Hi, I’m Aimee Somerville, an events and communications professional who thrives on coordinating people and logistics behind the scenes. I have recruited, trained, and managed a team of 175 volunteers across roles including box office, events security, and merchandise, ensuring smooth festival operations. I organize orientation sessions, create detailed information guides and role descriptions to prepare staff, and coordinate backstage hospitality and stage management so performers and crews can focus on delivering great shows. I also drive onsite logistics, from site setup to strike, front-of-house coordination, and on-the-fly problem solving to keep events running on time. My contract work spans partnerships and volunteer coordination for the Victoria International Film Festival (engaging 21 local businesses and 150 volunteers) and building grassroots relationships through strategic community outreach. I enjoy collaborating with artists, venues, and public figures, and have supported exhibitions, theatre productions, and festivals like CubaDupa through roles in ticketing, front-of-house, onboarding, and training. Based in Victoria, BC, I bring a hands-on, friendly approach to every project I take on.

Aimee Somerville

Hi, I’m Aimee Somerville, an events and communications professional who thrives on coordinating people and logistics behind the scenes. I have recruited, trained, and managed a team of 175 volunteers across roles including box office, events security, and merchandise, ensuring smooth festival operations. I organize orientation sessions, create detailed information guides and role descriptions to prepare staff, and coordinate backstage hospitality and stage management so performers and crews can focus on delivering great shows. I also drive onsite logistics, from site setup to strike, front-of-house coordination, and on-the-fly problem solving to keep events running on time. My contract work spans partnerships and volunteer coordination for the Victoria International Film Festival (engaging 21 local businesses and 150 volunteers) and building grassroots relationships through strategic community outreach. I enjoy collaborating with artists, venues, and public figures, and have supported exhibitions, theatre productions, and festivals like CubaDupa through roles in ticketing, front-of-house, onboarding, and training. Based in Victoria, BC, I bring a hands-on, friendly approach to every project I take on.

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Hi, I’m Aimee Somerville, an events and communications professional who thrives on coordinating people and logistics behind the scenes. I have recruited, trained, and managed a team of 175 volunteers across roles including box office, events security, and merchandise, ensuring smooth festival operations. I organize orientation sessions, create detailed information guides and role descriptions to prepare staff, and coordinate backstage hospitality and stage management so performers and crews can focus on delivering great shows. I also drive onsite logistics, from site setup to strike, front-of-house coordination, and on-the-fly problem solving to keep events running on time.

My contract work spans partnerships and volunteer coordination for the Victoria International Film Festival (engaging 21 local businesses and 150 volunteers) and building grassroots relationships through strategic community outreach. I enjoy collaborating with artists, venues, and public figures, and have supported exhibitions, theatre productions, and festivals like CubaDupa through roles in ticketing, front-of-house, onboarding, and training. Based in Victoria, BC, I bring a hands-on, friendly approach to every project I take on.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Volunteer & Event Coordinator at Victoria Jazz Society
March 1, 2024 - November 13, 2025
Recruited, trained, and managed a team of 175 volunteers across roles including box office, event security and merchandise sales; organized orientation sessions and created guides; coordinated backstage operations including artist hospitality and stage management; assisted with on-site logistics including site setup/strike and front-of-house coordination.
Development Coordinator + Volunteer Coordinator at Victoria International Film Festival
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Negotiated partnerships with 21 local businesses through strategic community outreach, securing in-kind donations; scheduled and coordinated 150 volunteers; oversaw and trained volunteers in box office and front-of-house procedures; ensured professional ticketing operations.
Radio Producer + Host at Radio Active FM
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Planned and produced engaging radio shows, including music curation, interview bookings, and script writing; presented live-to-air broadcasts to over 30,000 listeners featuring interviews, news bulletins, and event guides.
Ticketing Manager + Front of House Coordinator at Creative Capital Arts Trust (NZ Fringe + CubaDupa)
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Implemented ticketing systems using Red 61 software; handled front desk administration, ticketing and merchandise sales, and resolved ticketing issues; recruited and managed 7 ticketing staff and 40 volunteers; reconciled daily transactions and festival reports.
Volunteer Coordinator / Event Coordinator at Victoria Jazz Society
March 1, 2024 - November 13, 2025
Recruited, trained, and managed a team of 175 volunteers across roles including box office, events security and merchandise, ensuring smooth festival operations. Organized orientation sessions; created detailed information guides and role descriptions; coordinated backstage hospitality and stage management; ensured schedules ran on time; and drove onsite logistics from site setup to front-of-house coordination and on-the-fly problem solving.
Production Coordinator at Victoria International Film Festival
March 2, 2024 - March 2, 2024
Negotiated partnerships with 21 local businesses through strategic community outreach; secured in-kind donations; scheduled and coordinated 150 volunteers; oversaw onboarding and training of volunteers; managed front-of-house procedures; resolved ticketing issues for diverse festival operations and events.
Ticketing Manager + Front of House Coordinator at Creative Capital Arts Trust (NZ Fringe + CubaDupa) [Contract]
April 2, 2023 - April 2, 2023
Implemented ticketing systems using Red 61 software to ensure a seamless customer experience; handled front desk administration including inquiries, box office and merchandise sales; resolved ticketing issues; recruited, trained and managed 7 ticketing staff and 40 volunteers; accurately reconciled daily transactions and festival reports.
Podcast Producer / Presenter at Radio Active .fm
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Planned and produced engaging radio shows with music curation, interview booking, and script writing; presented live-to-air broadcasts to over 30,000 listeners; produced news bulletins and event guides; maintained calendars and schedules for a team of presenters; managed on-site technical setup including sound desks and broadcasting gear.

Education

Bachelor of Communication at Massey University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education