Joanna Ong

Experience

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  LivingwithArt Singapore

  Jan 2016 - Aug 2018

  Sales Consultant
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  The Theatre Practice Ltd

  Mar 2018 - Apr 2018

  Stage Crew Member

  四马路 (Four Horse Road) production• Appointed as the in-charge for one out of ten segments in the show – responsibilities include calling show cues, maintaining the props and acting area and ensuring the welfare of the cast. • Assisted the set designer with the making of the set and the lighting technician with the preparation and rigging of the lights.

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  Dance in Situ

  May 2018 - Jun 2018

  Sound Assistant

  Apprenticed under sound designer Ng Jing for 'Invitation-to-Intervene', a roving site-specific dance performance, and operated the mobile sound system around a Chinatown HDB estate.

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  Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

  Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

  Student Helper

  Assisted the School of Young Talents (Junior Art) fine art teachers in a class of 15 to 20 students (Kindergarten 1 to Primary 3) with the preparations of class materials and guiding the students through the lessons.

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  Singapore Repertory Theatre

  Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Sales And Marketing Intern

  MARKETING:Supported daily operations of the marketing team for Gretel and Hansel and The Truth productions – duties include updating contacts database, optimizing marketing visuals for different digital platforms and assisting with photoshoots.Projects involved and responsible for:- Social media giveaway for Gretel and Hansel - General audition promotional video (from filming to editing)- Refreshment of displays at KC Arts Centre- HoneyKids Asia International School Fair 2019- Props creation for SRT Theatre Ball 2019SALES:Supported daily operations of the sales team for了不起的狐狸爸爸 (Fantastic Mr Fox) production – duties include liaising with schools and hosting them for the shows, and updating school contacts database. Show less

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  The Esplanade Co Ltd

  May 2019 - Jun 2024

  • Hosted invited community groups to events in The Esplanade, providing the highest level of hospitality and ensuring their safety.• Supported 2 flagship Community and Engagement programmes:Songwriting for Hope (2020 & 2022):Songwriting programme for youths-at-risk in partnership with Diamonds On The Street• Assigned as a buddy in secondary schools and Singapore Girls' Home for 3 editions of the programme• Engaged and guided assigned buddy to compose a song to convey their thoughts and feelings to a loved one, using digital music composition tools such as GarageBand and BandLab.• Maintained the highest level of confidentiality and sensitivity towards participants’ personal details and stories.Dance for Joy 9(2019):Esplanade’s pilot flagship creative movement programme for children and youths with Autism Spectrum Disorder, a partnership with parent support group Shoulders• Facilitated the workshops and was responsible for the safety of the participants and their guardians.• Engaged in post-session feedback with the instructors for planning the next session, and reflection on each individual participant. Show less • Coordinated with front-of-house staff to provide excellent customer service to patrons at 10 performing arts venues, with the larger venues holding up to 1800 patrons.• Performed essential ushering duties such as greeting, checking tickets, directing, and seating patrons.• Ensured front-of-house and auditorium areas are in order before and after events.• Enforced house rules and address situations in a professional manner. • Ensured the safety of patrons by flagging any dangerous or unsafe practice that could pose as a hazard. Show less

  • Community Workshop Assistant

    Aug 2019 - Jun 2024

  • Front-of-House Casual

    May 2019 - Jun 2024
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  SG Arts Channel

  Jan 2020 - Sept 2020

  SGAC telegram channel is a resource and listing platform aimed to make the arts more accessible and bridge artists to potential audience. As Singapore entered the the Covid-19 Circuit Breaker period, I took over the responsibility to sustain and develop the telegram channel through the cancellations of art events and closure of arts venues.• Oversaw the operation, curation and development – from sourcing, writing, and designing visuals to scheduling posts – of the telegram channel• Analysed business operations and streamlined work processes and workflow during the business and team expansion• Initiated social media data collection, analysed data collected and conceptualised insights to drive subscription, viewership and engagement • Developed content and engagement strategies to revitalise the telegram channel during Covid-19 – the successful #ArtBuzz series achieved, on average, double the engagement compared to other content series • Prepared and managed the Instagram and Telegram content schedules Show less

  • Social Media (Telegram) Manager

    Apr 2020 - Sept 2020

  • Social Media (Instagram) Executive

    Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
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  ViaRT Award

  Jul 2020 - Feb 2022

  • Designed and launched new company website • Designed competition finalists exhibition at Sustainable Singapore Gallery• Liaise and collaborated with local and international artists to develop live and digital sustainable art workshops • Conducted an introductory workshop for over 40 educators and parents/guardians• Facilitated live and digital artist-led workshops• Participated actively in discussions with various key stakeholders such as the National Environment Agency and Sustainable Singapore Gallery Show less Intern for 'ViaRT Award 2020: A Children Recycled Art Competition' project organised by VIANT Commodities and Y Art Project.• Developed marketing strategies and engaged print and online media channels – successfully secured 3 newspaper features on local Chinese student newspapers zbCOMMA and Thumbs Up• Designed competition finalists virtual exhibition on Kunstmatrix, including photography, filming, and graphic-editing• Conceptualised, storyboarded and interviewed competition finalists the trailer video of the virtual exhibition • Researched and applied for grants applicable to the competition• Researched on potential collaborators and partners to present the competition• Processed competition submissions and applications for recycled materials Show less

  • ViaRT Award 2021 Communications and Programmes Management Intern

    Feb 2021 - Feb 2022

  • ViaRT Award 2020 Project Intern

    Jul 2020 - Feb 2021
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  ARTWALK Little India 2021, by LASALLE College of the Arts

  Sept 2020 - Mar 2021

  Festival Organizer (Digital Retrospective In-charge & Finance)

  • Led a team of three to document and archive the past 6 editions of AWLI into a digital archive• Conceptualised new materials, such as an interview video of past artists and volunteers and an Instagram quiz, to supplement the digital retrospective showcase• Retrieved documents and verified necessary rights status for online display of past mural artworks and performances • Managing a S$60k project budget and prepared procurement and finance administrative documents

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  Marina Bay Sands

  Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

  Visitor Experience Agent (ArtScience Museum)
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  ACCESS PATH PRODUCTIONS

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Intern

  • Managed and executed creative captions for 2 T.H.E. Dance Company live-streamed performances, 3 Singapore International Festival of Arts on-demand productions and a National Museum of Singapore commissioned roving performance • Performed market research and initiated accessible marketing recommendations to promote projects and services • Designed newsletter to Social Service Agencies to communicate value proposition and grant opportunities• Organised and hosted company-wide weeklong ideation online retreat Show less

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  Singapore Drama Educators Association (SDEA)

  Sept 2022 - now

  Project Coordinator, Continuing Education and Training

  • Oversaw over 20 Continuing Education and Training projects (festivals, courses, workshops and communities of practice), over a period of 2 years — delivering projects on time, within budget, and in alignment with stakeholders' expectations.• Effectively liaised with external stakeholders including partners (eg. NAFA, LASALLE, Presbyterian Preschools Services), funding bodies (eg. SkillsFuture, e2i, NICA), instructors and trainees to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.• Developed and executed a social media marketing campaign for SDEA’s inaugural applied drama course, successfully attracting new clients, 50% of whom are from the social service sector.• Coordinated with the Communications team to improve organizational practices resulting in better targeted marketing campaigns, 20% raised in social media reach and streamlined design process.• Supported the General Manager to coordinate SDEA's inaugural fundraiser and Annual General Meeting 2024; and provided logistics and front-of-house support to academic events such as Theatre Arts Conference 2023 and Connections 2023 and 2024. Show less

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  Freelance

  May 2023 - now

  Creative Captions Designer

  Past Clients: ART:DIS | Intercultural Theatre Institute | Singapore Repertory Theatre• Designed stylised and animated captions for the Deaf community to access live performances.• Consulted by The Necessary Stage for Singapore M1 Fringe Festival 2024 — to advise on the captions of 3 performances and to be a guest speaker at their 2-day internal captions training workshop.• Coordinated with directors, stage managers and designers (set, sound, lighting and multimedia) to integrate access for the Deaf into the aesthetics of 5 theatre productions, including:Selected productions:• Monstress – The reclaiming of Medea and Medusa (2025)• Through The Looking Glass' (2025)• Meet Fred (2024)• And the Cats Dance by the Light' (2024)• SmartyPants and the Swordfish (2024)• Disgraced (2024)• Open the Curtains (2023)• Chachambo: Taking Flight (2023) - Assistant Stage Manager & Creative Captions Operator Show less