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Shannon Pratt
Creative Industries Development Officer
Shannon Pratt is a seasoned professional serving as the Creative Industries Development Officer at Innovation PEI, a department of the Government of Prince Edward Island.1 She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role, with a background in public relations, marketing, social media marketing, event management, production management, and artist management.
Education and Career Background
Shannon holds degrees in:
- Public Relations from Ryerson University
- Event Management from Mount Royal University
- Television Broadcasting from Fanshawe College
Her career has included various positions such as:
- Interim CEO at Startup Zone PEI
- Acting Executive Director at PEI Business Women's Association
- Project Coordinator at PEI Cultural Strategy
- Marketing Manager at Music PEI
- Program Manager at PEI Business Women's Association
- Learning Manager at Holland College
Current Role and Responsibilities
As the Creative Industries Development Officer, Shannon's primary focus is on:
- Working with industry partners to develop and grow opportunities for creative workers
- Fostering opportunities for local artists to find success in PEI
- Enabling world-class creative and cultural industry workers to showcase their talents globally while maintaining their home base in PEI1
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional life, Shannon:
- Enjoys gardening, with a particular fondness for peonies
- Is an avid reader and movie enthusiast, with favorites including "The Wizard of Oz" and "The Princess Bride"
- Plays musical instruments
- Loves solo travel, especially to New York City for Broadway shows1
Shannon Pratt's multifaceted background and passion for the creative industries make her well-suited for her role in fostering the growth and development of PEI's cultural sector.1