Sonia Maddock

Background

About Sonia Maddock

I am an experienced manager with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry, specifically in arts and culture. I have broadened my reach to include projects in music performance, digital experience, public art, creative placemaking, and collaborative artistic projects. Highlights:> Development of university community ensembles program to engage students, staff and alumni from across the campus community, and partnership with the A Cappella Academy.> Establishment and oversight of public art commissioning in campus capital development, resulting in UNSW's first Indigenous public art work, and an embedded work by internationally-renowned artist Agatha Gothe-Snape.> Elevation of music, arts and culture as part of the campus experience, celebrated through annual Culture Awards, creation of Cultural Network of ethnocultural student societies, and multiple successful student public art projects improving the campus environment.> Collaborative projects including working with artist Lauren Brincat for the commissioned work with the Randwick Health Innovation Precinct,'When do I breathe?', performed in April 2024. Competencies: Operations Management Positive people management Choral direction and education Concert Production Event Management Artistic leadership Change management Team-building and leadership Strategic planning and transformation Project planning and development Relationship management Writing and communication Financial planning and budgetary oversight