Jamie K. Syer DMASUNDRE ALBERTA T0M 1X0 403-638-6765 jamie@jamiesyer.ca www.linkedin.com/in/JamieSyer

PROFILE

• Strong and collaborative leader accustomed to working collegially and productively with an extensive network of arts professionals.

• Community-builder and arts advocate with demonstrated achievements towards involving and enabling a wide range of professional colleagues in the not-for-profit and government sectors.

• Innovator with ongoing success establishing projects to meet emerging needs, including a program described by participants as “the best of its kind in British Columbia.”

• Manager and administrator with over 25 years’ experience in the development and delivery of College, University, and other educational programs in Alberta and BC.

• Active Canadian musician with an established performing career as soloist and ensemble musician.

• Experienced and successful teacher and mentor of emerging artists at all levels.

CAREER SUMMARY

Manager, Sundre Municipal Library

In my current leadership position I am responsible for all aspects of this organization’s development and operation, including regular interaction with Library Trustees, Parkland Regional Library, and municipal and Provincial governments as required by the Alberta Libraries Act. During the four years under my management, operating budget has increased 20%, annual fund-raising has quadrupled, and the number of program participants has increased fivefold 2013-2017.

Dean, Victoria Conservatory of Music

In this position I managed the integrity and effectiveness of programs delivered to 1,500 students ranging from children and youth to adults in post-secondary and continuing education courses. I was the direct supervisor of seven Heads of Department, and 130 faculty members. During my time in this position, I was successful in generating substantial new funding to support existing and emerging programs.

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Other positions held at the Victoria Conservatory included Director, Community School, and Piano Department Head

During a time of upheaval at the senior management level of this organization, I played a transformational role in sustaining existing programs and developing successful new initiatives. Throughout my time at the Conservatory 2004–2012, I was responsible for strategic planning, and subsequent development of policies and procedures. I led two organization-wide visioning events which were instrumental in engaging faculty, administration and Board Governors in planning the future of the institution.

Founder and Artistic Director, Strings & Keys Summer School of Music

This annual Alberta arts festival and workshop drew students from across North America, and created employment and professional development opportunities for artists from Alberta, BC and New Brunswick 1994–2016. When the organization wound down after more than twenty years, I leveraged its assets, together with new donations, to create a scholarship fund for young musicians with a value of $40,000. This involved successful negotiations with Council and administration of the County of Mountain View, which now administers the fund. I continue to act as consultant for the project.

Founder and President, Bergen Institute for Agriculture and the Arts

From 2011-present I have headed the Board of this new organization devoted to economic and cultural development in central Alberta. The Bergen Institute has become the sponsor of several annual events which draw audiences, participants, clients and artists from across Alberta.

Musician, teacher and guest lecturer with performances and presentations at many Canadian and international venues, including

• University of Calgary • The Banff Centre • University of Victoria • Mt. Allison University • Regina Conservatory of Performing Arts • University of Edinburgh (Canadian Studies Department) • University of Ulster, Department of Music (Belfast) • Copenhagen Business School • l’Institut Universitaire de Formation des Maîtres (Dijon) • University of Debrecen, Department of Canadian Studies (Hungary) • Queens’ College (Cambridge)

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In addition to a large number of performances in Canada and Europe, I have designed, supported, and delivered many cultural programs for adults, youth, and children 1982–present.

At other times in my career, I was an Instructor at Mt. Allison University, Mount Royal Conservatory, the University of Calgary, the University of Regina, and the University of Victoria (School of Music and Division of Continuing Studies).

EDUCATION

Yale University, New Haven. DMA, MMA, MMus University of Calgary. BMus

SERVICE TO THE CULTURAL COMMUNITY

Board Member, Parkland Regional Library, 2015-present

Board Member, Connected Community Committee, Olds Institute, 2012-2013

Artistic Director, Oak Bay Celebration of Chamber Music, 2007–2009

Voting member, Canadian Music Centre, 2002–2011

Board member, Sundre and District Arts Development Society, 1998–2004

Board member, Naramata Summer School of Music Arts, 1984-1988

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Founder and production manager of The Springbank Press, a private press devoted to fine printing, typography, and the history and craft of letterpress printing. The press has published work by Robertson Davies (Ref. A Bibliography of Robertson Davies University of Toronto Press, 2014), poets Jon Whyte and Marilyn Lerch, and others.

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Excellent written and verbal communication, including demonstrated skills in group visioning, planning and evaluation. I have had particular success leading events and workshop sessions using processes associated with Open Space Technology.

Proven success reconciling disparate opinions and personalities, with notable skills in negotiation and conflict resolution.

Strong computer and IT literacy including word processing, spreadsheet, data management, web and graphic design software, and online services.

Working competency in written and oral French.

REFERENCES

Available on request.

Dr. Jamie K. Syer 2 February 2017