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Abbey Leach

Abbey Leach

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Vice President Academic at the AUArts Students' Association

  • Education

    • Dr. E.P. Scarlett HIgh School

      2012 - 2015
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Principal's Advisory Council, Drama Club, Scarlett Volunteer Society, Class Historian Completed my Alberta High School Diploma with Honours with Distinction

    • Alberta University of the Arts

      2022 - 2026
      Bachelor of Design Character Design and Illustration 4.0

      Activities and Societies: Studying towards earning a Bachelor of Design through the School of Visual and Communication Design, Character Design and Illustration stream.

    • Oxford Brookes University

      2017 - 2017
      Study Abroad Psychology and Art

      Activities and Societies: I spent a semester studying abroad at Oxford Brookes University.

    • University of Calgary

      2015 - 2020
      Bachelor’s Degree PSYCHOLOGY With Distinction

      Activities and Societies: Students of the Arts and Science Honours Academy

  • Experience

    • Canyon Meadows Cinemas

      Apr 2013 - Aug 2016
      Supervisor

      - Organizes and delegates work on the theatre floor- Facilitates transactions- Maintains cleanliness and upkeep of theatre

    • Calgary Humane Society

      Jun 2016 - Feb 2022

      - Facilitate and coordinate appropriate animal matches with foster parents, and provide support accordingly throughout the placement- Maintain records. and administrative requirements of all animal and foster families in the program- Organize and plan with other Operations departments to assist animals with special training programs or medical recovery- Resolve problem areas by taking a proactive approach and uphold organizational values- Provide leadership to foster team members and foster parents Show less

      • Foster Program Supervisor

        Jun 2020 - Feb 2022

      • Adoption Counsellor

        May 2017 - Jun 2020

      • Store Attendant/Receptionist

        Jun 2016 - May 2017

    • Pascoe Landscaping

      Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
      Nannying

      - Caring for 3 young children throughout the day: include preparing meals, providing entertainment, and care for general wellbeing

    • Self Employed

      May 2018 - Sept 2023
      Pet Sitter

      - Manage household affairs of clients while they are away - Care for and support clients’ pets (ex. Daily walking, training, enclosure maintenance)- Correspond with clients regularly during their travel to summarize activities and ensure quality care

    • Storybook Theatre Society

      Feb 2022 - now

      - Responsible for all Front of House duties such as volunteer management and training, conflict resolution, concession sales and inventory- Management and leadership of volunteers in positions such as usher, concession sales, and ticket taking- Point of contact for customer service inquiries and problem resolution - Responsible for volunteer recruitment, training, management, recognition, and retention at a local non-profit Theatre for Young Audiences- Coordinate community outreach events such as attendance at local events, group volunteer opportunities, and private showings of theatre productions

      • Front of House Manager

        Feb 2022 - now

      • Audience and Volunteer Engagement Coordinator

        Feb 2022 - Sept 2022

    • Lean Into Love

      Jul 2023 - now
      Executive Producer

      Lean Into Love is a local start-up production company in Calgary, Alberta. Our focus is on creating and sharing stories of queer, neurodivergent, and marginalized groups through audio-drama narratives. Our current project, The Stargazer Initiative, is a fictional serialized sci-fi podcast set for release in 2024.

    • AUArts Students’ Association

      May 2024 - now
      Vice President of Academic Affairs

      The Vice-President of Academic Affairs serves as the official advocate for student concerns in all areas of institutional academic affairs. Key Areas of Focus:• Advocacy • Student Voice • Institutional Development • Governance • Campus Engagement

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on Research Ethics

      Panel on Research Ethics
      Jul 2019

    • Duolingo French Fluency: Elementary (Estimated)

      Duolingo
      May 2016
      View certificate certificate

    • Driver's License (Class 5 - non-GDL)

      Government of Alberta

    • Workplace Mental Health Leadership

      Queen's University
      Nov 2021

    • Emergency First Aid

      Canadian Red Cross
      Oct 2020

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Abbey Leach
      Louise McKinney Scholarship Alberta Student Aid - Student Awards Office Nov 2024 Established in honour of Louise McKinney, the Louise McKinney Post-secondary Scholarship recognizes and rewards students for their academic achievements and encourages them to continue in their undergraduate or professional program of study.
    • Awarded to Abbey Leach
      Henry Clinton Scholarship Ogilvy and Mather (Canada) Ltd Sep 2024 Henry was an internationally renowned art director, who served with Ogilvy & Mather around the world during a thirty-year career. He was a founding principal of Ogilvy & Mather's office in Calgary in 1985. Henry wished to have an annual scholarship set up in his name for deserving Visual Communications students, showing an interest in and special talent for advertising graphic design and art direction. Henry devoted a great deal of this business life to helping in the development of young… Show more Henry was an internationally renowned art director, who served with Ogilvy & Mather around the world during a thirty-year career. He was a founding principal of Ogilvy & Mather's office in Calgary in 1985. Henry wished to have an annual scholarship set up in his name for deserving Visual Communications students, showing an interest in and special talent for advertising graphic design and art direction. Henry devoted a great deal of this business life to helping in the development of young creative talent. Show less
    • Awarded to Abbey Leach
      Louise McKinney Scholarship Alberta Student Aid - Student Awards Office Nov 2023
    • Awarded to Abbey Leach
      AUArts Board of Governor's Second Year Scholarship AUArts Board of Governor's Sep 2023
    • Awarded to Abbey Leach
      IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) Local 212 Bursary IATSE - Local 212 Sep 2023
    • Awarded to Abbey Leach
      AUArts First Year Studies Entrance Scholarship Recipient Alberta Univeristy of the Arts Sep 2022
    • Awarded to Abbey Leach
      Dean's List University of Calgary Jun 2017 Achieved a high overall GPA when compared to other students.
    • Awarded to Abbey Leach
      Honours with Distinction Dr EP Scarlett High School Jun 2015 Finished the school term with an academic average above 90%.
    • Awarded to Abbey Leach
      Student(s) Of The Year Dr E.P. Scarlett High School Jun 2015 A small selection of students awarded for outstanding academic achievement, extra-curricular involvement, citizenship, and leadership.
    • Awarded to Abbey Leach
      Advanced Acting 25, English 20 AP Dr EP Scarlett High School Jun 2014 Highest mark in the course(s).
    • Awarded to Abbey Leach
      Honours with Distinction Dr EP Scarlett High School Jun 2014 Finished the school term with an academic average above 90%.
    • Awarded to Abbey Leach
      Drama 10, English 10 AP Dr EP Scarlett High School Jun 2013 Highest mark in the course(s).
    • Awarded to Abbey Leach
      Honours with Distinction Dr EP Scarlett High School Jun 2013 Finished the school term with an academic average above 90%.
    • Awarded to Abbey Leach
      Directing 35 - Highest mark in the course.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Staff

      Issued by One Life One Chance Ministries on Jul 2013
      One Life One Chance MinistriesAssociated with Abbey Leach

    • Drama Fest Supervisor

      Issued by Calgary Board of Education on May 2016
      Calgary Board of EducationAssociated with Abbey Leach

    • Event Volunteer

      Issued by Calgary Human on Jun 2016
      Calgary HumanAssociated with Abbey Leach

    • Practical Kindness & Cheer Mail Volunteer

      Issued by Calgary Seniors'​ Resource Society on Jan 2020
      Calgary Seniors'​ Resource SocietyAssociated with Abbey Leach

    • Camp Counsellor

      Issued by Camp Chamisall on Jul 2014
      Camp ChamisallAssociated with Abbey Leach

    • Welcome Centre

      Issued by Southview Alliance Church on Jan 2016
      Southview Alliance ChurchAssociated with Abbey Leach

    • Group Leader/Craft Supervisor

      Issued by Southview Alliance Church - Vacation Bible School on Jul 2014
      Southview Alliance Church - Vacation Bible SchoolAssociated with Abbey Leach

    • Behaviour Class Assistant

      Issued by The Calgary Humane Society on Jun 2018
      The Calgary Humane SocietyAssociated with Abbey Leach