Where vision meets follow-through.
- Producer
- Co-creator
- Fractional operations & project manager
I help creatives, studios, agencies, and teams turn big ideas into real things: clear plans, confident decisions, and real outcomes, without losing the fun behind the work.
- Events, exhibitions, and activations
- Artist, vendor, and venue coordination
- Budgets, timelines, and logistics
- Programs, grants, and mentorships
- Sponsorship and partnership support
- Systems, workflows, and team leadership
You have the vision. You need the person who makes it happen.
Work with me on a single project or an ongoing retainer.
Producing & co-creating
For artists, makers, founders, and organizations with a show, launch, or event in the works. I bring the plan, the hands-on execution, and a growing network of artists, vendors, and venues, so the vision comes together the way you intended.
- Exhibitions, events, and activations, start to finish
- Creative direction support and vendor coordination
- Sponsorship and partnership support
Fractional operations & project management
For studios, agencies, organizations, and growing teams that need steady support without a new hire. I plug in wherever you need me, from project management to program design to day-to-day operations, so you can stay focused on what you do best.
- Project management: timelines, vendors, and coordination
- Programs, grants, mentorships, and membership initiatives
- Workflows, tools, and systems that last
What I’ve made happen
60+ events across Canada, plus mentorship programs, business growth programs, membership structures, and partnership and sponsorship frameworks. Tap any project to open it.
Scenes That Steal ThemselvesProducer · Rio Grindhouse Gallery, Vancouver · Oct 17 to Nov 15, 2026
The opening show for a brand-new gallery space next to the Rio Theatre: 25+ Vancouver artists, from established names to emerging talent, responding to the loss of the city’s cultural spaces. Curated by Graeme Berglund, produced by me.
- What I did
- Produced the show end to end and supported its creative direction, from artist and venue communications, budget, merch and print, and promotion to installation and opening-night logistics with DJ sets.
- The result
- 2,000+ visitors over the exhibition’s run and an opening night where the line to get in ran for 4.5 hours. Covered by the Vancouver Sun, Daily Hive, and Vancouver Art Blog.
Queer Business BCOperations Manager · Feb 2024 to present
Over two years, I’ve owned or supported nearly every part of this provincial chamber of commerce, working alongside the board of directors and contractors. That includes leadership and team building, hiring, budgets, grant programs and reporting, nonprofit compliance (bylaws, constitutions, and AGMs), mentorship programs, membership growth, partnerships, communications, events, and systems. queerbusinessbc.ca
Radical ConnectorProject Manager · Aug 2026 to present
I keep client-scaling projects moving, coordinating the people, deadlines, and handoffs from scoping through delivery.
Neo NoirEvent Coordinator · Leisure Centre, Vancouver · July 2026
A three-day exhibition and event featuring 27 artists, on-site tattoos, live bands, DJs, video game demos, panel talks, and short film screenings.
- What I did
- Laid out and hung the exhibition, secured staffing, and ran day-of setup and teardown, guest management, and vendor and venue communications. I also supported Animagic, a partner event, with logistics, staffing, and day-of coordination.
- The result
- 300+ attendees across the weekend.
SZNs ThriftDay-of Event Manager · 2026
I ran day-of event management for a recurring thrift market, from sellers to on-site flow, while the founder ran the project from abroad.
Downtown Vancouver BIACorporate Events and Membership Lead · Mar 2023 to Feb 2025
I led corporate events and membership, and supported economic development for businesses in the district, liaising with the City of Vancouver and delivering grants, tours, events, and day-to-day support. I also handled nonprofit compliance, including bylaws, constitutions, and AGMs.
BZAM CannabisSales and Marketing Operations · Canada-wide · Jun 2021 to Aug 2022
I supported sales and marketing operations across BZAM Cannabis’s portfolio of 5+ brands during my tenure. I worked alongside a 25+ person sales team and a 10+ person marketing team, managed all physical assets, and supervised one staff member. The work included sales reporting, logistics, cross-country promotions, print and merch, and relationships at every level.
Earlier highlightsWeddings, brand launches, and where it all started
4+ years of weddings with Created Lovely Events, brand transformations where I supported naming, identity, websites, and launches, and cross-country projects coordinating dozens of vendors and collaborators. All of it traces back to 10+ years of serving, which is where I learned to handle a lot at once.
In the press
- Rio Theatre owner delivers new gallery to Vancouver arts sceneScenes That Steal Themselves“Paintings, photographs, journalism as contemporary art, installations and performance pieces all under one roof.”
- The Rio Theatre is one step closer to launching its cafe and bar in VancouverScenes That Steal Themselves“A multidisciplinary show that focuses on the ever-disappearing cultural landscape in Vancouver.”
- Vancouver Art Blog FeatureScenes That Steal Themselves“Over the past three decades, hundreds of Vancouver’s arts and cultural spaces have disappeared, many of which were casualties of escalating land values and redevelopment.”
- Spotlight on Leadership: Meet QBBC’s Operations ManagerQueer Business BC“Known for her collaborative approach and ability to turn ideas into action.”
Getting started
No formal brief needed. Bring the idea, even a rough one, and we’ll figure out the rest together.
About
Hi, I’m Tyshaya (she/her). I’m an event producer and project and operations manager specializing in creative work, coordination, systems, and organizational transformation. I’ve supported creatives, nonprofits, creative teams, and growing organizations across North America, and I care deeply about making work feel sustainable, collaborative, and possible.
I believe good structure should feel grounding, not controlling. The best projects happen when people feel confident and supported.
Okanagan-born, based in Vancouver, and available for travel and remote work.
“Ty is an incredible event organizer. She is very thoughtful with her work, she cares for every little detail, and she’s always smiling, which makes working with her even more fun! I truly wouldn’t trust anyone to run my events as much as I trust Ty.”SZNS Thrift, on working with Ty as event lead