Kyle Vinson

Experience

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  Kitsilano Showboat

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Lead Audio Technician

  I managed and ran audio operations at the Kitsilano Showboat – a summer-only outdoor amphitheatre close to the water at Kitsilano Beach Park. Performances varied from singer-songwriter to electronic dance groups. I ran everything on a 24-channel audio mixer!Highlights include:- Coordinated and planned stage operations independently or with crew for public shows with an audience of over 300 people. Reported plans directly to show producer.- Conducted regular maintenance and inventory counts of equipment and disposables.- Recommended future audio equipment purchases, in line with industry trends.- Conducted sales of company merchandise and show tickets.- Created conceptual promotional marketing materials.- Assisted with front-of-house operations. Show less

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  Kitsilano Showboat

  Jun 2020 - Sept 2020

  Social Media Coordinator

  Taking on a new role at Kitsilano Showboat, I managed their social media presence and edit their online shows during the pandemic when in-person operations were not possible.Highlights include:- Boosted social media engagement (reactions, comments, shares) by 250% over three months- Edited shows with runtimes of up to 150 minutes for Facebook Premiere events- Developed procedures and reports, including aided in a COVID-19 transition plan- Assisted in the planning and production of shows with management and talent Show less

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  Kitsilano Showboat

  May 2021 - Sept 2021

  Social Media Coordinator & Administrative Assistant

  I returned to the Kitsilano Showboat to manage their social media presence, edit their online shows, and conduct research on capital equipment upgrades.Highlights include:- Created and organized multi-channel social media posts and email campaigns.- Designed graphics for use in print and digital marketing using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.- Provided a weekly report of social media engagement and event viewership to management.- Engaged with audiences through social media groups, comments, and shares.- Edited videos of up to 120 minutes for company virtual shows.- Assisted executives with the administration of their duties such as research. Show less

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  The University of British Columbia

  Sept 2021 - Mar 2025

  Working in the Engagement & Communications Unit at UBC Campus + Community Planning which delivers municipal-like planning services for the UBC campus and its neighbourhoods. Through my work, I've been involved in a variety of major neighbourhood and sustainability planning projects.Responsibilities include:- Planning and facilitating engagement sessions with community members, including experience facilitating and presenting sensitive issues where diverse viewpoints may be present.- Liaising with a multi-disciplinary team of planners, engineers, architects, community leaders, and other engagement professionals to plan future engagement and outreach strategies.- Designing and writing engagement materials, including surveys, for major planning projects.- Co-leading the data analysis process of engagement data for several major planning projects.- Writing reports outlining engagement strategy, implementation, and results for senior decision-makers and external groups.- Managing UBC's web presence for its major planning projects, including Campus Vision 2050 and the Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan.- Coordinating external consultant and vendor relationships with a cumulative annual value of $90,000.- Hiring, managing, and training staff who are responsible for delivering community programs, outreach, and engagement programs.Selected Projects include: Campus Vision 2050, Wesbrook Neighbourhood Plan Update, Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan, UBC Point Grey Land Use Plan, UBC Okanagan Campus Plan UpdateSelected Committees include: Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI) Committee, Selection Committee for the Wesbrook Amendment Planning Advisory Committee Show less Working within the Public Engagement Unit at UBC Campus + Community Planning, I continue some of the work I conducted in my previous role. I helped spearhead new engagement approaches and strategies that resulted in a greater diversity of voices in the Campus Vision 2050 planning process. Responsibilities Include:- Planned engagement sessions with new and existing community groups.- Facilitated conversations with community groups, especially equity deserving groups which resulted in the inclusion of new voices traditionally excluded from municipal planning processes.- Presented information complex planning information on proposed changes to a Land Use Plan in an accessible way.- Recorded engagement data for analysis.Selected projects include: Campus Vision 2050, Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan Show less I worked full-time in the Public Engagement Unit at UBC Campus + Community Planning. I worked on major plans such as Campus Vision 2050 (a comprehensive land use plan) and Climate Action Plan 2030 (a net-zero emissions plan).Highlights Include:- Planned and executed public engagement events reaching over 1000 people- Facilitated dialogues with community and stakeholder groups, including equity-seeking groups- Analyzed 1/3rd of qualitative engagement data for a four-month engagement period- Designed print and digital assets using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign to support current and completed planning initiatives including road work, major events, and construction.- Designed microsites for UBC Vancouver & UBC Okanagan’s Climate Action Plans in Drupel & ESRI Hub.Selected projects include: Campus Vision 2050, Climate Action Plan 2030 Show less

  • Engagement & Communications Coordinator, Campus + Community Planning

    Sept 2023 - Mar 2025

  • Engagement Lead, Campus + Community Planning

    Sept 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Communications & Engagement Assistant, Campus + Community Planning

    Sept 2021 - Aug 2022