and learning about the realities of the art industry

• Support Co-op gives both during the placement process and throughout the internship

• Provides a competitive edge when all future employers expect a level of experience from their new employees

• Updated and maintained a database

• Assembled thank you letters and tax receipts

• Performed administrative work for the entire department

• Conducted research assignments to ensure the Foundation effectively connects with the public

• Translated letters and documents from French to English

SEGAL CENTRE FOR PERFORMING ARTSDEVELOPMENT INTERN Montreal, QC, Canada

• Organized and executed gala’s silent auction

• Created thank you booklet in collaboration with a graphic designer

• Coordinated with the financial department to produce tax receipts

• Processed and deposited transactions while keeping detailed accounting records for a musical fundraiser

BLACK THEATRE WORKSHOP MARKETING ASSISTANT Montreal, QC, Canada

• Planned and executed an event celebrating the theatre company’s 45th birthday

• Solicited donations and sponsorships for annual Vision Gala Celebration

• Recorded interviews of founding members and then edited the videos

• Updated and maintained database, website and social media presence

• Launched fall membership campaign