Resume

• 2012

  \nI am a lifelong learner. My career history and academic qualifications reflect my enthusiasm for the pursuit of knowledge

  and my interest in community engagement. Over the last twenty-five years I have worked as an artist

  an arts administrator

  and a post-secondary educator. This cumulative experience has enabled me to develop creative problem-solving strategies

  exceptional time-management skills

  administrative proficiency

  a confident communication style

  and a collaborative spirit.

  Renée

  Penney

  Carleton University

  The Scene: Youth Media Festival

  Ottawa

  ON

  Carleton University

  Saskatoon

  SK

  The Scene: Youth Media Festival is a curriculum-centred media festival that targets secondary schools in Saskatoon and the surrounding area. Featuring films and videos from around the world

  as well as visiting artists and guest speakers

  the Festival seeks to create engaging discussions about topics that impact youth.\n\nFestival highlights have included: media presentations and interactive Q&A sessions on self-esteem

  bullying and cyberbullying

  gender barriers

  youth-centred adversity

  the intergenerational legacy of the residential schools

  food waste

  and career planning.

  Co-Creator and Program Curator

  The Scene: Youth Media Festival

  Certificate in University Teaching

  Carleton University

  Communication and Media Studies

  Certificate in Teaching Online

  University of Saskatchewan

• 2010

  Saskatoon

  SK

  Sessional lecturer in the Women's and Gender Studies (WGSt) program in the Interdisciplinary Centre for Culture and Creativity. I have taught several undergraduate courses including: Contemporary Body Projects

  Gender and Popular Music

  Gendered Perspectives on Current Events

  and Images of Gender and Sexuality in Popular Culture. I recently developed an undergraduate course on Queer Film Festivals that is scheduled for delivery in January 2018. In addition to WGSt

  I recently expanded my teaching portfolio to include a first year interdisciplinary course called Strategies for Academic Success

  and I was asked to teach a Philosophy of Sexuality course in 2017.

  Sessional Lecturer

  University of Saskatchewan

  Saskatoon

  SK

  Director of Student Advising and Academic Services

  University of Saskatchewan

• 2009

  University of Saskatchewan

  Saskatoon

  SK

  Working in a high volume setting

  I helped students in the College of Arts and Science (CAS) develop strategies for academic success by providing one-on-one advising that was tailored to their individual needs. As a member of the Undergraduate Student Office (UGSO) team

  I participated in staff consultations related to assessment of student issues

  interpretation of degree requirements

  and program revisions.\n\nHighlights:\n\nDeveloped an Advisor Handbook to clarify technical and higher level advising functions

  and to identify program idiosyncrasies. Revised and developed web content related to student advising services in CAS.\nMentored Undergraduate Student Advisors in the former Aboriginal Student Achievement Office. Worked with International Student and Study Abroad Centre (ISSAC) by assisting incoming International study abroad students. Participated on the Humanities and Fine Arts Programs Committee

  Study Abroad Awards Committee

  and the Student Academic Appeals Committee. In 2010 I received the Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Association (ASPA) Merit Award for exceptional performance

  proficiency

  and professional growth. \n

  Undergraduate Student Advisor

  University of Saskatchewan

• 2007

  Flicks: International Film Festival for Youth

  Saskatoon

  SK

  Flicks was a youth-centred film festival that presented film programs that catered to the curriculum needs of Saskatchewan educators

  as well as providing general family-oriented entertainment. In addition to film screenings and workshops

  the festival hosted the Zoom In! Young Filmmakers Competition

  and the Industry Film Forum. As the primary administrative staff

  I produced the festival for two seasons

  and I curated all the programs. Flicks closed its doors in 2011. \n\nHighlights:\n\nDeveloped new initiatives including: the Roaming Workshop Series

  a fully subsidized program designed to bring film production workshops into secondary schools in Saskatoon; and the School Day Series Film Festival

  a curriculum-based festival featuring films and videos from Canada and around the world. The School Day Series became the model for The Scene: Youth Media Festival. I also curated two stand-alone film programs for high schools in Prince Albert and Tisdale

  SK.

  Producer / Curator

  Flicks: International Film Festival for Youth

• 2005

  Vancouver Film School

  University of Saskatchewan

  Vancouver

  BC

  Working in a fast-paced production environment with a new student intake every two months

  I provided academic and personal support to students in the program

  participated in the development of alternate testing methods for students with disabilities

  coordinated student graduation ceremonies every two months

  and acted as a key touchstone for VFS Administration in matters related to the Department.

  Program Manager

  Film Production Department

  Vancouver Film School

• 2004

  University of British Columbia

  Vancouver

  BC

  University of British Columbia

  Master's degree

  Thesis title: Desperately Seeking Redundancy? Queer Romantic Comedy and the Festival Audience

  Film Studies

  The University of British Columbia

• 2000

  Morris & Helen Belkin Art Gallery

  Vancouver

  BC

  Morris & Helen Belkin Art Gallery

• 1998

  Video In Studios

  Vancouver

  Video In Studios

• 1989

  Practicing Artist

  Practicing Artist

• 1984

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

  Fine Arts

  Nova Scotia College of Art and Design

• Writing

  Grant Writing

  Project Management

  Film Festival Programming

  Higher Education

  Media Analysis

  Teaching

  Academic Advising

  University Teaching

  Public Speaking

  Arts Administration

  Research

  Lecturing

  Creative Writing

  Penney