Grace Sun

Experience

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  (HTS) Holy Trinity School

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Camp Counselor

  - planned activities and performances- coordinated with fellow counselors to split duties such as childcare, feeding, choreographing performances, etc.- communicated with parents and customers about pick up and drop off times, scheduled programming, and child progress- attended staff training- received first aid certification

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  The Singing School (Canada)

  Jul 2020 - Dec 2023

  Choreographer and Video Editor

  - Worked with children ages 12 to 14 to create professional performances- Recorded performances- Edited performances using green screens and Adobe Premiere Pro- Connected closely with each student to monitor progress- Catered to the needs of the individuals in the class and the group as a whole to ensure everyone was having fun- Ensured proper technique was taught for the safety of the children- Connected with parents about their child's progress- Answered any questions and concerns from parents that arose Show less

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  Lighthouse Immersive, inc

  Dec 2020 - Aug 2023

  General- Collaborate with teams throughout the company from marketing to venue operations to meet the company’s technical needs- Work with tools and power tools to maintain building and work environment- Operate equipment such as scissor lifts and service elevators to complete any needed maintenance - Set up speakers, televisions, stages, pipe and drape, etc as needed for private events and shows- Help lighting team hang and focus lights such as X4s and LekosLibrary at Night by Robert LePage- Maintain over 60 virtual reality headsets for patron use- Troubleshoot and fix VR headsets during the show- Start-up and shut down audio and lights at the beginning and end of day- Maintain props such as chairs, books, shelves and doors- Maintain and operate rain boxesImmersive Van Gogh, Klimt, Frida/ Bob Marley One Love Experience- Operate and work with Ion Lighting Boards, Panasonic Projectors, Mac Pro Towers, Mbox Remote and Director, LED lights- Troubleshoot recurring and new issues in high-stress situations- Independently problem solve issues using knowledge and equipment from previous issues and shows- Work as hands and eyes for off-site specialists to solve more significant issues- Work closely with front of house and venue management to ensure gallery runs smoothly - Perform weekly maintenance on equipment including powercycling, checking projector focus and cleaning to prevent malfunction Show less - Adapted quickly to different circumstances, new responsibilities, and a quick-paced work environment- Improved leadership, customer service, and virtual conferencing skills through training seminars- Worked with teammates to adapt and improve the exhibit in creative ways to showcase talent- Corresponded with teammates and tech team to ensure a well-produced experience for guests- Informed guests about Covid-19 safety procedures and performed safety duties- Operated ticket scanning systems, coat check, gift shop among other roles Show less

  • Audio Visual Technician

    Dec 2021 - Aug 2023

  • Host

    Dec 2020 - Dec 2021
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  St. Clair Dance Collective

  Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

  Dance Teacher
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  Toronto Metropolitan University

  Sept 2021 - May 2022

  Resident Advisor

  - supported and advised 40 first-year students during their transition into university- led the floor community in floor meetings and activities- used graphic design skills to make posters, signage, and decorations to help make the floor more welcoming and inviting- fostered a sense of community by helping students make connections and resolve conflict- discussed inter and intrapersonal issues with students, keeping an open mind- ensured student safety by working overnight on-call shifts- remained approachable and open-minded so students felt comfortable talking about difficult challenges, such as their mental health- connected students with resources that could help them through their university journey Show less

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  HOEM on Jarvis

  May 2022 - Sept 2022

  Community Advisor

  - fostered a community of 40 students- planned creative community-building events for both the floor community and building community- designed graphics and decorations to be placed around the community to inform students while giving the floor a sense of home- collaborated with fellow RAs to create initiatives to make students feel more welcome- connected with a variety of students from different backgrounds and programs during their short-term summer stays- helped calm down students and help them work through crises - stayed calm and collected during difficult situations- adapted to different situations as they arose Show less

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  Kicking Tire Films

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2022

  Production Assistant - The Church of Tony Dufranse

  - Help to load in and load out equipment- Assisted multiple departments over duration of film shoot- Acted as a stand in to help director frame shots- Filled in for production manager, props department and other roles as needed- Assisted props department in fixing and maintaining props- Set up props and set decor- Drove with production coordinator to pick up equipment and props- Wrangled talent

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  Nowadays Theatre

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

  Set Designer

  Set Designer for experimental VR play "Persimmon" Directed by Mohammad Yaghoubi- read through script to mark what props and sets were needed for the production- worked closely with the director, playwright, and production manager to create a vision for the set- sourced furniture and set dressings for various scenes- researched different cultures and backgrounds to find set pieces to fit different characters- worked with the production manager to find props and set pieces that would fit the budget- worked with actors to ensure they felt comfortable with the set Show less

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  Aligned Vision Group

  Jun 2023 - Sept 2023

  Audio Visual Install Technician

  Assembling audio visual racks, panels, and equipment offsiteReading auto-cad drawings to build equipmentSoldering and building of power and audio cablesOn-site installation of audio-visual equipment in theatres, casinos, office buildings and hospitalsRepairing and servicing previously installed equipment on service callsActively learning about new technology and equipmentAssist project management, engineering and programming team members to bring projects to completion

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  CityTV Toronto

  Sept 2023 - Dec 2023

  Cityline Digital Intern

  Clip episodes of Cityline using BrightcoveCreate reels and clips using Premiere ProUpload clips to Cityline's website using WordPressUpload videos to YoutubeWrite and schedule tweets promoting Cityline ContentUpdate website to reflect information about trending videos, new videos, and upcoming episodesWrite titles, descriptions, and articles in the show's language for the websiteAssist with behind-the-scenes video production for social mediaShadow with various members of the staff Show less

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  BlogTO

  Jan 2024 - Feb 2024

  Editorial Intern

  Master marketing, writing, and content creation for Torontonians between 18-35Shadow and work with various members of the editorial, video, and management teamsHunt down trending and viral stories on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Reddit and moreRefine understanding of the company’s editorial scope, finding stories that fit the voice of the publicationSEO headlines, keywords, and metadata to help give stories compelling packagingWrite articles working with tight deadlines (some one-day turnarounds from pitch to completion)Partake in the copyediting process to ensure all content is up to the publications quality standards Show less

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  Toronto Metropolitan University

  Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

  Web Content Coordinator

  Maintain the radio station’s website through Wordpress and ElementorConsistently ensure content and information is up to date and accurateCreate graphic content and written material for the website using existing brandingInnovate new ways of engaging listeners including genre sorting, and random selectors to expose listeners to more contentWork with a team of students to create a roster of shows and content representing students at TMU

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  CBC

  Mar 2024 - Apr 2024

  Media Presentation Intern

  Shadowing members of the media presentation team at the CBC.Departments include:Master ControlRadio PresentationTelevision PresentationNews NetworkResourcesSuper Technicians/Coordinators

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  CBC/Radio-Canada

  Jun 2024 - now

  Presentation Technician