Joel Wijeyesekera

Experience

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  Heart and Stroke Foundation

  Apr 2007 - Aug 2009

  Administrator

  - Data management, cash reconciliation and incentive ordering with student pledges for the school programs using the PRISM and other internal data bases.- Good customer service and communication in resolving issues dealing with incentive orders- Report compilation, correspondence, planning of workshops/meetings for the HBP AIM Team, processing of expense claims and attending fundraising events as staff support.- Data entry, report production and management of all Major Gift prospects into the Raisers’ Edge System. - Part-time Adjudicator for the Lottery Draws working out of the Miratel office. Show less

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  Latcham Gallery

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2011

  Gallery Administrator/Camp Coordinator

  - Assisted in the design and marketing of the summer educational programs and general administration work involving communication with students, parents, gallery artists and the general public.- Gallery management (opening and closing, security, etc.) and maintaining good customer relations.- Organized and coordinated volunteer participation in the summer camp programs- Communication with parents and visitors to the gallery e.g. camp registrations, art exhibits, etc.- Organized and instructed activities for various events in the summer and monitored Gallery space Show less

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  Bell PMP

  Jan 2012 - May 2013

  Senior Associate Photographer

  - Coordinating and facilitating studio, event, and on-location photo-shoots for Bell Mobility Communication materials promoting the PMP Program.- Creating and executing visual presentations, with access to top-of-the-line technology and equipment.- Performing in an entrepreneurial environment that facilitates learning, transparency, accountability, consistency and teamwork with constant analytical and constructive thinking.- Working on cross-departmental assignments and collaboration involving data gathering, graphic design, program marketing, analytics and talent management.- Taking lead roles on several different photography and customer related projects that require good communication, project and time management skills and experience.- Exposure to state-of-the-art software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and In-Design on a daily basis – used towards both ongoing and high priority assignments in the PMP. Show less

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  Kingdom Covenant Academy

  Apr 2012 - Jun 2012

  Visual Arts Teacher

  - Designed and implemented the Education curriculum for the Kingdom Covenant Visual Arts Classes (Grades 9 and 11) which included Course Outlines, Unit Plans, Assessments and subsequent Lesson plans.- Coordinated all administrative and Education Ministry compliance functions for the Visual Arts Courses.- Created and managed the program budget and ensured that all purchases of class equipment, text books and student art supplies were appropriately accounted for within budgetary guidelines. - Assisted with the communication aspects for community events sponsored by the Kingdom Covenant Ministries i.e. designing banners and other marketing display tools for specific events. Show less

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  Bell Mobility

  May 2013 - May 2014

  Creative Curriculum Development Coordinator/Photography Team Lead

  - Lead the creation and program execution of curriculum and processes used for the growth and advertising of the Creative Department.- Lead selected Bell events, working closely with cross-functional video-graphy and other Creative streams to build strong Creative infrastructure consistent with Bell branding and advertising.- Creating policies and processes to ensure compliance with Bell standards & guidelines.- Research industry best practices and provide recommendations for improvement including, but not limited to, software, hardware, workflow training, and project assignments.- Direct the project flow through pipelines and structured workflow/approval processes, always adhering to company policy, exercising discretion and sound judgment consistent with spirit, values and practices of the PMP. - Recruit, train, manage, and mentor a high performance team of Photography Interns.- Managed photography equipment, workshops, team deadlines and program growth and retention- Support program sustainability while being an ambassador for the program. Show less

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  Edge Imaging

  Sept 2014 - Oct 2014

  School Photographer

  - Facilitated and executed annual student school year pictures in both Elementary and Secondary Schools.- Provided direction and feedback on setup and photo-capturing processes for other team members.- Maintained strong customer relationships with all school principal/teacher contacts and students.

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  Academic VISION

  Nov 2014 - Jul 2016

  Office Administrator/Visual Arts Dept Head

  - Provides administrative, secretarial and technical support to the teaching staff of the institution.- Manages the online communication and marketing materials for the institution’s education programs.- Ensures location maintenance standards are adhered to and maintained properly.- Facilitate lessons and provide assistance and support to students attending credit course and after-school tutoring in Visual arts and English

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  Town Centre Private High School

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2024

  Visual Arts and Film Educator

  - Authoured and taught lesson plans for all Visual Arts and Film Courses.- Responsible for school clubs that contribute to the printed and digital content for the school.- Head Advisor to the Yearbook, Manager of the Photo/Video Team, Manager for the Art Club, and Contributor to the High School’s social media Team- Assisting Teacher to High School Play Production Club.- Nurtured and supported creativity to emerging artists who have gone on to study at prestigious institutions such as OCAD, Sheridan College, and University of Ottawa.- Assessed learning and provided guidance and feedback for students in the IB Program.- Mentored students in additional assessments required for the IB (Personal Project, Extended Essay, etc.) Show less