Angela Watson

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Cultural Development Officer at City of Fredericton

New Brunswick, Canada

Overview

Angela Watson is the Cultural Development Officer and Public Art Coordinator for the City of Fredericton, with over 20 years of experience shaping municipal arts policy and managing public art projects. A graduate of St. Thomas University and Algonquin College, she is currently pursuing a Project Management Certificate through the University of New Brunswick.

She serves as the Secretary for the Canadian Capital Cities Organizations Executive Committee, fostering national collaboration.

Personality Overview

Overcautious

Process Oriented

Late Adopter

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Public Art Management
She leads Fredericton's public art programs, including permanent commissions, temporary installations, and artist-in-residence initiatives to enhance public spaces.
Cultural Policy & Funding
Manages the city's Arts, Culture and Heritage Funding Program and was involved in establishing Fredericton's 'Percent for Public Art' policy to ensure sustainable funding.
Community Arts Engagement
Frequently quoted on the importance of arts for building community pride, belonging, and connection, and creating vibrant spaces for residents and visitors.

Media Appearances

City announces 2024 Arts, Culture and Heritage grant recipients. Featured in City of Fredericton (fredericton.ca)

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Fredericton Expands Temporary Public Art Program – Phoenix Square and Beyond. Featured in City of Fredericton (fredericton.ca)

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Work History

7-2005
Cultural Development Officer at City of Fredericton
12-1997 - 6-2005
Tourism Coordinator at City of Fredericton
1-1996 - 12-1997
Executive Director at Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival

Education

1991 - 1993
Diploma in Public Relations from Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
1987 - 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from St. Thomas University (CA)

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Insights For Selling To Angela

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Angela is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Angela

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Angela move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Angela take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Angela

Personality Compatibility


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