Frances Rogers

• Lead coordinator for a wide variety of arts and cultural projects and initiatives.
• Lead coordinator for public art and cultural initiatives from beginning to end.

• Lead facilitator for Kaurna consultation, engagement and site monitoring, ensuring cultural heritage is preserved and native title act regulations are followed.

• Built effective working relationships between Council and Indigenous cultural organisations, independent arts facilitators and community groups.

• Monitored multiple project budgets

• Proactively engaged in seeking external funding from Federal and State Government agencies

• Assisted in preparing and maintaining web site content

• Actively contributed to the fulfilment of the Creative Holdfast Strategy and City Activation Annual Business Plan objectives.

• Undertook research to support new projects and events.

• Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
• Professional development in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culturally inclusive practices.
• Proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
• Conducted evaluations to measure progress of students with 15% improvement in submission of assignments.
• Facilitated projects and assessment within set timeline.

• Collaborated with other artists on various art projects and installations.
• Created commissioned artwork for organizations and private clients.
• Organised and facilitated community workshops.
• Ceramics Instructor at Es Ceramics Thebarton
• Built and maintained working relationships with galleries and other venues.
• Managed creative process from concept to completion for various art projects.
• Worked with clients to understand desired outcomes and requirements.

• Worked with clients to achieve desired outcomes within timeline.
• Developed art and design concepts.
• Selected and purchased materials within set budget.
• Ensured artwork meet standards of quality and accuracy suitable for public spaces.
• Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
• Utilized digital techniques to create and enhance artwork.

• Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
• Optimized organizational systems for payment collections.
• Adapted to unexpected schedule changes by being flexible and adjusting itineraries to promote positive experiences.
• Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications, saving 4 hours per week of ad hoc administrative.

• Informed visitors of exhibit features and highlights to promote enriching gallery experiences.
• Developed cultural understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practices in relation to exhibitions
• Addressed visitor service issues and resolved each situation to enable optimum outcome for visitor and gallery.
• Actively engaged with all stakeholders during events by tracking attendance, supervising volunteer staff and welcoming guests.

• Developed and maintained relationships with local organizations
• Recruited and trained new volunteers on program goals and objectives.
• Managed and tracked volunteer hours and progress to support accurate documentation.