Annastacia Smith-Richards
@annastaciasmith-rich
I coordinate youth arts programs, events, and audio production opportunities.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
At Nia Centre For The Arts, I coordinate youth-focused arts programs from concept through delivery, including multi-week workshops, showcases, and conferences for 150+ attendees. I manage budgets, collect program data, prepare funder reports, and build partnerships that expand youth participation.
I've also supported youth employment and creative development at For Youth Initiative, facilitating job-readiness, entrepreneurship, music production, and audio engineering workshops. As an audio engineer, I record, edit, mix, and master music in Pro Tools while helping artists bring their vision to life.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Member
Young Music Professionals (YMP)
Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Engaged in industry networking and professional development opportunities, and participated in panels, workshops, and initiatives supporting emerging music professionals.
Youth Program Coordinator
Nia Centre For The Arts
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Coordinate and execute youth-focused arts programming, including multi-week workshop series, and lead end-to-end program pipeline from concept to evaluation. Oversee budgets, analyze program data, and prepare reports for stakeholders and funders.
Employment Caseworker
For Youth Initiative
Jul 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 3 months)
Conduct needs assessments and develop individual service plans for youth clients to support employment goals. Facilitate workshops on job readiness and financial literacy, and cultivate relationships with employers and community partners.
Provided exceptional customer service and assisted with product selection and technical support. Processed sales transactions and conducted follow-up communication to ensure satisfaction.
Audio Engineer
TrustWorthy Production Studios
Feb 2020 - Aug 2023 (3 years 6 months)
Coordinated and booked studio sessions, set up DAW systems, and recorded artists using Pro Tools. Edited, mixed, and mastered songs, and distributed final mixes and stems.
Studio Coordinator / Audio Engineer
For Youth Initiative
Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 (11 months)
Managed day-to-day studio operations and provided mentorship to youth participants. Facilitated workshops on music production and mental health, and taught sound engineering principles.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Seneca College
Independent Music Production Certificate, Music Production
Graduated with an Independent Music Production Certificate from Seneca College.
Smart Serve
Smart Serve Certificate, Hospitality
Earned the Smart Serve Certificate in 2024.
George Brown College
Pre-Health Science Certificate, Pre-Health Science
Graduated from the Pre-Health Science Certificate Program at George Brown College.
Bill Crothers Secondary School
Ontario Secondary Diploma, Sports
Graduated with an Ontario Secondary Diploma with a Specialist High Skills Major in Sports.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
CanadaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Skills
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