Kelly Cartwright
The Arts & Cultural Projects | Programs & Workshop Director
Professional Work Rooted in Culture, Creativity, and Consciousness
Spiritual artist, cultural researcher, and educator with over 25 years of experience exploring the Divine Feminine through painting, writing, travel, and cross-cultural study. Complementing this creative practice, she brings 15+ years of professional experience in administrative leadership and stakeholder engagement across government, healthcare, engineering, and international business environments — overseeing teams, budgets, operations, and complex multi-stakeholder projects.
Her work bridges art, culture, and education. She can design and facilitate workshops, retreats, and public presentations that engage communities with sacred feminine studies, ancestral knowledge, and spiritual arts. Skilled in both digital and in-person program delivery, she integrates technical expertise (WordPress, Adobe Suite, CRM systems, hybrid project management and more) with deep cultural and spiritual insight to create meaningful, well-organized, and sustainable programs.
She is passionate about creating spaces where art, ritual, and learning intersect, guiding participants to connect with heritage, creativity, and the cycles of life. She thrives in collaborative, cross-cultural, and educational environments, and is experienced in managing sensitive projects, complex logistics, and diverse teams — always grounded in purpose, integrity, and the sacred.
Core Areas
- Program & Project Coordination | Workshops, Retreats, Public Speaking
- Team Leadership & Staff Development (up to 60 people)
- Administrative & Financial Management | Budgeting, Procurement, Compliance
- Community & Client Engagement | Cross-cultural Collaboration
- Research & Content Development | Arts, Spirituality, Ancestral Practices
- Digital Tools & CMS | WordPress, Adobe Suite, MailChimp, Monday, Zoom (and more)
Work Experience
Workplace Experience Facilitator (Hybrid) | Stantec Engineering, Victoria, BC | 2023– 2025
- Coordinated operations across multiple offices, including on/off boarding, facilities, vendor management, and internal communications.
- Facilitated learning and development initiatives, designing structured, human-centered experiences in complex organizations.
- Managed sensitive information and contributed to process improvements in compliance, safety, and operational workflows.
Financial Accounts Officer | PHSA, Victoria BC | 2019 – 2023
- Investigated and processed financial claims, managing sensitive provincial and federal data.
- Communicated regulations to the public while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and clarity
Administrative Director (Hybrid) | KR & PP Limited, London, UK | 2016 – 2019
- Managed finance, administration, branding, marketing, and client relationships across UK and Italy. Delivered presentations and coordinated international investment projects.
Government Program Administrator | BC STEP Program, Victoria, BC, 2013 - 2015
- Facilitated confidential project data through government reporting systems. Supported budgeting, purchasing, and month-end operations.
Online Marketing Lead - (Hybrid) | IG Financial Services Inc. Victoria, BC, 2010 - 2013
- Marketing Lead setting up online marketing platform and social media plans under IG’s advertising protocols.
- Managed confidential client and organizational data; established administrative protocols and practices.
Executive Assistant | Microsoft Canada, BC | 2008 – 2009
- Supported the director of western Canada, private sector, with her 60+ direct reports; managed events, budgets, e-commerce platforms, and confidential projects.
*Additional roles in government, international private sector, construction, and media available upon request.
Education & Development
- Art Therapy Certificate | Coursera | 2024
- Coaching Certificate | The David Keys System, London UK | 2018
- Online Marketing & Web Design Cert. | DEC, Q College, Victoria BC | 2013
- Asian Design Certificate | DEC, Wind and Water Academy, CA, USA | 1999
- Bachelor of Arts | International Design Institute of San Diego, CA, USA | 1998
Creative & Cultural Practice
- Over 25 years researching and expressing the Divine Feminine and her circle of stars (the ecliptic) through painting, writing, and public presentations.
- Designed and delivered workshops, lectures, and collaborative projects integrating spiritual, artistic, and ancestral knowledge.
- Exhibited and published work internationally, connecting cultural insights with contemporary audiences.
