
Timeline
About me
Artist and Venue Manager at The New Zealand Fringe Festival
Education

Volt
2023 - 2023Producer power up challenge visual and performing artsSix-week E-learning course dedicated to independent producers in New Zealand. Timelines & schedules, funding & budget, marketing & publicity. Planning templates, calendars and wellbeing resources. A private online community of current and past participants.

Morrinsville college
2012 - 2016Ncea levels 1-3 excellenceActivities and Societies: Chemistry, Biology, Statistics, History, Music, Drama. Deputy Head Girl, 2016.Blue award in Drama, 2016.

Victoria university of wellington
2017 - 2019Bachelor of arts - ba theatre/theatre arts management
Experience

The warehouse
Nov 2014 - Feb 2019Checkoutteam memberWorking both part-time and permanent shifts throughout highschool. Skilled in a range of areas including checkouts, customer service, jewellery counter, entertainment counter, apparel and shop floor.

Cookie time group
Oct 2019 - Dec 2019Independent contractorWorking as an independent contractor I gained experience running my own business - selling and delivering directly to the public. Responsibilities included; managing my sales territory, stock, logistics, distribution, inventory, banking, GST and paperwork.
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Livestock improvement corporation (lic)
Jun 2020 - May 2021Under the Herd Testing division, I worked semi-independently to manage my BAU (business as usual) and independent projects; continued communication with internal customers; operated a phone and email queue for technical support; input wages; created and periodically updated SOPs; and learned new computing skills through use of Herd Testing Databases. Woking under the guidance of my manager, I was able to quickly gain an understanding of the Herd Testing division and offer improvements based on previous experience in the AB division. Show less
Herd Testing Administrator
Jan 2021 - May 2021AB Support Officer
Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

Aidan theatre company
Feb 2021 - Aug 2021From May 2021 my work for Aidan Theatre Company extended to include Tour Manager, Stage Manager, Operator and Driver for the touring production. My responsibilities during this time included coordinating the travel of six individuals; overseeing and updating the tour schedule; communicating between venues, schools, accommodation, and stakeholders; managing cash flow, expenses, and petty cash purchases; driving the tour van (with trailer); operating basic audiovisual equipment; ensuring the smooth running of each pack in and pack out; and managing props, costume, technical equipment, and set pieces. Show less In April 2021 I began creating and curating social media content for Aidan Theatre Company’s Instagram and Facebook pages. My work included taking photos at each school performance and workshop and sharing these with the respective schools; proofreading, copy-editing, and caption writing; connecting with schools, students, and audience members to expand Aidan Theatre Company’s online presence; overseeing the creation of video content for promotion of Wellington public performances; and contributing and supplementing a successful crowd-funding campaign. Show less From February 2021 I worked as part of the administration team for Aidan Theatre Company's touring season of "Too Much Punch for Judy". The production toured 23 high schools and public venues across the South Island and parts of Wellington from June to August 2021 and was unfortunately cut short due to Covid-19. My responsibilities for this role included researching; attending meetings, writing agendas and keeping minutes; proofreading, copy-editing; drafting budgets; writing funding proposals; completing funding applications; organising and running a successful crowd-funding campaign; and sending invoices. Show less
Tour Manager
May 2021 - Aug 2021Social Media Coordinator
Apr 2021 - Aug 2021Administrator
Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

Tahi new zealand festival of solo performance
Jun 2021 - Oct 2021Marketing internWorking within the wider TAHI Marketing team, my role includes creating and distributing direct marketing material; facilitating communication with schools; creating online event pages and show programs; communicating with artists and the wider TAHI team; proofreading and copywriting; compiling comp ticket lists and send invites; and assisting with social media content during the week of the festival.

Circa theatre
Oct 2021 - Sept 2023Box office manager• Hiring, training and managing a team of 8-10 Box Office Staff• Reconciling daily and weekly cash ups, banking cash, invoicing, record keeping and reporting• Maintaining the Friends of Circa and patron databases• Maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including PatronBase representatives, incoming productions/publicists, Circa Management team, and the Circa Council• Collating programmes, fliers, reviews and managing complimentary tickets for each show• Managing large bookings and solving ticketing issues• Creating and maintaining SOPs for business continuity• Selling tickets to approximately 35 show seasons a year Show less

Tahi new zealand festival of solo performance
Dec 2021 - Oct 2022• Proofreading and copywriting marketing collateral.• Creating and distributing direct marketing material.• Attending production meetings.• Running the Festival's social media campaign on Facebook and Instagram. Creating a marketing timeline, social media content, online event pages, running ads, managing engagement, liaising with partner organisations and social media reporting.• Reporting to the marketing manager and communicating with artists and the wider production team. Working in collaboration with Website Manager. Supervising and delegating appropriate tasks to the marketing intern Show less TAHI Tupu Commissions - Joy and Confessions of a Sleepwalking Insomniac• Attending advisory panels• Communicating with applicants, selected writers, actors, directors, dramaturgs, producers, other TAHI team members, partners, and supporters including Playmarket; Arts Access Aotearoa and BATS Theatre• Organising venue hire for hui, workshops, rehearsals• Printing and distributing scripts and organising hospitality for workshops• Keeping the writers and dramaturgs in contact and organise working and revision sessions• Maintaining the project timeline, logistical budget and receipts Show less
Accessibility Coordinator
Jul 2022 - Oct 2022Marketing Coordinator
Jun 2022 - Oct 2022Project Manager
Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

Capital creative arts trust
Jul 2022 - Jul 2022Ticketing coordinatorClassical on Cuba Festival July 2022• Providing ticketing services at Classical on Cuba’s venues including set up, closing, cash handling/eftpos transactions, managing ticketing transactions through Red61, shift reconciliation and audience engagement.• Problem solving at events and supporting the volunteers at the venue.• Offering festival information to artists and audiences.• Working with venue staff and volunteers to ensure the smooth running of events.

Wellington city council
Jul 2022 - Jul 2022Assistant stage managerSt James Open Day event July 2022• Managing the health and safety of parading performers and the audiences that follow them.• Communicating with the wider Stage Management team to ensure the smooth running of the event.• Working under the direction of the Event Producer and Production Manager to manage performers, crew, crowd and performance logistics.

World of wearableart ltd
Aug 2022 - Oct 2022Assistant stage manager / timerTimer part of the stage management team and responsible for creating and continually updating show paperwork and documents; communicating with HOD; working both online and in-person for rehearsals; ensuring models, dancers, and cast are cued onto the stage; preparing the venue for rehearsals and running rehearsal music; and cast welfare, prop management, various miscellaneous tasks.

The performance arcade
Sept 2022 - Feb 2023Marketing managerLeading the festival marketing campaign for 2023. Responsible for running the Festival's social media campaign, creating content, running ads, and managing engagement. Reporting to the Festival Director, communicating with artists and the wider production team. Proofreading and copywriting marketing collateral. Working closely with the Marketing Co-Manager and Designers.

Tahi new zealand festival of solo performance
Jun 2023 - Oct 2023Marketing managerLeading a boosted campaign and festival marketing campaign for 2023. Responsible for running the Festival's social media campaign, creating content, running ads, and managing engagement. Reporting to the Festival Director, communicating with artists and wider production teams. Proofreading and copywriting marketing collateral. Supervising and delegating appropriate tasks to the marketing team and designer. Working closely with my Marketing Co-Manager, Tyler Clarke.

World of wearableart ltd
Aug 2023 - Oct 2023Assistant stage manager / swing stage managerSwing to the stage management team responsible for learning all key show tracks; covering sick leave during production and show week; creating and updating show paperwork and documents; communicating with HOD; ensuring models, dancers, and cast are cued onto the stage; supporting cast throughout rehearsals and performance; preparing the venue for rehearsals and running rehearsal music; and cast welfare, prop management, various miscellaneous tasks.

Creative capital arts trust
Sept 2023 - nowArtist and venue managerWorking as part of the operations team on The New Zealand Fringe Festival. Supporting hundreds of producers and practitioners to present work. Clear and effective communication with key stakeholders and strong administration skills. Working within a small, dedicated team to support festival delivery. Facilitating workshops and events for emerging practitioners.
Licenses & Certifications

Seller host responsibility
Health promotion | te whatu oraApr 2020
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Fay Van Der MeulenDean's List of Academic Excellence Victoria University of Wellington, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Dec 2019
- Awarded to Fay Van Der MeulenDean's List of Academic Excellence Victoria University of Wellington, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Dec 2018
- Awarded to Fay Van Der MeulenDean's List of Academic Excellence Victoria University of Wellington, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Dec 2017
- Awarded to Fay Van Der MeulenVictoria Excellence Scholarship for School Leavers Victoria University of Wellington Jan 2017
- Awarded to Fay Van Der MeulenMorrinsville Dairy Charitable Trust Scholarship Morrinsville Dairy Charitable Trust Dec 2016
- Awarded to Fay Van Der MeulenTyler Trust Scholarship Morrinsville College Dec 2016
Volunteer Experience
Board Secretary
Issued by TAHI New Zealand Festival of Solo Performance on Mar 2024
Associated with Fay Van Der MeulenClass Representative
Issued by Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association on Mar 2019
Associated with Fay Van Der MeulenStagehand
Issued by StarJam on Dec 2021
Associated with Fay Van Der Meulen
Languages
- duDutch
- enEnglish
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